Events for September 2014
Belton Area Chamber of Commerce
Sep 1    Chamber Closed for Labor Day
Date: September 1, 2014
Sep 3    Sync Up Social Media Class - Using Video to Grow Your Business by J.R. Atkins

Video is the most talked about tool to boost your business. Yet how does one get started? Can you do it yourself or should you hire a professional? This workshop will answer these questions and more about how to use video to grow your business:
 
Video

- Where to start with Video
- Low, Moderate and Professional Cost Structures
- Where to Post Video
- What to say in your video
- Types of Videos
- Tools for Video 
 

Your speaker, J.R. Atkins has been working with individuals, executives and small businesses since 1993 and on Social Media since 2008. He has a BA from Texas A&M University and an MBA from The University of Phoenix, Dallas Campus. He is on the facility of Temple College and has published 3 books Success Simplified, Social Media 2.0 and Road Map to Success.

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Date: September 3, 2014
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Location: Belton Chamber of Commerce
412 E. Central Avenue
Belton, TX 76513
Date/Time Details: 1st Wednesday of Every Month
Fees/Admission: Free to attend, limited seating
Sep 4    Healthy Happy Hour & Walking Tour
Discover Your Optimal Health Happy Hour followed by Belton Downtown Tour
Date: September 4, 2014
Time: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Location: Belton Chamber, Conference Room
412 E. Central Ave
Belton, TX 76513
Contact: Shirley Mobley
Date/Time Details: Thursday September 4
Healthy Happy Hour 2-3 PM
Walking Tour at 3 (meet at North side of Belton Courthouse
Fees/Admission: $5 per person
Sep 4    Business After Hours Extraco Banks
Business After Hours at Extraco Banks
Date: September 4, 2014
Time: 5:15 PM - 6:30 PM
Location: 2000 N. Main Street
Belton, TX 76513
Contact: jessica@beltonchamber.com
Date/Time Details: Thursday, September 4th
5:15 PM
Fees/Admission: Business After Hours are free and open to the public

For information on hosting, please contact Jessica Krobot 254.939.3551
Sep 4    Walk Across America
Walk Across America will take place Thursday, September 4th at 7:30pm at Carl Levin Park in Harker Heights.
Date: September 4, 2014
Time: 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Location: Carl Levin Park
400 Miller's Crossing
Harker Heights, TX 76548
Date/Time Details: Thursday, September 4th, 2014
7:30pm
Sep 5    Governor's Small Business Forums
Please click here for more info and times:Click Here


Governor's Small Business Forum
Friday, September 5th, 2014
University of Mary Hardin-Baylor (Mayborn Center)
923 University Dr
Belton, TX 76513


Cost: $20 per person, includes lunch  / $30 at the door
Register at: Governor's Small Business Forum - Bell County


For more details on times of forums, please see the link above.
Date: September 5, 2014
Time: 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Location: University of Mary Hardin-Baylor
Mayborn Center
923 University Dr
Belton, TX 76513
Date/Time Details: Friday, September 5th, 2014
8:00am - 2:00pm
Fees/Admission: $20 per person (includes lunch)
$30 at the door
Sep 7    Bridal Social - Cathedral Oaks
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You're invited!
Join us under the oak trees for a Bridal Social!
See the latest in decor, florals, catering, and more!

Date: September 7, 2014
Time: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Location: Cathedral Oaks Event Center
1312 Waco Rd
Belton, TX 76513

 
Contact: Please contact Cathedral Oaks for more info. (254) 939-6257
Date/Time Details: Sunday, September 7th, 2014
1:00pm - 4:00pm
Sep 11    Essential Oils Basics
Join us for an intro into Young Living Essental Oils to learn how they can benefit you, your family, and your pets.  Zyto scans available.  
Date: September 11, 2014
Time: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Website: http://oilsofgladness.net
Location: Belton Area Chamber of Commerce Conferance Room - 412 E. Central Ave, Belton, Texas 76513
Contact: Email Robyn at robynarrazola@gmail.com
EMail: robynarrazola@gmail.com
Date/Time Details: September 11, 2014, 10AM-11AM
Fees/Admission: Admission is free - Zyto scans are $10
Sep 11    Essential Oils Basics
Join us for an intro into Young Living Essental Oils to learn how they can benefit you, your family, and your pets.  Zyto scans available.  
Date: September 11, 2014
Time: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Website: http://oilsofgladness.net
Location: Belton Area Chamber of Commerce Conferance Room - 412 E. Central Ave, Belton, Texas 76513
Contact: Email Robyn at robynarrazola@gmail.com
EMail: robynarrazola@gmail.com
Date/Time Details: September 11, 2014, 1PM-2PM
Fees/Admission: Admission is free - Zyto scans are $10
Sep 15    Ambassador Meeting

The Belton Chamber Ambassadors are qualified chamber members or designated employees of those members who provide chamber goodwill, promote chamber membership value and actively recruit new chamber members.
They serve as an important communicative link between the chamber and its members, especially new members.
They mainly function by making goodwill calls to new members, assisting the chamber in recruiting new members, attending ribbon cuttings, as well as attending other chamber events.

Date: September 15, 2014
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Website: http://www.beltonchamber.com
Location: 412 E. Central Ave.
Belton, TX 76513
Contact: Nicole Stairs
EMail: nicole@beltonchamber.com
Date/Time Details: 3rd  Monday of the month!
Sep 17 - Sep 19    ACHA - Best of the Best Cutting Horses
During the month of September the American Cutting Horse Association will bring the Best of the Best cutting horses to Belton, Texas. Since 1992 the ACHA has been holding their World Championship Show at the Bell County Expo Center.

The event will kick off on Wednesday, September 17 showcasing the young horses in this fierce competition. The ACHA will be giving awards to the top three in each class. This is made possible through the generous donation of their many sponsors.

Competition will continue on Thursday and Friday with the top horses of many different ages and levels of winnings. On Saturday, the day will start with opening ceremonies presented by The Prime Time Drill Team from Groesbeck, TX. The day will continue with the youth cutters and The Finals in each class that has competed earlier in the week.

On Friday night ACHA will host their annual awards banquet. There will be dinner, dancing, and the presentation of many champion huckles as well as the recognition of their many sponsors and members whose hard work  has made this event a success.

During th eweek on the concourse of The Bell County Expo Center, there will be a Western Trade Show. The vendors will be selling items like western wear, track, home decor, furniture, jewelry, and much, much more.

All of the daily events are open to the public free of charge.

Come on out and join the fun!
Date: September 17, 2014
Location: Bell County Expo Center
301 W. Loop 121
Belton, TX 76513
Contact: Please contact the Expo Center for more information. 254-933-5353
Date/Time Details: Wednesday, September 17th - Friday, September 19th
Fees/Admission: Free of charge
Sep 18    Young Living Essential Oils - A Mom's Best Friend
Join us for an intro into Young Living Essental Oils to learn how they can benefit you, your family, and your pets.  Zyto scans available.  Samples available upon request.
Date: September 18, 2014
Time: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Website: http://oilsofgladness.net
Location: Belton Area Chamber of Commerce Conferance Room - 412 E. Central Ave, Belton, Texas 76513
Contact: Email Robyn at robynarrazola@gmail.com
EMail: robynarrazola@gmail.com
Date/Time Details: September 18, 2014, 10AM-11AM
Fees/Admission: Admission is free - Zyto scans are $10
Sep 18 - Sep 19    Belton Young Professionals Summit
2014 Central Texas YP Summit & Leadership Conference
Presented by Baylor Scott & White Hillcrest Medical Center
?Realize the Leader Within?
Thursday, September 18th, 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
(Registration opens at 9 a.m.)
Waco Convention Center, Brazos Ballroom
Date: September 18, 2014
Time: 10:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Website: http://www.centexypsummit.com/
Sep 19    Shakers & Stirrers at Peaceable Kingdom
Shakers & Stirrers at Peaceable Kingdom
Date: September 19, 2014
Time: 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Location: 19051 FM 2484, Killeen, TX 76542
Date/Time Details: Friday, September 19
11:30 AM -1 PM
Fees/Admission: $10 for Members
$15 for Non-Members
Sep 20    Market Days
Buying, selling and trading in downtown Belton. Come see our vendors and farmer's market in our historic downtown on Central Ave. Enjoy food and entertainment. Every 3rd Saturday of the month.
Date: September 20, 2014
Time: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Website: http://www.downtownbelton.com/
Location:
Downtown Historic Belton
Contact: Downtown Business Merchants Association
Sep 22    Hiring Event at The Belton Goodwill Learning Center
Hiring Event Information
 
The Goodwill Learning Center in Belton, TX is having a hiring event, for individuals interested in employment with C3/CustomerContactChannels, Inc. on Monday, September 22nd, 2014.
 
C3 is interested in employing qualified individuals and Veterans in the community. At the time of the interview if you are selected, second interviews & further processing for employment, will take place on September 23rd at the C3 facilities in McGregor, TX.
 
Available Positions:
Customer Service Representatives - Administrative Assistants - Clerical Positions
Quality Assurance - Workforce Management - Security Guards - Recruiters - Real Time Analysts
 
Benefits at C3:
Family & Individual Medical Plans, Prescription Drug Coverage, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance & ADD, 401k, Flexible Spending Account, Short/Long Term Disability available based on eligibility requirements, Legal plan, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Holidays, Paid Vacation & Sick Time, Paid Training, Tuition Reimbursement & Local/National Employee Discounts
*C3 is an EO employer - M/F/Veteran/Disability*
 
Belton Hiring Event Location - 2601 Commerce St. Belton, TX 76513 (Belton Goodwill Learning Center)
Phone: (254)613-4334
Time: (Monday) September 22nd 2014 from 9:00am -3:00pm

 
Hiring Managers from C3 will be taking applications, interviewing and conducting assessment tests for interested individuals at the hiring event.

You can click here to apply online before the event or come in the that day.
 
**Although the hiring event will be in Belton, the positions C3 is hiring for are in McGregor, Texas.
 
**If interested feel free to contact: Victoria Cairo, Learning Center Coordinator at (254)773-6424 or visit the Belton Goodwill Learning Center.
 
Thank you!
Date: September 22, 2014
Time: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Location: 2601 Commerce St. Belton, TX 76513
EMail: vcairo@hotgoodwill.org
Date/Time Details: September 22nd, 9:00am - 3:00pm
Fees/Admission: Free
Sep 24    Belton Young Professionals Inside Track
Belton Young Professional Inside Track
Network with other young professionals and learn what is happening in the Belton Community!
Date: September 24, 2014
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Location: Belton ISD Administration Building
400 N. Wall Street
Belton, TX 76513
Contact: jessica@beltonchamber.com
Date/Time Details: Wednesday, Sept. 24th
12-1 PM
Fees/Admission: Free for BYP Members, $5 for Non-Members
$25 Annual Membership if Employer is a Member of the Chamber
$35 Annual Membership if Employer is a Non-Member
Sep 25    Continuing Education Workshop - "Workplace Issues 101"
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Seven-hour workshop covering the following:
  • Overview of Employment Laws from A - Z
    • ​​Examples of laws according to applicability based on company size, including immigration, medical leave, age discriminatin, and overtime pay.
  • How to Create Respect in the Workplace
    • Defining unlawful and inappropriate behavior, providing tips on how to prevent and address offensive conduct, including sexual harassment, stereotyping and bullying.
  • Techniques for Performance Management
    • Focusing on appropriate employer responses to difficult employees, handling attitude problems, and avoiding unnecessary increases in unemployment premiums.

Lunch is included. Training program value of $250.
Temple College Business and Continuing Education will provide a certificate of completion awarding 0.7 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) and the Human Resource Certification Institue (HRCI) may also offer recertification credit for PHRs, SPHRs, and GPHRs. 
Date: September 25, 2014
Time: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Location: Central Texas Council of Governments
Room BD9
​2180 N Main St
Belton, TX 76513
 
Contact: Please contact Ana Borchardt for registration. 254-770-2272
EMail: aborchardt@beltonedc.org
Date/Time Details: Thursday, September 25th, 2014
8:30am - 4:30pm
Fees/Admission: Registration fee: $178
Deadline: Sept. 15th
​$25 late fee applicable per registration after deadline
 
Sep 26 - Sep 28    TREIA Texas Renewable Energy Industry Association
The Renewable Energy Roundup returns for its 14th year in Texas as a resource for sustainable living ideas. The Roundup is committed to sustainability and helping people in search of their next step toward a cleaners, helthier, more sustainable and energy efficient lifestyle.

The Roundup is a place to see new ideas in action, and to:
  • Prepare for a greater degree of self-reliance
  • Try out alternative transportation
  • Secure safe and reliable water solutions for homes and agricultural needs
Date: September 26, 2014
Location: Bell County Expo Center
301 W Loop 121
Belton, TX 76513
Date/Time Details: September 26th - 28th
Fees/Admission: FREE
Sep 29    Meet Belton for Military Families Living in BISD
ATTENTION MILITARY FAMILIES
Come enjoy a night of food, fun, and conversation!
Dinner is on us!

Monday, September 29th, 2014
Dinner - 6pm
Program - 6:30pm

​Harris Community Center
401 N Alexander
Belton, TX 76513

Childcare will be provided for elementary and younger.

Guest Speaker: COL Matt Elledge
Fort Hood Garrison Commander

We are continuing our community-wide quest to learn how to meet your needs as a military family. Your input is important as we strive to better understand and meet your needs effectively through the community!
Please partner with us in this process.

For more information or to coordinate childcare, please contact Mark Arraxola at 939-3551 or mark@beltonchamber.com    ​
 
Date: September 29, 2014
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Location: Harris Community Center
401 N Alexander
Belton, TX 76513   
Contact: Please contact Mark Arrazola for more info.
EMail: mark@beltonchamber.com
Date/Time Details: Monday, September 24th, 2014
6pm
Sep 30    Townsquare Media Business Showcase & Job Fair


















Business Showcase & Job Fair
Tuesday, September 30th, 2014
12:00pm - 7:00pm
​Hilton Garden Inn - Temple

Click here to download agreement form

Presenting Sponsor
  • 300 on-air promotions as "Presenting Sponsor" prior to the event
  • Premier booth space at the Business Showcase & Job Fair (10x20 booth including tables and chairs)
  • Access to private area for on-the-spot interviews
  • Positioned on each station event page as "presenting sponsor" with a link to your company website
  • Inclusion in all on-air and online promotion for the job fair and marketing materials
  • $1,500 radio and digital schedule on station of your choice
  • Total value: $5,000
  • Your Investment:$2,000

Platinum Booth Space
  • 10x10 booth space (including tables and chairs)
  • Access to private area for on-the-spot interviews
  • Included on Business Showcase website with link to your website
  • Included in at least 20 job fair promos as participating business
  • Total value: $1,500
  • Your investment: $300

Booth Space
  • 10x10 booth space (including tables and chairs)
  • Included on Business Showcase website with link to your website
  • Your investment: $150


Click here to download agreement form.
*Please contact Joey for more information: 254-319-3083
Date: September 30, 2014
Time: 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Location: Hilton Garden Inn in Temple
1749 Scott Blvd
Temple, TX 76504
Contact: Please contact Joey for more information: 254-319-3083
Date/Time Details: Tuesday, September 30th, 2014
12:00pm - 7:00pm
Fees/Admission: Please see information for sponsorship fees.