Grand Opening / Ribbon Cutting - Lone Star Delights 1/28

Lone Star Delights Grand Opening & Kyle Chamber Ribbon Cutting!

Verizon Wireless - Kyle Ribbon Cutting

Verizon Wireless - Kyle Ribbon Cutting

Yesterday (Friday, February 27, 2015) was the Kyle Chamber of Commerce ribbon cutting for the brand new Verizon Wireless store in Kyle, Texas.

You can find them on Facebook here: link

Volunteer of the Year

Volunteer of the Year

I was very surprised and happy to be nominated as one of the 9 nominees for Kyle Chamber of Commerce's Volunteer of the Year. Sue Ferrell, whom I actually nominated for the award, was named as the winner... and I am VERY happy for her. She is one of my favorite people in Kyle... and, as someone mentioned to me that night, losing to Sue is like losing best actress to Meryl Streep.

I'm also lucky to count almost all of the nominees as friends.

Central Texas Speedway Ribbon Cutting

Kyle Chamber of Commerce ribbon cutting on the track of the Central Texas Speedway.

The Central Texas Speedway (http://centexspeedway.com/) had their Kyle Chamber of Commerce ribbon cutting ceremony on the track on Saturday, June 1, 2013.

Central Texas Speedway
24801 Interstate 35, Exit 210

Kyle, TX 78640

Ray Hernandez Farewell Celebration

Ray Hernandez Farewell Celebration, a photo by seanclaes on Flickr.

On Tuesday, April 16, 2013 the City of Kyle declared it to be Raymond Charles Hernandez day. The Executive Director of the Kyle Chamber of Commerce was also celebrated as he has accepted a position at another Chamber.

Ray is the one in the back row under the Texas flag.

Today is his last day as the Executive Director of the Kyle Chamber of Commerce.

Hula-ves You Baby?

Ray Hernandez and David Salazar BASHing it up.

Last night was the monthly Kyle Chamber Ambassador's B.A.S.H. (Business Advancement Social Hour). This month's theme was "Luau."

In this shot, Chamber director Ray Hernandez is shaking the grass skirt with the all around awesome David Salazar (who, besides being awesome, is a former city council member).

Great times.... My daughters and I attended and took photos. Follow this link to see the others - Sean's Flickr Account.

Every month BASH is hosted in a different place. This month it was hosted by Legend Oaks Healthcare & Rehabilitation, which is located in my neighborhood of Plum Creek in Kyle. Wonderful place. I know a few people who are residents (and met a few last night). It really looks like the people who work there, on a whole, are very attentive and friendly to the residents. I know.... that should be a given, but those who have looked into assisted living/nursing homes.... know this isn't the case a lot of the times.


 Legend Oaks Healthcare & Rehabilitation

1640 Fairway
Kyle, TX 78640
Website

 As I stated last week, there was a Kyle Chamber Ambassador's B.A.S.H.

"Ambassador's B.A.S.H. stands for Business Advancement Social Hour and is a FREE Networking opportunity for all members of the Business Community!  Everyone is invited to join us.  Just bring plenty of your marketing materials and your smile and get ready to network!"

The April B..A.S.H. was held at Thunderhill Raceway last Thursday. There was a big tent, raffle, people racing on the track... and some folks in attendance were chosen to race the NasCARTS (which I've pictured below). The meal was catered (burger sliders, fries, onion rings) by the new restaurant in town... located at the track... called Bailey's Burgers. It was delicious.


Seemed like the perfect place for the father-daughter team of SeanMar to take photos. So, 6-year old (for another 9 days anyways) Marlee and I headed out there with camera in hand. Yesterday, I posted my shots. Today... here's Marlee's


Photos by Marlee Claes, Age 6

She caught me taking a photo.

NasCARTS

This is Joshua. He's happy to pose for Mar.

This is my wife Jodie...eating a yummy burger

Marlee ate 3 cupcakes

Tent roof.. with me popping my face in.

 As I stated last week, there was a Kyle Chamber Ambassador's B.A.S.H.

"Ambassador's B.A.S.H. stands for Business Advancement Social Hour and is a FREE Networking opportunity for all members of the Business Community!  Everyone is invited to join us.  Just bring plenty of your marketing materials and your smile and get ready to network!"

The April BASH was held at Thunderhill Raceway last Thursday. There was a big tent, raffle, people racing on the track... and some folks in attendance were chosen to race the NasCARTS (which I've pictured below). The meal was catered (burger sliders, fries, onion rings) by the new restaurant in town... located at the track... called Bailey's Burgers. It was delicious.


Seemed like the perfect place for the father-daughter team of SeanMar to take photos. So, 6-year old (for another 9 days anyways) Marlee and I headed out there with camera in hand. Today I'll post some of my shots, tomorrow I'll post Marlee's


These are some of the shots I was able to capture:

The tent where the B.A.S.H. was held

Networking

Checking out the track and networking

I'm not sure if this is a "Funny Car"... but it sure is funny looking.

People can sign up to drive the NasCARTS. Neat

Texas Pie Company a photo by seanclaes on Flickr.

Funny... Texas Pie Company 2 days in a row. This is a photo I have from a Kyle Chamber Ambassador's B.A.S.H. from 2009. That one was a downtown Kyle BASH.

It was the shot I could find quickly.

Why post it now?

Well, there's a BASH tonight.

"Ambassador's B.A.S.H. stands for Business Advancement Social Hour and is a FREE Networking opportunity for all members of the Business Community!  Everyone is invited to join us.  Just bring plenty of your marketing materials and your smile and get ready to network!"

Tonight's is at:

Hill Top Center for Cancer Care

1180 Seton Parkway Suite 150

Kyle, TX 78640

5:30p - 7:30p

I'll be there.

Need more information?

Here's the event from the Chamber Website:

http://www.kylechamber.org/EventCalendarItem.php?Events_ID=472

Went to the Kyle Chamber's Ambassador's B.A.S.H. Thursday night hosted by Wilson Insurance. Good times.. enjoyed chatting to a bunch of folks... shared the August INsite Magazine, and ran into some good friends. Oh.. and I won some Fox's Pizza too. All in a days work for Kyle Daily Photo. :)