2015 garland guide

2015COMMUNITY

GUIDE ANDBUSINESS

DIRECTORY

GARLANDTHE

GUIDE

INSPIRED INNOVATIONSmall businesses make

a big difference

GENERATIONS OF GROWTHGarland-born businesses have

stood the test of time

EDUCATION FOR THE FUTUREGarland ISD adapts to global

and technological changes

2SMART STARTS HERE.

An equal opportunity institution.

Upgrade Your Skills withNight and Weekend Classes

Fast Track to a New Career

Computer-Aided Design (CAD) / SolidWorks

With the rapid infusion of design software into archi-tecture, machining, construction, engineering,facility management, landscape design, interiordesign and multimedia, many specialized careerpaths are now available to individuals with CAD skills.

Machine Operator

This program was created in response to the DallasCounty Manufacturers’ Association’s need to meetthe increasing demand for skilled technicians in themachining industry.

Certified Production Technician

These courses are designed to help individualsenhance their core knowledge and skills for produc-tion work from entry-level to mid-technical level.

Virtual Welding

The welding education of the future. Start learning what welding is all about under true-to-life conditions.

More information:Bilen Dimiru [email protected]

www.richlandcollege.edu/garlandcampus


Texas Workforce Approved Curriculum:

•General Accounting Specialist

•Machine Operator Specialist

•Microcomputer Maintenance A+

•Construction Maintenance – Masonry

•Manufacturing Logistics Technician

•Manufacturing Design Specialist

•MSSC Certified Production Technician / Green Technology

More information:Rosalie [email protected]

Funding for this program is provided by the Workforce Investment Act (WIA) throughthe Department of Labor and distributed by the Dallas County Local WorkforceDevelopment Board. WIA is an equal opportunity employer/program. Auxiliary Aidsand Services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. Relay Texas:1-800-735-2989 (TDD) and 1-800-735-2988 (Voice) or 711.

Richland College Corporate Services values your time and

your investment. We are dedicated to providing the highest quality

training that strengthens your workforce and raises productivity. Our

customized training programs are delivered through corporate contracts,

open enrollment night and weekend classes, and state and locally

supported grant funding.

“Richland College has been a true partner in helping us provide an

exceptional guest experience to our customers. They took the time to really

learn our business and develop targeted training specific to our museum envi-

ronment. Our instructor has taken such a personal interest in our business

that many employees think she is a museum employee.”— Mike CostelloVice President, Human Resources

Perot Museum of Nature and Science

“Working with Richland College was a very rewardingopportunity for our employees. They were challenged inLean Six Sigma and several other courses in career andleadership development. The Texas Workforce Commis-sion provided a grant for our training and the trainingproved to be very helpful and enriching.”

– Jon DiggsHuman Resources Manager

Interceramic USA

-Manufacturing

-Business Productivity

-Management

-IT Training

-Safety

-Language/Communication

PB 10/14

ChamberSpread2015.2_Layout 1 10/22/14 11:48 AM Page 1


SMART STARTS HERE.

An equal opportunity institution.

Upgrade Your Skills withNight and Weekend Classes

Fast Track to a New Career

Computer-Aided Design (CAD) / SolidWorks

With the rapid infusion of design software into archi-tecture, machining, construction, engineering,facility management, landscape design, interiordesign and multimedia, many specialized careerpaths are now available to individuals with CAD skills.

Machine Operator

This program was created in response to the DallasCounty Manufacturers’ Association’s need to meetthe increasing demand for skilled technicians in themachining industry.

Certified Production Technician

These courses are designed to help individualsenhance their core knowledge and skills for produc-tion work from entry-level to mid-technical level.

Virtual Welding

The welding education of the future. Start learning what welding is all about under true-to-life conditions.

More information:Bilen Dimiru [email protected]



Texas Workforce Approved Curriculum:

•General Accounting Specialist

•Machine Operator Specialist

•Microcomputer Maintenance A+

•Construction Maintenance – Masonry

•Manufacturing Logistics Technician

•Manufacturing Design Specialist

•MSSC Certified Production Technician / Green Technology

More information:Rosalie [email protected]

Funding for this program is provided by the Workforce Investment Act (WIA) throughthe Department of Labor and distributed by the Dallas County Local WorkforceDevelopment Board. WIA is an equal opportunity employer/program. Auxiliary Aidsand Services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. Relay Texas:1-800-735-2989 (TDD) and 1-800-735-2988 (Voice) or 711.

Richland College Corporate Services values your time and

your investment. We are dedicated to providing the highest quality

training that strengthens your workforce and raises productivity. Our

customized training programs are delivered through corporate contracts,

open enrollment night and weekend classes, and state and locally

supported grant funding.

“Richland College has been a true partner in helping us provide an

exceptional guest experience to our customers. They took the time to really

learn our business and develop targeted training specific to our museum envi-

ronment. Our instructor has taken such a personal interest in our business

that many employees think she is a museum employee.”— Mike CostelloVice President, Human Resources

Perot Museum of Nature and Science

“Working with Richland College was a very rewardingopportunity for our employees. They were challenged inLean Six Sigma and several other courses in career andleadership development. The Texas Workforce Commis-sion provided a grant for our training and the trainingproved to be very helpful and enriching.”

– Jon DiggsHuman Resources Manager

Interceramic USA

-Manufacturing

-Business Productivity

-Management

-IT Training

-Safety

-Language/Communication

PB 10/14

ChamberSpread2015.2_Layout 1 10/22/14 11:48 AM Page 1


2 | T H E G A R L A N D G U I D E | 2014 COMMUNITY GUIDE AND BUSINESS DIRECTORY

WE'RE EXCITED TO BE PART OF AN OUTSTANDING BUSINESS COMMUNITY.

Express Employment Professionals is ready to address your staffing and recruitment challenges. Top talent is becoming harder to find and we want to be your local source for the skilled workers you need to maintain productivity and build the most efficient workforce possible.

Our goal is to help as many people as possible find good jobs by helping as many clients as possible find good people. From short- or long-term temporary workers to direct, full-time hires,we can place top talent in a wide variety of jobs to support all areas of your business, including:

Administrative/Office Services Receptionists Office Managers Customer Service Executive Assistants Call Center Support Data Entry

Commercial/Industrial Forklift Drivers Shipping/Receiving Assemblers Warehouse Workers Welders Machinists Machine Operators

Professional Positions at all Levels Engineering Accounting & Finance Manufacturing Sales & Marketing Legal Technical Health Care Human Resources

RESPECTING PEOPLE. IMPACTING BUSINESS.

(972) 681-1609 911 Main StreetGarland, TX 75040

We'd like to introduce you to Express. Contact us today!

www.expresspros.com/garlandtx








































































www.texasbrandbank.com


We’re here with online banking, mobile banking, 1,100+ ATMs and a banker that answers the phone when you call.

TECHNOLOGY YOU EXPECT FROM A BIG BANK. SERVICE YOU DON’T.

frostbank.com

Garland

11701 Plano Road

Dallas, TX 75243

(214) 515-4722

M E M B E R F D I C

www.christiancarecenters.org

www.garlandchamber.com | T H E G A R L A N D G U I D E | 5www.garlandchamber.com | T H E G A R L A N D G U I D E | 5www.garlandchamber.com I T H E G A R L A N D G U I D E I 5

We’re here with online banking, mobile banking, 1,100+ ATMs and a banker that answers the phone when you call.

TECHNOLOGY YOU EXPECT FROM A BIG BANK. SERVICE YOU DON’T.

frostbank.com

Garland

11701 Plano Road

Dallas, TX 75243

(214) 515-4722

M E M B E R F D I C

www.frostbank.com


TABLE OF CONTENTS | THE GARLAND GUIDE 2015

The Garland Guide 2015 Table of Contents

GENERATIONSOF GROWTH

INSPIREDINNOVATION

AFFORDABILITY & PRACTICALITY

GETTINGSETTLED

ENTERTAINMENT& ATTRACTIONS

BUSINESSENVIRONMENT

10Future Generations of Growth

13A City of Partnerships

14Agriculture,Industry &Innovation

18Roach Feed& Seed

22Garrett MetalDetectors

26Small Business Inspired to Make a Big Difference

28GarlandPower &Light

3010 Stepsto StartingYour SmallBusiness

32Tax Rates & Affordability

34GISD: Education for the Future

38DCCCD & Continued Education

40Baylor MedicalCenter at Garland

44Getting Around In Garland

46Residential Real Estate on the Upswing inGarland

49Helpful Community Numbers

50Garland Retail

52Parks & Recreation

53Experiencethe Artsin Garland

56Employee Statistics & Workforce Development

60Manufacturing & DCMA

64Celebrating 120 Years of Service- The Garland Chamber of Commerce

68BusinessDirectory

22 40 34

161-031-1215 THE GARLAND GUIDE 2015 AD 8.5x11.25

EASY BUY,

EASY GO

This entire publication and its contents are ©2015 Garland Chamber of Commerce, all rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission from the Garland Chamber of Commerce is prohibited. Information in The Garland Guide is gathered from various sources and every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. The Garland Chamber of Commerce assumes no responsibility for omissions, errors or misinformation.

SALES COACHING & PROJECT MANAGEMENT BY: CHAMBER MARKETING PARTNERS, INC. Ed Burzminski, President & CEO (800) 428-1798 x101 www.chambermarketingpartners.comCMP

EDITORIAL & DESIGN : Jenna Dickson - Editor / Contributing Writer Chris Picknally - Project Manager / Creative Director Sarah Massé - Graphic DesignSue Lorenz - Advertising Sales

GARLAND CHAMBER OF COMMERCE(972) 272-7551 • [email protected] • 520 N. Glenbrook Dr., Garland, TX 75040-5041

161-031-1215 THE GARLAND GUIDE 2015 AD 8.5x11.25

EASY BUY,

EASY GO

www.dart.org

www.dart.org


A Welcome from the Chairman of the Board & the Mayor of Garland

LETTER FROM THE CHAIRMAN & MAYOR | THE GARLAND GUIDE 2015

Dear Chamber Members and Community Stakeholders,

Welcome to the Garland Chamber of

Commerce, “The Connecting Source.”

Throughout its history, the Garland Chamber

of Commerce has worked tirelessly to

promote a vibrant and healthy economy in

Garland while advancing the interests of our

members and the community as a whole.

The Garland Chamber continues to serve our community as a

catalyst for economic growth, business success, networking,

marketing, entrepreneurship, legislative advocacy, education,

innovation and more. The strong collaborative partnership

between the business community, City of Garland, Garland

ISD and the Garland Chamber of Commerce continues to grow

and helps to ensure that our business community thrives. Our

select and specialized Chamber staff stands ready to apply the

resources necessary to enhance the growth and success of our

business community.

The Chamber’s goals will continue to focus on providing an

environmentally conscious, safely-functioning infrastructure,

establishing a welcoming community, creating pathways to an

educated and work-ready community, and embracing diversity

as well as its attributes. Through implementation of these

strategic goals, the Chamber can truly be the Connecting Source

for economic development and a more vibrant community.

Garland will continue to be a community known for its

appealing neighborhoods, globally-connected business hub,

beautiful parks, active lake-front, and natural areas.

On behalf of the Chamber staff and Board of Directors, we

want to thank you for choosing Garland and reaffirm that we

are committed to providing industry leading performance while

being a positive, unifying force in our community through an

ever-changing economy.

Sincerely,

Barry YoungChairman of the Board

Welcome to Garland!

Welcome to Garland! We began as a small cotton

farming community in the mid-1800’s and, once the

railroad came to town, Garland has flourished and is

now the 12th most populous city in Texas! This is easy

to understand given Garland’s natural beauty, sources of

entertainment, abundant opportunities for growth, and

its strong focus on community.

Recognized for its natural beauty, Garland has 2,300 acres of parkland

with 68 parks, 40 playgrounds and 20 miles of trails and natural paths. At

Firewheel Golf Course, golfers can enjoy rolling hills, big trees and sunny

days while playing on one of three courses.

For entertainment, there is something for everyone. In Historic

Downtown Garland, you will find original boutiques, a variety of restaurants

and our own arts district. Visit the modern Firewheel Town Center for access

to over 100 shops, restaurants and an AMC movie theater with 18 screens

to see all the new releases. And don’t forget Lake Ray Hubbard, which offers

residents and visitors water skiing, boating, sailing, and fishing.

With a competitive business atmosphere, we are growing

opportunities for Garland’s businesses to thrive and expand

while new businesses are welcomed in every day. Garland’s newly

created Economic Development Department has partnered with

the existing Economic Development Partnership comprised of the

Garland Chamber of Commerce, Garland Independent School District

and Richland College to kick start growth and strategic business

placement. Currently, the partnership is targeting business and real

estate investment into key areas of the city to rejuvenate further

growth and redevelopment.

Garland’s strong focus on community ensures our residents’

wellbeing and emphasizes quality of life. This year, Garland partnered

with United Way to build and give away two zero-emission, energy-

efficient homes to two of our community’s veterans, illustrating not

only the support of our veterans, but our efforts to promote sustainable

housing and green growth. Look no further than our Efficiency Idea

Book for advanced efficiency techniques improving the quality of light

and air in our residents’ homes through simple do-it-yourself projects.

This award-winning and internationally-acclaimed publication becomes

increasingly relevant as Garland continues to be at the forefront for

energy efficiency and water conservation.

By making our communities strong and creating opportunities for

current and future residents and business owners, Garland is growing and

flourishing. We invite you to come live, work and play in Garland!

Sincerely,

Douglas AthasMayor of Garland

TEXAS HERITAGE.LOCAL EXPERTISE.ANBTX is proud to be your bank for life since 1875.

DALLAS 9696 Skillman St., Dallas, Texas 75243

Joe Don Martin President, Skillman Banking Center 214.863.6671

SACHSE 5430 State Highway 78, Sachse, Texas 75048

Anita Collins Market President 214.863.5930

Visit our local banking centers at:

Member FDIC

www.garlandchamber.com | T H E G A R L A N D G U I D E | 9

www.anbtx.com

www.garlandchamber.com

10 | G E N E R A T I O N S O F G R O W T H | 2015 COMMUNITY GUIDE AND BUSINESS DIRECTORY

Preparing for Future Generations of Growth in Garland

GENERATIONS OF GROWTH | THE GARLAND GUIDE 2015

Garland is fortunate to be part of one of the fastest-growing regions in the country. Over the next few years, tremendous economic growth is projected for the Dallas-Fort Worth region as a whole. Based on Envision Garland studies, the DFW region is projected to have an estimated 9.1 million residents by the year 2030. Conservatively, Garland is estimated to grow to a population of more than 240,000 residents by that time. The City of Garland plans to utilize its many existing assets to benefit from this anticipated growth. In an effort to do so strategically, the City staff, residents, business owners, property owners, and stakeholders established the Envision Garland Comprehensive Plan.

This master plan was designed in 2010 to clearly define guidelines for achieving the community vision over the next 20 years to 2030. Through strategies that address land use, housing, neighborhoods, economic development, transportation, infrastructure, and community design needs, Envision Garland gives the community a broad view of what can be expected in the years to

come. It also establishes a set of coordinated policies and strategies guiding the City’s development future and provides a resource for City departments, investors, property owners, and others seeking to invest in the community. Garland enters its future with the expectation of continuing the re-development and expansion of an already vibrant and varied business community. Garland’s government, residents, businesses, stakeholders and organizations are all focused on continuing this boom of success together.

The vision for the Downtown Garland Catalyst Area has already kicked off with some major changes in the works at City Hall, including the construction of a public parking garage and new apartment complex. Garland’s historic Landmark Museum and railcar have also been relocated to make room for more future developments in the area. In fact, evaluating the Downtown Square design to create a larger, more functional, and inviting public space is one of the next steps included in Envision Garland for the revitalization of community design.

CONCEPTUAL DRAWING OF GARLAND’S NEW CITY HALL, CURRENTLY UNDER CONSTRUCTION

Garland is fortunate to be part of one of the fastest-growing regions

in the country. Over the next few years, tremendous economic growth

is projected for the Dallas-Fort Worth region as a whole.

“ By 2030, Garland is expected to grow to a population of more than 240,000 residents.”


The community will successfully adapt to evolving needs and benefit from new opportunities, solidifying the city’s identity as a sustainable community with a hometown feel. Garland will continue to be a community known for its appealing neighborhoods, globally-connected business hub, beautiful parks, active lakefront, and natural areas.

To read the Envision Garland Comprehensive Plan in its entirety,

visit www.garlandtx.gov/gov/lq/pcd/longrange/envision

Garland’s Vision for 2030

In 2030, Garland will be a community that blends timeless tradition and modern

advancements into a distinctive destination for people and businesses.


A City of PartnershipsFrom the Beginning

This was especially true in 1995 when the Garland Economic Development Partnership (GEDP) formally connected the City of Garland, the Garland Independent School District and the Garland Chamber of Commerce in an effort to build a sustainable economy. This is a uniquely-structured organization that has been directly responsible for the growth of more than $1.5 billion in new commercial tax base and the addition of more than 18,000 jobs.

The Garland Chamber is largely responsible for marketing the Partnership and communicating with real estate brokers, developers and site selectors to convey the advantages of doing business in Garland. All economic development activities are overseen by twelve steering committee members, including four representatives from each partner.

Helping to achieve the goal of an economically viable and sustainable Garland is a distinguished group of more than 50 private business investors, who give annual financial and leadership support, and have chosen to join hands in the never-ending task of enhancing the community of Garland through quality growth and retention. We salute all our partners in their resolve to work together in achieving our community’s common goals.

The city of Garland has seen a substantial amount of growth since its

humble beginnings as a farm town in the early 1800s, but one thing has

never changed. Early visionaries and cunning businessmen have always

seen the intrinsic value in a city whose stakeholders work together.

- MAYOR DOUGLAS ATHAS

Economic Development Investors

American National Bank of Texas • Atlas Copco • Atmos Energy Corporation • Audubon Village Shopping Center • Bank of Texas • Baylor Medical Center at Garland • Cencore Realty Services • Cooper Concrete Co. • Daisy Brand • Ecolab, Inc. • Employee Solutions • Executive Press Inc. • Garland Heating & Air Conditioning Co. Inc. • GCA Services Group, Inc. • General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems • Huber Prater and Henson, P.C., Husch Blackwell LLP • IDQ, USA • Inwood National Bank • Jupiter Chevrolet, Inc. • KARLEE • Keller Williams Realty • Kraft Food Group • MAPEI Corp. • Massey Cadillac • Micropac Industries, Inc. • Milestone Electric, Air & Security • National Oilwell Varco • Northwestern Mutual • NPL Construction Co. • O.D. Mayor Foundation • Oncor • Plastipak Packaging, Inc. • Primera Companies, Inc. • Richland College • Rusty Wallis Volkswagen • Silver Line by Anderson • Stan Luckie & Associates, Inc. • The Archer Company • Veritex Community Bank • Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.

“Garland’s unique and

nationally-recognized

Economic Development

Partnership brings the

Garland Chamber of

Commerce, the City of

Garland, the Garland

Independent School District

and the Dallas County

Community College District

together to attract and retain

business in our community.

This innovative approach

allows us to provide

progressive services

to both our small &

large businesses.”

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

THE GARLAND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PARTNERSHIP HAD ANOTHER GREAT YEAR IN 2014 AS EXISTING GARLAND BUSINESSES CONTINUED TO GROW AND EXPAND.

Kraft Foods ExpansionKraft Foods Group, Inc. is one of the largest food and beverage companies in North

America and has a deep portfolio of food and beverage brands in the cheese, refrigerated

meals, beverage, and grocery categories. Kraft products can be found in the pantries and

refrigerators of virtually every household in the United States and Canada.

Since 1949, Kraft has been a valued corporate citizen of Garland. Its Garland facility

employs 235 people and manufactures BBQ sauce, salad dressing and Capri Suns.

In 2013, the facility began construction to add the new Cheesy Skillets production

lines. This significant, multi-year project for Kraft Foods’ Garland plant will increase

both capacity and manufacturing flexibility. Total potential investment will be $84

million in building upgrades, machinery and equipment and 325 jobs will be added.

Construction is expected to be completed in the second quarter of 2015.

MAPEI Corporation ExpansionMapei Corporation, started in the 1970s, has been in Garland since 1992

and has a 160,000 square-foot facility and 160 employees locally. Worldwide,

Mapei has always been an innovative company in the development of flooring

installation and concrete restoration products.

With this expansion, Mapei will add 55,000 square feet of warehouse space to

increase capacity of the existing facility, which will create an additional $5.5 million

Real Estate and $1.5 million Business Personal Property value in Garland.

Nutribiotech U.S. HeadquartersNutribiotech Co., Ltd., headquartered in South Korea, has steadily grown since

its establishment in 2002 with an aim to enhance the health and happiness of

the aging population through preventative medicine. Nutribiotech manufactures

health and dietary supplements which are sold in more than 20 countries.

The company has established a location for its U.S. headquarters and a

manufacturing facility in Garland. When complete, total potential investment

will exceed $40 million in building upgrades, construction of new buildings,

machinery and equipment over the next four years. Operations are estimated to

begin as this publication goes to print at the end of 2014.

Jupiter Trade Center DevelopmentIDI, based in Atlanta, and Gazeley, a London-based industrial real estate

company, formed a new $3.5 billion logistics property platform in 2013. IDI Gazeley

constitutes one of the largest global players in the logistics property sector with 58

million square feet of existing premier assets and prime land sites to develop an

additional 68 million square feet of distribution facilities near major markets and

transport routes in North America, Europe, and China.

IDI Gazeley will invest more than $17 million to develop a 472,238 square foot

state-of-the-art industrial building designed to accommodate both manufacturers and

distribution-type companies already existing in the city limits, as well as, new users to

the North Texas Industrial market.

La Fabrica RelocationOpened in 1988, El Rancho Supermarket, parent company of La Fabrica, LLC

d/b/a BakeMex has been dedicated to making the Hispanic population in the

United States feel at home.

In 2014, La Fabrica, LLC relocated a fresh baked goods production facility from Mexico

to Garland. The company leased vacant warehouse space, which was previously occupied

by El Rancho, and made leasehold improvements into a state-of-the-art manufacturing

facility/commissary to sell and distribute to grocery locations. La Fabrica plans to hire

up to 100 new employees, make at least $3 million in building improvements and

purchase about $7 million in new equipment over the next three years.

Distribution Drive DevelopmentHuntington Industrial Partners will develop approximately 10.2 acres on

Distribution Drive to build a 165,000 square-foot LEED (Leadership in Energy and

Environmental Design) certified project. This will be the first LEED certified industrial

building in Garland. This high quality, cross doc, 32-foot clear height building will

provide an opportunity to attract Fortune 500 companies as well as high quality local

tenants that will have positive impact on growth in employment base and tax base

and overall economic development of Garland. The company will invest more than

$6.5 million and expect completion in the second quarter of 2015.

Carroll Company ExpansionCarroll Company was founded in 1921 and is recognized as the nation’s leading

manufacturer of branded institutional cleaning and maintenance chemicals. The

company is structured to produce both nationally-recognized brand-name products

as well as distribution or customer-specific private brands. The Carroll Company

Garland plant consolidated 185,000 square feet of manufacturing and distribution

in Maryland and 75,000 square feet from a California facility, moving the plant from

a 2 million gallon per year facility to a 5 million gallon per year facility in a little

less than eighteen months. The Carroll Company had invested nearly $2.5 million

in equipment and capital improvement in order to take over the productions. It is

anticipating an additional $2 million investment over the next three to five years.

Massimo Motor RelocationFounded in 2009, Massimo Motor Sports, LLC was based in Irving, TX and

offers some of the most sought-after UTV’s and ATV’s in the industry. Massimo

is partnered with hundreds of authorized dealers and some of the largest outdoor

retail stores throughout the U.S., including Tractor Supply Co. and Sutherlands. Every

authorized Massimo dealer has been handpicked to ensure each Massimo customer

receives only the best when it comes to customer service and support.

Massimo Motor will relocate their headquarters from Irving to Garland and

renovate the 280,000 square-foot former Sears Fashion Center building. This

building has been vacant for more than six years and requires significant investment

to renovate. Massimo Motor is also considering moving the automated robotic

manufacturing operation from China to this facility in the future.

2014 Project Highlights

SEE A FEW OF THE YEAR’S NOTABLE PROJECTS BELOW.


2014 GEDP StatisticsTax Base Additions: $246,700,000

Jobs Created: 923



FROM AGRICULTURE TO INDUSTRY & INNOVATION

Before this evolution was ever conceived, a small group of soldiers’ wives set the stage for the strong will of generations of Garland citizens. As told in Richard Abshire’s “Garland: A Contemporary History,” cotton was in short supply during the Civil War. Families were running out of resources as they watched wagons full of the cotton bales they so desperately needed be transported to battle grounds to be used as barricades. Unwilling to let the needs of their families go unmet, the group of women seized a wagon loaded with those precious bales, jumped on board, and pushed a bale to the ground to claim as their own. Either

out of admiration or amusement the driver left the bale with the hijackers and continued on his way. The bravery and determination of these women perfectly embody the spirit of Garland entrepreneurs through a rich history of agriculture, industry and innovation.

Garland is a place that does whatever it takes to get the job done. From those early times when cotton production was king, through the railroad era, and on to manufacturing, the city has continued to build on the fundamental principle that a city’s economy will grow when it makes something. When the community needed basic energy services, Garland built Garland Power & Light, a city-owned and operated power company. When

cotton and onion crops could no longer sustain the local economy, the Chamber of Commerce began recruiting industry, starting with Craddock Foods and the Byer-Rolnick Hat Corporation in the thirties. Just a short decade later in 1941, Southern Aircraft, Guiberson Diesel, Continental Motors, and Luscombe Airplane Corp. came to town. Collectively those companies employed more than 5,000 people and the list of companies recruited continued to grow at a remarkable rate. Today, those companies are recognizable by their current names, General Dynamics, Raytheon, Hatco, and Kraft, among others.

Garland hosts a wealth of resources and facilities to help manufacturers

More than 125 years ago, the rival communities of Duck Creek and Embree set aside grievances

and combined on neutral ground in the new city of Garland, Texas. Today the city has grown into a

globally-recognized manufacturing base for a wide spectrum of industry.

Texas Made Here


FROM AGRICULTURE TO INDUSTRY & INNOVATION

seamlessly grow and adapt. Craft Master took over a building that was formerly an abandoned Eckert’s warehouse. Companies like Valspar and Atlas Copco came to town via acquisitions of the thriving businesses of Desoto Paint and Ingersoll Rand. Known for an intense entrepreneurial spirit, Garland companies like KARLEE (a Malcolm Baldrige Award winner) and Garrett Metal Detectors grew from garage shops to internationally-recognized industry leaders.

Today, Garland is home to more than 350 manufacturers thriving on a tremendous labor force, supportive city services, superior education, and the proximity to customers and suppliers. Though Garland’s cotton-picking days are a distant memory, the city still believes that the economy will thrive when its businesses are making something, and Garland is making a lot. This is why, without hesitation, those who know Garland best can say, Texas is made here.

“Garland is a place that does whatever it takes to get the job done... the city has continued to build on the fundamental principle that a city’s economy will grow when it makes something.”

www.affiliatedbank.com

Why bank anywhere else!

2302 Guthrie, Suite 100, Garland, Texas 75043 • NMLS # 402132972-203-8030

Texas Made Here

www.affiliatedbank.com



late 1930s

Agricultural dominance began to errode and industries began to be attracted to Garland’s resources

1940

The Chamber of Commerce helped attract Southern Aircraft to Garland

1941

Garland got its first dial-operated telephones and the Plaza Theatre opened

1947

The Garland

Chamber hired its

first staff member,

Dick Conelly

1949

Kraft Food opens Garland plant

1950

War production gave the city its biggest economic and population boost, reaching 10,291 residents

1977

KARLEE was founded

1983

John Milano started Milano Hat Company and Firewheel Golf Park opened its first course

1985

City of Garland takes over economic development efforts

1989

The Chamber hires new president, Paul Mayer, with mandate to bring back Economic Development

1991

Memorial Hospital of Garland joins Baylor Health Care System

1995

The Garland Economic Development Partnership was formed

1891

The city incorporated with a population approximating 500

1899

M.D. Williams was elected as Garland’s first Mayor

1895

The Garland Chamber of Commerce was founded as the Garland Commercial Club

1899

A fire on Thanksgiving Day led to the purchase of lots to create the town square

1901

The Santa Fe Depot was constructed

1901

Garland Independant School District was formed

1885

Williams Funeral Directors was founded as M.D. Williams Furniture and Coffins

Garland: A Historic

Timeline

Photo provided by Williams Funeral Directors

Photo provided by Baylor Medical Center at Garland

Photo provided by Garland Landmark Society, Inc.Photo provided by Garland Landmark Society, Inc.


1954

Lake Lavon was completed

1957

Automatic Products Corp. was founded

1964

Memorial Hospital of Garland celebrates grand opening

1964

Garrett Metal Detectors was founded

1969

Bryant Printing Co. was founded

1970

The openings of Nicholson Memorial Library, City Hall and police headquarters downtown

2002

DART light rail services opens to Garland with two stations

2004

Atlas Copco acquires drilling solutions from Ingersoll Rand

2005

Simon’s Firewheel Town Center opened

2006

The Dallas County Manufacturers’ Association was formed

2015

Garland Chamber celebrates 120 years of serving the local business community

1902

Garland High School opened

1921

Carroll Company was founded

1923

Garland Power & Light began city electric and water services

1933

Roach Feed &Seed opened for business

1937

Craddock food company brought its pickle factory to Garland

1938

Garland lured the Byer-Rolnick Hat Co. with a promise of lower water rates

Much of the information and images contained within this section were acquired from the Garland Landmark Society. The Garland Chamber of Commerce extends its sincere gratitude to the Society for their dedication to preserving Garland’s history for more than 40 years. To learn more about the history of Garland, visit www.garlandhistorical.org or visit the Garland Landmark Museum, housed in the former Santa Fe depot.

Photo provided by Garrett Family

Photo provided by Firewheel Town Center

Photo provided by Garland Landmark Society, Inc.

Photo provided by Garland Landmark Society, Inc. Photo provided by Garland Landmark Society, Inc.


A cheerful bell rings as the door is opened and kind voices greet incoming guests from across the store. Gorgeous wooden floors creak just a little as you walk down the aisles and the unmistakable aroma, so unique to stores like this one, only adds to the genuine experience of visiting this local icon. As I ventured inside for my very first visit, I was immediately drawn to the remnants of history prominently displayed along the office wall near the front of the store. Newspaper clippings and various community awards and achievements grace the wood paneling with pride, all proclaiming a tradition of outstanding service through the decades. Each article pasted to the wall offers a glance into the legacy of Roach Feed & Seed.

Walking through the front door of Roach Feed & Seed, appropriately located along the streets of nostalgic downtown Garland, feels delightfully like stepping back in time.

BY: JENNA DICKSON


Old Fashioned Adaptability


The store’s roots go way back to 1920, when W.H. Roach and his son Haskell acquired the grocery operation of the M.D. Williams general mercantile store. Six years later, when the national A&P Grocery chain arrived in town, the Roaches set out on a new venture, Roach Feed and Grocer Company. Climbing one step higher on the distribution chain, this new company sold retail to consumers and wholesale to a number of small grocery stores around town. Soon after this transition, the Roaches built a tin-covered building on the right-of-way leased from the Santa Fe railroad. Once completed, the store opened for business on June 16, 1933.

Moments after I’d become immersed in the yellowed pages of history, Mr.

Jack McDaniel, the man I’d come to see, appeared in the doorway of the small office, which is positioned right in the middle of store. He greeted me warmly, as if I were an old friend, though we’d only just met. As honored as I felt to be so welcomed, I also got the distinct impression that he treats all his guests this way, as dear friends rather than customers, a value seemingly lost on many of this generation’s modern retailers.

The McDaniel family arrived on the scene in the mid-1930s when Earl McDaniel, Sr. joined with Haskell Roach to purchase what became the Roach & McDaniel Grain Co. McDaniel was later named the mill’s manager and moved with his family to be part of the Garland

“ Roach Feed & Seed continues to thrive because it continues to adapt to the needs of its customers.”

community and continue to foster his partnership with Roach. Though the mill operated independently of Roach Feed & Seed, the two businesses supported each other as the customer bases frequently overlapped. Earl ‘Jack’ McDaniel, Jr. began working as an employee at Roach Feed & Seed in 1949 and three years later, also purchased his father’s interest in Roach & McDaniel Grain Co., placing him into partnership with Roach.

As part of my orientation to the store’s rich history, Mr. McDaniel himself took me on the grand tour. Aisles of dog food, bird seed and various pet supplies filled my view as he began to tell stories of the evolution of the store’s inventory. Shelves once filled with cotton seed and tractor lubricant now house lawn and garden supplies. This seemingly simple transition only proves the theme most of the many news articles written through the years about the store seem to resonate. Roach Feed & Seed continues to thrive because it continues to adapt to the needs of its customers.

McDaniel explained that at the end of World War II, the Garland economy began to shift away from agriculture. Farmland was steadily replaced with industry and houses were planted where rows of onions once laid. In the mid-1960s, the once thriving mill was demolished and the landscape of the city had quite vastly changed.

“We survived depression, floods, droughts, many wars…” McDaniel said.

Old Fashioned AdaptabilityP

ho

to p

rovi

ded

by

City

of

Gar

lan

d P

ub

lic &

Med

ia A

ffai

rs


opened a new door, or building, for Roach Feed & Seed to further support the needs of their ever-changing customer base. Now, years later, the plants have been moved outside to make room for a quite adorable assortment of bunnies and other small pets.

The tour then came to a close as we settled into chairs in the small office where we’d began, but Mr. McDaniel had saved one of the best surprises for last. Sitting on the edge of his desk was the original cash book used by Mr. Roach more than 80 years ago.

As he opened the tattered pages, he paused to look up and say, “This is a history book;” and it was. The ledger lines were filled with moments from the past that most of us no longer recall; days when milk was $0.04 per bottle and it cost $1.40 to fill up a pick-up truck with gasoline.

The first entries in the cash book list items from the construction of the store. Then, in beautiful longhand, the history of the store unfolds, line after line.

“The sixteenth of June, 1933 was the first day of retail sales,”

“We keep changing with the times. You know, you have to adapt. When we started, we were selling to farmers and shipping out of railcars. Farm land was walking distance from our store. Then those fields started to turn into housing developments.”

Just when I thought the tour was coming to a close, I noticed that he was reaching for the handle of the first of many subtle doors I’d noticed along the wall.

Behind each sliding barn door was a new discovery, a piece of Garland history tucked away in the form of old and unassuming wooden buildings. The walls of the first building we entered, where extra stock and cattle feed are now stored, were once open directly to the railroad. First cotton, then onions, crops were loaded directly onto railcars and shipped all over the country. As the economy evolved into industry, the building was no longer needed by the railroad, so Roach Feed & Seed acquired the building and connected it to the store, greatly expanding the volume of inventory they can keep on hand.

One of the other buildings just outside the north side of the main store was initially operated as a greenhouse. As soldiers returned home from the war in the 50s and housing development intensified, the community’s single nursery wasn’t enough to support the growing population. This evolution

McDaniel said. “They sold $7.71 cents worth of merchandise. Now you can see here, just about a month later, on July 3, we have an entry for July Chamber Dues. It was $1.50.”

Though themes of adaptability and ingenuity are easy to see in the history of Roach Feed & Seed, the entry for Chamber Dues is particularly striking, and still resonates with McDaniel today.

“If I had to choose a theme for all of this, it would be Chamber and community involvement,” McDaniel said.

The legacy left by Haskell Roach and Earl McDaniel, Sr. is one of dedicated community support. Reaching far beyond the walls of the store, their involvement is linked to enormously impactful projects that shape Garland residents’ way of life today, such as the development of Lavon Lake water

JACK MCDANIEL,SCOTT FREEZE AND SHANA CARTER



supply. Jack McDaniel has continued the legacy of service himself by playing an active role in local improvement efforts, but also by developing his employees to do the same.

Roach Feed & Seed is a true gem and a perfect illustration of the spirit of Garland. Through years of changes, advancements and growth, the important things remain the same. The culture and hospitality breed great loyalty in both the staff and the customers. McDaniel has been working in the store for 65 years, his manager, son-in-law Scott Freeze, for 35, and assistant manager, Shana Carter, for 25. Combined, the store’s employees have more than 150 years of experience and the customers continue to recognize the value.

“We estimate 40-50,000 families come to downtown Garland each year to visit our store,” McDaniel said. “Almost every week we have someone come in, maybe

they have a little child with them, and they’ll say, ‘I used to come in

here with my grandpa.’ They still remember.”

“We survived depression, floods, droughts, many wars... We keep changing with the times.”- JACK McDANIEL

Ph

oto

pro

vid

ed b

y Ci

ty o

f G

arla

nd

Co

mm

un

icat

ion

s D

epar

tmen

t

©P

aco

Rom

ero

/pa

coro

mer

opho

to.c

om

Garrett Metal Detectors is a home-grown company with an international reputation for excellence. Born from a childhood passion to find treasure and flourished out of an insatiable desire to exceed even the highest expectations, Garrett is now one of the most trusted names in metal detection.

The Garrett story, as told by the founders’ son Vaughan Garrett, illustrates one of the rare occasions in which passion and preparation blend perfectly into profession. From an early age, founder Charles Garrett was fascinated by the pursuit of treasure. At just six years old, the movie Treasure Island sparked his interest, and according Vaughan, “from then on, he wanted to find treasure.”

Fast forwarding several years, Charles Garrett found career success at companies like Texas Instruments and Geotech. However, his childhood passion was not forgotten. In the early 1960s, Charles found himself underwhelmed by the quality of metal detectors on the market. Not to let his passion suffer, Charles took advantage of his combined experience from those early career endeavors to create his own solution. His advanced knowledge in mineralogy, radar and semi-conductor technology, and mechanical engineering created the perfect mix of skills allowing him to transform his Garland home garage into a workshop where he would design and build his very own detector in 1963. This original prototype eventually became,

Among giants of

industry in Garland’s

manufacturing

community, one family-

owned operation has

been standing tall for

more than 50 years.

TREASURE HUNTERS

ABOVE: CHARLES & ELEANOR GARRETT AND THEIR SON VAUGHAN GARRETT, NOW A SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT FOR THE COMPANY

LEFT: CHARLES GARRETT AND HIS CHILDREN DURING THE EARLY YEARS OF THE COMPANY.

Photo provided by Garrett Metal Detectors Marketing Dept.

THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF GARRETT METAL DETECTORS BY: JENNA DICKSON


“The Hunter,” and thus began Garrett Metal Detectors.

Both Charles and his wife Eleanor, who is now the company’s President, set two principles in stone from the very beginning. First, they would create the very best products at a reasonable price, and second, they would have the very best customer service – bar none.

“My mother and father instilled in me what value is – what a product value is – and what quality is, and what leadership is,” Vaughan said. “They raised me instilling those values.”

Those two principles proved valuable outside the family as well, demonstrated by rapid growth and advancement both in sales and in technology. Before long, in 1991 the Garretts found themselves looking for a new facility that would fulfill existing expansion needs and provide space for future growth. The company had owned several buildings in Garland through the years, and though they shopped around in other area communities, they continued to find value in Garland.

“We have remained in

Garland since the first detector

was created in our own garage,” Vaughan said.

“All along the way, Garland has been of a good value to us.”

In the 1990s, the Garretts’ corner of the world transformed into its own small security district. Soon after Garrett Metal Detectors moved into their present location in 1991, the Garland Police Department purchased the vacant lot across the street. The Police Department, Garland Municipal Court Facilities and the jail system, all of which use Garrett products, are just a stone’s throw from Garrett’s plant floor. Years later, when it was time for yet another expansion, the Garland Economic Development Partnership came in to support the growing operation with a tax abatement, which proved to be an incentive for the Garrett family to stay and grow in Garland.

“For us, we found value in that the City of Garland supported the expansion of Garrett Metal Detectors and the promise to hire hundreds of Garland residents and

“ My mom and dad created a business success philosophy

in 1964 to create the very best products

at a reasonable price and to provide

the very best customer service.”

have partnerships to align ourselves with other Garland partners,” Vaughan said.

The Garrett family remained loyal to Garland, filling out even more of their seven-acre property by adding 45,000 square feet onto the back of the existing building. With the expansion came new jobs, and a new opportunity for the Garrett company to support the community that had been supporting them from the very beginning.

“We’ve been able to hire quality personnel in Garland and we have through the years hired their offspring, their sons and daughters,” Vaughan said. “That’s built in longevity to the company through generations.”

That longevity isn’t just limited to employees, but includes leadership as well. Vaughan Garrett, the youngest son of Charles and Eleanor Garrett, is now at the helm of operations as one of its Senior Vice Presidents. Blessed with the rare privilege of watching the company evolve throughout his life, Vaughan has a vast understanding of both the products and the strategies



of his parents’ company. From an early age, he began to truly understand the Garrett market, so quite logically, upon his graduation with a degree in communications, Vaughan’s father, offered him employment with the company.

“I felt like I could just naturally step into the role,” Vaughan said. “I am passionate about it. I’m passionate about marketing our products. I’m passionate about carrying on my mother and father’s legacy through the next 50 years.”

While Vaughan remains loyal to the two guiding principles the company was founded on, he also brings his own new and innovative ideas to the table. In his prior role as Director of Public Relations, Vaughan dedicated his time to the marketing department, working through the years to engage a younger demographic. Then one day, about a decade ago, the pieces fell into place for a new direction.

“I had a vision sitting on my couch,” Vaughan said. “That vision was to change the mindset of the average person to see treasure hunting as a sport, and not a hobby.”

Vaughan says it’s a leading edge concept to present metal detection as a sport. A hobby is a person’s pastime, something they do when they have a free Saturday. A sport is something

that they get into more deeply. They do it more often. It’s a physical passion. Vaughan shared his vision with his employees and began to work through the details of what this transformation would require. First, in order to accomplish this more accurate view of the lifestyle of a treasure hunter, the Garrett Metal Detectors marketing department needed to make some major adjustments to the way they were photographing the products. Instead of the traditional still shots, Vaughan encouraged a new direction that would demonstrate the users in motion, cutting through the woods, scaling the hillside, in as much action as possible.

As the annual Garrett Metal Detectors Buyer’s Guide and other marketing materials slowly began to introduce the concept, Garrett got a big break in the form of popular television show, Diggers. Now airing its third season on National Geographic, the sports-oriented stars of the show, Tim and George, are avid treasure hunters with a fierce loyalty to Garrett products.

“These guys have helped to revolutionize the mindset that goes along with my gradual introduction with metal detection as a mid-thirties, younger sport for the more aggressive young sportsman,” Vaughan said. “The success of the show Diggers has reached the

audience in their homes and it’s presenting the metal detecting sportsman that we’ve been visualizing for years.”

In addition to Vaughan’s passion and vision for success in the sport-oriented consumer market, he finds a great deal of pride and purpose in the company’s security division. Founder Charles Garrett began creating his detectors for the simple pleasure of finding treasure, but little did he know at the time, there would eventually be an even greater purpose for his innovations. In 1984, Garrett Metal Detectors had the opportunity to build walk-through metal detectors for the Olympic Games. This was the first time the Olympic Games ever had metal detection at its events and Garrett produced them all – 60 in total. Then, right on the heels of that major deal, Garrett got a call from the Republican National Convention to secure events happening in Dallas. Before long, security products became a major component of the Garrett business.

“When my dad created the first metal detector, he just wanted to go out and find treasure, but he realized then that there’s a purpose here, and that is to save lives,” Vaughan said. “We are putting in products which save lives and deter evil. That stands for good. We were thinking, ‘Well, this is a God thing.’”

Furthering the mission of deterring evil and protecting human life, Garrett Metal Detectors is one of only three metal detector vendors approved for use in U.S. airports, and they’re in many more airports internationally. The company offers security resources and training for various police departments, including Garland, educational institutions, military and humanitarian mine detection, sporting venues and much more. Most recently, Garrett metal detectors could even be seen in action at the World Cup.

Vaughan says he enjoys the challenge of continued innovation in both the company’s products and its strategies. As he continues to carry on the traditions of excellence his parents laid in the very foundations of the company, he’s also added a third principle of success, one that really resonates with Garrett consumers.

GARRETT PRODUCTS IN USE:

LEFT: SECURITY AT THE 2010 VANCOUVER OLYMPICS

ABOVE: THE HIT TV SHOW “DIGGERS” ON THE NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC CHANNEL


“ From concept to completion, each Garrett product is produced in Garland.”

Visit the Treasure Hunting Museum inside the Garrett Metal Detectors home office:1881 W. State St. • Garland, TX 75042

Find a Garrett product for your next treasure hunting adventure at:www.garrett.com

Learn how to use your Garrett metal detector & see other hunter’s finds:www.youtube.com/garrettdetectors

“My mom and dad created a business success philosophy in 1964 to create the very best products at a reasonable price and to provide the very best customer service,” Vaughan said. “I’ve added a third component to our success philosophy and that is to always manufacture our products here in the United States. The reason being, we have developed a very successful business model by overseeing our products and their manufacturing here and I would fear that if we did not oversee the manufacturing of our products here that we would risk the quality supervision of the build of our detectors. So we keep it here. Simple enough.”

The leadership team at Garrett agrees that there is intrinsic value in that the company employs its own team of in-house engineers to design and develop the first build of each original prototype. This structure allows Garrett to critique its manufacturing methods and optimize them at all stages of the process, ensuring that the final product meets exact specifications and expectations. From concept to completion, each Garrett detector is produced in Garland. Vaughan says, when Garrett’s exceptional engineers can look at a finished product and say, “Bravo! Well done! That’s just like my original!” then that customer is going to get something good.

This very business model is a portion of what Vaughan credits with the company’s success. All engineering research and design is done on site and the team of engineers continually challenges existing technology to advance and improve design.

“We patent our technology and we implement it,” Vaughan said.

“It’s always a mission to release the most technologically advanced metal detectors. That goes into the great product. You know, that’s what my dad did … He said, ‘I’m going to make a better metal detector than what’s out there.’ He started studying metal detection and built his own. So kind of from that launch pad there, we have always revolutionized and built our own metal detectors. And we have been the industry leader in the process now for 50 years.”

As the natural torch bearer to the company he’s watched grow “from garage operation to global corporation,” Vaughan understands not only the value in progress, but also in tradition. Garrett remains a family-owned company loyal to Christian values and priorities, including the idea that every person working for Garrett is a part of the team. During an impromptu tour of the plant floor, Eleanor Garrett greeted employees warmly, and by name, then shared how long each of them had been with the company and various memories of their time there. Taking after his mother, in flipping through photos and pages of the Buyer’s Guide, Vaughan called each of the photos’ subjects by name, quite familiar with the important role

each of them plays in Garrett’s success. Later, with pride and honor in his eyes, he shared several photos of the family treasure hunting together. For him, it’s been a lifelong passion in the making.

The Garrett family recently celebrated a major milestone as 2014 marked the Golden Anniversary for Garrett Metal Detectors, and according to Vaughan, “We are poised for another 50 years.” More than half a century after the first detector was built, the company is much more than one man’s desire for a better product. Garrett’s efforts in quality and innovation in every facet of the business offer an example of excellence to their peers. As they inspire the world with a passion for safety and adventure, Garrett Metal Detectors is one of Garland’s most valuable, not-so-hidden treasures.

RIGHT TO LEFT: BOB PODHRASKY, SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, ELEANOR GARRETT, PRESIDENT, VAUGHAN GARRETT, SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT


INSPIRED INNOVATION | THE GARLAND GUIDE 2015

Small Business Inspired toMake a Big Difference

Business adviser Judith Collins regularly meets with small business owners from diverse industries and at varied business life cycles to connect them to resources that will increase their efficiency and help them achieve sustainable success.

Judith and other SBDC specialty counselors assist business owners with creating marketing and social media plans, developing web content, defining their target markets, and establishing process improvement. As a result of the business advising services offered, many companies are able to implement new branding efforts and strategic marketing initiatives that attract new customers and improve their position

in the marketplace. The SBDC office also works with a number of Dallas County Manufacturers’ Association members to help them in various areas of business, including obtaining government contracts, resolving import and export issues and finding innovative opportunities, including international business relations.

The Small Business Development Center, in conjunction with the Garland Chamber of Commerce, is proud to provide local small businesses with a multitude of resources. See a few of the Center’s success stories from 2014 in the brief articles included here.

Interested in taking advantage of

the free services made available by

the SBDC and Garland Chamber?

An SBDC adviser is available each

Wednesday and Thursday at the

Chamber office by appointment.

Call Chamber Office Manager Diane

Whitlock at (469) 326-7402 to reserve

your appointment today.

In March 2012, the Garland Chamber of Commerce opened a Small Business Development

Center satellite office to meet the needs of area small businesses. The partnership between

the Garland Chamber and the Dallas SBDC was the first of its kind and as it grows, continues

to be a model for SBDC partnerships forming throughout the state of Texas.

Elizabeth Blanford is the owner of Lizzie Bee’s Flower Shoppe. Lizzie and her mother opened their own flower shop in 2011. Business was slow at first so she decided to get some help in planning the growth of the business. She learned about the Dallas SBDC through the Garland Chamber of Commerce and made an appointment to visit with Judith Collins.

“Judith was very helpful,” Elizabeth said. “She questioned me about managing sales and costs using important financial tools like income statements, cash flow statements and balance sheets. I was not familiar with them and I am not a fan of math. After visiting with Judith over a few consulting sessions, I began to see how

crucial these tools were in making key decisions about growing and expanding my business. Judith gave me the courage to embrace this process and I continue to practice and remain diligent about keeping up with my business costs, not just sales.”

As a result of the Dallas SBDC financial consulting, Lizzie felt assured about expanding to a new and larger space that was located a few miles from her original location. Her new financial acumen and renewed focus allowed her to plan the build out and decorate the place on a very tight budget.

“I was really focused on managing costs and fortuitously found a contractor that was getting married so

Lizzie Bee’s Flower Shoppe

To learn more about products available

at Lizzie Bee’s Flower Shoppe, visit:

• lizziebeesflowershoppe.com

• facebook.com/Lizziebeesflowershoppe

we traded out services” Elizabeth said. Today, Lizzie Bee’s Flower Shoppe is

a beautiful shabby chic store located at 5848 Hwy. 78 in Sachse. Lizzie’s skillful marketing and electrifying personality enabled her to grow her wedding accounts. She is now booked for weddings for the entire 2014 and 2015 years.

26 | I N S P I R E D I N N O V A T I O N | 2015 COMMUNITY GUIDE AND BUSINESS DIRECTORY


ScratchMeNot is a small manufacturing firm that manufactures baby sleeves that protect infants from severely scratching themselves. Andrea Thomas, mother of 3 children, and her husband started the company when her daughter was diagnosed with eczema at 2 months of age. Andrea desperately wanted to stop her child from scratching to avoid damaging her skin, so when after extensive research she didn’t come up with an effective solution, she designed the first ScratchMeNot product.

ScratchMeNot products are flip mitten sleeves that are easy for parents to put on and hard for children to take off. She knew because ScratchMeNot worked for her, it would work for most families.

In 2013, demand for her products increased substantially but they lacked the capital necessary to purchase materials to meet demand.

“We were in a vicious cycle,” Andrea said. We had great demand for our product, which could grow our company exponentially, yet our inventory was extremely low.”

In order to grow, they would have to invest well beyond their means. Andrea called the Garland Chamber and scheduled an appointment to learn more about the business advice services offered through the Dallas Small Business Development Center.

“Thanks to Judith Collins of the Dallas SBDC, our company’s financial status and capital needs were analyzed, organized and documented, enabling us to apply for a loan. Through much diligence and guidance from her, we were able to obtain a loan that would contribute to our capital and inventory, giving us the boost we needed to reach more scratching children with itchy skin!”

Today, ScratchMeNot continues to grow exponentially. As a result of their loan, their 2014 revenue goals are projected to increase 150 percent. They’re doing business in in the Australian, New Zealand, Malaysian, Hong Kong, Canadian & United Kingdom markets.

To learn more about ScratchMeNot products, visit:

• scratchmenot.com

• facebook.com/LoveScratchMeNots

Garland Area Habitat for Humanity (GAHFH) was founded in 1993. GAHFH is a non-profit 501c3 organization and an affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International. Their mission is to love God and neighbor by working to eliminate poverty housing in the Greater Garland area, and worldwide, through Habitat for Humanity International, by building and renovating affordable homes for hard-working, low-income families where they can live and grow into all that God intends.

Beth Ellermeier-Leos, Director of Development, learned about the Dallas SBDC at a Garland Chamber luncheon.

“At the time, we had not really seriously considered opening a ReStore, but when we started in that direction, I remembered the SBDC and thought this might be the assistance we needed to evaluate the feasibility of the project,” Beth said. “Having an expert like Judith Collins to walk me through the process of completing a SWOT analysis and then the market analysis was invaluable! I had never done either before and both enabled our Board of Directors to see the potential of opening a ReStore of our own in Garland. Her help on the business plan and financials was also invaluable. This was the piece we had to send to Habitat International for approval once our Board was happy with it. Judith also assisted by providing other ReStore contacts and many things she brought to my attention to consider throughout the whole process. She really made me dig in and do a more thorough job of preparation for the business plan. I gained a great deal of confidence as a result of the work we did together. As a non-profit, we could not have been able to afford to hire a consultant so this service was a tremendous blessing to us.”

As a result of the Dallas SBDC consultation, GAHFH hired an Executive Director to meet one of International’s requirements for any affiliate opening a ReStore. Their business plan and financials were approved by Habitat International. They secured a commercial Realtor and settled on a retail space at 2360 Crist Road in Garland. The build-out of the space is complete and they have seven storage units of product to move into their store. They plan to open in October 2014. “We are so excited and this would not have happened without the help of Judith and Dallas SBDC,” Beth said.

To learn more about the Garland Area Habitat for

Humanity organization, visit: www.garlandhfh.org

Garland Habitat for Humanity

ScratchMeNot

ANDREA THOMAS,FOUNDER OF

SCRATCHMENOT


Garland Power & Light:Delivering Electricity & Value to Garland

In 2014, the utility earned more than $360 million in revenue, with a portion returned to the City’s General Fund to support municipal services. As a municipal utility, GP&L is locally owned and controlled, so electric rates are set here in Garland, and are stable and competitive.

Businesses and residents can rely on

GP&L’s excellent service reliability. The number of interruptions per customer and the duration of outages experienced by GP&L customers are about one-third of the national averages. Local crews, system upgrades, new facilities and proactive tree trimming are factors that contribute to the utility’s successful

record. Additionally, GP&L employees work around the clock to ensure customers have the power they need. GP&L’s performance has earned the utility a platinum level Reliable Public Power Provider designation by the American Public Power Association.

GP&L is customer and community-

Garland Power & Light, the City of Garland’s municipal

electric utility, has been providing power to citizens and

businesses since 1923. GP&L currently serves more than

69,000 customers within Garland, making it the 4th largest

municipal utility in Texas and the 41st largest in the nation.

GP&L: THEN AND NOW


be rewarding. GP&L is involved in Pattern Energy’s Southern Cross Project, which will connect transmission lines in Northeast Texas to neighboring electric systems. Additionally, GP&L is a participant in the Houston Import Project, a $590 million transmission development that will deliver more power to Southeast Texas and ensure reliability in the area.

GP&L also earns additional income to help keep rates stable and competitive by providing Qualified Scheduling Entity (QSE), power supply and consulting services for other utilities in Texas. As respected electric industry experts, GP&L has built a strong business in providing these services to a growing number of clients.

GP&L works diligently to minimize the cost of electricity for its customers. This is accomplished by a power marketing strategy that balances the efficient use of generation with the selling of excess power or the purchase of power depending on market conditions.

Recently, GP&L has agreed to purchase electricity from two wind power projects, bringing a favorably priced and renewable resource into the utility’s generation portfolio. GP&L will receive 50 megawatts of power from the Spinning Spur III wind farm in the Texas Panhandle and another 50 megawatts from the Los Vientos V wind farm on the Gulf Coast. Both wind farms are scheduled to be in production by the end of 2015, and combined will supply 20 percent of GP&L’s power needs.

For more information about Garland

Power & Light, visit: GPLTEXAS.ORG

“GP&L works diligently to minimize the cost of electricity for its customers. This is accomplished by a power marketing strategy that balances the efficient use of generation with the selling of excess power or the purchase of power depending on market conditions.”

focused, providing benefits such as a local customer service office and drive thru in Downtown Garland. The utility also supports community programs and events, including the Healthy Living Expo, Tree Power Free Tree Giveaway, Garland Chamber of Commerce Partnership Golf Tournament, GISD Teacher of the Month, and the performing arts.

By participating in GP&L’s EnergySaver Program, customers can save money on their monthly utility bills and earn bill credits by making qualifying energy efficiency upgrades to their homes or businesses. Upgrades include high-efficiency air conditioning units and heat pumps, commercial lighting retrofits and home weatherization improvements. In 2013, GP&L expanded the program to include the installation of solar photovoltaic systems. Since the EnergySaver Program was introduced in 2008, nearly 4,500 customer applications have been approved.

With a goal of keeping electric rates stable and competitive, GP&L carefully manages operating expenditures and pursues industry-related business opportunities. These include transmission projects outside of Garland, which bring incremental revenue to the City, as transmission assets earn a return on investment.

In 2014, GP&L’s Competitive Renewable Energy Zone (CREZ) transmission lines became operational. The utility’s two transmission line segments, totaling 75 miles, carry power from West Texas wind farms to the state’s more populous areas.

Future transmission projects will also

Garland Power & Light’s Reliabilityscores beat national averages



10 Steps to StartingYour Small Business

The 23 million small businesses

in America already account for

54 percent of all U.S. sales and

while the rate of small business

start-ups continues to climb, the

rate for small business failures

has declined. These statistics

indicate that, when done right,

small businesses cannot only be

successful, but sustainable as well.

Though the economic climate

and U.S. culture both support the

idea of entrepreneurship, there

is still a great deal of risk and

responsibility involved.

Want to start a

business, but don’t know

where to start?

According to the

U.S. Small Business

Administration Office

of Advocacy, based on

the U.S. Census 2002-

2010, small businesses

represent 99.7 percent

of U.S. employer firms.

1. Write Your Business PlanA well-defined, strategic business plan

is your roadmap to success. Start with a description of the product or service you’ll offer, what will differentiate you from the competitors and how you intend to grow revenue in the next 3-5 years. This step involves a great deal of research to determine what the market looks like in your chosen industry and where it’s expected to be future. If executed correctly, a business plan lays a firm foundation for the growth of your new business.

2. Make an Appointment with Your Local SBDC Counselor

The Small Business Development Center provides free, in-depth counseling and consulting services on a range of topics, from financial analysis to strategic sales plans. SBDC counselors have a wealth of experience and access to critical resources to assist entrepreneurs and small business owners. Whether you’re early in the idea phase or about to open your doors, a counselor can provide invaluable information to help you succeed.

3. Decide Where to Set Up ShopChoosing a business location is about

much more than finding the cheapest rent or the easiest commute from your residence. Business owners must consider long-term implications of a selected property. Will your suppliers be able to find you and make deliveries with ease? Do your target customers live

nearby and will they feel comfortable visiting your location? Does the location allow for future expansion? Are your commercial neighbors complementary or competitive? Will your business comply with zoning requirements? Choosing a location is one of the most important decisions a business owner will make, so be sure to do your research.

4. Acquire Necessary FundingMost entrepreneurs recognize that

starting a business requires a great amount of capital to get things up and running, but before you dive in, be sure you’ve made a realistic projection of how long it will take to turn a profit. Accurate financial forecasts will help you gain a better understanding of how much funding is necessary. Many types of loans are available to small business owners. Do some research on what best fits your needs and seek the guidance of a professional, such as your local SBDC counselor

5. Define the Legal StructuresChoosing a business structure

determines your direct responsibility for the company’s assets and liabilities. Legal and tax implications vary by the structure chosen. • Sole Proprietorship • Limited Liability Company (LLC) • Cooperative • Corporation • Partnership • S Corporation

If you’ve got a great idea for an innovative new product or unique service, consider following these 10 steps.


6. Claim Your NameIf you choose to do business under

any name other than your own personal name, it must be registered with the appropriate authorities. For all businesses operating in Texas, your, “Doing Business As,” or DBA name must be registered with the Secretary of State. Take note that a name may not be used by more than one corporation in the state.

7. Take Care of Tax ObligationsAn Employer Identification Number

(EIN) is also known as a Federal Tax Identification Number, and is used to identify a business entity. You may apply for an EIN in various ways, including online application. The federal government levies four basic types of business taxes, income tax, self-employment tax, taxes for employers and excise taxes. Federal and state income tax requirements will vary by your legal structure. In addition to federal employment taxes, business owners with employees are also responsible for paying certain taxes required by the state. All states require payment of state workers’ compensation insurance and unemployment insurance taxes.

8.Obtain All Applicable Licenses and Permits

It is of the upmost importance that you fully understand the requirements for operating your business legally. You will need to find out which federal and state licenses and permits apply to your business and what you need to do in order to comply

9. Understand Your Responsibilities as an Employer

There are a number of responsibilities involved with hiring employees. From setting up withholding taxes to verifying an employee’s eligibility to work in the United States, obligations far exceed simply hiring extra help. The U.S. Small Business Administration provides an overview of legal requirements as well as additional information about how to retain employees.

We’re your neighborhood full-service Credit Union.Better rates. Lower fees. Great service. Friendly people.

Home Office: 2154 Forest Lane Garland, TX 75042 972-494-5328Miller Road Office: 3132 W. Miller Road Garland, TX 75041 469-429-2800

www.americascu.org

Deposit Accounts Free CheckingVisa® Credit and Check Cards

Vehicle Loans Home Equity LoansFirst Mortgage Loans

Signature Loans Internet Loan ApprovalFree Phone and Online Banking

Free Mobile Banking Free Bill PaySurcharge-Free ATMs And Much More!

Insured by NCUANMLS #562279

Empowering you and your family to build better lives.

C

M

Y

CM

MY

CY

CMY

K

Garland Chamber Ad_2013.pdf 9/4/2013 2:24:05 PM

Schedule an Appointment with the Garland SBDC Counselor

(469) 326-7402520 N. Glenbrook Dr.Garland, TX 75040garlandchamber.com/resources/index.html

10. Repeat Step TwoIf you haven’t been working with an

SBDC counselor or a different type of adviser throughout the process, now is a great time to check back in. Your counselor can review your plans and processes to ensure you have the greatest opportunity for success once the doors are open. This is also a great time to finalize marketing plans and determine how you’ll launch your new business.

Resources:For additional information about processes,

guidelines and requirements for starting a business in Texas, visit the websites below. Thank you to these organizations and entities for providing information that encourages and advises entrepreneurship in Texas.

U.S. Small Business Administration409 3rd St., SWWashington DC 20416sba.gov

Texas Economic Development Corporation, Office of the GovernorP.O. Box 12428Austin, TX 78711-2428texaswideopenforbusiness.com

Texas Secretary of StateP.O. Box 12887Austin, TX 78711-2887www.sos.stat.tx.us

www.americascu.org


Tax Rates &Affordability

AFFORDABILITY & PRACTICALITY | THE GARLAND GUIDE 2015

Making a LivingAccording to the 2014 study by MoneyRates.com, Texas ranks second among all

50 states for the Best Places to Make a Living. The study’s rankings are based on each state’s average salary, cost of living, employment rate and workplace conditions. Texas excels due to the lack of state income tax imposed and lower than average cost of living and unemployment. Additionally, based on the Gallup-Healthways Well-Being Index, employees in the state report top-10-ranking-worthy working conditions.

Housing AffordabilityAccording to Texas A&M University’s Texas Housing Affordability Index, as of the end

of 2013, Garland receives the 5th highest affordability ranking of any Texas city.

• See the full report at http://recenter.tamu.edu/data/hs/afford.asp

Incorporated in 1891, the city of Garland is home to more

than 236,000 residents, making it the fifth largest city in the

DFW Metroplex and twelfth largest in Texas. In spite of its

large population, residents value Garland’s small-town feel

and outstanding city services. The city of Garland prides

itself on the strength of its diverse neighborhoods and offers

residents the best of both urban and suburban living.

Tax Burden:Taxes not imposed by the City of Garland or the State of Texas:

• Personal Income Tax

• State Property Tax

• Local Occupation Tax

• Local Wage Tax

• Gross Receipts Tax

Property Tax Rates:*

City of Garland: $0.72380

Dallas County: $0.24310

Hospital District: $0.27600

College District: $0.12470

Garland ISD: $1.25330

Total: $2.62090

*Per $100 in assessed value


GARLANDPOLICE DEPARTMENT

Partnership • Community • Service

On August 1, 1951, the City of Garland hired its first Chief of Police and the Garland Police Department was formed. For over 60 years, the Garland Police Department has provided first class public safety to our residents, visitors, and businesses. GPD is partnered with the Garland Chamber of Commerce in promoting growth and supporting the vibrant economy of Garland.

Chief of PoliceMitch BatesOffice: 972-205-2011Non Emergency:972-485-4840

Garland Police Department1891 Forest LaneGarland, Texas 75042

Since 1951

www.garlandpolice.com


34 | AFFORDABILITY & PRACTICALITY | 2015 COMMUNITY GUIDE AND BUSINESS DIRECTORY

Garland IndependentSchool District: Education for the Future.

What do authors, actors, journalists, judges, musicians,

professional athletes, radio hosts and state representatives

all have in common? They are all made in Garland ISD. District

alumni represent a rich tradition of academic, athletic and

fine arts success. But the future of current students looks

much different than what GISD alumni were prepared to

face. To remain future-ready, we must adapt to global and

technological changes.

In 2014-15, Naaman Forest High School and Sellers Middle School launched a Global Business, Language and Leadership magnet program. It not only teaches Mandarin Chinese, but also offers international business, marketing and finance classes, as well as opportunities to study abroad. Beginning in 2015-16, interested students can apply for dual language extensions of the magnet at Back and Weaver elementaries.

GISD also recently gave every teacher an iPad. And, the district’s Strategic Plan calls for providing each middle and high school student a digital device, such as an iPad or laptop, by 2017.

Other current initiatives include expanding GISD’s art program to all 47 elementary schools. Eleven campuses added art in 2014-15, bringing the overall total to 17 elementaries. Seven to eight new programs will be launched every year through 2018.

The district’s Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) program also recently expanded to every secondary campus, as well as nearly 20 elementary schools. A college readiness initiative, AVID prepares students for advanced-level courses by teaching writing, study skills, note-taking and critical analysis.

In 2014-15, GISD launched an additional college readiness program in partnership with the National Math and Science Initiative and Texas Instruments Foundation. It aims to increase the number of students who complete Advanced Placement (AP) courses and exams in high school by providing test prep, practice exams, administration fees and monetary rewards. Each student who scores a three or higher on a math, science or English AP exam earns $100. Teachers also receive the same amount for each successful test-taker.

Lastly, beginning in 2015-16, children of GISD employees can attend district schools regardless of where they live.

GISD STUDENTS HAVE ACCESS TO MANY TYPES OF LEARNING TOOLS

“A district with more than 100 years of history, Garland ISD hopes to extend its legacy of excellence for another 100+ years.”

All photos by Garland Independent School District Communications Department

35

GISD, your choice in educationNot many districts across the nation offer open-enrollment options for students,

and none have a choice plan as far-reaching as Garland ISD. While other districts use attendance zones to determine a student’s campus, GISD parents are able to choose the school their child attends. This Choice of School period takes place each spring for the following school year, and 97-98 percent of students receive their first-choice campus.

In addition to choosing any school, GISD families can also choose a customized education track. Special programs such as classical studies, International Baccalaureate and dual enrollment offer students the opportunity to explore interests, gain employable skills and start a college and career path.

GISD schools recognized across the nation

Two Garland ISD schools belong to an elite group of high-performing campuses across the nation. Routh Roach Elementary and Walnut Glen Academy for Excellence are two of just 337 national Blue Ribbon Schools, an honor awarded by the U.S. Department of Education.

Thirty-four GISD campuses also hold National PTA Schools of Excellence designations. And, the district has been named a Best Community for Music Education by the National Association of Music Merchants Foundation five consecutive years.

AVID (Advanced Via Individual Determination)

• Offered at every middle and high school, as well as nearly 20 elementaries• A college readiness program, designed to prepare students for advanced-level courses.• Students receive additional training in writing, study skills, note-taking and critical analysis.• O’Banion and Sellers middle schools are AVID National Demonstration Schools, serving as a model for campuses and districts interested in implementing or improving

their own programs.

Career and Technical Education• From business to building trades, culinary to cosmetology, horticulture to health sciences, and automotive technology to television production, GISD students can choose from a vast array of CTE courses offered at each high school.• Some CTE programs such as cosmetology, computer repair and welding allow students to earn certifications while in high school.

Classical Studies• Offered at one elementary school, one middle school and one high school• In addition to reading and writing, curriculum focuses on character education and leadership development.• Piano, dance, gymnastics and Latin courses allow students to explore

alternative fine arts and language interests.

Dual Enrollment/Collegiate Academy• Dual enrollment allows students to earn college credit from their high school classes.• The Collegiate Academy allows qualifying students to earn an associate’s degree simultaneously with a high school diploma.

Dual Language• Offered at one elementary school• Students receive 50% of their instruction in English and 50% in Spanish.• Immersion across all subject areas teaches students to read, write and speak both languages fluently.

Gifted and Talented• Offered at three elementary schools, one middle school and one high school• Advanced language, social studies, math and science coursework meets the needs of students requiring accelerated instruction.• Students develop artistic talents through a sequence of enriched art, theater, band, orchestra and choir courses.• The International Baccalaureate program prepares high school students to live, learn and work in a rapidly globalizing world.

Global Business, Language & Leadership• Offered at one middle school and high school in 2014-15, adding two elementaries in 2015-16• Mandarin Chinese classes encourage students to be bilingual, with a dual language immersion program beginning at the elementary level.• In addition to international business, finance and marketing curriculum, students have the ability to study abroad.

Math, Science and Technology• Offered at two elementary schools, one middle school and one high school• Project-based learning allows students to take education into their own hands, applying classroom concepts to solve problems with real-world applications.• Students use laptops, iPods, tablets, Smart Boards and other digital tools to produce high quality, collaborative products.• Beaver and Watson Technology Centers have been named Apple Distinguished Programs.• North Garland is the country’s first high school to certify students in Apple repair.

36 |

Want to know what is happening around Garland ISD? Follow @gisdnews on Twitter.

The Communications

Department regularly shares

important information, good

news, school closings and

upcoming events. Click the

“follow us” Twitter link on the

district website to sign up, or

text “Follow @gisdnews” to

40404 and receive district

tweets as messages on your

smart phone.

Nearly every campus also

has its own Twitter account.

See a complete list at

garlandisd.net/news/twitter.

Exceptional education has long been the focus of Garland ISD—an experience that provides rigorous instruction, technological innovation, college and career preparation, and meaningful relationships between schools, families and the community.

With this end in mind, the district developed a Strategic Plan to guide the 2014-18 school years. Asking the community for help, more than 2,000 students, staff, parents, business leaders, clergy members and city officials

collaborated throughout its seven-month creation. Their work resulted in a call to action and set of shared beliefs, as well as a vision of student success and the skills needed to achieve it.

Visit www.garlandisd.net/

strategicplan to view the document

outlining the future of GISD’s

learning environments, digital

tools, assessments, standards,

partnerships and more.

Garland community helps plan GISD’s future

“Exceptional education has long been the focus of Garland ISD- an experience that provides rigorous instruction, tecnnological innovation, college and career preparation, and meaningful relationships between schools, families, and the community.”

37


• Leader in Supply Chain education

• Most recognized certification in supply chain, production and inventory management (CSCP and CPIM). Lean six sigma certificate

• Best Supply Chain networking group in DFW

214-202-5057 • [email protected]

www.ntxapics.org

DCCCD & Continuing Education

Eastfield CollegeEastfield College, one of the Dallas County Community Colleges

in Mesquite, partners with local businesses to develop a range of training solutions to meet their workforce development needs. Contact the Continuing Education and Workforce Development Division to find out how Eastfield’s open-enrollment courses, grant-funded training opportunities, and customized corporate training can improve your business outlook.

For class schedules, programming availability and additional information, visit www.eastfieldcollege.edu.

The Garland community is served by two institutions in the Dallas County Community College

District, Eastfield College and Richland College. Both are actively involved in the continuing education

of individuals and workforce training for Garland industry.

Eastfield College3737 Motley DriveMesquite, Texas 75150(972) 860-7100 Richland College

12800 Abrams RoadDallas, TX 75243(972) 283-6100

Richland CollegeGarland Campus675 W. Walnut Street Garland, TX 75040(214) 360-1200

Richland CollegeFor 40 years, Richland College of the Dallas County Community

College District has focused on teaching, learning and community building. In recognition of these efforts, the White House and the Dept. of Commerce named Richland a 2005 recipient of the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award, the only community college to have received this award. Richland helps students build their future through courses that can be applied to the first two years of a baccalaureate degree, one- or two-year certificates in a number of career fields, and training in the latest technology for students who want to advance in their current careers.

For class schedules, programming availability and additional information, visit www.richlandcollege.edu.

www.ntxapics.org


ITT Technical Institutes:The ITT Technical Institutes are

a leading private college system focused on technology-oriented programs of study. There are over 140 ITT Technical Institutes in 38 states. The ITT Technical Institutes predominantly offer career-focused, degree programs to over 70,000 students. The ITT Technical Institutes have been actively involved in the higher education community in the United States since 1969.

For Class schedules, programming availability and additional information, visit www.itt-tech.edu.

ITT Technical Institute2101 Waterview Pkwy.Richardson, TX 75080(972) 690-9100

Remington College:Remington College is a common

name used by all 19 campuses of a group of affiliated companies of privately-owned, post-secondary educational institutions based in Heathrow, Florida. Through its campuses, Remington College offers diplomas, bachelor’s and associate’s degrees in a variety of fields, including: cosmetology; nursing; healthcare; criminal justice; business; electronics; information technology; and more.

For class schedules, programming availability and additional information, visit www.remingtoncollege.edu.

Remington College1800 Eastgate Dr.Garland, TX 750411-800-734-2490

Amberton University:Amberton University has been

educating working adults since 1971, offering both bachelor and master degree programs. The average age of Amberton students is 37, higher than other universities. The university’s philosophy is to provide an affordable, quality education with reasonable costs enabling working adult students to “pay as they go” and not incur long-term debt. Tuition is kept low and there is no fee to apply to enroll at Amberton.

For class schedules, programming availability and additional information, visit www.amberton.edu.

Amberton University1700 Eastgate Dr.Garland, TX 75041(972) 279-6511

An Equal Opportunity Institution.

YOUR

TRAINING SOURCEA full-service provider of training solutions for global companies.

Richland College and Eastfield College offer:• On- and Off-Site Workforce Training• Credit Courses• Continuing Education Courses• One- and Two-Year Career Programs

SMART STARTS HERE.

Richland College972-238-6194

www.richlandcollege.edu

Eastfield College972-860-7100 www.eastfieldcollege.edu

The Garland community is fortunate to also be served by the fine educational institutions listed here:

www.eastfieldcollege.edu



American College of Radiology Accreditation:

Accredited for excellence in six imaging procedures, including CT, MRI and breast imaging among others.

The Joint Commission Primary Stroke Center: Accredited for having a stroke program that may significantly reduce the effects of stroke and permanent disability.

American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation Accreditation:

The Baylor Garland Cardiac Rehabilitation program is certified by the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation for its commitment to improving quality of life by enhancing care.

Pathway to Excellence® Designated:Recognized by the American Nurses Credentialing Center for cultivating an environment where nurses can excel.

Top Performer on Key Quality Measures®: ‘Top Performers’ are considered national leaders by The Joint Commission when it comes to consistently practicing evidence-based health care shown to significantly improve outcomes for certain serious conditions and procedures.

Chest Pain Center Accreditation: Awarded by the Society of Cardiovascular Patient Care, an accredited Chest Pain Center meets quality measures shown to improve the process of care for chest pain patients, as well as effectively integrating a range of cardiovascular services.

Commission on Cancer Accreditation: Given to cancer programs which provide quality care, address each patient’s needs and work to improve outcomes.

National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers:

Accredited for quality breast care across the care continuum.

Award-winning CareBaylor Garland has received an array of impressive national certifications, awards and recognitions:

Baylor Medical Centerat Garland

In 2014, Baylor Medical Center at Garland celebrated 50 years of providing quality, compassionate health

care to the community. It’s a commitment that will remain steadfast for the next five decades and beyond.

LOOKING FORWARDTO WHAT’S AHEAD

The Baylor Garland campus has

recently undergone extensive

renovations to enhance the

patient care experience, and

meet the changing needs of the

communities we serve.

Part of Baylor Scott & White Health,

the largest not-for-profit health care

provider in Texas, Baylor Garland

provides advanced health care in a

healing, supportive environment across

a wide range of medical specialties,

including (but not limited to):

• CANCER CARE

• DIGESTIVE DISEASES

• EMERGENCY MEDICINE

• HEART AND VASCULAR SERVICES

• IMAGING AND RADIOLOGY

• ORTHOPEDICS

• SLEEP MEDICINE

• SURGERY

• WOMEN’S HEALTH

Baylor Medical Center at Garland is a fully accredited, acute care hospital

serving the residents of Garland and the neighboring communities of Wylie,

Rowlett, Sachse, Rockwall, Mesquite and Murphy.


Full Service Community Hospital

2300 Marie Curie Blvd., Garland, Texas 75042 | 1.800.4BAYLOR | BaylorHealth.com/Garland

• 24-Hour Emergency Services

• Comprehensive Wound Center

• Heart and Vascular Services

• Imaging Services

• Interventional Radiology• Breast Imaging• Orthopedics• Digestive Disease Center• Senior Health Center• Pain Management

Services

• Women’s Health Services

• Physician Referral Services

• Cancer Care• Sleep Center• And much more

Baylor Medical Center at Garland Departments and Services

*Joint Commission Accredited 2013 Top Performer on Key Quality Measures® for heart attack, heart failure, pneumonia and surgical care.

Physicians provide clinical services as members of the medical staff at one of Baylor Scott & White Health’s subsidiary, community or affi liated medical centers and do not provide clinical services as employees or agents of those medical centers, Baylor Health Care System, Scott & White Healthcare or Baylor Scott & White Health.© 2014 Baylor Scott & White Health. BMCGar_688_2014 CE 11.14

Nationally Recognizedfor outstanding patient care*

CELEBRATATA ING 5000000 YEEEEEEARS •1966420144C 1E 0L 2E 466BR 9 1ATATATATA SI RN AG EEY500 •

BAY LLLLOR MEDIC A L CEEEENTEEEEEER AT GA R LLLL ANDDB NAY ALL LLO RR AGM TE ADI RC EETA L NCEE

®

The Joint CommissionTop Performer onKey QualityMeasures®

2013

www.BaylorHealth.com/Garland



Behavioral Healthcare Systemof Dallas

2696 W. WalnutGarland, Texasfor information call

1-469-440-5566

Rebuilding lives

CHILDREN • ADOLESCENTS • ADULTS • SENIOR ADULTS

Mental Health & Chemical DependencyInpatient • Partial Hospitalization

Intensive Outpatient Program

Robotic surgery at Baylor Garland usually means less pain, less scarring and a faster recovery for a wide range of patients in need of surgery.

“Robotic surgery allows us to expand the range and scope of the surgical services we provide,” says Steven Arze, MD, chief medical officer and vice president of medical affairs at Baylor Garland.

With small, 1- to 2-centimeter incisions, patients often report less postoperative pain and generally can leave the hospital and recover more quickly. It’s important to understand the robotic system is only a tool—the surgeon is performing the operation. The robotic instruments simply

overcome the anatomical limitations of the human hand by enhancing access and precise maneuverability within a small operating field.

Abdominal surgery is where robotic surgery really proves itself, by taking “minimally invasive” a step further. For example, “We can take the three tiny incisions required in laparoscopic gallbladder removal and make that one tiny incision by using the robot,” says Dr. Arze. Also, for some gynecological surgeries, new minimally invasive options at Baylor Garland are becoming possible thanks to the robot.

A Close Watch and Added Convenience

Opened in October 2014, the spacious new 24-bed clinical observation unit is for patients who require more care or observation time than the emergency department can provide, but don’t need extensive hospitalization. The unit allows caregivers to keep a close eye on patients–continuing important treatments and diagnostic tests–without admitting them for a lengthy stay.

Before the unit opened, all patients who required observation had to be fully admitted through the emergency department, and that meant a longer stay. The new unit allows patients to be discharged as soon as they’re ready.

“Unlike other departments, we can discharge patients at any time day or night,” says Amy Mabry, RN, MBA, director of acute care services for Baylor Garland. “This allows patients to return home as quickly and safely as possible while also freeing up valuable hours for our staff to care for other patients.”

Advanced Technology - With A Human Touch

THE NEW 24 BED CLINICAL OBSERVATION UNIT THAT OPENED OCTOBER 2014

http://www.sundancehealthcare.com


Baylor Medical Center At Garland, 4th Floor2300 Marie Curie Drive, Garland, TX 75042 • (972) 487-5309

Geriatric and Adult Behavioral Health Services�pening early 2015

Bringing a century of experience in patient care,education, and research to your community

In November 2014, Select Medical opened a new long-term acute care hospital (LTACH) on Baylor Garland’s renovated third floor. The LTACH treats medically complex and critically ill patients whose condition may require a much longer length of stay than those patients treated in a traditional acute care hospital setting. It is owned by Select Medical and will operate as a hospital-within-a-hospital.

The concept reflects a new model of care for hospitals in a rapidly changing health care landscape. It allows hospitals like Baylor Garland to better serve communities by collaborating with other health care providers to provide access to a wider range of patient care services. It’s a concept Baylor Garland will further in early 2015 when Timberlawn Mental Health System, a Universal Health Services (UHS) facility, opens a UHS-owned and operated hospital-within-a-hospital psychiatric facility on Baylor

Garland’s campus. The hospital will focus on providing quality adult and geriatric inpatient psychiatric services.

“Working with established, highly respected providers like Select Medical and UHS to give members of our community access to a wider range of specialized health services is critical to

Innovative Care Concept Expands Services for Garland Community our mission and to effectively meeting the future health care needs of the people we serve,” says Tom Trenary, president of Baylor Garland.

*Physicians are members of the medical staff at one of Baylor Scott & White Health’s affiliated medical centers and are neither employees nor agents of those medical centers, Baylor Medical Center at Garland or Baylor Scott & White Health.

www.timberlawn.com



Getting Aroundin Garland

The city is connected to the world through the DFW International and Love Field Airports, both of which are less than 40 minutes away. Garland also has two rail stations of the Dallas Area Rapid Transit system, DART bus service and an extensive network of major highways and interstates. Located at the crossing of two key heavy freight lines and both regional and interstate transportation corridors, Garland is a powerful part of the regional economy.

Regional/Interstate RoadwaysWhen considering commute times to many major employment areas and local

attractions, Garland is a practical choice for residents. Bordered by two major highways, President George Bush Turnpike (190) and Lyndon B Johnson Freeway (635), residents have quick access to the entire region.

Open to traffic in October 2012, the final phase of the NTTA project to form a half loop around the city of Dallas now provides a link extending the existing PGBT from south of SH 183 south to I-20. With the opening of the newest portion of the roadway, the 11.5-mile western extension, the entire length of the PGBT has increased from 40 to 52 miles. Long-term plans are for the turnpike to form a full outer loop around Dallas, dubbed Loop 9.

The competitive advantage of Garland’s central location will be further enhanced over the next several years with the completion of the President George Bush Turnpike Fourth Lane Project, which will include widening the PGBT from Interstate 35E to State Highway 78 to four lanes. According to a September 2014 NTTA progress report, construction was scheduled to begin in the fourth quarter of 2014 for Phase 1 and in the third quarter of 2016 for Phase 2, which would include the segment between SH 78 and U.S. 75. Completion of the entire project is anticipated in 2019.

Heavy RailBefore the Great Depression, the Santa Fe (now Kansas City Southern) and MK&T

Railroads (who later merged with Union Pacific) wrote the history of Garland’s business expansion, primarily centered on the distribution of cotton and onions, and telephone/telegraph services. Heavy rail and passenger rail lines continue to play an important role in Garland’s future development. The development of the Union Pacific Inland Port in Southern Dallas over the next 30 years promises to increase Class I rail traffic throughout the Union Pacific system, including shortline feeders such as the Dallas-Garland-Northeastern Railroad.

Public Transportation OptionsGarland has two light rail stations linking

residents and employees with the region. Located in the heart of two of Garland’s largest employment centers, the Forest/Jupiter and Downtown Light Rail Stations serve more than 3,000 riders each weekday. The City continues to encourage higher intensity residential, retail and employment uses adjacent to the stations for its near and long-term economic growth. In 2013, Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) opened the eastern extension of the Blue Line that connects Downtown Garland with Downtown Rowlett. In August of 2014, DART celebrated the opening of the last Orange Line segment to the new DFW Airport Station, linking the country’s longest light rail system to the world’s third-busiest airport.

The North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) Mobility 2030 Plan also recommends study of the Kansas City Southern rail corridor north from Downtown Garland to Lake Lavon to accommodate future passenger rail needs (Wylie). This could ultimately give Garland three DART rail stations, further interweaving the city into the center of the Metroplex.

STRETCHING FROM NORTHERN DALLAS CTY. INTO SOUTHERN COLLIN CTY., GARLAND, TX OFFERS THE BEST OF WHAT THESE DIVERSE NORTH TEXAS REGIONS HAVE TO OFFER.

www.rustywallisvw.com

www.rustywallishonda.com


JXP4_2015GG_QPH_ad_prnt.pdf 1 9/26/14 2:49 PM

FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT DALLAS AREA RAPID TRANSIT AND THE SERVICES AVAILABLE, VISIT WWW.DART.ORG.

DART Current and Future Services to 2016

Garland also features an extensive bus service which connects to the surrounding DFW Metroplex.

Commute Times from Garland

Garland Commute Times:2005-2010

Commute Times Percent Number

Less than 15 minutes 16.51% 17,870

15-29 minutes 36.00% 38,958

30 minutes or longer 45.10% 48,806

Work at home 2.29% 2,475

Location Distance Time by Car (minutes) Time by DART Rail (minutes) Transfer on DART

DFW Airport 28.6 36 108 Yes

Dallas Love Field Airport 18.7 29 67 Yes

Mockingbird Station 11.4 24 19 No

Dallas Zoo 21.3 31 46 Yes

Perot Museum ofNature & Science

18.4 28 61 Yes

American Airlines Center 19.8 27 40 Yes

Fair Park 12.6 38 39 Yes

Galleria Mall 11.6 20 52 No

ABOVE: DOWNTOWN DART STATION

www.jerrysexpresscarwash.com


46 | GETTING SETTLED | 2015 COMMUNITY GUIDE AND BUSINESS DIRECTORY

Residential Real Estate on the Upswing in Garland

Edith, like a lot of local residents, relocated to this area. Once a California girl, she and her family chose to make the Dallas, Fort Worth area their home after evaluating their options based on the schools, economy and stability of real estate.

“One of the reasons I direct people to the Garland area is for the central locality of it,” Edith said. “The freeways are two minutes away. Within fifteen minutes you could be in Downtown Dallas, you could be on a lake, you could be shopping anywhere you want.”

Accessibility has traditionally been a draw for residential and commercial buyers in Garland. With recent highway expansions and DART rail connectivity, the community offers all the allure of suburban living without residents feeling cut off from big-city life. However, though Garland is a desirable location to put down roots, demand has exceeded supply, creating a seller’s market unlike any the area has seen in years.

Existing homes priced at $200,000 and below are regularly seeing bidding wars; and they’re frequently sold at or above listing price within days of going

on the market. In the third quarter of 2014, homes stayed on the market for an average of 15 days, in many cases, as few as two to three days. The rapid turnover of available inventory has created a unique opportunity for home builders to change the landscape of real estate in Garland.

Garland has a bit of a reputation for being at a lower price point among its North Texas region alternatives. While that statement remains true in regards to property taxes, it may not be true about home values for long. With the scarcity of inventory on the market, new construction is coming in quickly, and it’s coming in at a higher price point,

GETTING SETTLED | THE GARLAND GUIDE 2015

As major corporations continue to expand their operations

and relocate to Garland and the surrounding North Texas

region, it’s no surprise that there’s been a significant increase of

residential buyers looking to hang their hats in our community.

In Garland alone, more than 900 jobs were added to the workforce through expansion projects in 2014. In a time when the market is booming and inventory seems scarce, buyers are more and more competitive. So what does this mean for Garland homeowners and newcomers? Local real estate expert Edith Leon-Kelly still thinks the time to buy is now.

BY: JENNA DICKSON

which has the potential to shift the city’s reputation and image in the future.

At the time of conversation, three hot communities in the upper high end price points were in development in Garland. These homes, perfectly suited for the influx of corporate workforce transplants, are priced at $250,000 and above. With the scarcity of pre-existing homes, which according to Edith is at an all-time low, having new construction in a community that is centrally located and accessible puts Garland in a great position to draw new residents. As Garland continues to stretch in order to meet heightened demand, the long-term implications of this relatively short-term accommodation look good for the city.

“Our economic outlook on Garland is only going to rise,” Edith said. “Garland may get a complete makeover in the next three to four years as more and more affluent relocating families find Garland attractive.”

Ph

oto

provid

ed b

y Keller W

illiams R

ealty Lake Cities

“Existing homes priced at $200,000 and below are regularly seeing bidding wars.”

ABOVE: Edith Leon-Kelly, CEO/Team Leader of Keller Williams Realty, Lake Cities

www.garlandchamber.com | T H E G A R L A N D G U I D E | 47www.garlandchamber.com | T H E G A R L A N D G U I D E | 47

Malinda Howell, Sales ManagerPhone: 972-783-0000 • [email protected] 3621 Shire Blvd. • Ste. 100 • Richardson, Texas 75082www.190jupiter.ebby.com • facebook.com/ebby190

E B B Y ’ S

O N E - S T O P - S H O P1 9 0 @ J U P I T E R O F F I C E

he Ebby Halliday, REALTORS 190 @ Jupiter office is a new, state-of-the-art facility that was built with

attention to every detail, ensuring a professional and pleasant environment in which to meet and work. It’s

comprised of almost 100 highly skilled and experienced associates who are ready to assist with all your home

buying and selling needs in Garland and the surrounding areas. And to make your real estate experience

as seamless as possible, our office is also home to mortgage, personal insurance and title services.

So consider us your convenient one-stop-shop for all things real estate.

Contact us today and experience why Ebby Halliday, REALTORS has been trusted with representing the area’s finest homes for almost 70 years.

T

www.190jupiter.ebby.com

48 | GETTING SETTLED | 2015 COMMUNITY GUIDE AND BUSINESS DIRECTORY

For residents or newcomers wondering why existing inventory is so scarce in the area, Edith presented a simple answer.

“After the market crashed, people had to re-establish themselves,” Edith said. “They found new jobs, a new place to live that they could afford, and now they ain’t goin’ anywhere. They figured out ‘this is what I can afford,’ they’re not buying above their means. They’re being more reasonable, and they’re going to sit tight, enjoy the area, enjoy their home, raise their family; they’re not selling. Therefore, we have to build it. And Garland is doing it.”

All the new construction is great news for economic sustainability, but what does it all mean for existing residents and

The rules of real estate still apply in a seller’s market“The rules of real estate never change, no matter what market you’re in. Location, condition and

price. Those will forever be what gets your home sold. So in this market, even if you are a seller

trying to get top dollar for your house, if your condition is not competitive with other active homes

in the neighborhood, your house still will not be the one that sells the first week on the market.”

Make your house move-in ready“Buyers definitely want it ready to move in. If they’re paying full price for a house, they do not

want to do a thing. They’re spending their hard-earned money and no longer feel like they’re getting

a deal. If a buyer doesn’t feel like they’re getting a deal because they’re paying a lot of money or

above sales price, guess what, you better have the carpets nice, the paint nice, the landscape in

good shape; they want their money’s worth. Just because it’s a seller’s market and you can get full

price for your home, does not mean that buyers are not still savvy.”

Get a pre-listing inspection“Getting a home inspected before you list it is my number one advice for every seller.

To me it’s more important than even worrying about the upgrades. Getting a pre-listing inspection is

number one. That way you have no surprises, that way you can make all the repairs on your own terms,

and that way you know that the price of your house is compatible with the condition of your home.”

Looking for a little advice on selling your home?

Edith Leon-Kelly(972) [email protected]

Keller Williams Realty 1111 Belt Line Road, Suite 100Garland, TX 75040

potential investors looking to remodel the aging inventory? Edith has historically guided investors to Garland, because the existing real estate available was suitable for remodeling. Since the economic downturn in 2006, the DFW area has seen average appreciation between 3 and 6 percent, which doesn’t provide enough equity to tackle a remodeling project. In 2013, the area finally began to see real growth with an impressive 12 percent increase in property values. With one or two more years of 12 to 20 percent increases, owners will begin to see enough equity to reinvest. Edith confidently shared that once real equity is established, the community will start to see people beautifying neighborhoods.

“This is the time to buy and invest in Garland, because we are on an upswing,” Edith said. “Even though you’re going to sell high, you’re also going to buy high, but you’re not going to buy at the highest peak of the market. The market is just going to keep going up. So if you just say, ‘Oh no, I’ll wait for it to drop…’ Oh no, we ain’t dropping soon!”

Economic outlooks suggest that unless interest rates spike, or some other unforeseen external factor comes into play, the local housing market is on course to be on an upswing for the next five years, meaning home values will continue to appreciate. What does that mean for you? Whether you’re buying or selling, Edith has some great advice.

Advice for Buyers

Buy with your head, not just your heart

“Have an inspection done, that’s a given.

Research the areas and the schools because

your home is an investment. Buying a home

is an emotional process, you get your heart

into how beautiful and how much you love it.

It’s my job as an agent to help you see that

this is also an investment. So let’s not just buy

with our heart, but buy with our heads. Make

sure that you’re protected, that you’re not

overpaying and that you’re getting a deal that

in the future you can definitely turn around

and sell it and not lose money. Buy where the

schools are in good shape, the community is in

good shape and the location is in good shape.”

TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE

RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE MARKET,

HOW TO PREPARE YOUR HOME TO LIST

OR HOW TO MAKE A WISE INVESTMENT

ON YOUR NEXT HOME PURCHASE,

CONTACT EDITH LEON-KELLY.

www.garlandisd.net


City/County ContactsAnimal Services.............................972-205-3570

Building Inspection .....................972-205-2300

Birth, Death & Marriage Certificates. ...................214-643-4773

Carver Senior Center ......................972-205-3305

City Main Number .........................972-205-2000

City Secretary ................................972-205-2404

Code Compliance ..........................972-485-6400

Crimestoppers ...............................972-272-TIPS

Downtown Senior Center. ............972-205-2769

Driver’s License & Vehicle Registration .....................214-861-2000

Fire Non-emergency .....................972-781-7100

Garage Sale Permits .....................972-205-3570

Health Department ......................972-205-3460

Light & Sign Repair .......................972-205-3483

Mayor’s Office ...............................972-205-2400

Municipal Courts. ..........................972-205-2330

Neighborhood Services ................972-205-3310

Neighborhood Vitality .................972-205-3864

Nicholson MemorialLibrary System.. ............................972-205-2500

Police Non-emergency.................972-485-4840

Parks & Recreation .......................972-205-2750

Planning Department ..................972-205-2445

Public Information ........................972-205-2371

Streetlight Repair .........................972-205-3483

Tax Office .......................................972-205-2410

Traffic Signal Malfunction ...........972-205-3250

OtherDART ...............................................214-979-1111

NTTA Toll Tags ..............................972-818-6882

United States Postal Service .......972-276-6541

Hospital/Emergency CareBaylor Medical Centerat Garland ......................................972-487-5000

Care Now ........................................972-530-1900

First Choice ER ...............................972-899-6103

AssistanceAl-Anon & Alateen ........................214-363-0461

Alcoholics Anonymous ................972-530-9790

Child Protective Service ...............1-800-252-5400

Garland Family Outreach .............972-840-8555

Galaxy Counseling Center ...........972-272-4429

Garland Area Rehabilitation Center ...................972-272-6526

Health & Human Services ............972-681-9778

Life Abilities, Inc ............................214-586-1502

Life Message .................................877-518-1000

New Beginning Center .................972-276-0423

Runaway Hotline...........................1-800-621-4000

Urban League of Greater Dallas& North Central Texas, Inc ...........214-413-1720

Helpful Community NumbersEmploymentCity 24-Hour Job Hotline .............972-205-2475

Day Labor Center ..........................972-864-1729

Social Security Administration ...1-800-772-1213

Texas Workforce Commission ....972-276-8361

See our business directoryfor employment agency listings.

Where to find information in and about Garland.

“Your Experience is our Signature”

333 West Avenue D

Garland, Texas 75040 972-276-0333

www.chamberlandfunerals.com

WE HONOR ALL VERIFIED PREARRANGEMENTS FROM OTHER FUNERAL HOMES

Kelvin & JeMese Chamberlain – Owners


333 West Avenue D

Garland, Texas 75040 972-276-0333





333 West Avenue D

Garland, Texas 75040 972-276-0333





333 West Avenue D

Garland, Texas 75040 972-276-0333





333 West Avenue D

Garland, Texas 75040 972-276-0333




Utilities/Home ServicesAT&T ...............................................1-800-288-2020

Atmos Energy ................................1-888-286-6700

Garland Power & Light .................972-205-2671

GP&L Emergency Power Outage ...972-205-3000

Oncor Electric Delivery .................972-985-2066

TXU Energy ....................................1-800-233-2133

Waste & Recycling Services .........972-205-3500

Verizon ...........................................1-800-837-4966

Water Department........................972-205-3210



50 | ENTERTAINMENT & ATTRACTIONS | 2015 COMMUNITY GUIDE AND BUSINESS DIRECTORY

Harbor PointBass Pro Shops, one of America’s premier

outdoor retailers, anchors the 28-acre Harbor Point retail development on the shores of Lake Ray Hubbard. Bass Pro hosts seminars and classes on everything from fishing and hunting to learning about the outdoors.

5001 Bass Pro Dr., Garland, TX 75043

(469) 221-2600 • www.basspro.com

Firewheel Town CenterThis open-air, mixed-use development

contains apartments, department stores, a children’s playground, a coy fish fountain, a pond, specialty retail, office space, unique restaurants and an 18-screen AMC theater.

245 Cedar Sage Dr., Ste. 220,

Garland, TX 75040

(972) 495-8085 • www.simon.com

Firewheel MarketOn the NE corner SH-199 and SH-78,

ideally located at the entrance to Firewheel Town Center, Firewheel Market offers great restaurants, shops and services, incuding Chase Bank, Merle Norman, Mattress Giant, Starbucks, Chipotle, Cristina’s, Eddie’s Napoli’s Bistro, Flying Fish, Pei Wei, Potbelly, Scotty P’s, Yogurtland and more.

4280 Lavon Dr., Garland TX 75048 (214)

720-6630

Buckingham PlazaLocated on the NW corner of Buckingham

Rd. and North Garland Ave., Buckingham Plaza contains stores such as 99¢ Only, Payless ShoeSource, Dickey’s BBQ, Burger Island, Melrose and more.

1413 – 1529 W. Buckingham, Garland, TX

75042 • (214) 720-6630

AMC Firewheel AMC Firewheel is home to 18 screens of

cinematic entertainment, including exciting IMAX and RealD 3D experiences. Located in Garland’s popular shopping destination, Firewheel Town Center, AMC offers stunning digital projection and stadium seating for movie-goers’ enjoyment.

To view showtimes, inquire about theater rentals or learn more about the amenities AMC Firewheel has to offer, visit

www.amctheatres.com/movie-theatres/amc-firewheel-18

Northstar PlazaDesigned for the neighborhood shopper with

Dollar General, KFC, New Image Bridal, Radio Shack and more.

Buckingham & N. Garland Ave. Garland, TX 75042 • (214) 720-6630

Oakridge PlazaOn the NE corner of Belt Line and Jupiter

Roads, Oakridge Plaza contains GameStop, MetroPCS, Art Bakery, Ace Jewelry, Sports Bar & Grill and more.

3251-3337 Belt Line Rd., Garland, TX 75044

ENTERTAINMENT & ATTRACTIONS | THE GARLAND GUIDE 2015

Enjoy a variety of great retailers

Whether you’re looking for designer apparel, sports equipment or reasonably-priced

necessities, Garland is home to a variety of great retailers to suit your shopping needs.

Developments in the last decade have brought exciting additions, such as Harbor Point, which sits right on the edge of beautiful Lake Ray Hubbard and features several restaurants and retail stores, including the 120,000 square-foot Bass Pro Shops. In 2005, Simon Property Group, Inc. opened Firewheel Town Center, which continues to expand and offers an open-air shopping experience and a variety of dining options. Most recently, Garland welcomed Academy Sports and Outdoors, located at the corner of North Garland Avenue and Naaman Forest Boulevard. The Garland Chamber of Commerce invites you to support our local economy by shopping at these and other fine retail locations.

Moe’s Catering Has You Covered for anY oCCasion

moes.com#WelcomeTomoes

5949 Broadway Blvd.Garland, TX 75043

Catering: 972-496-6637

Birthdays, Graduations, Business Meetings, Rehearsal Dinners, Family Reunions and More

•FlavorFul options with high quality ingredients•Free chips & salsa with every order

•plates, napkins and cutlery

©2014 MOE’S FRANCHISOR LLC

www.moesgarlandtx.com

www.garlandchamber.com | T H E G A R L A N D G U I D E | 51www.garlandchamber.com | T H E G A R L A N D G U I D E | 51

www.cencorrealty.com


Garland’s Pools Garland’s pools are open from

Memorial Day to Labor Day each year. Garland is home to three community pools and a wave pool. Each pool offers swim lessons and open swim for people of all ages. Surf and Swim wave pool has something for everyone including Wally’s Cove, a water play area for little surfers, a lot of shade and chairs, delicious eats at the Chill & Grill Café, and swim essentials at the Surf Shop.

The City of GarlandSenior Services

The City of Garland Senior Services is committed to providing leisure, social, and human service opportunities to Garland seniors. Adults 55 and above can participate in a wide array of educational, social, and physical activity programs in a friendly and comfortable environment. Programs are designed to promote and foster healthy independent living, enhance quality of life and build a sense of belonging and community among older adults. Please pick up our monthly publication Silver Scoop at any center.

Carver Senior Center222 Carver StGarland, Texas 75040972-205-3305

Senior Activity Center600 West Avenue AGarland, Texas 75040972-205-2769

Recreation CentersThe City of Garland is home to six

recreation centers. Each facility offers a variety of programs and services that are enjoyed by all. Fields, Granger, and Hollabaugh Recreation Centers are home to The Body Shop fitness rooms to help you meet your fitness goals.

Audubon Recreation Center342 West Oates Rd. • 972-205-3991

Bradfield Recreation Center 1146 Castle Dr. • 972-205-2770

Fields Recreation Center 1701 Dairy Rd. • 972-205-3090

Granger Recreation Center & Central Park1310 West Ave. F • 972-205-2771

Holford Recreation Center 2314 Homestead Pl. • 972-205-2772

Hollabaugh Recreation Center3925 West Walnut St. • 972-205-2721

Therapeutic Recreation (TR) offers programs and opportunities designed specifically for adults with various disabilities. TR provides unique opportunities that allow participants to improve their functional abilities and enhance their well-being in a safe, nurturing environment. TR activities are based upon goals such as increasing independence, socialization, and recreation participation. TR staff also assist in adapting any program offered through Parks & Recreation to meet special needs based on disability.

City of Garland Parks & Recreation

The City of Garland has 63 park areas comprising more than 2,800

acres for sports, recreation, and fitness activities. Take advantage of

Garland’s parks, natural areas, and recreation facilities to become

more active and healthy and get closer to family and friends. For a

full listing and interactive map please visit garlandparks.com.

Special Events at Garland’s Recreation Centers For current dates, times, and information please visit garlandparks.com.

Garland’s Gone Camping: A Family Campout. Grab your tent and head to Audubon Park for a night under the stars with family and friends. Enjoy a night hike, games, s’mores, a campfire, and an outdoor movie. This event is usually held in mid-October.

Snacks with Santa: Join us at Gale Fields Recreation Center for a fun filled evening of holiday fun! Enjoy making crafts, playing games and having a snack with Santa and his helpers. This event is held in mid-December.

Sweetheart Dance: is held at The Atrium in Downtown Garland. Dads, granddads, and uncles, watch your little one shine at the Sweetheart Dance in early February.

Easter Egg Hunt: Children get the chance to hunt for colorful candy and toy filled eggs. Bounce around in a jump house, go through the obstacle course, and load up on recreation activity information. This event is held the Thursday before Easter at Central Park.

The Duck Creek Adventure Camp: The summer is for the great outdoors at Audubon Recreation Center! Discover and participate in local group adventures. Outdoor activities

include repelling, archery, rock climbing, disc

golf, fishing, and outdoor cooking.

Christmas on the Square: Garland holds its annual Christmas on the Square event and tree lighting ceremony during the first week of December. The festivities include train rides, snow tubing hills, pictures with Santa, holiday shopping and a live ice carving demonstration! Attendees are entertained by Garland ISD school choirs and the Lakeshore Brass while enjoying a variety of seasonal treats.

Photo by City of Garland Parks & Recreation


Hawaiian FallsAfter 10 years, and six additional parks throughout Central and North Texas, Hawaiian Falls

Waterpark continues to be the family favorite for attractions in Garland and surrounding areas. With an annual attendance of nearly 200,000 guests and providing more than 200 summer jobs each season, the “flagship” of the Hawaiian Falls parks has experienced steady growth since opening in 2003. More than 80% of the park’s guests travel from outside Garland to enjoy its refreshing attractions.

With the goal of “bringing families closer together,” Hawaiian Falls Garland opened with a Lazy River, a multi-level rainforest play structure with a 1,000 gallon bucket, a 6-story slide tower with two speed slides and two twisting tube slides, a multi-lane mat racer slide and a four-story Hawaiian Half-Pipe slide. Over the next decade, the park added many attractions such as a football field sized wavepool, a twin-tube Torpedo body slide, a multi-sensory slide experience called “The Rush” and more. It’s a great environment for reunions, company picnics and church outings or just a leisure family get-together.

Today, Hawaiian Falls operates waterparks in Garland, The Colony, Mansfield, Roanoke and Waco, with new parks in Pflugerville and White Settlement, which opened in 2014. Find more information at www.hfalls.com.

Hawaiian Falls – Garland 4550 North Garland Avenue, Garland, TX 75040(972) 675-8888 • www.hfalls.com

Golf FirewheelAt Firewheel Golf Park, golfers can enjoy their choice of 63 holes of championship-

caliber golf on three diverse courses: Lakes, Old and Bridges. Together these courses fill the 600 acres that compose the largest complex of golf courses in Texas and the third-biggest in the United States.

The Garland Chamber of Commerce is one of many organizations that uses Firewheel as the venue for its annual golf tournament. In 2013, the Chamber hosted more than 300 local leaders and professionals and utilized all three courses for a day of friendly competition on the fairway.

Each year, more than 170,000 people visit the Granville Arts Center facilities to attend plays, concerts, meetings, seminars, Chamber of Commerce luncheons, receptions, community events and performances of all kinds.

Patty Granville, the Arts Center’s namesake, has been the director of the

Additional Facilities at Firewheel Golf Park

Jerry Andrews Pavilion With an open-air setting and a beautiful view of the Lakes course, the Jerry Andrews Pavilion is an ideal setting for meetings, parties and receptions.

Center since its opening in 1982. Since then, Granville has worked with the City staff and members of the Garland Cultural Arts Commission to fulfill a mission to allocate time and funding to encourage the growth of the cultural arts in Garland.

The Granville Arts Center and Plaza Theatre have been key ingredients to the

Course Contact Information 600 W. Campbell Road, Garland, TX 75044 • 972-205-2795 www.golffirewheel.com

Experience the Arts in Garlandeconomic development of downtown and have proved to be a dynamic force in enhancing the quality of life for Garland citizens today and in the future.

For more information visit garlandarts.com

SEE NEXT PAGE FOR A LISTING OF GARLAND’S ARTS AND CULTURAL EVENTS

Ph

oto

pro

vid

ed b

y H

awai

ian

Fal

ls

Branding Iron Restaurant Located on the south end of the Bridges course, the Branding Iron Restaurant offers a variety of foods for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The restaurant is available to be booked for private meetings and parties.



Granville arts center

GarlandArts.com Tickets: 972-205-2790 300 N. Fifth Street, Garland, Texas 75040

Buy tickets online at www.GarlandArtsBoxOffice.com

Rental Information 972-205-2780

Plaza Theatre

The Atrium Banquet Hall

Arts Center

GISD Faculty Art Show ................................................... Through Jan. 20

Garland Symphony Orchestra ...................................... Jan. 16

“Bad Seed” by Garland Civic Theatre ........................... Jan. 22 - Feb. 14

Artists Round Texas Art Exhibit ................................... Jan. 23 - Feb. 25

FREE Movie at the Plaza Theatre .................................. Feb. 6

“A Midsummer Night’s Dream” by Company of Rowlett Performers ............................ Feb. 12 - 15

Garland Symphony Orchestra ...................................... Feb. 20

GISD Senior Art Show .................................................... March 4 - 18

“Watson” by Garland Civic Theatre .............................. March 5 - 28

Garland Symphony Orchestra ...................................... March 20

Kala King Art Exhibit .................................................... March 21 - April 28

“Carrie The Musical” by Garland Civic Theatre ............ April 16 - May 9

“Harvey” by Company of Rowlett Performers ............ April 16 - 19

Garland Symphony Orchestra ...................................... April 17

Marketplace on the Square ........................................... April 18

Faith Artists Art Exhibit ................................................ May 3 - June 6

Garland Symphony Orchestra ...................................... May 8

Marketplace on the Square .......................................... May 16

Mark Mullino Art Exhibit ............................................... June 10 - July 13

“West Side Story” by Garland Summer Musicals ........ June 12 - 14, 19 - 21

Marketplace on the Square ........................................... June 20

“Wizard of Oz” by Company of Rowlett Performers ... June 25 - 28

Dallas Young Artists ...................................................... June 26 - 28

FREE Movie at the Plaza Theatre .................................. July 3

Dallas Modern Quilt Guild Exhibit ................................ July 6 -Aug. 29

“Crazy for You” by Garland Summer Musicals ............ July 17 - 19, 24 - 26

Marketplace on the Square ........................................... July 18

Garland Civic Theatre .................................................... July 23 - Aug. 15

“Dr. Dolittle Jr.” by Company of Rowlett Performers ............................ July 30 - Aug. 2

Marketplace on the Square ........................................... Aug. 15

Garland Eyes Photography Exhibit .............................. Sept.

Garland Civic Theatre .................................................... Sept. 3 - 26

FREE Movie at the Plaza Theatre ................................. Sept. 12

Marketplace on the Square ........................................... Sept. 19

Sarah King Art Exhibit ................................................... Oct.

Garland Civic Theatre .................................................... Oct. 15 - Nov. 7

Garland Symphony Orchestra ...................................... Oct. 16

FREE Movie at the Plaza Theatre .................................. Oct. 30

Garland Quilt Guild Exhibit ........................................... Nov.

Garland Symphony Orchestra ...................................... Nov. 20

Garland Civic Theatre .................................................... Nov. 26 - Dec. 19

FREE Movie at the Plaza Theatre .................................. Dec. 4

“The Nutcracker” by Dallas Ballet Company ............... Dec. 6 - 8

Garland Symphony Orchestra ...................................... Dec. 18

Arts and Cultural Events Throughout Garland

www.GarlandArts.com



COMMERCIAL SALES & SERVICES

What can we do for you?At Garland Environmental Waste Services, we provide professional solid waste and recycling services to local businesses through our Commercial Services Division. Here are a few reasons to use our commercial service:

Innovative and customized solutions Flexible schedules

Roll-off and compactor services Front load waste and recycling

Reliable, rapid responses Fair, competitive pricing

Superior service Multiple container discounts

Give us a call.

CommerCial ServiCeS DiviSion1434 Commerce St. Garland, TX 75040Customer Service: 972-205-3500Sales Division: 972-205-3742GarlandEnvironmentalWaste.com

972-205-3742

ENVIRONMENTALWASTE SERVICES

www.GarlandEnvironmentalWaste.com

Employment Statistics

Garland’s workforce has the specialized skills necessary for future growth in the nation’s most promising industries – healthcare, renewable technology, and wireless communications – as well as Garland’s historic foundation in manufacturing and fabrication.

To learn more about employment in Garland, visit www.garlandedp.com.

Employment Statistics & Workforce Development

BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT | THE GARLAND GUIDE 2015

Garland Labor Force and Unemployment 2007 - March 2012

2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Annual Annual Annual Annual Annual Jan. Feb. March April May June

Labor Force 108,710 110,336 106,952 108,701 115,529 115,213 115,416 115,738 115,545 116,075 116,916

Employed 103,812 104,539 98,046 99,400 106,155 106,337 107,065 107,724 107,984 108,153 108,268

Unemployed 4,898 5,797 8,906 9,301 9,374 8,876 8,351 8,014 7,561 7,922 8,648

UnemploymentRate 4.5% 5.3% 8.0% 9.0% 8.1% 7.7% 7.2% 6.9% 6.5% 6.8% 7.4%

Dallas MSA 4.3% 5.0% 7.8% 8.3% 7.8% 7.4% 7.1% 7.0% 6.5% 6.8% 7.4%

State (Adjusted) 4.4% 4.9% 7.6% 8.2% 7.9% 7.3% 7.1% 7.0% 6.9% 6.9% 7.0%

Nation(Adjusted) 4.6% 5.8% 9.3% 9.6% 8.9% 8.3% 8.3% 8.2% 8.1% 8.2% 8.2%

Source: Texas Workforce Commission, US Bureau of Labor Statistics

Employment Growth 1990 - 2010

1990 1995 2000 2010*

Garland 62,300 67,600 93,265 106,188

CAGR* 0.82% 3.27% 1.31%

DFW MSA 1,999,100 2,238,700 2,761,000 2,862,400

CAGR* 1.14% 2.12% 0.36%

Source: US Census ACS, North Central Texas Council of Governments * Estimate CAGR = Compound Annual Growth Rate

Workforce ProfileMore than 106,000 skilled employees make up the workforce in Garland, Texas, more than 70 percent of whom have a high school or

college education. With such a diversity of industries offering employment, there are a variety of opportunities for job seekers. Garland is also home to three college campuses that offer training courses, including Richland College, which has partnered with the

Garland Economic Development Partnership to offer training grants. To learn more about the Garland workforce, visit www.garlandedp.com.

Occupation Total Median (110,685) earnings

Management, business, science and arts occupations: 31,389 $48,506

Management, business, and financial occupations: 12,816 $49,715

Management occupations 7,675 $51,795

Business and financial operations occupations 5,141 $47,743

Computer, engineering, and science occupations: 5,135 $66,110

Computer and mathematical occupations 2,687 $70,929

Architecture and engineering occupations 2,077 $63,987

Life, physical, and social science occupations 371 $55,387

Education, legal, community service, arts, and media occupations: 9,024 $41,982

Community and social services occupations 1,048 $35,776

Legal occupations 850 $47,227

Education, training, and library occupations 5,592 $44,189

Arts, design, entertainment, sports, and media occupations 1,534 $30,926

Healthcare practitioner and technical occupations: 4,414 $48,269

Health diagnosing and treating practitioners and other technical occupations 2,717 $61,406

Health technologists and technicians 1,697 $27,602

Service Occupations: 19,464 $16,484

Healthcare support occupations 1,914 $23,848

Protective Service Occupations: 1,677 $34,034

Firefighting and prevention, and other protective service workers including supervisors 978 $24,129

Law enforcement workers, including supervisors 699 $48,320

Food preparation and serving related occupations 6,461 $13,027

Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations 5,504 $17,014

Personal care and service occupations 3,908 $14,944

Sales and office occupations: 28,300 $28,936

Sales and related occupations 11,480 $23,594

Office and administrative support occupations 16,820 $30,591

Natural resources, construction,and maintenance occupations: 15,211 $25,628

Farming, fishing, and forestry occupations 376 $16,989

Construction and extraction occupations 10,235 $23,001

Installation, maintenance, and repair occupations 4,600 $31,669

Production, transportation, andmaterial moving occupations: 16,321 $24,648

Production occupations 9,868 $25,158

Transportation occupations 3,661 $29,597

Material Moving Occupations 2,792 $17,363

Source: US Census ACS 2005-2009


Employee Annual Earnings

Service Occupations, cont.

56 | BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT | 2015 COMMUNITY GUIDE AND BUSINESS DIRECTORY


2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Annual Annual Annual Annual Annual Jan. Feb. March April May June

Labor Force 108,710 110,336 106,952 108,701 115,529 115,213 115,416 115,738 115,545 116,075 116,916

Employed 103,812 104,539 98,046 99,400 106,155 106,337 107,065 107,724 107,984 108,153 108,268

Unemployed 4,898 5,797 8,906 9,301 9,374 8,876 8,351 8,014 7,561 7,922 8,648

UnemploymentRate 4.5% 5.3% 8.0% 9.0% 8.1% 7.7% 7.2% 6.9% 6.5% 6.8% 7.4%

Dallas MSA 4.3% 5.0% 7.8% 8.3% 7.8% 7.4% 7.1% 7.0% 6.5% 6.8% 7.4%

State (Adjusted) 4.4% 4.9% 7.6% 8.2% 7.9% 7.3% 7.1% 7.0% 6.9% 6.9% 7.0%

Nation(Adjusted) 4.6% 5.8% 9.3% 9.6% 8.9% 8.3% 8.3% 8.2% 8.1% 8.2% 8.2%

Protective Service Occupations: 1,677 $34,034

Firefighting and prevention, and other protective service workers including supervisors 978 $24,129

Law enforcement workers, including supervisors 699 $48,320

Food preparation and serving related occupations 6,461 $13,027

Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations 5,504 $17,014

Personal care and service occupations 3,908 $14,944

Sales and office occupations: 28,300 $28,936

Sales and related occupations 11,480 $23,594

Office and administrative support occupations 16,820 $30,591

Natural resources, construction,and maintenance occupations: 15,211 $25,628

Farming, fishing, and forestry occupations 376 $16,989

Construction and extraction occupations 10,235 $23,001

Installation, maintenance, and repair occupations 4,600 $31,669

Production, transportation, andmaterial moving occupations: 16,321 $24,648

Production occupations 9,868 $25,158

Transportation occupations 3,661 $29,597

Material Moving Occupations 2,792 $17,363


The name that carries weight.

Rigging . Millwright . Crating . Retrofitting

Contact us at:Fort Worth: 817-222-3200Garland-Plano: 469-304-2447Longview: 903-232-1861Kyle: 512-268-1601San Antonio: 210-359-8020

www.dfwmovers.com

DFW Movers & Erectors is truly in the business of satisfying our customers from assessing the turnkey requirements and scope of each project to the final details of your equipment installation. It is our skilled employees’ constant attention to detail that has companies across the United States, Canada, and Mexico returning to DFW Movers & Erectors, Inc. time and again.

Services include these and more:lTurnkey Machine Disassembly, Reassembly, & ErectionlPlant Maintenance: Millwright, Electrician, Pipefitter, & Carpenter serviceslClean Room ServiceslMachine Cleaning, Repairing, Refurbishing, Retrofitting, & Electrostatic PaintinglWarehouse facilities, Crating, & SkiddinglLaser Precision Alignment

www.dfwmovers.com

Garland-Dallas Co LWDA Wages, Occupational Employment Statistics Program, 2010

Occupational Title Est. Mean Entry Exp. PCT25 PCT 50 PCT75 Employment Wage Wage Wage Wage Wage Wage All 1,431,430 $23.11 $9.61 $29.86 $11.01 $17.52 $28.50

Management 79,180 $54.36 $26.49 $68.30 $33.13 $47.72 $67.66

Business and Financial Operations 88,980 $33.88 $19.83 $40.91 $22.78 $30.54 $40.82

Computer and Mathematical 62,840 $39.72 $24.32 $47.43 $29.02 $38.92 $49.87

Architecture and Engineering 31,630 $37.58 $21.80 $45.47 $25.96 $35.16 $47.06

Life, Physical, and Social Science 8,650 $34.15 $16.57 $42.94 $19.71 $29.54 $45.66

Community and Social Service 10,350 $23.74 $14.09 $28.57 $15.98 $22.02 $31.07

Legal 14,080 $51.23 $21.02 $66.33 $25.87 $40.00 $69.64

Education, Training, and Library 67,670 $25.71 $14.57 $31.28 $19.03 $24.81 $29.64

Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 22,110 $25.08 $10.70 $32.27 $12.92 $20.70 $30.91

Healthcare Practitioners and Technical 71,990 $35.04 $17.85 $43.63 $21.48 $29.45 $39.23

Healthcare Support 31,480 $12.97 $8.46 $15.22 $9.09 $11.77 $15.70

Protective Service 34,710 $19.19 $9.14 $24.22 $10.34 $16.70 $26.14

Food Preparation and Serving Related 100,250 $9.61 $7.80 $10.52 $7.72 $8.59 $9.97

Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance 37,250 $11.36 $8.11 $12.99 $8.45 $10.02 $12.45

Personal Care and Service 28,560 $12.08 $8.01 $14.12 $8.12 $9.25 $13.79

Sales and Related 161,140 $21.52 $8.54 $28.01 $9.21 $14.52 $25.81

Office and Administrative Support 275,820 $17.13 $10.72 $20.34 $12.17 $15.76 $20.62

Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 1,180 $12.86 $9.58 $14.51 $10.20 $12.04 $14.27

Construction and Extraction 55,060 $17.76 $11.02 $21.13 $12.22 $15.59 $20.67

Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 58,610 $20.13 $12.30 $24.05 $14.18 $19.03 $25.15

Production 85,000 $14.66 $8.79 $17.60 $9.48 $12.67 $17.81

Transportation and Material Moving 104,880 $15.18 $8.63 $18.46 $9.31 $13.08 $18.87 Sour

ce:

Labo

r Mar

ket &

Car

eer I

nfor

mat

ion

Dep

artm

ent,

Tex

as W

orkf

orce

Com

mis

sion

Not

e: T

otal

s w

ill n

ot a

dd d

ue to

roun

ding

and

sup

pres

sion

for c

onfi

dent

ialit

y

Workplace and Employment Summary

Business Description Total Total Employees per Establishments Employees Establishment Industries (All) 11,005 108,761 10

Industries (Private Sector) 10,401 93,279 9

Industries (Government and Non-Profit) 604 15,482 26

Agriculture 23 102 4

Mining 15 335 22

Construction 1,121 8,155 7

Manufacturing 694 18,922 27

Utility, Postal Services and Information 301 1,783 6

Wholesale Trade 433 4,172 10

Retail 2,081 14,242 7

Transportation and Warehousing 167 2,508 15

Finance 468 4,439 9

Real Estate 428 2,814 7

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services 999 3,830 4

Management and Administrative Support 565 2,946 5

Educational, Health Care Services 687 24,079 35

Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation 169 1,669 10

Accommodation and Food Services 419 5,438 13

Other Services 1,988 7,500 4

Other 447 5,827 13

Source: Lexus/Nexus, 2011

Workforce Profile, cont.

“Garland’s workforce has the specialized skills necessary for future growth in the nation’s most promising industries“



SPORTSECURITY MILITARY

1.800.527.4011 1.972.494.6151 (U.S. and Canada) (Iocal)

1881 W. State St., Garland, TX 75042FREE TREASURE MUSEUM & SHOWROOM

GarrettDetectors Channel

Garrett Metal Detectors

Proudly made in Garland, TX since 1964

Garrett_2015_GarlandGuide.indd 1 10/29/2014 11:25:20 AM

www.grove-temporary.com

Permanent & Temporary StaffingOffice: Industrial Position:

Administrative AssemblyReceptionist Machine Operators

Customer Service General LaborAccounting WarehouseMarketing Trades (i.e. Welders, Grinders, etc.)

Professional Technical

972-226-1234608 W I-30, Suite 421, Garland, TX 750 43

214-694-20202727 LBJ Freeway, Suite 125, Farmers Barnch, TX 75234

Grove Staffing54 years in Business

http://www.grove-temporary.com

www.garrett.com



Manufacturing & DCMA

the Chamber to further its mission of maintaining a sustainable economy by interacting directly with professionals in the manufacturing sector.

The mission of the DCMA is to provide the Dallas County manufacturing community with the best opportunities to be sustainable in the global marketplace through facilitating workforce development, advocacy at the local, state and national level, and the sharing of best practices among its members. This mission is carried out through a variety

Garland has been recognized as a manufacturing city since the 1950s, and numerous Fortune

500 corporations chose Garland as a location for their strategic operations. As business retention

is a critical piece of any city’s strategic plan, it has become increasingly important to ensure

Garland’s manufacturers have easy access to the resources they need to operate successfully.

In 2006, the Garland Chamber of Commerce founded the Dallas County Manufacturers’ Association in order to better serve the needs of the industry that has long been the backbone of the Garland economy. More than 350 thriving manufacturing businesses have been supporting the Garland economy through highly varied product production for decades. These businesses have widely diversified and highly specialized operations, presenting a unique opportunity for

of venues that both contribute resources and facilitate understanding among industry and community leaders.

Each month, committees of Human Resources, Supply Chain and Safety professionals meet to learn more about their areas of business through the sharing of best practices. Because Garland is home to so many industry leaders, participants can be sure that they’re learning reliable, proven tactics and can take them back to their own plants for continuous improvement.

In 2013, the DCMA added yet another valuable benefit for local manufacturers when the organization partnered with Richland College, Garland Campus, to launch the DCMA Leadership Academy. The Academy is a training course with the goal of bringing plant employees in supervisory roles into a program that will develop their skills in goal setting, communication, change and conflict management and more. To date, 12 local companies have supported 47 participants in taking the course. The DCMA plans to continue to provide this workforce development resource for the benefit of local employers and the sustainability of Garland industry.

MEMBERSHIP IN THE DALLAS COUNTY MANUFACTURERS’ ASSOCIATION IS AVAILABLE FOR ANY MANUFACTURER LOCATED IN DALLAS COUNTY.

To Learn More About The Programs

And Resources Provided By The

Association,

Visit: Garlandchamber.Com/Dcma or

call Diane Whitlock at (469) 326-7402

“Where Caring Makes a Difference”

Recruiting & StaffingDirect Hire Placement

TemporaryTemporary-to-HireOffice • Marketing

Professional • Technical Executive

Mesquite: [email protected]

HUB Certified Provider

www.annexuspersonnel.com

ANNEXUSPERSONNEL & BUSINESS SERVICES

“Voted Best Employment Service by MesquiteNews and Collin County Business”

Annexus Personnel 2014 Ad_Layout 1 12/4/13 1:04 AM Page 1

www.annexuspersonnel.com


With the help of local higher education partners like Richland College, more than a thousand employees have received grant-funded training since DCMA’s inception. Programs like this not only heighten the skills and abilities of the Garland workforce, but also improve operations to be carried out more safely and efficiently.

“Micropac has received many benefits as a DCMA member company. As a specific example, we received training through a Richland College/ DCMA grant for broad level skills development across our company. A couple of years ago we experienced a down turn in one of our divisions, while we had a significant increase

in our sister division. As a direct result of the skills training, we avoided layoffs by transferring employees across divisions who fortunately had the skills training needed.”

Mark King, CEO, Micropac Industries, Inc.

The DCMA further assists local manufacturers by acting as an advocate for any operational or legislative issues that impede progress for production or add unwarranted complications.

“KARLEE recently had a large pothole in one of our main shipping routes that was causing havoc for our trucks. Fortunately the relationships formed through the DCMA allowed us to resolve this problem in a matter of days with just one phone call. The high level of performance from the DCMA is something KARLEE has come to trust and rely upon whether it is working with the city or helping us find our next innovative training solution.”

Chad Brumit, Vice President, KARLEE Co.

Kevin BeckVice President, Commercial Lending(214) [email protected]

Proud to serve the Garland Chamber of Commerce.

Common-sense banking.With a personal touch.

As a Texas-grown bank, Amegy values a hometown approach to banking. By focusing on personal relationships, your Amegy bankers work hard to guide you to programs and services that best suit your needs. And with our practical solutions and local decision-making, it’s a relationship you can depend on.

amegybank.com

© 2014 Amegy Bank N.A. Member FDIC.

LIV

E

LIVE

006275_AMGCMY_746_CTA_006_4c.indd 7.25" x 4.75"

006275_AMGCMY_746_CTA_006_4c.indd 1 10/27/14 9:29 AM

www.amegybank.com



Garland Industry Clusters

FOOD ................................................3%

TEXTILE & APPAREL .......................11%

PAPER & CARDBOARD .....................2%

CHEMICAL, PLASTIC & RUBBER ....15%

STONE, CLAYS & CERAMICS .............4%

METAL ............................................41%

OTHER ............................................24%

(More than 375 total manufacturing companies)

$800,000

$600,000

$400,000

$200,000

$0

Grant Funded Training(More than $1 million of grant-funded training has been provided since the establishment of the Dallas county Manufacturers’ Association in 2009)

2012 2013 2014$363,550 $358,550 $638,204*

*Amount of Grant Application Submitted to TWC $638,204

Manufacturing Local Impact

COMPANIES RECOGNIZED AS THE GARLAND TOP 100 MAKE THE FOLLOWING CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE LOCAL ECONOMY.

Total Tax Base from Top 100 Companies: $975 million

• 9% of the tax base for the city of Garland (total tax base is $10.1 billion)

• 7% of the tax base for Garland ISD (total tax base is $13.1 billion)

Workforce from Top 100 Companies: More than 12,000

• 10% (total Garland workforce is 120,111)

• Total compensation: $786 million

(Average compensation for a manufacturing job is $63,000)

Economic Impact• Estimated 31,000 service jobs creation

(2.5 service jobs are created for each manufacturing job)

Business success isn’t something you just hope for. You build it with a solid financial plan. Start with a Northwestern Mutual Financial Representative. Together, we’ll design a personalized plan to help your business achieve its full potential, including risk management and business succession. Who’s helping you build your financial future?

Bo Saavedra 8411 Preston Rd Ste 700Dallas(214) 525-1065bosaavedra.nm.com

Together, we’ll build a financial plan for your business.

05-3077 © 2014 Northwestern Mutual is the marketing name for The Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company, Milwaukee, WI (NM) (life and disability insurance, annuities) and its subsidiaries. Northwestern Mutual Investment Services, LLC (NMIS) (securities), a subsidiary of NM, broker-dealer, registered investment adviser, and member of FINRA and SIPC. Boanerges Saavedra, Insurance Agent(s) of NM. Boanerges Saavedra, Registered Representative(s) of NMIS.

















www.nmfn.com/bosaavedra


in 1939, the Chamber was largely responsible for the attraction of companies like the Byer-Rolnick Hat Corporation (now known as Hatco) and Southern Aircraft (now General Dynamics). From the organization’s inception, the Chamber’s staff and board of directors have worked tirelessly to establish a long-standing tradition of facilitating business connections that allow for continuous improvement and long-term success in the Garland economy.

In 1995, the Chamber joined together with the City of Garland and Garland Independent School District to establish the Garland Economic Development Partnership. The three branches of the Partnership work together to attract and retain business in the Garland community. This innovative approach allows the city to provide progressive services to both small and large businesses

As has always been the case throughout the Chamber’s history,

Celebrating 120 Years of Service

THE GARLAND CHAMBER OF COMMERCE IS PROUD TO ANNOUNCE THAT AS

OF 2015, OUR ORGANZATION HAS BEEN IN TOWN HELPING LOCAL BUSINESSES

SUCCEED FOR 120 YEARS.

History of the Chamber:The Chamber was originally founded

as the Garland Commercial Club in 1895. A small group of residents formed the organization in an effort to get the word out that Garland was a good place to do business. In 1923, the club was renamed the Garland Chamber of Commerce and as the Garland economy has evolved through the years from onion farms to major industry, the Chamber evolved to meet the needs of local businesses in every stage.

When Garland’s industrial era began

CHAMBER STAFF AT THE RIBBON CUTTING

OF GENERATOR COFFEE HOUSE AND BAKERY

As the history of the

Chamber indicates, we’ve

evolved through the

years to find innovative

ways to best serve the

city’s thriving businesses.

We’re grateful for the

contributions of each

community member who

has served on our Board

of Directors and various

other committees within

the organization. Our

success and longevity has

been made possible by

your support.

We also extend our deepest

gratitude to the many local

businesses that have seen the

value in the work of the Chamber

and have made the decision

to invest alongside us in the

mission to be a catalyst for

positive change in the greater

Garland community. We look

forward to serving Garland for

many more years to come.

supporting industrial growth remains a high priority. Garland is proudly one of the nation’s largest manufacturing cities with more than 350 manufacturers. In 2006, the Chamber made huge strides in supporting the needs of the city’s broad manufacturing base by establishing the Dallas County Manufacturers’ Association, which is a specialized branch of the Chamber focused on facilitating workforce development and advocating on behalf of manufacturers in various local and national issues affecting their sector.

True to its roots, the Chamber is dedicated to supporting businesses of all shapes and sizes, particularly the small businesses that form the foundation of Garland’s local economy. In 2011, the Chamber formed yet another monumental partnership, this time with the Dallas Small Business Development Center. The Chamber became the very first Chamber

to host a satellite office of the SBDC in order to provide free, in-depth counseling services to start-up companies and existing small businesses.

The Chamber and its staff have a firm grasp on what is necessary to reach the high goals Garland has set to attain. Education, workforce training, leadership skills and business counseling are the fundamental pieces to a successful business environment, and the Chamber is the common thread among all parts. At its core, every resource and connection provided by the Chamber serves the same purpose – to help local businesses grow and continue to be successful. Whether it’s clients and customers, business services, community information or operational resources you seek, the Garland Chamber of Commerce is your, “Connecting Source.”

“The Chamber is dedicated to supporting businesses of all shapes and sizes, particularly the small businesses that form the foundation of Garland’s local economy.”

CHAMBER STAFFAT THE

MANUFACTURING DAY APPRECIATION

BREAKFAST

65


Complimentary Website Advertisement 3 Months 4 Months 6 Months

Advocacy

Monthly Luncheon (1 free seat, 1 time only)

WBe Empowerment Luncheon (1 free seat, 1 time only)

Ribbon Cutting Services

Promotion in E-newsletter (3,000+ recipients)

Use of Chamber Logo in Marketing Materials

Chamber Meeting Facility Use 1x/Month 3x/Month Unlimited Access

Referral Services

Small Business Development Center Counseling

Free Membership List (Excel Format)

Monthly New Business List

Manufacturing Directory

Online Events Calendar Posting

Notary Services

Certificate of Origin Services

Job Bank Postings

Membership Plaque Decal

Business Directory Listing (Online & In Print)

Letter of Introduction on Chamber Letterhead 25 Companies 50 Companies

New Member Packet Flyer Inclusion

One-on-One Meeting with the Mayor

Richland Facilities Rental Special Pricing

Access to Local Leaders

Economic Development Partner Recognition

GEDP Private Luncheon Invitation (Quarterly)

FOR MORE INFORMATION: The Garland Chamber: 972-272-7551 • www.garlandchamber.com

Starter Premium Economic Member Member Development $500 $1,000 Partner $2,000

CHAMBER MEMBERKEY BENEFITS

2015 Board of DirectorsDr. Rene Barajas Garland ISD

Liz Beauchamp Atmos Energy

Bryan Bradford City of Garland

Linda Braga The Braga Law Firm

Chad Brumit KARLEE Co.

Jessica Conner Atlas Copco

Raul Cantero National Circuit Assembly

Mark Lehman Kraft Foods, Inc.

Phil Elmore Christian Care Center

Rose Galloway ITT Technical Institute

Alyson Archer Goodhartz The Archer Company

Barrett Hopper Armored Auto Group

Malinda Brownlee Howell Ebby Halliday Realtors

Eva Hummel Baylor Medical Center at Garland

Justin Lonon Dallas County Community College District

Scott McMurdie Shea & McMurdie Financial

Earl Moorer Tosca Ltd.

Jerry Prater Huber, Prater, & Henson, P.C.

Scott Ratzman Plastipak Packaging

Dr. Thomas A. Reed Thomas A. Reed, DDS

Bo Saavedra Northwestern Mutual

Jim Smith Batteries Plus

Marisol Trevizo Pilar Funeral Home

Barry Young Oncor Electric Delivery

Chamber StaffPaul Mayer, CEO (469) 326-7444 [email protected]

Karina Olivares, President (469) 326-7474 [email protected]

Ayako Schuster, Vice President of Economic Development (469) 326-7464 [email protected]

Jenna Dickson, Director of Strategic Planning (469) 326-7412 [email protected]

Hayley Hangartner, Member Relations (469) 326-7454 [email protected]

Liza Ceniceros, Project Director (469) 326-7477 [email protected]

Diane Whitlock, Office Manager (469) 326-7402 [email protected]


• Free Checking• Free Debit/

ATM Card• Mobile Deposit• Loans• Preferred

SBA lender• Free ATM’s Any-

where in the USA• Mobile Banking• Internet Banking• Home Mortgage

Loans

Downtown Garland Banking Center603 W. Main St., Suite 101 ı Garland, TX 75040

(ON THE SQUARE IN DOWNTOWN GARLAND)

(214) 227-4550www.synergybank.com

2015 Chamber EventsDirect Connect

The goal of this program is to help attendees make

more strategic connections and teach them how

to capitalize on networking opportunities in a fun,

fast-paced networking program. Events are held at the

Chamber on the third Thursday of each month from

8:00 to 9:00 a.m.

Monthly LuncheonsChamber luncheons host a variety of speakers, from

industry experts to community leaders. The event

allows professionals from various business fields to

interact in a relaxed environment and learn more about

better business practices or issues facing the Garland

community. Events are held at The Atrium on the last

Monday of each month from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Annual EventsAnnual Banquet

The Annual Banquet celebrates the year ended and

looks to the year ahead by recognizing community

leaders and welcoming the chairman of the board for

2015. The banquet also features a keynote speaker

and elegant dinner. The 83rd Annual event will be held

at The Atrium on January 29, 2015.

Annual Business ExpoThe Expo invites local businesses from Garland

and the surrounding communities to display

products and services to a crowd of local leaders,

business professionals and the general public. The

6th Annual event will be held at the Curtis Culwell

Center on April 16, 2015.

Annual Partnership Golf TournamentThe Golf Tournament serves as an opportunity

for participants to advertise and network with area

business professionals and city leaders outside of

the typical conference-room setting. Sponsors are

encouraged to develop teams of current or prospective

customers. Many use the tournament as an opportunity

to strengthen relationships with supporters, clients

and stakeholders. The 31st Annual event will be held at

Firewheel Golf Park on September 18, 2015.

Leadership Garland Prayer BreakfastThis is an annual event that allows leaders in

community, government, business, education and

civic organizations to come together for an interfaith

celebration of harmony, cultural diversity, leadership

and direction. The 28th Annual event will be held at

The Atrium in December 2015.

Please visit: garlandchamber.com for detailed event info or to RSVP.

when you bring in this ad and open a checking and savings.

We are expanding in your area.New location opening in 2015 at

N Shiloh Rd & Arapaho Rd. $50Visit our current location at302 W Centerville Rd ∙ Garland, TX

(214) 540-1703

Checking ∙ Savings ∙ Loans ∙ Commercial

www.r1cu.org ∙ (800) 375-3674

Welcometo your one financial resource.

Federally insured by NCUA.

www.synergybank.com

www.r1cu.org



Business DirectoryACCOUNTING SERVICES

CLOPTON & COMPANY, CPACathy Clopton ...................................................972-272-6478610 Main St., Garland, TX 75040www.cloptoncpa.com

DUNN & DILL CPA’S, P.C.William Dunn ....................................................972-485-5333245 Cedar Sage Dr., Ste. 210, Garland, TX 75040www.dunndillcpa.com

HUBER PRATER AND HENSON, P.C.Jerry Prater ............................................... 972-840-15169330 LBJ Fwy., Ste. 270, Dallas, TX 75243www.hphcpa.com

JON W. SIX, C.P.A.Jon Six ..............................................................972-272-66661123 Main St., Garland, TX 75040www.jonsixcpa.com

LANE GORMAN TRUBITT, PLLCNeil Barrow .......................................................214-461-15322626 Howell St., 7th Fl., Dallas, TX 75204www.lgt-cpa.com

THELEMANN BOOKKEEPING & TAX SERVICELloyd Thelemann ...............................................972-840-00352829 Saturn Rd., Ste. 102-A, Garland, TX 75041www.thelemannbookkeeping-tax.com

WEISMANN & COMPANY, P.C.Scott Weismann ...............................................972-404-060813601 Preston Rd., Ste. 106-W, Dallas, TX 75240www.weismann.com

WHITLEY PENNRandy Gregg .....................................................214-393-93008343 Douglas Ave., Ste. 400, Dallas, TX 75225www.whitleypenn.com

ADVERTISING & MARKETING

LOGOTOLOGYMonica Scott ....................................................214-423-40001750 Alma Rd., #122, Richardson, TX 75081www.logotology.com

METROPLEX MAIL COMPANYJamie Monzo ....................................................972-463-28551352 Exchange Dr., Richardson, TX 75081www.metroplexmail.net

THE DALLAS MORNING NEWS / NEIGHBORSGOAlex Barnishin ...................................................214-977-8134508 Young St., Dallas, TX 75202www.dallasnews.com

THE PAYTON GROUPJan Furtick ........................................................972-494-0616618 W. State St., Garland, TX 75040www.thepaytongroup.com

VANPELT CREATIVEChip VanPelt .....................................................972-496-1744www.vanpeltcreative.com

AIR CONDITIONING & HEATING SALES / SERVICE

AIR FORCE ONE AIR CONDITIONINGDanny Sides .....................................................214-340-552210226 Plano Rd., Ste. 104, Dallas, TX 75238www.af1ac.com

GARLAND HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING CO., INC.Bryan Bell .........................................................972-278-35062113 S. Garland Ave., Garland, TX 75041www.garlandheatingandair.com

TEXAS TRUCK A/C INC.Marci Rosato ................................................972-289-20101705 Peachtree Rd., Balch Springs, TX 75180www.texastruckac.com

APARTMENT COMMUNITIES

OAKS - 5TH STREET CROSSINGKyle Walls ....................................................972-487-7700351 N. 5th St., Garland, TX 75040www.oaksproperties.com

SEACREST APARTMENTSDean Petruzzi ...................................................972-530-68082804 Beltline Rd., Garland, TX 75044www.seacrestgarland.com

SHILOH OAKS APARTMENTSKevin Tran .........................................................972-530-71752379 W. Apollo Rd., Garland, TX 75044www.shilohoaks411.com

STONELEIGH ON SPRING CREEKTraci Allen .........................................................972-495-21215501 Naaman Forest Blvd., Garland, TX 75044www.berkshireapartments.com

THE COURTYARD APARTMENTSAngie McCalment ..............................................972-495-03482046 N. Shiloh Rd., Garland, TX 75044www.thecourtyard411.com

ARCHITECTURE DESIGN & SERVICES

AMTECH BUILDING SCIENCES, INC.Mike Blanchette ................................................972-690-6044670 International Pkwy., Ste. 180, Richardson, TX 75081-6600www.amtechbuildingsciences.com

VAI ARCHITECTS, INC.Barton Drake ....................................................972-934-888816000 N. Dallas Pkwy., Ste. 200, Dallas, TX 75248www.vaiarchitects.com

WHARRY & HAYNES ARCHITECTS & ENGINEERSJames Wharry ...............................................972-272-4116316 N. Glenbrook Dr., Garland, TX 75040www.wharrytexas.com

ARTS ORGANIZATION

GARLAND CULTURAL ARTS COMMISSION, INC.Patty Granville Holcomb ....................................972-205-2780300 N. 5th St., Garland, TX 75040-4059www.garlandarts.com See our ad page 54

GARLAND SYMPHONY ORCHESTRAMichael Finley ..............................................972-926-0611P.O. Box 461204, Garland, TX 75046-1204www.garlandsymphony.org

ASSISTED LIVING

AVALON CARE GROUPLarry White ......................................................214-752-70501150 Colonel Dr., Garland, TX 75043www.Avalon-Care.com

STONEYBROOK MEMORY CARE OF RICHARDSON/NORTH GARLANDShirley Hawkins ...........................................972-530-77005600 N. Shiloh Rd., Garland, TX 75044www.stoneybrookmemorycare.com

WINTERS PARK ASSISTED LIVING AND MEMORY CAREChris Morrison..............................................972-530-41073450 Wagon Wheel Rd., Garland, TX 75044www.wintersparkassistedliving.com

ASSISTED LIVING/MEMORY CARE COMMUNITY

STONEYBROOK MEMORY CARE OF RICHARDSON/NORTH GARLANDShirley Hawkins ...........................................972-530-77005600 N. Shiloh Rd., Garland, TX 75044www.stoneybrookmemorycare.com

ATTORNEYS

ESTES & GANDHI, P.C.Tom Sampson...................................................214-272-80301700 Pacific Ave., Ste. 4610, Dallas, TX 75201www.estesgandhi.com

HUSCH BLACKWELL LLPBetsy Krauss ....................................................314-480-15002001 Ross Ave., Ste. 2000, Dallas, TX 75201www.huschblackwell.com

JIM ADLER AND ASSOCIATES TEXAS INJURY LAWYERSRobert Adler .....................................................214-320-1111The Tower at City Place2711 Haskell Ave., Lock Box 40, Dallas, TX 75204www.jimadler.com

LAW OFFICE OF WESLEY C JOHNSONWesley Johnson ................................................214-328-93783960 Broadway Blvd., Ste. 230, Garland, TX 75043www.wesleyjohnsonlawyer.com

LUNA & LUNA, L.L.P.Scott Luna ........................................................972-926-5300500 N. Central Expy., Ste. 175, Plano, TX 75074www.lunalunallp.net

PAUL H. CROSS, ATTORNEY AT LAWPaul Cross ........................................................214-926-57349241 LBJ Fwy., Ste. 211, Dallas, TX 75243www.paulcrosslaw.com

STEPHEN HILL, ATTORNEYStephen Hill ......................................................972-840-9500500 N. Central Expy., Ste. 175, Plano, TX 75074

THE BRAGA LAW FIRM, P.C.Linda Braga ......................................................972-497-95009441 LBJ Fwy., Ste. 105, Dallas, TX 75243

WISENER NUNNALLY GOLD, LLPRandolph Wisener ............................................972-530-2200245 Cedar Sage Dr., Ste. 240, Garland, TX 75040www.wnglaw.com

AUTOMOTIVE DEALERSHIP

FEAGIN MOTOR CO.Jackie Feagin ....................................................972-276-18652625 Forest Ln., Garland, TX 75042

JUPITER CHEVROLET, INC.Mike Matetich ...................................................972-271-9900P.O. Box 473109, Garland, TX 75047www.jupiterchevy.com

MASSEY CADILLACThomas Bies .....................................................972-840-410011675 LBJ Fwy., Garland, TX 75041-3803www.dallascadillac.com

MAZDA OF MESQUITEDavid Gomez ....................................................972-686-620015900 LBJ Fwy., Mesquite, TX 75150www.mazdaofmesquite.com

RANDALL REED’S PRESTIGE FORDKatie Koberg ................................................972-864-36733601 S. Shiloh Rd., Garland, TX 75041www.prestigegarland.com

RELIABLE CHEVROLETDoug Adams .....................................................972-952-1561800 N. Central Expy., Richardson, TX 75080www.reliablechevrolet.com

RUSTY WALLIS HONDA - VOLKSWAGENRusty Wallis ......................................................214-349-555912635 LBJ Fwy., Garland, TX 75041www.rustywallisvw.com See our ad page 44

TOWN EAST FORDMatthew Howe .............................................972-270-644118411 LBJ Fwy., Mesquite, TX 75150www.towneastford.com

TROPHY NISSANRichard Kelley ..................................................972-613-22005031 N. Galloway Ave., Mesquite, TX 75150www.trophynissan.com

AUTOMOTIVE LEASING / RENTALS

AUTOFLEX LEASINGScott Clinesmith ...............................................972-234-1234558 S. Central Expy., Richardson, TX 75080

ENTERPRISE HOLDINGSByron Johnson ..................................................972-272-16903602 Forest Ln., Garland, TX 75042www.enterprise.com

AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE / REPAIR

ADVANCE AUTO PARTSTom Gordon ......................................................972-205-1971103 S. 1st St., Garland, TX 75040www.advanceautoparts.com


JERRY’S EXPRESS CAR WASHJerry Miller ........................................................817-953-61003331 Arapaho, Garland, TX 75044www.jerrysexpresscarwash.com See our ad page 45

MI-T-FINE CAR WASH, INC.Luke Ramsey ....................................................972-438-3416P.O. Box 153684, Irving, TX 75015www.mitfinecarwash.com

NORTH TEXAS FLEET SERVICESMike Karkhoff ..............................................972-278-24002938 A Oakland Ave., Garland, TX 75041www.ntxfleet.com

PAUL’S OIL STATION, LTD.Paul Johnston ...................................................972-487-1231401 N. Garland, Garland, TX 75040

QUALITY PARTS WAREHOUSEJoe Bray ...........................................................972-276-0016224 Haskell Dr., Garland, TX 75040

THE BODY SHOP COLLISION REPAIRTerrie Rattan ................................................972-272-88212054 Forest Ln., Ste. 450, Garland, TX 75042www.thebodyshoptx.com

BAKERY

NOTHING BUNDT CAKESKathy Tran ........................................................214-321-22539440 Garland Rd., #114, Dallas, TX 75218

YOYO’S DELIGHTSYolanda Flanik ..................................................530-356-5370www.YoYosDelights.com

BANKING & FINANCIAL SERVICES

AFFILIATED BANKKeith Darwin .....................................................972-203-80302302 Guthrie Rd., Ste. 100, Garland, TX 75043www.affiliatedbank.com See our ad page 15

AMEGY BANK OF TEXAS - RICHARDSONKevin Beck ........................................................214-754-60781901 N. Central Expy., Ste. 420, Richardson, TX 75080www.amegybank.com See our ad page 61

AMERICAN NATIONAL BANK OF TEXASAnita Collins .....................................................214-863-59305430 Hwy. 78, Sachse, TX 75048www.anbtx.com See our ad page 9

AMERICAN NATIONAL BANK OF TEXASJoe Don Martin .................................................214-863-66719696 Skillman St., Ste. 150, Dallas, TX 75243www.anbtx.com See our ad page 9

BANK OF TEXASRyan Suchala ...............................................214-346-39815956 Sherry Ln., Ste. 1100, Dallas, TX 75225www.bankoftexas.com

BB&T GARLANDGabe Martinez ..................................................972-792-424010641 Forest Ln., Dallas, TX 75243www.bbt.com

CAPITAL ONE BANKJames Han ........................................................972-364-60005021 N. Garland Ave., Garland, TX 75040www.capitalonebank.com

CAPITAL ONE BANKLynette Poorman ..............................................972-364-67952015 Northwest Hwy., Garland, TX 75041www.capitalonebank.com

CITIBANK, N.A.Amy Hamilton ...................................................972-530-22652720 Belt Line Rd., Garland, TX 75044www.citibank.com

COMERICA BANKNikki Fizer Robinson .........................................972-234-740010601 Forest Ln., Dallas, TX 75243www.comerica.com

FROST BANKRoman Cooper ..................................................214-515-494211701 Plano Rd., Dallas, TX 75243www.frostbank.com See our ad page 5

HANMI BANKJerry Song.........................................................972-509-73504555 W. Walnut, Garland, TX 75042www.hanmi.com

INWOOD NATIONAL BANKAndrea Kohlhaas ..............................................214-902-12251200 Main St., Garland, TX 75040www.inwoodbank.com

STATE BANK OF TEXAS-GARLAND BRANCHLaura Davis .......................................................972-303-6100P.O. Box 763009, Dallas, TX 75376www.statebnk.com

SYNERGY BANKCharlene Johnson .............................................214-227-4550603 W. Main St., Ste. 101, Garland, TX 75040www.synergybank.com See our ad page 67

TEXAS BRAND BANKLarry Tonroy ......................................................972-494-98001919 S. Shiloh Rd., Ste. 100, Garland, TX 75042www.texasbrandbank.com See our ad page 3

TEXAS SECURITY BANK 469-398-4801Craig Scheefwww.texassecuritybank.comWe are a locally owned, community bank, with a strategic focus on helping owners succeed & grow their businesses. Let’s discuss your needs, & then watch how the right bank with the right business bankers can make a difference in your business.101 N. Garland Ave., Garland, TX 75040

UMB BANKJeff Gulczynski ..................................................214-387-30032600 Network Blvd., Ste. 190, Frisco, TX 75034www.umb.com

VERITEX COMMUNITY BANKPh: 972-220-0600 Fax: 972-487-5848

E-mails: [email protected]: www.veritexbank.com

622 Clara Barton, Garland, TX 75042

VIEWPOINT BANKStacy McEntee..................................................972-578-50002218 N. Jupiter, Garland, TX 75044www.viewpointbank.com

WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A.Celeste Hutka ...................................................972-414-61735352 N. Garland Ave., 1st Fl., Garland, TX 75040www.wellsfargo.com

BENEFITS

ROACH, HOWARD, SMITH & BARTONLarry Pittman ....................................................972-231-13008750 N. Central Expy., Ste. 500, Dallas, TX 75231www.rhsb.com

BEVERAGE SUPPLIERS

PURE WATER TECHNOLOGYRick Hernandez ................................................972-363-33068403 Sterling St., Ste. B, Irving, TX 75063www.purewatertech.com

WATER PROVISIONS TO GOLawrence Minnis ...............................................972-414-9982842 Belt Line Rd., Garland, TX 75040www.waterprovisions.com

BLINDS

BUDGET BLINDS OF GARLANDNevin Ball .........................................................972-312-94301515 N. Town East Blvd., Ste. 138-445, Mesquite, TX 75150www.budgetblinds.com/garland/

BUILDING MATERIALS & PRODUCTS

DIXIE PLYWOOD CO. OF DALLAS INC.Gary Young .......................................................972-271-46073060 W. Miller Rd., Garland, TX 75041www.dixieply.com

GARLAND GLASS & MIRRORRaj Lad .............................................................972-276-6524310 Gautney St., Garland, TX 75040www.garlandglassandmirror.com

WINDOW EXPOPaul Dietzler .....................................................972-234-14132430 Lacy Ln., Ste. 102, Carrollton, TX 75006www.windowexpodfw.com

BUSINESS CONSULTING

ACTION COACHTrey Finley ........................................................972-979-37613201 Blair Oak Dr., Rowlett, TX 75089www.actioncoach.com/treyfinley

CAREER DESIGN ASSOCIATES, INC.Helen Harkness ................................................972-278-47012818 S. Country Club Rd., Garland, TX 75043-1227www.career-design.com

JOE FALKNERJoe Falkner .......................................................214-763-1438www.joefalkner.com

LIGHTHOUSE PERFORMANCE CONSULTINGDwight Davis 972-675-9195www.lighthouseperformance.org Dwight can help you meet your goals with over 35 Years Corporate Performance Improvement experience leading successful Organizational Effectiveness, Organizational Development, Leadership Coaching, with top Talent Performance and Process Improvements.2316 Diamond Oaks Dr., Garland, TX 75044-7314

PARTNERS FOR PEOPLE MANAGEMENT / GREAT TEAMS - GREAT RESULTSKen Alexander ...................................................214-883-33552002 Shari Ln., Garland, TX 75043www.partnersforpeoplemanagement.com

RAINWATER BUSINESS ADVISORSBrad Collins ......................................................214-995-3326P.O. Box 122496, Arlington, TX 76012www.usbizsell.com

CABLE TV SERVICES

TIME WARNER CABLE BUSINESS CLASSJett Ashley ........................................................469-464-4505750 Canyon Dr., Ste. 500, Coppell, TX 75019www.twcbc.com/tx

VERIZONBarbara Walker .................................................972-718-2979600 Hidden Ridge, M/C E02E66, Irving, TX 75038-3809www.verizon.com

CARPET CLEANING

CORNERSTONE CHEM-DRYErika Herman ....................................................972-530-22191821 Beltline Rd., Garland, TX 75044www.cornerstonechemdry.com

TRULY NOBLE SERVICES, INC. 972-272-2455www.trulynobleservices.com

We don’t cut corners, we clean them! Call our professional staff for truck mounted carpet cleaning, upholstery cleaning, tile & grout cleaning, and even 24 hour water damage emergency service! Mention this ad for $10.00 off any cleaning service.

2909 Broadway Blvd., Garland, TX 75041

CATERING

AT YOUR SERVICE CATERING & EVENT PLANNINGJohn Johnston...................................................972-272-777017950 Preston Rd., Ste. 140, Dallas, TX 75252www.ayscatering.com

CULINARY ART CATERINGCatherine Inumerable .......................................972-744-06604241 Sigma Rd., Farmers Branch, TX 75244www.culinaryartcatering.com



GUESS WHO’S COMING TO DINNER-CATERERSKate Granecki ...................................................214-340-006110729 Audelia Rd., Ste.102, Dallas, TX 75238www.guesswhoscomingtodinnercaterers.com

MCALISTER’S DELIRenay Grubaugh ...............................................972-475-99444305 Lakeview Pkwy., Rowlett, TX 75088www.thesaxtongroup.com

ROYAL CATERING, INC.Alan Sweitzer ....................................................972-437-1466800 S. Central Expy., Richardson, TX 75080www.royalcateringdfw.com

SICILIANO’S A TASTE OF ITALYPaolo Siciliano ..................................................972-276-89132210 W. Buckingham Rd., Garland, TX 75042www.sicilianosgarland.com

CHEMICAL DISTRIBUTOR

QUADRANT CHEMICAL TC &PRobert Jamieson ...............................................972-864-08653309 W. Kingsley Rd., Garland, TX 75041www.quadrantchemical.com

RIBELIN SALES, INC.Rod Jenkins ......................................................972-272-15943857 Miller Park Dr., Garland, TX 75042www.ribelin.com

CHILD CARE CENTER

PRIMROSE SCHOOL OF FIREWHEELPratiksha Rigley ..........................................972-496-00115074 President George Bush, Garland, TX 75040www.primrosefirewheel.com

CHIROPRACTORS

ACHIEVE CHIROPRACTIC HEALTH ASSOCIATES, LLCJosh Paek .........................................................972-303-06831606 Wynn Joyce, Garland, TX 75043www.achievechiro.com

AFFORDABLE CHIROPRACTICMisty Larson .....................................................972-270-53331750 Northwest Hwy., Ste. 250A, Garland, TX 75041www.Affordable-Chiro.com

HIMMELSEHR CHIROPRACTICCraig Himmelsehr .............................................972-272-87691441 Forest Ln., Garland, TX 75042www.himmelsehrchiropractic.com

WHOLE HEALTH CHIROPRACTIC & THE SPATeresa Jones, D.C., C. AD. ...........................972-530-22733930 Naaman School Rd., Ste. B, Garland, TX 75040-0914www.wholehealth-care.com

CHURCHES

FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, GARLANDFred Durham .....................................................972-272-3471801 W. Ave. B, Garland, TX 75040www.fumcgarland.org

MT. HEBRON BAPTIST CHURCHMichele Terry ....................................................972-276-52181233 State Hwy. 66, Garland, TX 75040www.onthemount.org

SATURN ROAD CHURCH OF CHRISTWayne McReynolds ..........................................972-271-24443030 Saturn Rd., Garland, TX 75041www.saturnroad.org

SPRINGCREEK COMMUNITY CHURCHLisa Ridge.........................................................972-494-56832660 Belt Line Rd., Garland, TX 75044-7002www.springcreekchurch.org

CITIES

CITY OF GARLANDBill Dollar ..........................................................972-205-2400P.O. Box 469002, Garland, TX 75046-9002www.garlandtx.gov See our ad page 55

CONSTRUCTION

CHAMBERS BROTHERS CONSTRUCTION CO., INC.Shelly Smith .....................................................972-495-45154217 N. Garland Ave., Garland, TX 75040

GARLAND CONCRETEJoe Cooper .......................................................972-276-9584P.O. Box 460370, Garland, TX 75046www.garlandconcrete.com

GARLAND CONSTRUCTION COMPANYRobert Smith ....................................................972-494-9500115 N. 9th St., Garland, TX 75040

MAGNUM MANHOLE AND UNDERGROUND CO. INC.Jennifer Lingle...................................................972-276-2048428 N. 1st St., Garland, TX 75040

NPL CONSTRUCTION CO.Ron Syfrig .........................................................972-278-32292820 Market St., Garland, TX 75041www.gonpl.com

SILVER STAR PLASTERING, INC.Randal Newman ...............................................972-278-5988629 W. Centerville Rd., Ste. 201, Garland, TX 75041www.silverstarplastering.com

SOUTHWEST LATH AND PLASTERRoger Burke .................................................972-494-19741411 Forest Ln., Garland, TX 75042www.southwestlathplaster.com

CONVENIENCE STORES

QUIKTRIP CORPORATIONTerrance Moss ..................................................817-358-76801120 N. Industrial Blvd., Euless, TX 76039www.quiktrip.com

COPIER SALES

NOVACOPY, INC.Lea Webb .........................................................972-536-15074251 W. John Carpenter Frwy., Irving, TX 75063www.novacopy.com

THE STEWART ORGANIZATION 972-652-3239Kevin Richardswww.stewartorg.com

Servicing and selling the full line of Canon digital presses, plotters, multifunction devices, and scanners for over 30 years. Call us to experience the Stewart Difference!

2300 Gateway Dr., Irving, TX 75063

CREDIT UNIONS

AMERICA’S CREDIT UNIONJoe Wasaff ........................................................972-494-53282154 Forest Ln., Garland, TX 75042www.americascu.org See our ad page 31

NAVY FEDERAL CREDIT UNIONJustina Lazarou.................................................972-530-58265102 N. President George, Garland, TX 75040www.navyfederal.org

RESOURCE ONE CREDIT UNIONTerisa Chaney ...................................................214-565-5382302 W. Centerville Rd., Garland, TX 75041www.r1cu.org See our ad page 67

RESOURCE ONE CREDIT UNIONAaron Jameson .................................................214-319-31002475 Arapaho Rd., Garland, TX 75044www.r1cu.org

DENTAL/ SPECIALIST / ENDODONTICS

FIREWHEEL CENTER FOR DENTAL SPECIALTIESMaheeb Jaouni .................................................972-496-01644170 Lavon Dr., Ste. 164, Garland, TX 75040www.firewheeldentalspecialties.com

DENTISTS

EASTVIEW DENTAL CARE & ORTHODONTICSKimberly Gordon ...............................................972-285-06352306 Guthrie, Ste. 180, Garland, TX 75043www.dentalworks.com/Texas/Dallas-Fort-Worth-TX-dentist/Eastview-Dental-Care.aspx

FIREWHEEL CENTER FOR DENTAL SPECIALTIESMaheeb Jaouni .................................................972-496-01644170 Lavon Dr., Ste. 164, Garland, TX 75040www.firewheeldentalspecialties.com

FIREWHEEL MODERN DENTISTRYSarahi Loredo ..................................................972-276-51915129 N. Garland Ave., Ste. 700, Garland, TX 75040www.FirewheelModernDentistry.com

MONARCH DENTALLaura Underwood..............................................972-864-06951101 W. Centerville, Ste. 200, Garland, TX 75041www.monarchdental.com/locations/dental-office/garland/monarch-dental/30060

NORTH TEXAS DENTAL IMPLANTS & ORAL SURGERYRobert McNeill, DDS, MD ..................................972-272-85711530 Forest Ln., Ste. D, Garland, TX 75042www.dfwdentalimplants.com

SMILE MAGIC DENTAL & BRACESCecilia Hernandez .............................................214-606-57731476 W. Buckingham, Garland, TX 75042www.mysmilemagic.com

SMILINE DENTAL TEXASChakrapani Nannapaneni .................................972-276-48881605 N. Garland Ave., Ste. C, Garland, TX 75040www.smilinedentaltexas.com

THOMAS A. REED, DDS0Thomas Reed, DDS ...........................................972-414-40001204 Thomasville Ct., Garland, TX 75044www.treeddental.com

DERMATOLOGY

BEST CARE FAMILY MEDICAL CLINIC - DAVID W. CARLSON, MD

Ph: 972-240-1789 / Fax: 972-240-5525www.bestcaregarland.com

4402 Broadway, Ste. 1, Garland TX 75043

LISA A GARNER, M.D.,F.A.A.D. 972-271-4141www.lisagarnermd.com

DIPLOMATE AMERICAN BOARD OF DERMATOLOGYGeneral dermatology caring for all diseases of the skin hair and nails, including but not limited to allergic contact dermatitis, eczema, skin cancer, acne and psoriasis.


ELECTRICAL SERVICE / REPAIR

ARROW ELECTRIC SERVICE, INC.Mark Thacker ...............................................972-926-70072903 National Dr., Garland, TX 75041www.arrowelectric.net

BIRDSONG ELECTRIC, INC.Jack Birdsong ...................................................972-295-30002914 Industrial Ln., Garland, TX 75041www.birdsongelectric.com

MILESTONE ELECTRIC, AIR & SECURITYGus Antos .........................................................214-267-24052360 Crist Rd., Ste B900, Garland, TX 75040www.milestoneelectricdfw.com

PRISM ELECTRIC INC.Johnnie Prock ...................................................972-926-20002985 Market St., Garland, TX 75041www.prismelectric.com

EMPLOYMENT SERVICES

AEROTEKWhittney Paul ...................................................972-348-18592600 N. Central Expy., Ste. #650, Richardson, TX 75080www.aerotek.com

ANNEXUS PERSONNEL & BUSINESS SERVICESJohnny Smith ....................................................972-279-33634401 N. Belt Line Rd., Mesquite, TX 75150www.annexuspersonnel.com See our ad page 60

CAMDEN, CAMDEN & ASSOCIATESSonja Camden ..................................................214-863-897310925 Estate Ln., Ste. W219, Dallas, TX 75238


EMPLOYEE SOLUTIONSDavid Bristol .....................................................214-420-83676404 International Pkwy., Ste. 1350, Plano, TX 75093-8252www.employeesolutions.com

EXPRESS EMPLOYMENT PROFESSIONALSJohnny Clark .....................................................972-681-1609911 Main St., Garland, TX 75040www.expresspros.com See our ad page 2

GROVE STAFFING SERVICES, INC.Debbie Komp ....................................................972-226-1234608 W. I-30, Ste. 421, Garland, TX 75043www.grove-temporary.com See our ad page 59

INTUITIVE STAFFINGShane Graham ..................................................214-341-800510825 Plano Rd., Ste. 3, Dallas, TX 75238www.intuitivestaffingllc.com

PDQ TEMPORARIESThelma Garcia...................................................972-926-093913657 Jupiter Rd., Ste 109, Dallas, TX 75238www.pdqtemporaries.com

SNELLING STAFFINGKelli Thurmond .............................................972-470-96964055 Valley View Ln., Ste. 700, Dallas, TX 75244

STAFF FORCE PERSONNEL SERVICES, INC. Jessica Hughes 214-503-9442www.staff-force.com

We place Temporary Staffing, Temp-to-Perm, and offer Payrolling services.

9786 Skillman, Dallas, TX 75243

THE NOVO GROUPCindy Lu ...........................................................262-727-87556860 Dallas Pkwy., #200, Plano, TX 75024www.thenovogroup.com

TRINETReza Paknejad ..................................................972-789-393714755 Preston Rd., Ste. 420, Dallas, TX 75254www.trinet.com

ENGINEERING

BW2 ENGINEERS, INC.Jim Waldbauer, P.E. ..........................................972-864-82001919 S. Shiloh Rd., Ste. 500, LB27, Garland, TX 75042www.bw2inc.com

FREESE AND NICHOLS, INC.Scott Cole .........................................................817-735-7255618 W. State St., Garland, TX 75040www.freese.com

R-DELTA ENGINEERSFrank Polma, P.E. .............................................972-494-5031618 Main St., Garland, TX 75040www.rdelta.com

ENTERTAINMENT

CELEBRATION STATIONVicki Johnson ....................................................972-279-78884040 Towne Crossing Blvd., Mesquite, TX 75150www.celebrationstation.com

HAWAIIAN FALLS ADVENTURE PARKJim Patterson ....................................................972-382-78934550 N. Garland Ave., Garland, TX 75040www.hfalls.com

JUMP N JAX PARTY RENTALSBetty Helton ......................................................972-271-7789779 VZCR 2032, Canton, TX 75103

PAINTING WITH A TWISTJennifer McGregor .............................................972-468-93703046 Lavon Dr., Ste. 145, Garland, TX 75040www.paintingwithatwist.com/garland

RIDGEWOOD BINGOJudy Michlin .................................................972-864-1699873 W. Miller Rd., Garland, TX 75041www.ridgewoodbingo.com

TEXAS SKATIUMJeff Craft ...........................................................972-240-64552020 Rowlett Rd., Garland, TX 75043www.texasskatium.com

ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING

W & M ENVIRONMENTALLance French ....................................................972-516-0300906 E. 18th St., Plano, TX 75074www.wh-m.com

FACILITY SERVICES

GCA SERVICES GROUP, INC.Tim Henson.......................................................214-355-700011651 Plano Rd., Ste. 200, Dallas, TX 75243www.gcaservices.com

OFFICECLEAN AMERICA, INC.Elrie Freeman....................................................214-342-533311551 Forest Central Dr., Ste. 129C, Dallas, TX 75243www.cleanoffices.com

THE MESQUITE CONVENTION & EXPO CENTER / HAMPTON INN & SUITES 972-329-3100Monte Greenewww.mesquitehampton.comLocated 15 minutes from Downtown Dallas, we offer 160 guest rooms with 54 two room suites. Suites feature a full kitchen, living room with separate bed & bathroom. Planning a wedding or convention? Our 65,000 ft Convention & Expo Hall is the place!1700 Rodeo Dr., Mesquite, TX 75149

FINANCIAL PLANNING & SERVICES

CREATIVE FINANCIAL PROFESSIONALSNeil Resnik .......................................................972-380-00634500 Westgrove, #356, Addison, TX 75001www.cfinpro.com

EDWARD JONESGary Overby, CFP, AAMS ...................................972-487-8777625 Main St., Garland, TX 75040

EDWARD JONES - PATSY GOMEZPatsy Gomez ...................................................972-496-32852380 Firewheel Pkwy., Ste. 1000, Garland, TX 75040www.edwardjones.com

GOLDIN PEISER & PEISER, LLPDebbie Ames ....................................................214-635-258816800 N. Dallas Pkwy., Ste. 240, Dallas, TX 75248www.manufacturing.gppcpa.com

KYLE BRADSHAW- STATE FARMKyle Bradshaw4750 N. Jupiter Rd., Ste. 224, Garland, TX 75040

LIBERTY TAX SERVICE 972-495-8297Rick Brantleywww.libertytax.com

Owner & Licensed Insurance AgentSpecializing in lowering your taxes & helping clients

achieve financial independence • Individual Small Business & Partnership Tax Returns

• Tax Resolutions • Affordable Care Act Certified • Hispanic Certified Service

5116 N. Jupiter Rd., Garland, TX 75044

LIBERTY TAX SERVICERick Brantley ....................................................972-487-34113460 W. Walnut St., Ste. 500, Garland, TX 75042www.libertytax.com

NCR MERCHANT SOLUTIONSDevin Morrow ....................................................469-525-38692601 Network Blvd., Ste. 200, Frisco, TX 75034www.ncr.com

FITNESS CENTER

3Q FITNESS: CROSSFIT GARLANDRobert Selders ..................................................972-494-2545109 S. 6th St., Ste. A, Garland, TX 75040www.3qfitness.com

FLOORING

DOBSON FLOORS, INC.Joe Perdue ...................................................972-270-87412010 Eastgate Dr., Garland, TX 75041www.dobsonfloors.com

INDUSTRIAL FLOORING SERVICES, INC. David Parrish 214-349-7891www.ifsifloors.com

Industrial Flooring Services, Inc. can provide virtually any type of Epoxy / Resinous Flooring required in Industrial, Commercial or Institutional applications.

2736 Market St., Garland, TX 75041

FLORIST

LIZZIE BEE’S FLOWER SHOPPEElizabeth Blanford.............................................972-495-79696302 Hwy. 78, Sachse, TX 75048www.lizziebeesflowershoppe.com

ROWLETT FLOWERS & GIFTShirley Tullos ....................................................972-276-9800513 W. State St., Garland, TX 75040www.rowlettflorist.net

FOOD SERVICES

ACCENT FOOD SERVICESLynne Turner .....................................................469-326-15262350 Crist Rd., Garland, TX 75040www.accentfoods.com

FUNERAL HOMES / CEMETERIES

CHAMBERLAND FUNERALS & CREMATIONSKelvin Chamberlain ...........................................972-276-0333333 W. Ave. D, Garland, TX 75040www.chamberlandfunerals.com See our ad page 49

EASTGATE FUNERAL HOMEBill Kirk .........................................................972-270-61161910 Eastgate Dr., Garland, TX 75041www.eastgatefuneralhome.com

PILAR FUNERAL HOMEMarisol Trevizo ..................................................972-276-5100650 W. Ave. D, Garland, TX 75040www.pilarfuneralhome.com

WILLIAMS FUNERAL DIRECTORSD. Cecil Williams, II ...........................................972-276-50001600 S. Garland Ave., Garland, TX 75040www.williamsfuneral.com

GAMING & SIMULATION

DIGITAL KINEMATICS 3DDarlena Kelly ....................................................469-269-93385080 Spectrum Dr., Addison, TX 75001www.dk3dinc.com

GOLF COURSES / COUNTRY CLUBS

FIREWHEEL AT GARLANDDon Kennedy ....................................................972-205-2795600 W. Campbell Rd., Garland, TX 75044www.golffirewheel.com

GOVERNMENT

DALLAS COUNTY COMMISSIONER, DISTRICT 1Theresa Daniel ..................................................214-653-6668411 Elm St., #204, Dallas, TX 75202www.dallascounty.org

GROCERY STORES

BRAUM’S ICE CREAM AND DAIRY STORE .........972-495-22212802 Lavon Hwy., Garland, TX 75040www.braums.com

HIEP THAI FOOD STOREJulia Lao ...........................................................972-272-19933347 W. Walnut St., #101, Garland, TX 75042

TOM THUMB FOOD & PHARMACYDavid Levine .....................................................972-675-86612535 Firewheel Pkwy., Garland, TX 75040www.tomthumb.com

TOM THUMB FOOD & PHARMACYBrent Varvil .......................................................972-495-98072645 Arapaho Rd., Ste. 592, Garland, TX 75044www.tomthumb.com

TOM THUMB FOOD & PHARMACYConnie Yates.....................................................214-355-73156770 Abrams Rd., Dallas, TX 75231-7115www.tomthumb.com



TOM THUMB FOOD & PHARMACYMatt Young .......................................................972-717-97274010 N. Macarthur, Irving, TX 75038www.tomthumb.com

TOM THUMB-PAGE FOOD & DRUG CENTERCharles Hokstra ................................................972-271-0582925 Northwest Hwy., Garland, TX 75041www.tomthumb.com

WALMART NEIGHBORHOOD MARKETTony Budgewater .........................................469-304-3399101 W Buckingham Rd., Garland, TX 75040www.wal-mart.com

WALMART NEIGHBORHOOD MARKETPete Vanderburg ..........................................972-535-11921855 South Garland Ave., Garland, TX 75040www.wal-mart.com

HEALTH & WELLNESS

MORNING DEW MASSAGE & WELLNESS, LLCSernerick Green ................................................972-271-46361013 Northwest Hwy., Ste. 110, Garland, TX 75041www.morningdewmassage.com

HOME HEALTH

DEPENDABLE CARE HEALTH SERVICEMariesha Hicks .................................................469-366-57845318 Glen Vista Dr., Garland, TX 75044www.dependablecarehs.com

HOSPITALS / CLINICS / MEDICAL CENTERS

ADDICARE GROUP OF TEXAS 972-278-4760Jay Harrisonwww.addicare.com

We offer affordable outpatient treatment and counseling services that included substance abuse problems, anger & stress management and family issues. We have programs and appointments times that will fit anyone’s schedule.

2722 W. Kingsley, Ste. 115, Garland, TX 75041

BAYLOR MEDICAL CENTER AT GARLANDThomas Trenary ................................................972-487-50002300 Marie Curie, Garland, TX 75042www.baylorhealth.com/PhysiciansLocations/Garland/ See our ad page 41

BAYLOR SURGICARE AT GARLANDRory Qualls

972-494-2400www.pas-garland.com

530 Clara Barton, Ste. 100Garland, TX 75042.

CENTERVILLE MEDICAL CENTERChuck Osuagwu ................................................972-807-60161015 W. Centerville Rd., Ste. 118, Garland, TX 75041www.cmcgarland.com

METHODIST FAMILY HEALTH CENTERKevin Smith .....................................................972-530-85904430 Lavon Dr., Ste. 350, Garland, TX 75040www.methodisthealthsystem.org/Firewheel

METHODIST RICHARDSON MEDICAL CENTEREmily Edwards .................................................469-204-20192831 E. President George Bush Turnpike, Richardson , TX 75082www.methodisthealthsystem.org/richardson

SELECT SPECIALTY HOSPITAL - GARLANDRon Norris .......................................................469-440-58002300 Marie Curie, Fl.s 3E & 3W, Garland, TX 75042www.selectspecialtyhospitals.com

SUNDANCE HOSPITAL BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARESusan Young.....................................................817-680-90232696 W. Walnut St., Garland, TX 75042 See our ad page 42

TIMBERLAWN AT GARLAND 972-487-5309Krysla Karlixwww.timberlawn.com

Mental Health and Substance Abuse Treatment24/7 Assessment and ReferralsBringing 100 years of experience to your community.

2300 Marie Curie Blvd., Garland, TX 75042

See our ad page 43

HOTELS & MOTELS

DAYS INN DALLAS / GARLANDAmar Patel ........................................................972-840-00203645 Leon Rd., Garland, TX 75041www.garlandtxhotel.com

EXECUTIVE INNMatt Patel .........................................................972-613-500012670 E. Northwest Hwy., Dallas, TX 75228www.dallasexecutiveinn.com

FAIRFIELD INN & SUITES DALLAS PARK CENTRALTabitha Scott ....................................................972-437-99059230 LBJ Fwy., Dallas, TX 75243www.fairfieldinn.com/dalpc

HOLIDAY INN GARLAND NORTHRyan Grayson ...............................................972-495-11445110 N. President George Bush, Garland, TX 75040www.holidayinn.com/garlandnorth

HOLIDAY INN HOTEL & SUITES GARLAND EAST - LAKE RAY HUBBARDMelissa Cothern ................................................214-240-19274412 Bass Pro Dr., Garland, TX 75040

HOMEWOOD SUITES BY HILTONMarianne Matthes.............................................972-437-69669169 Markville Dr., Dallas, TX 75243www.dallasparkcentral.homewoodsuites.com

HYATT PLACE DALLAS / GARLANDLeah Turner.......................................................972-414-35005101 N. President George Bush, Garland, TX 75040www.hyattplace.com

STUDIO 6Kevin Hajari ......................................................214-342-54009801 Adleta Ct., Dallas, TX 75243www.staystudio6.com

HUMAN RESOURCES

STAFF ONE, INC.Mark Sinatra .....................................................214-461-11408111 LBJ Fwy., Ste. 1350, Dallas, TX 75251www.staffone.com

TREND HRJon Bailey .........................................................214-553-55052701 Sunset Ridge Dr., Ste. 610, Rockwall, TX 75032www.trendhr.com

INDIVIDUAL MEMBERS

ED JACKSON .....................................................972-496-94466010 Troon Cir., Garland, TX 75044

GEORGE JENSEN RANCHGeorge Jensen ..................................................972-414-14583021 Oak Point Dr., Garland, TX 75044

INDUSTRIAL SUPPLIES / SERVICES

BRALCO METALSPennie Rankin...................................................972-276-2676410 Mars Dr., Garland, TX 75040www.bralco.com

BRIGGS EQUIPMENTBenjamin Hecht ................................................214-351-451110550 N. Stemmons Fwy., Dallas, TX 75220www.briggsequipment.com

GARLAND WELDING SUPPLY CO., INC.Andrew Simmons ..............................................972-487-80001960 Forest Ln., Garland, TX 75042www.GarlandWeldingSupply.com

GRAINGERJay Thomason ...................................................972-278-81102701 W. Kingsley Rd., Garland, TX 75041www.grainger.com

SAUTER INDUSTRIAL DESIGNKen Sauter .......................................................972-226-1300111 E. Centerville Rd. #251, Garland, TX 75041www.sauterindustrialdesign.com

US FOODSSteve Minns ......................................................972-487-62001992 Forest Ln., Garland, TX 75042www.usfoodservice.com

INSURANCE & BENEFITS

AI UNITED INSURANCENoor Moosa ......................................................214-800-5551232 W. Centerville Rd., Garland, TX 75041www.getaiu.com

BAKER & AFFILIATES INSURANCE AGENCY, INC.Georgia Baker 972-276-8100www.bakerandaffiliates.com

Serving Your Personal And Commercial Insurance Needs.

2045 Forest Ln., Ste. 190, Garland, TX 75042

BOWMAN & BOWMAN CONSULTANTS, INC.Jim Bowman .....................................................972-578-50952312 Coleshire Dr., Plano, TX 75075www.bowmanbenefits.com

BOYD, SHACKELFORD AND BARNETT, LLCMichael Boyd ....................................................972-767-28115800 Granite Pkwy., Ste. 350, Plano, TX 75024www.bsbins.com

DAVIS-DYER-MAX, INC.Larry Hughston.............................................972-864-0400P.O. Box 495429, Garland, TX 75049-5429www.davis-dyer-max.com

GARY SCHWARZ INSURANCE - STATE FARMGary Schwarz ....................................................972-278-5011750 Colonel Dr., Ste. 1A, Garland, TX 75043www.garyschwarz.com

LIBERTY MUTUAL GROUPBranden Weber .................................................972-202-98545701 President George Bush, Ste. 150, Rowlett, TX 75089www.libertymutual.com/insurance-office-rowlett-tx

MIKE MAKARA STATE FARM AGENTMike Makara .....................................................972-530-6300828 Belt Line Rd., Garland, TX 75040www.mikemakara.com

PATTERSON & ASSOCIATES INSURANCEBen Patterson ..................................................214-253-25781202 E. Arapaho Rd., #100, Richardson, TX 75081www.rpinsure.com

RANAE CANDIA STATE FARM AGENCYRaNae Candia .................................................201-658-5330351 N. 5th St., Ste. B, Garland, TX 75040www.candiainsurance.com

ROACH, HOWARD, SMITH & BARTONLarry Pittman ....................................................972-231-13008750 N. Central Expy., Ste. 500, Dallas, TX 75231www.rhsb.com

STAN LUCKIE & ASSOCIATES, INC.Stan Luckie ..................................................972-530-64991111 Beltline Rd., Ste. 106, Garland, TX 75040www.stanluckie.com

STATE FARM MUTUAL AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE COMPANYChris Fisher.......................................................972-497-19241011 Galatyn Pkwy., Richardson, TX 75082www.statefarm.com

US HEALTH ADVISORSBrian Davis .......................................................214-394-69795514 Wyrick Ln., Garland, TX 75044www.ushealthgroup.com

USI SOUTHWESTDennis Fowler ...................................................469-271-16891445 Ross Ave. , Ste. 4200, Dallas, TX 75202www.usi.biz

WILLIS GROUPJoshua Glover ...................................................972-715-626615305 N. Dallas Pkwy., Addison, TX 75001www.willis.com


INVESTMENTS

CHICO STONE, LTDAlice Nicholson .................................................972-276-2284P.O. Box 461012, Garland, TX 75046

EDWARD JONESGary Overby, CFP, AAMS ...................................972-487-8777625 Main St., Garland, TX 75040

EDWARD JONES & CO.Brian Shepherd, CFP©, AAMS©........................972-271-6940401 W. Centerville, Ste. 4, Garland, TX 75041www.edwardjones.com/en_US/fa/index.html&CIRN=263909

FIRST SOUTHWEST COMPANYCorky Hall .........................................................214-953-4000325 N. St. Paul, Ste. 800, Dallas, TX 75201www.firstsw.com

IT SOLUTIONS

CYBERNUT SOLUTIONS LLCStephen Faulkner ..............................................972-216-8800337 Oaks Trail, Ste. 108, Garland, TX 75043www.CybernutSolutions.com

VENTURENET, INC.Jeana Dickerson ...............................................214-580-19151930 Pendleton Dr., Garland, TX 75041www.vnetinc.com

JEWELRY

CLASSIC CUSTOM JEWELRY, INC. 972-270-6589Bill Bluntwww.billsclassicjewelry.com

40 Years Of Service

1780 Northwest Hwy., Ste. 140, Garland, TX 75041

LAWN & GARDEN SUPPLIES

A & W TURF, LLCVince Popek .....................................................972-272-6090601 N. 1st St., Ste. F, Garland, TX 75040www.awturfgrass.com

LEGAL SERVICES

UNDERWOOD LAW FIRM, P.C.Rick Lambert ....................................................817-885-75291008 Macon St., Ste. 101, Fort Worth, TX 76102www.uwlaw.com

LIFETIME MEMBERS

WOODY BROWNLEE ..........................................469-429-74053621 Shire Blvd., Richardson, TX 75082

LIGHTING & SIGN MAINTENANCE

BIRDSONG ELECTRIC, INC.Jack Birdsong ...................................................972-295-30002914 Industrial Ln., Garland, TX 75041www.birdsongelectric.com

MAMMOGRAPHY & RADIOLOGY

SOLIS WOMEN’S HEALTH 866-717-2551Judie Rutherfordwww.solismammo.comWe focus on breast screening/bone density diagnostics that deliver exceptional patient care & peace of mind in breast health. Our specialized radiologist provides the best service in women’s health. SOLIS!-Putting patients first for over 26 yrs.4430 Lavon Dr., Garland, TX 75040

MANUFACTURING / ADHESIVES

IFS INDUSTRIES, INC.Lee Strande ..................................................972-864-22022222 Lonnecker Dr., Garland, TX 75041-1203www.ifscos.com

MAPEI CORP.Ricardo Olmeta................................................972-271-95001501 Wall St., Garland, TX 75041www.mapei.com

MANUFACTURING / APPAREL

DALCO ATHLETIC LETTERING, INC.Gene Feil ..........................................................972-494-14553719 Cavalier, Garland, TX 75042www.dalcoathletic.com

HATCODan Brown ........................................................972-494-0511601 Marion Dr., Garland, TX 75042www.resistolhat.com

MASTER HATTERS OF TEXASJerry Cook .........................................................972-864-55232945 Market St., Garland, TX 75041www.masterhatters.com

MILANO HAT CO., INC.Kathy Perez ......................................................214-342-00711565 Hwy. 66, Garland, TX 75040www.milanohats.com

SONRISE APPAREL SERVICES, LLCNorma Rangel ...................................................214-351-009410606 Shady Trail, Ste. 105, Dallas, TX 75220www.sonriseapparel.com

VARSITY SPIRIT FASHIONSTerry Colley ..................................................972-840-40002010 Merritt Dr., Garland, TX 75041www.varsity.com

MANUFACTURING / AUTOMOTIVE PRODUCTS

IDQ, USAMichael Klein ....................................................214-778-46002901 W. Kingsley Rd., Garland, TX 75041www.idqusa.com

MANUFACTURING / CERAMIC TILE

INTERCERAMIC, USAJesus Vargas.....................................................214-503-55002333 S. Jupiter Rd., Garland, TX 75041www.interceramic.com

MANUFACTURING / CLEANING & SANITIZING PRODUCTS

CARROLL COMPANYKyle Ogden .......................................................972-278-13042900 W. Kingsley, Garland, TX 75041www.carrollco.com

ECOLAB, INC.Paul Putchinski .................................................972-864-33632305 Sherwin St., Garland, TX 75041www.ecolab.com

MANUFACTURING / CNC MACHINING

AUTOMATIC PRODUCTS CORP. 972-272-6422Chris Tedfordwww.ap-corp.com

Automatic Products Corporation has been in Garland since 1957. Three generations have built this contract machining and manufacturing company based on trust, integrity and integrating our company with our customers.

2735 Forest Ln., Garland, TX 75042

MANUFACTURING / CONCRETE PRODUCTS

COOPER CONCRETE CO.Tom Cooper ......................................................972-276-1167P.O. Box 461118, Garland, TX 75046www.cooperconcrete.com

MANUFACTURING / COSMETICS

GDMI, INC.Gina Ferrall .......................................................972-494-74772763 Marquis Dr., Garland, TX 75042www.gdmiinc.com

MANUFACTURING / DEFENSE

GENERAL DYNAMICS ORDNANCE AND TACTICAL SYSTEMSDavid Dunavin ...................................................972-494-77061200 N. Glenbrook Dr., Garland, TX 75040www.gd-ots.com

MANUFACTURING / DIGITAL DISPLAY EQUIPMENT

DATATRONIC CONTROL, INC.Stephen Kim .....................................................972-475-78795130 Dexham Rd., Rowlett, TX 75088www.dcisign.com

WORK AREA PROTECTION CORP.John Byrne ........................................................972-278-05532205 Hightower Dr., Garland, TX 75041www.workareaprotection.com

MANUFACTURING / DRILLING EQUIPMENT

ATLAS COPCOJessica Conner .................................................972-496-74002100 N. 1st St., Garland, TX 75040www.atlascopco.com

NATIONAL OILWELL VARCOCurtis McWashington ........................................972-272-4481421 E. Walnut St., Garland, TX 75040www.nov.com

MANUFACTURING / ELECTRONICS

MICROPAC INDUSTRIES, INC.Mark King .........................................................972-272-3571905 E. Walnut, Garland, TX 75040www.micropac.com

NATIONAL CIRCUIT ASSEMBLYRaul Cantero ................................................972-278-20092908 National Dr., Garland, TX 75041www.ncatx.com

MANUFACTURING / ELECTROPLATING

COURTER-HALL COMPANYCourter Hall ......................................................972-276-85311910 N. 1st St., Garland, TX 75040www.courterhall.com

MANUFACTURING / FOOD & BEVERAGES

DAISY BRANDTed Rodgers .....................................................972-271-82603636 Leon Rd., Garland, TX 75041www.daisybrand.com

DALLAS DISTILLERIESHerman Beckley ................................................469-298-3903803 Shepherd Dr., Garland, TX 75042www.dallasdistilleries.com

KRAFT FOODS GROUPMark Lehman ....................................................972-272-75112340 Forest Ln., Garland, TX 75042www.kraftfoods.com

LAKEWOOD BREWING CO.Wim Bens .........................................................972-864-23372302 Executive Dr., Garland, TX 75041www.lakewoodbrewing.com

MANUFACTURING / IGNITION SYSTEMS

ALTRONIC, LLCGregg Grubbs ...............................................972-494-05222350 Crist Rd., Ste. 1000, Garland, TX 75040www.altronicinc.com

MANUFACTURING / INDUSTRIAL GASES

PRAXAIRJustin Betts .......................................................972-840-71402225 Lonnecker, Garland, TX 75041www.praxair.com

MANUFACTURING / INDUSTRIAL SPRINGS

GIFFORD SPRING COMPANYMelany Gifford ..................................................972-272-5645219 Gold St., Garland, TX 75042www.giffordspring.com

MANUFACTURING / LANDSCAPE & TURF IRRIGATION EQUIPMENT

TELSCO INDUSTRIES INC./ WEATHERMATICMike Mason ......................................................972-278-61313301 W. Kingsley Rd., Garland, TX 75041www.weathermatic.com



MANUFACTURING / METAL DETECTORS

GARRETT METAL DETECTORS ............................972-494-61511881 W. State St., Garland, TX 75042www.garrett.com See our ad page 59

MANUFACTURING / METAL POWDERS & BATTERY EXPANDERS

ATOMIZED PRODUCTS GROUP, INC.Bill Greenwood..................................................972-272-95963838 Miller Park Dr., Garland, TX 75042www.atomizedproductsgroup.com

MANUFACTURING / METAL PRODUCTS

COLLIER METAL SPECIALTIES, LTDJim Collier .........................................................972-494-39003333 Miller Park S., Garland, TX 75042www.colmet.com

IRVING TOOL & MANUFACTURING CO.Linda Stringer ...................................................972-926-40002249 Wall St., Garland, TX 75041www.irvingtool.com

J & A MANUFACTURING, INC.Jeff Johnson ......................................................972-494-55522805 E. Centerville Rd., Garland, TX 75040www.jamfg.com

KARLEEChad Brumit .................................................972-272-0628701 S. International, Garland, TX 75042www.karlee.com

TPI DBA TELECOM PRODUCTS, INC.Bobby Silber .....................................................972-276-29011136 N. 1st St., Garland, TX 75040www.tpitexas.com

UNITY MANUFACTURINGRick Buferd .......................................................972-272-9502210 E. Buckingham, Garland, TX 75040www.unitymfg.com

MANUFACTURING / PACKAGING

AMERISOURCE COMPANIES 972-380-2000www.myamerisource.com

Amerisource Companies, we are more than a custom shipping boxes manufacturer. We are an ideas and solutions company. We strive to be your valued business partner and want to help your business - large or small - package, transport and manage inventory.

1745 Hayden Dr., Carrollton, TX 75006

BAG CORPORATION ..........................................214-340-70601155 Kas Dr., Ste. 170, Richardson, TX 75081www.bagcorp.com

GUARDIAN PACKAGING INDUSTRIES, L.P.Norman Stuart ..................................................214-349-15003615 Security St., Garland, TX 75042www.guardianpackaging.com

PACKAGING CORPORATION OF AMERICADan Barkis ....................................................972-278-81412510 W. Miller Rd., Garland, TX 75041www.packagingcorp.com

TOSCA LTD.Laura Garrido ....................................................214-766-54384009 Distribution Dr., Ste. 250, Garland, TX 75041www.toscaltd.com

MANUFACTURING / PAINT & COATING

SHERWIN WILLIAMS CO.Chad West ........................................................972-271-25412802 W. Miller Rd., Garland, TX 75041www.sherwin-williams.com

THE VALSPAR CORPORATIONDave Sheridan ..................................................972-276-5181701 S. Shiloh Rd., Garland, TX 75042www.valspar.com

MANUFACTURING / PLASTIC MOLDING

GTM PLASTICSRick Whicker ................................................972-278-97002405 S. Shiloh Rd., Garland, TX 75041www.gtmplastics.com

PLASTIPAK PACKAGING, INC.Chad Powell ......................................................972-276-86603201 Miller Park N., Garland, TX 75042www.plastipak.com

MANUFACTURING / PLATING & METAL FINISHING

A BRITE COMPANY, INC.Les Winkler ..................................................214-291-04003217 Wood Dr., Garland, TX 75041www.abrite.com

GLECO PLATING, INC.Jeff Fodge .........................................................972-475-43002220 Grisham, Rowlett, TX 75088www.gleco.com

MANUFACTURING / PRINTING

SWIFT SCREEN PRINTING INC.Katherine McNabb ............................................972-494-11443848 Marquis St., Garland, TX 75042www.swiftscreenprintinginc.com

MANUFACTURING / SATELLITE RECEIVERS

SATELLINK, INC.Robert Goodrich ...........................................972-487-14343525 Miller Park Dr., Garland, TX 75042www.satellink.com

MANUFACTURING / SEMICONDUCTORS

MARLOW INDUSTRIESKevin MacGibbon ..............................................214-340-490010451 Vista Park Rd., Dallas, TX 75238www.marlow.com

MANUFACTURING / TOOLS

AMPCO SAFETY TOOLSKarin Rountree..................................................972-276-6181204 N. Barnes Dr., Garland, TX 75042www.AmpcoSafetyTools.com

APEX TOOL GROUPCari Welch ........................................................972-278-56783000 W. Kingsley Rd., Garland, TX 75041www.apextoolgroup.com

MANUFACTURING / WINDOWS & DOORS

SILVER LINE BY ANDERSEN 214-221-9500Lendall Meffordwww.silverlinewindows.comFounded in 1947, Silver Line by Andersen is the nation’s leading vinyl window and door manufacturer dedicated to providing builders, architects and homeowners energy efficient, low-maintenance solutions that add beauty and charm to any home.3801 Regency Crest Dr., Garland, TX 75041

TEXTONBill Williams ......................................................972-494-5941114 Kirby, Garland, TX 75042www.texton.com

VEKA SOUTH INC.Earl Moorer ..................................................972-551-2030107 Metrocrest Way, Terrell, TX 75160www.vekainc.com/company-vekasouth.asp

MEDICAL DEVICES

GALT MEDICAL CORPORATIONDavid Smith ......................................................972-271-51772220 Merritt Dr., Garland, TX 75041www.galtmedical.com

MEDICAL PROVIDER

CARTER BLOODCARETonya Verreiro ...................................................817-412-50002205 Hwy. 121, Bedford, TX 76021www.carterbloodcare.org

HOPE CLINIC OF GARLANDJenny Williams, RN ...........................................469-800-2500800 S. 6th St., Ste. 100, Garland, TX 75040www.hopeclinic-garland.org

MOVING COMPANIES

ALEXANDERS MOBILITY/ ATLAS VAN LINESChris Paonessa ............................................800-658-56582750 Miller Park N., Ste. 300, Garland, TX 75042www.alexanders.net

DFW MOVERS / CRATE MASTERJeff Morgan .......................................................214-729-96903201 N. Sylvania Ave., Ste. 115, Fort Worth, TX 76111www.dfwmovers.com See our ad page 57

NEWSPAPERS

NEIGHBORSGO COMMUNITY NEWSPAPERNatasha Stout ..................................................214-977-80611410 Renner Rd., Ste. 260, Richardson, TX 75082www.neighborsgo.com

NON-PROFIT & COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS

AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETYSonia Leal ........................................................214-819-12018900 John W. Carpenter Fwy., Dallas, TX 75247www.cancer.org

AMERICANS FOR PROSPERITYMack Morris ......................................................214-470-39052111 Wilson Blvd., Ste. 350, Arlington, VA 22201www.americansforprosperity.org/texas

APICS NORTH TEXASPaloma Leonato................................................214-202-505713901 Midway Rd., Ste. 102-281, Dallas, TX 75244-4388www.ntxapics.org See our ad page 38

GARLAND CHAMBER OF COMMERCEKarina Olivares .................................................972-272-7551520 N. Glenbrook, Garland, TX 75040www.garlandchamber.com

GOOD SAMARITANS OF GARLAND, INC.Jim Griffin .....................................................972-276-2263214 N. 12th St., Garland, TX 75040www.goodsamofgarland.org

JOB CONNECTION – GOODWILL 214-227-5549Jana Thomaswww.goodwilldallas.org

Your one-stop for employment. Our Job Connection center provides a full range of job services, from resume writing to job search and connecting you with employers. We will help you find a job!

1661 E. Northwest Hwy., Garland, TX 75041

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF GREATER GARLAND, INC.Marty Rogers ....................................................972-272-85301110 Main St., Garland, TX 75040-6131www.garlandhfh.org

HELLA SHRINE CENTERMary Sakuta .....................................................214-501-13802121 Rowlett Rd., Garland, TX 75043www.hellashriners.org

IKANDY FOUNDATIONJane Diogu ........................................................469-939-7788P.O. Box 461462, Garland, TX 75046www.ikandyfoundation.com

JONATHAN’S PLACEEsther Weiesnbach ...........................................972-303-53036065 Duck Creek Dr., Garland, TX 75043www.jpkids.org


JUST SAY YESJody Luna .........................................................972-437-00021819 Firman Dr., Ste. 125, Richardson, TX 75081www.justsayyes.org

LIFE MESSAGE, INC.Chris Kizziar ......................................................877-518-10004501 Rowlett Rd., Rowlett, TX 75088www.lifemessage.org

NAACP GARLAND UNITRicky McNeal ...................................................214-500-0184P.O. Box 460944, Garland, TX 75040

NEW BEGINNING CENTERCindy Turek .......................................................972-276-0423218 N. 10th St., Garland, TX 75040www.newbeginningcenter.org

NOON EXCHANGE CLUB OF GARLANDAnne Howell ......................................................972-276-6180P.O. Box 472791, Garland, TX 75047www.noonexchangeclubofgarland.org

O.D. MAYOR FOUNDATIONRegina Pruitt .....................................................903-813-5105307 W. Washington St., Sherman, TX 75090www.mayorfoundation.org

PARADIGM CONSULTINGMark Hill ...........................................................469-607-97002125 Oak Bend Ln., Garland, TX 75040www.theparadigmteam.com

PR MINISTRIESRonald Jones ....................................................214-384-60321209 Tralee Ln., Garland, TX 75044

TEXAS VETERANS COMMISSIONSean Sweeden ..................................................469-331-1122217 N. 10th St., Garland, TX 75040www.tvc.texas.gov

THE SALVATION ARMYLars Ljungholm.............................................972-272-4531451 W. Ave. D, Garland, TX 75040www.salvationarmyusa.org

URBAN LEAGUE COMMUNITY SERVICE CENTER OF GARLANDRashidah Madyun .............................................214-413-1720210 Carver Dr., Ste. 102B, Garland, TX 75040www.ulgdnctx.com

WORKPLACE SOLUTIONS & COMMUNITY CENTER OF TEXASShelonda Coleman .......................................972-272-65263902 Cavalier, Garland, TX 75042

YOUTH ACHIEVEMENT FOUNDATION, INC.Joseph Walker..............................................214-514-3640P.O. Box 670685, Dallas, TX 75367-0685www.yaftx.org

NURSING / REHABILITATION

ADVANCED HEALTH & REHAB CENTER OF GARLANDZac Hicks ......................................................972-278-3566505 W. Centerville Rd., Garland, TX 75041www.ahstx.net

BEYOND FAITH HOMECARE & REHAB, LLCKelly Chipman ..................................................972-203-82003200 Broadway Blvd., Ste. 200, Garland, TX 75043www.beyondfaithhomecare.com

PLEASANT VALLEY HEALTHCARE & REHABILITATION CENTERLy Tang .............................................................972-496-88001525 Pleasant Valley, Garland, TX 75040www.nexion-health.com/community/texas/pleasant-valley-healthcare-and-rehabilitation-center/

SENIOR CARE BELTLINEJennifer Pelham ................................................972-495-7700106 N. Beltline Rd., Garland, TX 75040www.seniorcarecentersltc.com

OCCUPATIONAL MEDICINE

OCCUMED PLUS, INC.Steven Fischer ..................................................972-494-14192046 Forest Ln., Ste. 180, Garland, TX 75042www.occumedplus.com

OIL & GAS INVESTMENTS

CANNON OPERATING CO., LLC. 972-941-4218William Bakerwww.cannonoperating.infoCannon Operating Company LLC is an oil & gas exploration and production company focused on domestic asset development. Cannon sets itself ahead of the standard through great investor communication & a focus on finding low-risk, value-driven projects.

3200 Broadway Blvd., Bldg.A, Ste. 220, Garland, TX 75043

OPTOMETRISTS / OPTICAL

DR. BOB DAYBob Day ............................................................972-278-21213034 Broadway Blvd., Garland, TX 75041www.broadwayeyecenter.com

PAYROLL SERVICE

PAYCHEX, INC.Drew Volpe ......................................................972-868-99908605 Freeport Pkwy., Ste. 100, Irving, TX 75063www.paychex.com

PEDIATRICIANS

ALL CHILDREN’S URGENT CARE CLINICSameeh Zalloum...............................................972-532-99676520 N. Pres George Bush Hwy., Ste. # 100, Garland, TX 75044www.allchildrensurgentcareclinic.com

CHILDREN’S HEALTH SYSTEM OF TEXASDelia Jasso .......................................................469-488-4200455 N. Garland Ave., Garland, TX 75040www.my-childrens.com

PEST CONTROL SERVICE / SUPPLIES

DALLAS FT. WORTH PEST CONTROLRon Dawson, Jr. ................................................214-349-284710875 Plano Rd., Ste. 105, Dallas, TX 75238www.dfwpest.com

PHARMACEUTICALS

OCTAPHARMA PLASMA, INC.Donnelle Bui .....................................................214-703-83693342 Broadway Blvd., Ste. 110, Garland, TX 75043www.octapharmaplasma.com

PHARMACY

CHEBYCARE PHARMACYConnie Echebri .................................................972-675-11001421 Buckingham Rd., Garland, TX 75042

WALGREENS DRUG STOREWilliam Friend ...................................................972-487-64501902 N. Jupiter Rd., Garland, TX 75042www.walgreens.com

PHYSICIAN (SPECIALIST)

CALVERT HEARING CARELance Utterback ...............................................972-270-67312645 Arapaho Rd., Ste. 121, Garland, TX 75044www.calverthearingcare.com

PREMIER CARE PHYSICIANSCrystal Rooney .................................................214-320-71612407 N. Galloway, Ste. 103, Mesquite, TX 75150

TEXAS ONCOLOGYStephanie Winters ............................................972-272-3417Baylor Medical Plaza IV530 Clara Barton Blvd., Ste. 250, Garland, TX 75042www.texasoncology.com

PLUMBING

J.L. PARKER PLUMBING INC.Brad Parker.......................................................972-271-0431P.O. Box 472963, Garland, TX 75047-2953www.parkerplumbing.com

PLUMBING, HEATING & AIR

TRULY NOBLE SERVICES, INC. 972-272-2455www.trulynobleservices.com

Call us for all of your plumbing and heating & cooling needs! We install new water heaters, repair and replace HVAC units, repair duct work, camera tests on sewer lines and so much more! Mention this listing for $20.00 off your initial service call.


POLICE DEPARTMENT

GARLAND POLICE DEPARTMENTMitch Bates ......................................................972-205-20111891 Forest Ln., Garland, TX 75042www.garlandpolice.com See our ad page 33

PRINTING SERVICES

BRYANT PRINTING CO.Rusty Bryant ................................................972-271-26713105 Saturn Rd., Garland, TX 75041

EXECUTIVE PRESS INC.Jennifer Beaty ...................................................214-217-70001400 Presidential Dr., Ste. 110, Richardson, TX 75081www.executivepress.com See our ad Inside Back Cover

PXP SOLUTIONSBruce Jolesch ...................................................214-221-76692485 Merritt Dr., Garland, TX 75041www.pxpsolutions.com

PRIVATE INVESTIGATORS

VIGILANT INDUSTRIES, INC.Clark Thomas ....................................................972-494-14003718 Cavalier Dr., Garland, TX 75042

PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

CENCOR REALTY SERVICESLiz Sizemore .....................................................214-720-66303102 Maple Ave., Ste. 500, Dallas, TX 75201www.cencorrealty.com See our ad page 51

PUBLIC OFFICIALS

CINDY BURKETT - STATE REPRESENTATIVECindy Burkett ....................................................972-278-72763200 Broadway, Ste. 240, Garland, TX 75043www.house.state.tx.us/members/member-page/district=113

DALLAS COUNTY COMMISSIONER-MIKE CANTRELLMike Cantrell ....................................................214-589-70601701 N. Collins, Ste. 1000, Richardson, TX 75080www.dallascounty.org/district2

GERRY COOPER, JUSTICE OF THE PEACEGerry Cooper ....................................................214-643-4773140 N. Garland Ave., Garland, TX 75040-6701www.dallascounty.org

STATE REPRESENTATIVE KENNETH SHEETSKenneth Sheets ................................................214-887-19786301 Gaston Ave., Ste. 536, Dallas, TX 75214-2692www.kennethsheets.com

U.S. CONGRESSMAN PETE SESSIONSTravis Reynolds ................................................972-392-050512750 Merit Dr., Ste. 1434, Dallas, TX 75251

REAL ESTATE

DUKE REALTY CORPORATIONJeff Thornton .....................................................972-361-670014241 N. Dallas Pkwy., Ste. 1000, Dallas, TX 75254www.dukerealty.com

EBBY HALLIDAY REALTORSMalinda Brownlee Howell ..................................972-840-04443621 Shire Blvd., Richardson, TX 75082www.ebby.com See our ad page 47

GARLAND LOGISTICS PARK, LLC C/O WESTMOUNT REALTYClifford Booth....................................................214-944-54542600 McCree, Garland, TX 75041www.westmountrc.com



KELLER WILLIAMS REALTYEdith Leon-Kelly ................................................972-240-44161111 Belt Line Rd., Ste. 100, Garland, TX 75040lakecities.yourkwoffice.com

KNEGGS INVESTMENT PROPERTIESRay Kneggs, Sr. ................................................972-475-15173405 Enterprise, Rowlett, TX 75088

PETER BALDWIN ...............................................214-253-2545

PRIMERA COMPANIES, INC.Ralph Heins ......................................................214-855-27301445 Ross Ave., Ste. 5150, Dallas, TX 75202www.primeracompanies.com

REGUS - FIREWHEEL TOWN CENTERMatthew Brown .................................................214-299-7600675 Town Square Blvd, Ste. 200, Garland, TX 75040www.regus.com

THE ARCHER COMPANYAlyson Archer Goodhartz ...................................972-599-99991400 Preston Rd., Ste. 400, Plano, TX 75093www.thearchercompany.com

UNITED EQUITIESBuster Freedman ..............................................713-772-62624545 Bissonnet, Ste. 100, Bellaire, TX 77401www.unitedequities.com

WHITEROCK IMPROVEMENTS, LPJosh Birns .........................................................708-425-8821580 White Plains Rd., Tarrytown, NY 10591www.dlcmgmt.com

RECYCLING

SCRAPSOURCELauren Barnicle ...............................................214-239-43048333 Douglas Ave., Ste. 1535, Dallas, TX 75225www.scrapsource.net

THE RECYCLING BINJesus Arellano ..................................................972-272-8189222 E. Buckingham, Garland, TX 75040

RESTAURANTS

APPLEBEE’S GARLANDBlake Roe .........................................................972-270-06021440 Eastgate Dr., Garland, TX 75041www.applebees.com

BABE’S CHICKEN DINNER HOUSERick Nall .......................................................972-496-10411456 Belt Line Rd., Ste. 171, Garland, TX 75044www.babeschicken.com

BAKER’S RIBSSara Duncan .....................................................972-203-8411488 W. I-30, Garland, TX 75043www.bakersribs.com

BAR LOUIEAshley Kouns ....................................................214-778-6970340 Coneflower Dr., Garland, TX 75040www.barlouieamerica.com

BUCA DI BEPPO - MESQUITENicole Muldrew ................................................972-279-28221104 Town East Mall, Mesquite, TX 75150www.bucadibeppo.com

BUFFALO WILD WINGSJennifer Dunn....................................................972-414-29995125 President George Bush Fwy., Garland, TX 75040www.buffalowildwings.com

CASA MILAGRO RESTAURANTEArnold Nitishim .................................................972-234-69991403 E. Campbell Rd., Ste. 110, Richardson, TX 75081www.casamilagrorestaurant.net

CHILI’SEddie Gattus .....................................................972-840-06471775 Northwest Hwy., Garland, TX 75041www.chilis.com

CHILI’S AT FIREWHEELRon Bertaut ......................................................972-496-52553271 George Bush Fwy., Garland, TX 75044www.chilis.com

CHILI’S BAR & GRILLLisa Willingham ................................................972-303-5575535 W. I-30, Garland, TX 75043www.chilis.com

COPPER KETTLEJim Dorsey ........................................................972-495-56781456 Beltline Rd., Ste. 147, Garland, TX 75044www.copperkettlegarland.com

CRISTINA’S FINE MEXICAN RESTAURANTArtemio Delgado ...............................................972-496-75554170 Lavon Hwy., Ste. 100, Garland, TX 75040www.cristinasmex.com

DESPERADOS MEXICAN RESTAURANTMichael Levy .....................................................972-530-88863443 W. Campbell Rd., Garland, TX 75044www.DesperadosRestaurant.com

DICKEY’S BARBECUE PITJeff Bass ...........................................................972-530-31371413 W. Buckingham Rd., Garland, TX 75042www.dickeys.com

DICKEY’S BARBECUE PITGuy New ...........................................................972-412-06675701 President George Bush Turnpike, Ste. 110, Rowlett, TX 75089www.dickeys.com

EL POLLO REGIOMaria Botero .....................................................972-272-3399501 N. Plano Rd., Garland, TX 75042

GENERATOR COFFEE HOUSE & BAKERYLindsey Williams ...............................................972-494-9449107 N. 6th St., Garland, TX 75040www.generatorcoffee.com

GOLDEN CORRALLarry Weaver .....................................................214-341-22881420 Eastgate Dr., Garland, TX 75041www.goldencorral.com

MAIN STREET CAFEClaudia Hauck ..................................................214-703-0210627 W. Main St., Garland, TX 75040

MATT’S RANCHO MARTINEZMatt Martinez ...................................................972-675-86005085 George Bush Hwy., Garland, TX 75040www.mattstexmex.com

MCDONALD’SRyan Banister ...................................................972-278-84333285 Broadway, Garland, TX 75043www.facebook.com/pages/McDonalds-at-3285-Broadway/106280756098992

MOE’S SOUTHWEST GRILLMarcia Harris-Daniel ........................................469-443-46165949 Broadway Blvd., Garland, TX 75043www.moesgarlandtx.com See our ad page 50

ON THE BORDER - FIREWHEELScott Harper .....................................................972-372-01104970 N. President George Bush, Garland, TX 75040www.ontheborder.com

OPA! GREEK TAVERNAKostas Lazanas ................................................469-556-64883801 Lakeview Pkwy., Ste. 600, Rowlett, TX 75088www.oparowlett.com

POETRY PLACECharlee Marks ..................................................469-814-0434620 Main St., Garland, TX 75040www.poetry-place.com

SICILIANO’S A TASTE OF ITALYPaolo Siciliano ..................................................972-276-89132210 W. Buckingham Rd., Garland, TX 75042www.sicilianosgarland.com

TACO CASAGreg Fowler.......................................................972-303-15106118 Broadway Blvd., Garland, TX 75043www.tacocasatexas.com

TEXAS ROADHOUSERobert Hinton ...................................................972-495-04175012 President George Bush, Garland, TX 75040www.texasroadhouse.com

WHATABURGERPatti McKenzie ..................................................972-203-61154500 Bass Pro Dr., Garland, TX 75043www.whataburger.com

WHATABURGERPatti McKenzie ..................................................972-278-8540725 E. Centerville, Garland, TX 75041www.whataburger.com

WHATABURGERPatti McKenzie ..................................................972-240-83305806 Broadway, Garland, TX 75043www.whataburger.com

WHATABURGER, INC.Shelby Randolph ..............................................972-530-23534040 W. Royal Ln., Ste. 126, Irving, TX 75063www.whataburger.com

WINGSTOP RESTAURANTS INC.Ivan Soto ..........................................................972-686-65001251 Northwest Hwy., Ste. C, Garland, TX 75041www.wingstop.com

RESTORATION SERVICES

SERVPRO OF PARK CITIES & NORTH GARLANDSteve Barrett ..............................................214-522-30002920 B National Ct., Garland, TX 75041www.servpronorthgarland.com

RETAIL

AUDUBON VILLAGE SHOPPING CENTERJim Skokan .........................................................817-335-322565 W. Oates Rd., Garland, TX 750433

BASS PRO SHOPSKathy Thompson ...............................................469-221-26005001 Bass Pro Dr., Garland, TX 75043www.basspro.com

BATTERIES + BULBSJim Smith .........................................................214-382-98384280 Lavon Dr., Ste. 212, Garland, TX 75040www.batteriesplus.com/store_details/408.aspx

BUCKINGHAM PLAZALiz Sizemore .....................................................214-720-36641413 - 1529 W. Buckingham, Garland, TX 75042www.cencorrealty.com See our ad page 51

CALI SAIGON MALL DBA DALLAS SUPERSTOREHuy Trieu ..........................................................972-530-53883212 N. Jupiter Rd., Garland, TX 75044

ETHAN ALLENAnnie Martinez ..................................................972-495-4555305 Prairie Clover Dr., Garland, TX 75040www.ethanallen.com

FIREWHEEL MARKETLiz Sizemore .....................................................214-720-66304280 Lavon Dr., Garland, TX 75048fliers.weitzmangroup.com/fliers/dallas/firewheelmarketflier.pdf

See our ad page 51

FIREWHEEL TOWN CENTERCory Mann ....................................................972-675-1041245 Cedar Sage Dr., Ste. 200, Garland, TX 75040www.firewheeltowncenter.com

I HEART YOGURTRenda Elhadi ....................................................972-495-6300305 Coneflower Dr., Garland, TX 75040www.ihearty.com

JOS. A. BANK MEN’S CLOTHIERThomas Raburn ................................................972-496-3600440 Coneflower Dr., Garland, TX 75040www.josbank.com

MILLER ROAD SHOPPING CENTERCindy Bryant .....................................................214-520-15113131 Turtle Creek Blvd., Ste. 900, Dallas, TX 75219componentcapitalgroup.com

NORTHSTAR PLAZALiz Sizemore .....................................................214-720-6630SW Corner of Buckingham & N. Garland Ave, Garland, TX 75040fliers.weitzmangroup.com/fliers/Dallas/Northstar.pdf

See our ad page 51

OAKRIDGE PLAZALiz Sizemore .....................................................214-720-66303112 N. Jupiter, Garland, TX 75044fliers.weitzmangroup.com/fliers/Dallas/oakridgeplazaflier.pdf

See our ad page 51

ROACH FEED & SEED, INC.Jack McDaniel ..................................................972-276-5962409 Main St., Garland, TX 75040www.roachfeedandseed.com

SLEEP NUMBER BY SELECT COMFORT - FIREWHEEL TOWN CENTERDiane Flansburg ................................................972-767-2301160 Cedar Sage Dr., SP C05, Garland, TX 75040www.sleepnumber.com


TRANSFORMATION NATIONSammy Jackson ................................................972-495-05005255 N. George Bush Hwy., # 400, Garland, TX 75040www.transformationnationusa.com

WAL-MART CORPORATIONChris Kappes ................................................972-496-27115302 N. Garland Ave., Garland, TX 75040www.walmart.com

WAL-MART SUPER CENTERJanis Mayrell .....................................................972-279-87001801 Marketplace Dr., Garland, TX 75041www.walmart.com

WALMART SUPERCENTER #3224Kerry Cox ..........................................................972-303-5865555 W. I-30, Garland, TX 75043www.walmart.com

RETIREMENT / FINANCIAL PLANNING

NORTHWESTERN MUTUALBo Saavedra .....................................................214-525-10658411 Preston Rd., Ste. 700, Dallas, TX 75225www.nmfn.com/bosaavedra See our ad page 62

RICKER RETIREMENT SPECIALISTS 972-840-3764www.RickerRetirement.com

Our retirement plans are custom and comprehensive and help our clients pursue financial confidence for retirement. Securities and advisory services offered through LPL Financial, a Registered Investment Advisor. Member FINRA / SIPC

6600 Naaman Forest Blvd., Garland, TX 75044-5695

SHEA & MCMURDIE RETIREMENTScott McMurdie ...........................................972-907-0110100 N. Central Expy., Ste. 1214, Richardson, TX 75080www.mygroupretirement.com

WELLS FARGO ADVISORSLisa Calloway ....................................................214-293-22338115 Preston Rd., Ste. 300, Dallas, TX 75225home.wellsfargoadvisors.com/Lisa.Calloway

RETIREMENT COMMUNITY

ABBA CARE ASSISTED LIVINGJohn Villapando ................................................972-840-15151201 High Grove Dr., Garland, TX 75041www.abbacares.com

BROOKDALE CLUB HILLPreston Smith ...................................................972-278-85001245 Colonel Dr., Garland, TX 75043www.brookdale.com

CHRISTIAN CARE SENIOR LIVING COMMUNITYTeresa Scott .....................................................972-686-2400900 Wiggins Pkwy., Mesquite, TX 75150www.christiancarecenters.org See our ad page 4

GARLAND NURSING & REHABILITATION, LPLori Jackson......................................................972-276-9571321 N. Shiloh Rd., Garland, TX 75042www.daybreakventure.com/garland-nursing-and-rehabilitation-lp-home.aspx

HOMETOWNE AT GARLANDCindy Wesley ....................................................972-205-99001802 Castle Dr., Garland, TX 75040www.hometownegarland.com

PRIMROSE AT PARK PLACETiashawn Ransom ........................................972-495-9092202 N. Belt Line Rd., Garland, TX 75040www.prmc.com

SCHOOLS / EDUCATION

AMBERTON UNIVERSITY 972-279-6511Glenn Sowellswww.amberton.edu

A nationally recognized and regionally accredited institution serving working adults for over forty years. Amberton offers affordable undergraduate and graduate programs emphasizing quality, relevancy, flexibility, and convenience.

1700 Eastgate Dr., Garland, TX 75041

EASTFIELD COLLEGESharon Cook .....................................................972-860-70023737 Motley Dr., Mesquite, TX 75150-2099www.eastfieldcollege.edu See our ad page 39

GARLAND INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICTBob Morrison ....................................................972-494-8201501 S. Jupiter Rd., Garland, TX 75042www.garlandisd.net See our ad page 48

HARMONY SCIENCE ACADEMYChristy Drekaj ...................................................972-212-47772302 Firewheel Pkwy., Garland, TX 75040www.hsagarland.org

INTERNATIONAL LEADERSHIP OF TEXASKatie Qualls ......................................................972-414-80001810 N. Glenville, Ste. 102, Richardson, TX 75081www.iltexas.org

ITT TECHNICAL INSTITUTERose Galloway .............................................972-690-91002101 Waterview Pkwy., Richardson, TX 75080www.itt-tech.edu

REMINGTON COLLEGESkip Walls.........................................................972-686-78781800 Eastgate Dr., Garland, TX 75041www.remingtoncollege.edu

RICHLAND COLLEGEKay Eggleston ...................................................972-238-619512800 Abrams Rd., Dallas, TX 75243www.richlandcollege.edu See our ad Inside Front Cover, 1

SECURITY

PROTECTION 1 SECURITY SOLUTIONSMichaelle Richardson .......................................972-795-01734221 W. John Carpenter Fwy., Irving, TX 75063www.protection1.com

SIGNS & BANNERS

FASTSIGNSJim Cochran ......................................................972-613-11111765 N. Town East Blvd., Ste. 153, Mesquite, TX 75150www.fastsigns.com/2

STORAGE

ASSURED SELF STORAGEDeanna Wright .................................................972-276-77331455 Hwy. 66, Garland, TX 75040www.storeassured.com

TELECOMMUNICATIONS

AT&TTroy Pladsen .....................................................214-673-97455345 N. Garland Ave., Ste. 320, Garland, TX 75040

DIRECT VOICE TECHNOLOGIES, INC.Charles Ameen .................................................214-503-6700P.O. Box 1660, Wylie, TX 75098www.dvti.net

TELEVISION BROADCASTING

VFTV DALLASHung Dao ........................................................214-274-41281301 E. Arapaho Rd., Ste. 203, Richardson, TX 75081www.vietfacetvdallas.com

TOURISM

CITY OF GARLAND CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAULucia Arrant ......................................................972-205-2749211 N. 5th St., Garland, TX 75040www.visitgarlandtx.com

TOWING SERVICES

BIG BASS TOWINGGuy Binder ........................................................972-485-44585161 Boyd Blvd., Rowlett, TX 75088www.bigbasstowing.net

TRANSPORTATION

DALLAS AREA RAPID TRANSITJ. Lawrence Meshack ........................................214-749-25561401 Pacific Ave., Dallas, TX 75202www.dart.org See our ad page 7

TROPHIES & AWARDS

BROWNING’S TROPHIESTommy Browning ..............................................972-276-5479123 N. 1st St., Garland, TX 75040www.browningtrophies.com

CROWN TROPHYAmanda Huckaby..............................................972-203-1348552 W. I-30, Ste. 307, Garland, TX 75043www.crowntrophy.com

URGENT CARE

CARENOWRebekah Hinojosa .............................................972-530-19007145 N. President George Bush, Garland, TX 75044www.carenow.com

FIRST CHOICE EMERGENCY ROOMClaire Gibson ....................................................972-899-61037050 N. Shiloh Rd., Garland, TX 75044www.fcer.com

RAYPHA URGENT CARE & CLINICSRakiya Diallo.....................................................972-271-11563334 Broadway Blvd., Ste. 422, Garland, TX 75043www.raypha.com

UTILITIES

ATMOS ENERGY CORPORATIONLiz Beauchamp .................................................972-485-62261310 State Hwy. 66, Garland, TX 75040www.atmosenergy.com

GARLAND POWER & LIGHTDavid Koliba .....................................................972-205-2659217 N. 5th St., Garland, TX 75040www.gpltexas.org See our ad Back Cover

ONCORBarry Young ......................................................972-985-20667309 Frankford Rd., Dallas, TX 75252www.oncor.com

VETERINARIANS

COUNTRY BROOK ANIMAL HOSPITALCharles Pipes DVM, Dipl. A. B. V. P. ..................972-530-39513046 Lavon Dr., Ste. 136, Garland, TX 75040

WASTE SERVICES

ENVIRONMENTAL WASTE SERVICESPage Nelson .....................................................972-205-37421434 Commerce St., Garland, TX 75040www.garlandenvironmentalwaste.com

PROGRESSIVE WASTE SOLUTIONSMatt Alexander .................................................972-289-671412150 Garland Rd., Dallas, TX 75218www.progressivewaste.com

WEB DEVELOPMENT

LIFEBLUEPhillip Blackmon ...............................................972-984-1899825 Market St., Ste. 200, Allen, TX 75013www.lifeblue.com

WEIGHT LOSS SERVICES

MEDIFAST WEIGHT CONTROL CENTERSLeesa Dohman..................................................972-414-89004430 Lavon Dr., Ste. 318, Garland, TX 75040www.medifastcenters.com

WHOLESALE CLUB

SAM’S CLUB #4783Angel Nimley ................................................972-496-39565150 N. Garland Ave., Garland, TX 75040www.samsclub.com

SAM’S CLUB #8242Aline Vallien .................................................214-342-981012000 McCree Rd., Dallas, TX 75238www.samsclub.com



Business Directory Index#

3Q Fitness: CrossFit Garland, 972-494-2545 ..................... 71

A

Abba Care Assisted Living, 972-840-1515 ......................... 77

A Brite Company, Inc., 214-291-0400 ................................ 74

Accent Food Services, 469-326-1526 ................................ 71

Achieve Chiropractic Health Associates, LLC, 972-303-0683 .......................... 70

Action Coach, 972-979-3761 ............................................. 69

Addicare Group of Texas, 972-278-4760 ............................ 72

Advance Auto Parts, 972-205-1971 ................................... 68

Advanced Health & Rehab Center of Garland, 972-278-3566 ............................................. 75

AEastfield College, 972-860-7002 ..................................... 77

Aerotek, 972-348-1859 ...................................................... 70

Affiliated Bank, 972-203-8030 ........................................... 69

Affordable Chiropractic, 972-270-5333 .............................. 70

Air Force One Air Conditioning, 214-340-5522 ................... 68

AI United Insurance, 214-800-5551 ................................... 72

Alexanders Mobility/ Atlas Van Lines, 800-658-5658 ........ 74

All Children’s Urgent Care Clinic, 972-532-9967 ................ 75

Altronic, LLC, 972-494-0522 .............................................. 73

Amberton University, 972-279-6511 ................................... 77

Amegy Bank of Texas - Richardson, 214-754-6078 ............ 69

American Cancer Society, 214-819-1201 ........................... 74

American National Bank of Texas, 214-863-5930 .............. 69

American National Bank of Texas, 214-863-6671 .............. 69

Americans for Prosperity, 214-470-3905 ............................ 74

America’s Credit Union, 972-494-5328 .............................. 70

Amerisource Companies, 972-380-2000 ............................ 74

AMPCO Safety Tools, 972-276-6181 .................................. 74

Amtech Building Sciences, Inc., 972-690-6044 ................. 68

Annexus Personnel & Business Services, 972-279-3363 .... 70

APEX Tool Group, 972-278-5678 ........................................ 74

APICS North Texas, 214-202-5057 ..................................... 74

Applebee’s Garland, 972-270-0602 ................................... 76

Arrow Electric Service, Inc., 972-926-7007 ........................ 70

Assured Self Storage, 972-276-7733 ................................. 77

Atlas Copco, 972-496-7400 ............................................... 73

Atmos Energy Corporation, 972-485-6226 ......................... 77

Atomized Products Group, Inc., 972-272-9596 .................. 74

AT&T, 214-673-9745 .......................................................... 77

At Your Service Catering & Event Planning, 972-272-7770................................... 69

Audubon Village Shopping Center, 817-335-3223 ............. 76

Autoflex Leasing, 972-234-1234 ........................................ 68

Automatic Products Corp., 972-272-6422 .......................... 73

Avalon Care Group, 214-752-7050 ..................................... 68

A & W Turf, LLC, 972-272-6090 ......................................... 73

B

Babe’s Chicken Dinner House, 972-496-1041 ................... 76

BAG Corporation, 214-340-7060 ........................................ 74

Baker & Affiliates Insurance Agency, Inc., 972-276-8100 .......................... 72

Baker’s Ribs, 972-203-8411 .............................................. 76

Bank of Texas, 214-346-3981 ............................................ 69

Bar Louie, 214-778-6970 ................................................... 76

Bass Pro Shops, 469-221-2600 ......................................... 76

Batteries + Bulbs, 214-382-9838 ...................................... 76

Baylor Medical Center at Garland, 972-487-5000 .............. 72

Baylor Surgicare at Garland, 972-494-2400 ....................... 72

BB&T Garland, 972-792-4240 ........................................... 69

Best Care Family Medical Clinic - David W. Carlson, MD, 972-240-1789 ......................... 70

Beyond Faith Homecare & Rehab, LLC, 972-203-8200 ...... 75

Big Bass Towing, 972-485-4458 ........................................ 77

Birdsong Electric, Inc., 972-295-3000 ..........................70, 73

Bowman & Bowman Consultants, Inc., 972-578-5095 ....... 72

Boyd, Shackelford and Barnett, LLC, 972-767-2811 .......... 72

Bralco Metals, 972-276-2676 ............................................ 72

Braum’s Ice Cream and Dairy Store, 972-495-2221 ........... 71

Briggs Equipment, 214-351-4511 ...................................... 72

Brookdale Club Hill, 972-278-8500 ................................... 77

Browning’s Trophies, 972-276-5479 ................................... 77

Bryant Printing Co., 972-271-2671 .................................... 75

Buca di Beppo - Mesquite, 972-279-2822 ......................... 76

Buckingham Plaza, 214-720-3664 ..................................... 76

Budget Blinds of Garland, 972-312-9430 .......................... 69

Buffalo Wild Wings, 972-414-2999 .................................... 76

BW2 Engineers, Inc., 972-864-8200 .................................. 71

C

Cali Saigon Mall DBA Dallas Superstore, 972-530-5388 .......................... 76

Calvert Hearing Care, 972-270-6731 .................................. 75

Camden, Camden & Associates, 214-863-8973 ................ 70

Cannon Operating Co., LLC., 972-941-4218 ...................... 75

Capital One Bank, 972-364-6000 ...................................... 69

Capital One Bank, 972-364-6795 ...................................... 69

Career Design Associates, Inc., 972-278-4701 .................. 69

CareNow, 972-530-1900 .................................................... 77

Carroll Company, 972-278-1304 ........................................ 73

Carter BloodCare, 817-412-5000 ....................................... 74

Casa Milagro Restaurante, 972-234-6999 ......................... 76

Celebration Station, 972-279-7888 ................................... 71

Cencor Realty Services, 214-720-6630 .............................. 75

Centerville Medical Center, 972-807-6016 ......................... 72

Chamberland Funerals & Cremations, 972-276-0333 ........ 71

Chambers Brothers Construction Co., Inc., 972-495-4515 ............................ 70

Chebycare Pharmacy, 972-675-1100 ................................. 75

Chico Stone, Ltd, 972-276-2284 ........................................ 73

Children’s Health System of Texas, 469-488-4200 ............. 75

Chili’s, 972-840-0647 ........................................................ 76

Chili’s at Firewheel, 972-496-5255 .................................... 76

Chili’s Bar & Grill, 972-303-5575 ...................................... 76

Christian Care Senior Living Community, 972-686-2400 .... 77

Cindy Burkett - State Representative, 972-278-7276 ......... 75

Citibank, N.A., 972-530-2265 ............................................ 69

City of Garland, 972-205-2400 .......................................... 70

City of Garland Convention & Visitors Bureau, 972-205-2749 .................................. 77

Classic Custom Jewelry, Inc., 972-270-6589 ...................... 73

Clopton & Company, CPA, 972-272-6478 .......................... 68

Collier Metal Specialties, LTD, 972-494-3900 .................... 74

Comerica Bank, 972-234-7400 .......................................... 69

Cooper Concrete Co., 972-276-1167 ................................. 73

Copper Kettle, 972-495-5678 ............................................ 76

Cornerstone Chem-Dry, 972-530-2219 ............................... 69

Country Brook Animal Hospital, 972-530-3951 .................. 77

Courter-Hall Company, 972-276-8531 ............................... 73

Creative Financial Professionals, 972-380-0063 ................ 71

Cristina’s Fine Mexican Restaurant, 972-496-7555 ............ 76

Crown Trophy, 972-203-1348 ............................................. 77

Culinary Art Catering, 972-744-0660 ................................. 69

Cybernut Solutions LLC, 972-216-8800.............................. 73

D

Daisy Brand, 972-271-8260 ............................................... 73

Dalco Athletic Lettering, Inc., 972-494-1455 ..................... 73

Dallas Area Rapid Transit, 214-749-2556 .......................... 77

Dallas County Commissioner, District 1, 214-653-6668 ..... 71

Dallas County Commissioner - Mike Cantrell, 214-589-7060 ...................................... 75

Dallas Distilleries, 469-298-3903 ...................................... 73

Dallas Ft. Worth Pest Control, 214-349-2847 .................... 75

Datatronic Control, Inc., 972-475-7879 ............................. 73

Davis-Dyer-Max, Inc., 972-864-0400 .................................. 72

Days Inn Dallas / Garland, 972-840-0020 ......................... 72

Dependable Care Health Service, 469-366-5784 ............... 72

Desperados Mexican Restaurant, 972-530-8886 ............... 76

DFW Movers / Crate Master, 214-729-9690 ...................... 74

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit, 972-412-0667 ................................ 76

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit, 972-530-3137 ................................ 76

Digital Kinematics 3D , 469-269-9338 .............................. 71

Direct Voice Technologies, Inc., 214-503-6700 .................. 77

Dixie Plywood Co. of Dallas Inc., 972-271-4607 ................ 69

Dobson Floors, Inc., 972-270-8741 .................................... 71

Dr. Bob Day, 972-278-2121 ............................................... 75

Duke Realty Corporation, 972-361-6700 ............................ 75

Dunn & Dill CPA’s, P.C., 972-485-5333 ............................. 68

E

Eastgate Funeral Home, 972-270-6116 ............................. 71

Eastview Dental Care & Orthodontics, 972-285-0635 ........ 70

Ebby Halliday Realtors, 972-840-0444 ............................... 75

Ecolab, Inc., 972-864-3363 ............................................... 73

Ed Jackson, 972-496-9446 ................................................ 72

Edward Jones, 972-487-8777 ......................................71, 73

Edward Jones & Co., 972-271-6940 .................................. 73

Edward Jones - Patsy Gomez, 972-496-3285 ..................... 71

El Pollo Regio, 972-272-3399 ............................................ 76

Employee Solutions, 214-420-8367 ................................... 71

Enterprise Holdings, 972-272-1690 ................................... 68

Environmental Waste Services, 972-205-3742 ................... 77

Estes & Gandhi, P.C., 214-272-8030 ................................. 68

Ethan Allen, 972-495-4555 ................................................ 76

Executive Inn, 972-613-5000 ............................................. 72

Executive Press Inc., 214-217-7000 ................................... 75

Express Employment Professionals, 972-681-1609 ............ 71

F

Fairfield Inn & Suites Dallas Park Central, 972-437-9905 .......................................... 72

FASTSIGNS, 972-613-1111 ................................................ 77

Feagin Motor Co., 972-276-1865 ....................................... 68

Firewheel at Garland, 972-205-2795 ................................. 71

Firewheel Center for Dental Specialties, 972-496-0164 ..... 70

Firewheel Market, 214-720-6630 ....................................... 76

Firewheel Modern Dentistry, 972-276-5191 ....................... 70

Firewheel Town Center, 972-675-1041 ............................... 76

First Choice Emergency Room, 972-899-6103 ................... 77

First Southwest Company, 214-953-4000 .......................... 73

First United Methodist Church, Garland, 972-272-3471 ..... 70

Freese and Nichols, Inc., 817-735-7255 ............................ 71

Frost Bank, 214-515-4942 ................................................. 69

G

Galt Medical Corporation, 972-271-5177 .......................... 74

Garland Chamber of Commerce, 972-272-7551 ................ 74

Garland Concrete, 972-276-9584 ...................................... 70

Garland Construction Company, 972-494-9500 ................. 70

Garland Cultural Arts Commission, Inc., 972-205-2780 ..... 68

Garland Glass & Mirror, 972-276-6524 .............................. 69

Garland Heating & Air Conditioning Co., Inc., 972-278-3506................... 68

Garland Independent School District, 972-494-8201 ......... 77


Garland Logistics Park, LLC C/O Westmount Realty, 214-944-5454 ......................... 75

Garland Nursing & Rehabilitation, LP, 972-276-9571 ........ 77

Garland Police Department, 972-205-2011 ....................... 75

Garland Power & Light, 972-205-2659 .............................. 77

Garland Symphony Orchestra, 972-926-0611 .................... 68

Garland Welding Supply Co., Inc., 972-487-8000 .............. 72

Garrett Metal Detectors, 972-494-6151 ............................. 74

Gary Schwarz Insurance - State Farm, 972-278-5011 .......................................... 72

GCA Services Group, Inc., 214-355-7000 ........................... 71

GDMI, Inc., 972-494-7477 ................................................. 73

General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems, 972-494-7706 ............................ 73

Generator Coffee House & Bakery, 972-494-9449 ............. 76

George Jensen Ranch, 972-414-1458 ................................ 72

Gerry Cooper, Justice of the Peace, 214-643-4773 ............ 75

Gifford Spring Company, 972-272-5645 ............................ 73

Gleco Plating, Inc., 972-475-4300 ..................................... 74

Golden Corral, 214-341-2288 ............................................ 76

Goldin Peiser & Peiser, LLP, 214-635-2588 ....................... 71

Good Samaritans of Garland, Inc., 972-276-2263 ............. 74

Grainger, 972-278-8110 .................................................... 72

Grove Staffing Services, Inc., 972-226-1234 ...................... 71

GTM Plastics, 972-278-9700.............................................. 74

Guardian Packaging Industries, L.P., 214-349-1500 .......... 74

Guess Who’s Coming To Dinner-Caterers, 214-340-0061 ................................ 70

H

Habitat for Humanity of Greater Garland, Inc., 972-272-8530 ......................... 74

Hanmi Bank, 972-509-7350 ............................................... 69

Harmony Science Academy, 972-212-4777 ........................ 77

HATCO, 972-494-0511 ....................................................... 73

Hawaiian Falls Adventure Park, 972-382-7893 .................. 71

Hella Shrine Center, 214-501-1380 ................................... 74

Hiep Thai Food Store, 972-272-1993 ................................. 71

Himmelsehr Chiropractic, 972-272-8769 ........................... 70

Holiday Inn Garland North, 972-495-1144 ......................... 72

Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Garland East - Lake Ray Hubbard, 214-240-1927 .............................. 72

HomeTowne at Garland, 972-205-9900 ............................. 77

Homewood Suites by Hilton, 972-437-6966 ....................... 72

Hope Clinic of Garland, 469-800-2500 .............................. 74

Huber Prater and Henson, P.C., 972-840-1516 .................. 68

Husch Blackwell LLP, 314-480-1500 .................................. 68

Hyatt Place Dallas / Garland, 972-414-3500 ..................... 72

I

IDQ, USA, 214-778-4600 ................................................... 73

IFS Industries, Inc., 972-864-2202..................................... 73

I Heart Yogurt, 972-495-6300 ............................................ 76

IKandy Foundation, 469-939-7788 ..................................... 74

Industrial Flooring Services, Inc., 214-349-7891 ................ 71

Interceramic, USA, 214-503-5500 ...................................... 73

International Leadership of Texas, 972-414-8000 .............. 77

Intuitive Staffing, 214-341-8005 ........................................ 71

Inwood National Bank, 214-902-1225 ............................... 69

Irving Tool & Manufacturing Co., 972-926-4000 ................ 74

ITT Technical Institute, 972-690-9100 ................................ 77

J

J & A Manufacturing, Inc., 972-494-5552 .......................... 74

Jerry’s Express Car Wash, 817-953-6100 ........................... 69

Jim Adler and Associates Texas Injury Lawyers, 214-320-1111 ........................................ 68

J.L. Parker Plumbing Inc., 972-271-0431 ........................... 75

Job Connection - Goodwill, 214-227-5549 ......................... 74

Joe Falkner, 214-763-1438 ................................................ 69

Jonathan’s Place, 972-303-5303 ....................................... 74

Jon W. Six, C.P.A., 972-272-6666 ...................................... 68

Jos. A. Bank Men’s Clothier, 972-496-3600 ....................... 76

Jump N Jax Party Rentals, 972-271-7789 .......................... 71

Jupiter Chevrolet, Inc., 972-271-9900 ................................ 68

Just Say Yes, 972-437-0002............................................... 75

K

KARLEE, 972-272-0628 ...................................................... 74

Keller Williams Realty, 972-240-4416 ................................ 76

Kneggs Investment Properties, 972-475-1517 ................... 76

Kraft Foods Group, 972-272-7511 ..................................... 73

Kyle Bradshaw- State Farm, xxxx ......................................... 71

L

Lakewood Brewing Co., 972-864-2337 .............................. 73

Lane Gorman Trubitt, PLLC, 214-461-1532 ........................ 68

Law Office of Wesley C Johnson, 214-328-9378 ................ 68

Liberty Mutual Group, 972-202-9854 ................................. 72

Liberty Tax Service, 972-487-3411 ..................................... 71

Liberty Tax Service, 972-495-8297 ..................................... 71

Lifeblue, 972-984-1899 ..................................................... 77

Life Message, Inc., 877-518-1000 ..................................... 75

Lighthouse Performance Consulting, 972-675-9195........... 69

Lisa A Garner, M.D.,F.A.A.D., 972-271-4141 ...................... 70

Lizzie Bee’s Flower Shoppe, 972-495-7969........................ 71

Logotology, 214-423-4000 ................................................. 68

Luna & Luna, L.L.P., 972-926-5300 ................................... 68

M

Magnum Manhole and Underground Co. Inc. , 972-276-2048 .................... 70

Main Street Cafe, 214-703-0210 ....................................... 76

MAPEI Corp., 972-271-9500 .............................................. 73

Marlow Industries, 214-340-4900 ...................................... 74

Massey Cadillac, 972-840-4100 ........................................ 68

Master Hatters of Texas, 972-864-5523 ............................. 73

Matt’s Rancho Martinez, 972-675-8600 ............................. 76

Mazda of Mesquite, 972-686-6200 .................................... 68

McAlister’s Deli, 972-475-9944 ......................................... 70

McDonald’s, 972-278-8433 ............................................... 76

Medifast Weight Control Centers, 972-414-8900 ............... 77

Methodist Family Health Center, 972-530-8590 ................ 72

Methodist Richardson Medical Center, 469-204-2019 ....... 72

Metroplex Mail Company, 972-463-2855 ........................... 68

Micropac Industries, Inc., 972-272-3571 ........................... 73

Mike Makara State Farm Agent, 972-530-6300 ................. 72

Milano Hat Co., Inc., 214-342-0071 .................................. 73

Milestone Electric, Air & Security, 214-267-2405 .............. 70

Miller Road Shopping Center, 214-520-1511..................... 76

Mi-T-Fine Car Wash, Inc., 972-438-3416 ........................... 69

Moe’s Southwest Grill, 469-443-4616 ................................ 76

Monarch Dental, 972-864-0695 ......................................... 70

Morning Dew Massage & Wellness, LLC, 972-271-4636 .... 72

Mt. Hebron Baptist Church, 972-276-5218 ........................ 70

N

NAACP Garland Unit, 214-500-0184 .................................. 75

National Circuit Assembly, 972-278-2009 .......................... 73

National Oilwell Varco, 972-272-4481 ............................... 73

Navy Federal Credit Union, 972-530-5826 ......................... 70

NCR Merchant Solutions, 469-525-3869 ........................... 71

NeighborsGo Community Newspaper, 214-977-8061 ......... 74

New Beginning Center, 972-276-0423 ............................... 75

Noon Exchange Club of Garland, 972-276-6180 ................ 75

Northstar Plaza, 214-720-6630 .......................................... 76

North Texas Dental Implants & Oral Surgery, 972-272-8571 ...................................... 70

North Texas Fleet Services, 972-278-2400 ......................... 69

Northwestern Mutual, 214-525-1065 ................................. 77

Nothing Bundt Cakes, 214-321-2253 ................................. 69

Novacopy, Inc., 972-536-1507 ........................................... 70

NPL Construction Co., 972-278-3229 ................................ 70

O

Oakridge Plaza, 214-720-6630 .......................................... 76

Oaks - 5th Street Crossing, 972-487-7700 ........................ 68

OCCUMED Plus, Inc., 972-494-1419 .................................. 75

Octapharma Plasma, Inc., 214-703-8369 .......................... 75

O.D. Mayor Foundation, 903-813-5105 .............................. 75

OfficeClean America, Inc., 214-342-5333 .......................... 71

Oncor, 972-985-2066......................................................... 77

On The Border - Firewheel, 972-372-0110 ......................... 76

Opa! Greek Taverna, 469-556-6488 ................................... 76

P

Packaging Corporation of America, 972-278-8141 ............ 74

Painting with a Twist, 972-468-9370.................................. 71

Paradigm Consulting, 469-607-9700 ................................. 75

Partners for People Management / Great Teams - Great Results, 214-883-3355 ................. 69

Patterson & Associates Insurance, 214-253-2578 ............. 72

Paul H. Cross, Attorney at Law, 214-926-5734 .................. 68

Paul’s Oil Station, Ltd., 972-487-1231............................... 69

Paychex, Inc., 972-868-9990 ............................................. 75

PDQ Temporaries, 972-926-0939 ....................................... 71

Peter Baldwin, 214-253-2545 ............................................ 76

Pilar Funeral Home, 972-276-5100 .................................... 71

Plastipak Packaging, Inc., 972-276-8660 .......................... 74

Pleasant Valley Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center, 972-496-8800......................... 75

Poetry Place, 469-814-0434 .............................................. 76

Praxair, 972-840-7140 ....................................................... 73

Premier Care Physicians, 214-320-7161 ............................ 75

Primera Companies, Inc., 214-855-2730 ........................... 76

Primrose at Park Place, 972-495-9092 .............................. 77

Primrose School of Firewheel, 972-496-0011 .................... 70

Prism Electric Inc., 972-926-2000 ...................................... 70

PR Ministries, 214-384-6032 ............................................. 75

Progressive Waste Solutions, 972-289-6714 ...................... 77

Protection 1 Security Solutions, 972-795-0173 ................. 77

Pure Water Technology, 972-363-3306 .............................. 69

PXP Solutions, 214-221-7669 ............................................ 75

Q

Quadrant Chemical TC &P, 972-864-0865 ......................... 70

Quality Parts Warehouse, 972-276-0016 ............................ 69

QuikTrip Corporation, 817-358-7680 .................................. 70

R

Rainwater Business Advisors, 214-995-3326 ..................... 69

RaNae Candia State Farm Agency, 201-658-5330 ............. 72

Randall Reed’s Prestige Ford, 972-864-3673..................... 68

Raypha Urgent Care & Clinics, 972-271-1156 ................... 77

R-Delta Engineers, 972-494-5031 ...................................... 71

Regus - Firewheel Town Center, 214-299-7600 .................. 76

Reliable Chevrolet, 972-952-1561 ..................................... 68

Remington College, 972-686-7878 .................................... 77

Resource One Credit Union, 214-319-3100........................ 70

Resource One Credit Union, 214-565-5382........................ 70

Ribelin Sales, Inc., 972-272-1594 ..................................... 70

Richland College, 972-238-6195 ....................................... 77

Ricker Retirement Specialists, 972-840-3764 .................... 77

Ridgewood Bingo, 972-864-1699....................................... 71

Roach Feed & Seed, Inc., 972-276-5962 ........................... 76

Roach, Howard, Smith & Barton, 972-231-1300 ..........69, 72

Rowlett Flowers & Gift, 972-276-9800 ............................... 71

Royal Catering, Inc., 972-437-1466 ................................... 70

Rusty Wallis Honda - Volkswagen, 214-349-5559 ............. 68

S

Sam’s Club #4783, 972-496-3956 .................................... 77

Sam’s Club #8242, 214-342-9810 .................................... 77

Satellink, Inc., 972-487-1434 ............................................ 74



Saturn Road Church of Christ, 972-271-2444 .................... 70

Sauter Industrial Design, 972-226-1300 ............................ 72

Scrapsource, 214-239-4304 .............................................. 76

Seacrest Apartments, 972-530-6808 ................................. 68

Select Specialty Hospital - Garland, 469-440-5800 ........... 72

Senior Care Beltline, 972-495-7700 .................................. 75

Servpro of Park Cities & North Garland, 214-522-3000 .................................... 76

Shea & McMurdie Retirement, 972-907-0110 .................. 77

Sherwin Williams Co., 972-271-2541 ................................. 74

Shiloh Oaks Apartments, 972-530-7175 ............................ 68

Siciliano’s A Taste of Italy, 972-276-8913 ...................70, 76

Silver Line by Andersen, 214-221-9500 ............................. 74

Silver Star Plastering, Inc., 972-278-5988 ......................... 70

Sleep Number By Select Comfort - Firewheel Town Center, 972-767-2301 ........................ 76

Smile Magic Dental & Braces, 214-606-5773.................... 70

Smiline Dental Texas, 972-276-4888 ................................. 70

Snelling Staffing, 972-470-9696 ........................................ 71

Solis Women’s Health, 866-717-2551 ................................ 73

Sonrise Apparel Services, LLC, 214-351-0094 ................... 73

Southwest Lath and Plaster, 972-494-1974 ....................... 70

Springcreek Community Church, 972-494-5683 ................. 70

Staff Force Personnel Services, Inc., 214-503-9442 ........... 71

Staff One, Inc., 214-461-1140 ........................................... 72

Stan Luckie & Associates, Inc., 972-530-6499 .................. 72

State Bank of Texas-Garland Branch, 972-303-6100 ......... 69

State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company, 972-497-1924 ............................... 72

State Representative Kenneth Sheets, 214-887-1978 ........ 75

Stephen Hill, Attorney, 972-840-9500 ................................ 68

Stoneleigh On Spring Creek, 972-495-2121 ....................... 68

Stoneybrook Memory Care of Richardson/ North Garland, 972-530-7700 ....................................... 68

Studio 6, 214-342-5400 .................................................... 72

Sundance Hospital Behavioral Healthcare, 817-680-9023 ........................... 72

Swift Screen Printing Inc. , 972-494-1144 ......................... 74

Synergy Bank, 214-227-4550 ............................................. 69

T

Taco Casa, 972-303-1510 .................................................. 76

Telsco Industries Inc./ Weathermatic, 972-278-6131 ........ 73

Texas Brand Bank, 972-494-9800 ...................................... 69

Texas Oncology, 972-272-3417 .......................................... 75

Texas Roadhouse, 972-495-0417 ....................................... 76

Texas Security Bank, 469-398-4801 ................................... 69

Texas Skatium, 972-240-6455 ........................................... 71

TEXAS TRUCK A/C Inc., 972-289-2010 .............................. 68

Texas Veterans Commission , 469-331-1122 ..................... 75

Texton, 972-494-5941 ........................................................ 74

The Archer Company, 972-599-9999 .................................. 76

The Body Shop Collision Repair, 972-272-8821 ................. 69

The Braga Law Firm, P.C., 972-497-9500 .......................... 68

The Courtyard Apartments, 972-495-0348 ......................... 68

The Dallas Morning News / Neighborsgo, 214-977-8134 .......................................... 68

Thelemann Bookkeeping & Tax Service, 972-840-0035 ..... 68

The Mesquite Convention & Expo Center / Hampton Inn & Suites, 972-329-3100 ........................... 71

The Novo Group, 262-727-8755 ......................................... 71

The Payton Group, 972-494-0616 ...................................... 68

The Recycling Bin, 972-272-8189 ...................................... 76

The Salvation Army, 972-272-4531 .................................... 75

The Stewart Organization, 972-652-3239 ........................... 70

The Valspar Corporation, 972-276-5181 ............................ 74

Thomas A. Reed, DDS, 972-414-4000 ............................... 70

Timberlawn at Garland, 972-487-5309............................... 72

Time Warner Cable Business Class, 469-464-4505 ............ 69

Tom Thumb Food & Pharmacy, 214-355-7315 ................... 71


Affiliated Bank ......................................................15www.affiliatedbank.com

Amegy Bank of Texas - Richardson .......................61www.amegybank.com

America’s Credit Union .........................................31www.americascu.org

American National Bank of Texas ............................9www.anbtx.com

Annexus Personnel & Business Services ...............60www.annexuspersonnel.com

APICS North Texas ................................................38www.ntxapics.org

Baylor Medical Center at Garland .........................41www.baylorhealth.com/PhysiciansLocations/Garland/Pages/Default.aspx

Buckingham Plaza ................................................51www.cencorrealty.com

Cencor Realty Services..........................................51www.cencorrealty.com

Chamberland Funerals & Cremations ....................49 www.chamberlandfunerals.com

Christian Care Senior Living Community ..................4www.christiancarecenters.org

City of Garland ......................................................55www.garlandtx.gov

Dallas Area Rapid Transit ........................................7www.dart.org

DFW Movers / Crate Master ..................................57www.dfwmovers.com

Eastfield College ...................................................39www.eastfieldcollege.edu

Ebby Halliday Realtors ..........................................47www.ebby.com

Executive Press Inc. .......................Inside Back Coverwww.executivepress.com

Express Employment Professionals..........................2www.expresspros.com

Firewheel Market ...................................................51fliers.weitzmangroup.com/fliers/dallas/ firewheelmarketflier.pdf

Frost Bank ..............................................................5www.frostbank.com

Garland Cultural Arts Commission, Inc. .................54www.GarlandArts.com

Garland Independent School District .....................48www.garlandisd.net

Garland Police Department ...................................33www.garlandpolice.com

Garland Power & Light .............................Back Coverwww.gpltexas.org

Garrett Metal Detectors .........................................59www.garrett.com

Grove Staffing Services, Inc. .................................59www.grove-temporary.com

Jerry’s Express Car Wash .......................................45www.jerrysexpresscarwash.com

Moe’s Southwest Grill ...........................................50www.moesgarlandtx.com/

Northstar Plaza .....................................................51fliers.weitzmangroup.com/fliers/Dallas/Northstar.pdf

Northwestern Mutual .............................................62www.nmfn.com/bosaavedra

Oakridge Plaza ......................................................51fliers.weitzmangroup.com/fliers/Dallas/ oakridgeplazaflier.pdf

Resource One Credit Union ...................................67www.r1cu.org

Richland College ....................... Inside Front Cover, 1www.richlandcollege.edu

Rusty Wallis Honda - Volkswagen ........................44www.rustywallisvw.com

Sundance Hospital Behavioral Healthcare .............42Synergy Bank ........................................................67

www.synergybank.com

Texas Brand Bank ...................................................3www.texasbrandbank.com

Timberlawn at Garland ..........................................43www.timberlawn.com

Advertiser’s IndexTom Thumb Food & Pharmacy, 972-675-8661 ................... 71


Tom Thumb-Page Food & Drug Center, 972-271-0582....... 72

Tosca Ltd., 214-766-5438 .................................................. 74

Town East Ford, 972-270-6441 .......................................... 68

TPI dba Telecom Products, Inc., 972-276-2901.................. 74

Transformation Nation , 972-495-0500 .............................. 77

Trend HR, 214-553-5505 ................................................... 72

TriNet, 972-789-3937 ......................................................... 71

Trophy Nissan, 972-613-2200 ............................................ 68

Truly Noble Services, Inc., 972-272-2455 .....................69, 75

U

Underwood Law Firm, P.C., 817-885-7529 ......................... 73

United Equities, 713-772-6262 .......................................... 76

Unity Manufacturing, 972-272-9502 .................................. 74

Urban League Community Service Center of Garland, 214-413-1720 ............................................. 75

U.S. Congressman Pete Sessions, 972-392-0505 .............. 75

US Foods, 972-487-6200 ................................................... 72

US Health Advisors, 214-394-6979 .................................... 72

USI Southwest, 469-271-1689 ........................................... 72

V

VAI Architects, Inc., 972-934-8888 .................................... 68

VanPelt Creative, 972-496-1744 ........................................ 68

Varsity Spirit Fashions, 972-840-4000 ............................... 73

Veka South Inc., 972-551-2030 ......................................... 74

VentureNet, Inc., 214-580-1915 ......................................... 73

Veritex Community Bank, 972-220-0600 ............................ 69

Verizon, 972-718-2979 ...................................................... 69

VFTV Dallas, 214-274-4128................................................ 77

ViewPoint Bank, 972-578-5000 ......................................... 69

Vigilant Industries, Inc., 972-494-1400 .............................. 75

W

Walgreens Drug Store, 972-487-6450 ................................ 75

Wal-Mart Corporation, 972-496-2711 ................................ 77

Walmart Neighborhood Market, 469-304-3399 .................. 72

Walmart Neighborhood Market, 972-535-1192 .................. 72

Wal-Mart Super Center , 972-279-8700 ............................. 77

Walmart Supercenter #3224, 972-303-5865 ..................... 77

Water Provisions To Go, 972-414-9982 .............................. 69

Weismann & Company, P.C., 972-404-0608 ...................... 68

Wells Fargo Advisors, 214-293-2233 .................................. 77

Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., 972-414-6173 .............................. 69

Wharry & Haynes Architects & Engineers, 972-272-4116 .......................................... 68

Whataburger, 972-203-6115 .............................................. 76

Whataburger , 972-240-8330 ............................................. 76

Whataburger , 972-278-8540 ............................................. 76

Whataburger, Inc., 972-530-2353 ...................................... 76

Whiterock Improvements, LP, 708-425-8821 ..................... 76

Whitley Penn, 214-393-9300 ............................................. 68

Whole Health Chiropractic & The Spa, 972-530-2273 ............................................. 70

Williams Funeral Directors, 972-276-5000 ......................... 71

Willis Group, 972-715-6266 ............................................... 72

Window Expo, 972-234-1413 ............................................. 69

Wingstop Restaurants Inc., 972-686-6500 ......................... 76

Winters Park Assisted Living and Memory Care, 972-530-4107 .................................. 68

Wisener Nunnally Gold, LLP, 972-530-2200 ....................... 68

W & M Environmental, 972-516-0300 ................................ 71

Woody Brownlee, 469-429-7405 ........................................ 73

Work Area Protection Corp., 972-278-0553 ....................... 73

Workplace Solutions & Community Center of Texas, 972-272-6526 ................................................. 75

Y

Youth Achievement Foundation, Inc., 214-514-3640 .......... 75

YoYo’s Delights, 530-356-5370 .......................................... 69


Mailing

Fulfillment

Design

Print

we are your green

printing company

Design

Print

Mailing

Fulfillment

we are your green

printing company

Executive Press prints exclusively with soy based inks on recycled or FSC certified paper

1400 Presidential Drive, Suite 110 • Richardson, TX 75081 Phone: 214.217.7000 • Fax: 972.840.0094

www.executivepress.com • [email protected]

Sheetfed PrintingHeidelberg 6 color press

• marketing materials• pocket folders• newsletters• magazines• brochures• programs

Digital PrintingCanon Image Press 7000

• business cards• letterhead• postcards

• maintenance manuals• assembly instructions• annual reports

www.executivepress.com

www.gpltexas.org

2015 garland guide

Documents