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2014COMMUNITY

GUIDE ANDBUSINESS

DIRECTORY

PERENNIAL PROGRESSBlending timeless tradition

into a modern city

GARLANDTHE

ENHANCING THE COMMUNITYThrough quality growth

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Tiffany Jackson, MD strives to develop strong patient-centered relationships. She is board certified and specializes in gynecology and minimally-invasive gynecologic surgeries, including laparoscopic and robotic hysterectomy, myomectomy, sacrocolpopexy, treatment of advanced endometriosis and operative hysteroscopy. Dr. Jackson continues to stay active in educating physicians in laparoscopic techniques, researching clinical outcomes, and performing surgery in patients with complex pathology with utilization of robotic and laparoscopic surgery.

Dr. Jackson is currently welcoming new patients and accepts most insurance plans.

Quality Gynecological Care

For an appointment, call (469) 800-2240 or for more information about Garland OB/Gyn Associates, visit www.GarlandOBGyn.com

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TABLE OF CONTENTS | THE GARLAND GUIDE 2014

The Garland Guide 2014 Table of Contents

TEXASTRADITON

PERENNIALPROGRESS

A PLACETO HANGYOUR HAT

GETTINGSETTLED

ENTERTAINMENT& ATTRACTIONS

BUSINESSENVIRONMENT

10Agriculture,Industry & Innovation

12Garland AHistoric Timeline

14The Evolution of an Iconic Identity

16A City of Perennial Progress

17Garland’s Economic Development

18Tax Rates & Affordability

20Continued Excellence in the GISD

25DCCCD & Continued Education

2650 Yearsof Caring

28Getting Around In Garland

30The Best Kept Secret in Residential Real Estate

34Helpful Community Numbers

36Garland Retail

37Parks & Recreation

39Experiencethe Arts

42Employee Statistics & Workforce Development

47Manufacturing & DCMA

48Cultivating Small Business Success

52Entreprenurial “Spirit”

56The Connecting Source

58Business Directory

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

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Dear Chamber Members and Community Stakeholders,

Welcome to the Garland Chamber of Commerce, “The Connecting Source” for partnerships that link business to business, new entrepreneurs with the Small Business Development Center and manufacturing opportunities with a qualified workforce. We have a strong

alliance with the City of Garland, the outstanding Garland ISD and the global manufacturing community. The Chamber staff work tirelessly for local individuals and organizations and for those who have a desire to make Garland an integral part of their lives. For many decades the needs of this great community have been identified, strategized and unified into what has become an incredible story of strength and encouragement for those who call Garland “HOME!”

The Chamber staff and Board of Directors are searching for, listening to and addressing identified needs expressed by our stakeholders. We have strategically aligned this community to be forward thinking, responsive and desirable for generations past and seek ways to stay relevant and sustainable in the future. Your “Connecting Source” is here for you.

Our offices have mission driven servant leaders who stand at the ready to help you make the necessary connections with the right source to achieve desired outcomes. Welcome to Garland you have made a wise choice!

Sincerely,

Phil ElmoreChairman of the Board

Welcome to Garland!

Garland has a rich history, growing from two small towns more than a century ago to now the twelfth largest city in Texas. We are a thriving metropolitan city that offers its residents and businesses a high quality of life, with excellent educational

and workforce development opportunities; a city that is enhanced by community leadership and strategic partners. We are proud to offer a climate that is affordable and business friendly, and we continue to improve every day.

We make things, as represented by our city’s philosophy: Texas Made Here. Whether products, careers, opportunities, activities, or events, we develop it all in Garland. We are an old community where friendships last a lifetime, where generations of families still call home.

Garland has a rich multicultural and multilingual population. With no ethnic majority, with more than 115 languages are spoken in our homes, a tapestry of people and cultures anchor our community. Our neighborhoods, the pillars of our community, provide the vibrancy and continued improvement that are essential for us to retain that “can-do spirit” and are the source of volunteers that contribute to keeping our community strong and friendly.

Our community is home to a wealth of entertainment and recreation opportunities, activities including: performing arts, golf, shopping and dining, an award-winning network of parks and recreation centers, lakefront, and state-recognized public libraries, much accessible through mass transit.

Whether you call Garland your home, or you are just visiting, we proudly share our small town feel with big city variety. Thanks to our residents and visitors, we are proud to be among the finest cities in Texas.

Sincerely,

Douglas AthasMayor of Garland

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Agriculture, Industry and Innovation

TEXAS TRADITION | THE GARLAND GUIDE 2014

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

DOWNTOWN GARLAND IN 1891 AND FIREWHEEL

TOWNCENTER , PRESENT DAY

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.


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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 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

“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.”

1891

The city incorporated withan est. population of about 500

1895

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

1901

The Santa Fe Depot was constructed

1902

Garland High School opened

1923

Water and

sewer lines were

installed, along

with a home-

owned power plant

1933

Roach Feed & Seed opened for business

1937

Craddock Food Company brought its pickle factory to Garland

1954

Lake Lavon was completed

1964

Memorial Hospital of Garland celebrated grand opening

1970

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

1977

Karlee was founded

1983

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

1991

Memorial Hospital of Garland joined Baylor Health Care System

Garland:A Historic Timeline


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

Much of the information and many of the 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.

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.

1938

Garland lured the Byer-Rolnick Hat Corporation with a promise of low water rates

late 1930’s

Agricultural dominance began to arode 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

1949

Kraft Foods opened Garland Plant

1950

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

1995

The Garland Economic Development Partnership was formed

2002

DART light rail services opened to Garland with two stations

2004

Atlas Copco aquired drilling solutions from Ingersoll Rand

2005

Simon’s Firewheel Town Center opened

2006

The Dallas County Manufacturers’ Association was formed

2013

Micropac Industries, Inc. celebrated 50th anniversary, Roach Feed & Seed celebrated 80th

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Byer-Rolnick evolved into Arena Brands with its Hatco Hats division headquartered in the plant on Marion Drive where the plant began producing well-known brands such as Resistol, Dobbs and Charlie 1 Horse, all of which are still in production today. In 1995, designer Gary Rosenthal moved to Garland with the Stetson production

line, adding another iconic label to the factory. Rosenthal and other company designers have worked with popular entertainers like George Strait and many professional bull riders to develop new products.

In a 2013 speech about the business, the Director of Plant Operations for Hatco, John Rosenthal, reminded the crowd that

the technology for making cowboy hats hasn’t changed in decades. Each hat goes through about 200 steps in the five- to nine-day manufacturing process and the plant produces about a million hats each year.

Though the company now operating under the Hatco name was the first to arrive in our city, it wasn’t the last. Master

The Evolution of an Iconic Identity

In 1938, the Byer-Rolnick Hat Corporation was lured from Dallas to a fifty-acre site in Garland

with the promise of low water rates. This seemingly simple incentive sparked the beginning of

the now booming industry that would grow to become Garland’s identity.

CHECKING THE CRAFTSMANSHIP AT THE BYER-ROLNICK HAT CORPORATION, 1955

GARLAND: THE COWBOY HAT CAPITAL OF TEXAS


The Garland Chamber of Commerce

officially extends its gratitude to Rep.

Button and all her supporters for passing

this piece of legislation into law. We are

proud for our city to be recognized for

the long-standing tradition of quality,

Texas-made cowboy hats.

Hatters of Texas, Inc. was established in 1968 by William C. Cook. Cook began his career with Byer-Rolnick Hat Company and as his skill and passion grew, he developed his line of quality western hats for his own company. Master Hatters continues to make fine straw, wool and fur felt hats in a 50,000 square foot plant in Garland. In 1983, John Milano, a former employee at Hatco, took his love of hat making to his own company as well when he founded the Milano Hat Company, which operates a 63,000 square-foot plant on State Highway 66 in Garland.

After 75 years, the hat making business is thriving, but the excitement over this Texas tradition is far from over. Garland, Texas made history on June 14, 2013 when HCR 96, proclaiming Garland as the Cowboy Hat Capital of Texas, was signed into law.

Representative Angie Chen Button, District 112, has been a loyal leader in the Garland community since her election to the Texas House of Representatives in 2011. During her third term, Rep. Button authored a unique piece of legislation to highlight a little-known fact about Garland.

“One of the first things that comes to mind when people hear the word Texas is Cowboy hats,” Rep. Button said. “When people think of Garland, they often think

of it being a manufacturing powerhouse. However, most people do not know that when they see someone wearing a cowboy hat, that it was most likely made right here in Garland! Resistol hats began being manufactured in Garland in 1938, and companies like Stetson and Charlie 1 began manufacturing their cowboy hats in Garland as well. Today, all three companies are a part of Hatco, which is headquartered in Garland. In addition, other cowboy hat manufacturers like Milano Hat Company, Dallas Hats, and Master Hatters have also made Garland their home. I am proud of my hometown and proud to wear a beautiful cowboy hat made right here in Garland, the Cowboy Hat Capital of Texas!”

In addition to her service in the Texas House of Representatives, Rep. Button has worked for Texas Instruments (TI) since 1981 where she promotes American products internationally as a Marketing Manager. She is also a CPA with Masters´ degrees in Public Finance and Management Sciences.

REP. BUTTON SIGNED HCR 96 INTO LAW, PROCLAIMING GARLAND AS THE

COWBOY HAT CAPITAL OF TEXAS

“Most people don’t know that when they see someone wearing a cowboy hat, that it was most likely made right here in Garland!”

- REP. BUTTON

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Over the next few years, tremendous economic growth is projected for the DFW region as a whole. Based on Envision Garland studies, Garland is projected to have an estimated 9.1 million residents by the year 2030. The City of Garland is planning 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 have established the Envision Garland Comprehensive Plan.

This master plan was designed 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. 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.

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. 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:

www.garlandtx.gov/gov/lq/pcd/

longrange/envision

A City ofPerennialProgress

adjective: Lasting or existing for a long or apparently infinite time; enduring or continually recurring.

Garland is projected to have an estimated 9.1 million residents by the year 2030.”

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PERENNIAL PROGRESS | THE GARLAND GUIDE 2014

Garland is fortunate to be

part of one of the fastest

growing regions in the country.


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.

VIEW FROM AUSTIN & 5TH

LOOKING SOUTHEAST

Garland’s Economic Development

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 saw the intrinsic value in a city whose

stakeholders worked together. As such, Garland has been a city of

partnerships from the very beginning.

Since 1995, the GEDP has created...• More than $1.5 billion in new commercial tax base

• More than 18,000 jobs

“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.”

- MAYOR DOUGLAS ATHAS

2013 GEDP Statistics • January - October 2013Tax Base Additions: 95,580,000 • Sales Tax Revenue $21,479,668

Industrial Vacancy Rate: 11% • Retail Vacancy Rate 13%

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Tax Rates &Affordability

A PLACE TO HANG YOUR HAT | THE GARLAND GUIDE 2014

Housing AffordabilityOf the 340 metropolitan areas the Council for Community and Economic Research

surveys, Texas ranks as the 14th most affordable place to own or rent a place to live. The cost of housing in Texas is 72.1% of the average cost of housing in the United States, meaning Texas is very affordable as compared to other states and the nation as a whole.

• Learn more about C2ER at http://www.c2er.org/

According to Texas A&M University’s Texas Housing Affordability Index, as of the end of 2012, Garland receives the 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: $0.70460

Dallas County: $0.24310

Hospital District: $0.27100

College District: $0.09923

Garland ISD: $1.25330

Total: $2.57123

*Per $100 in assessed value

Cost of Living: First Quarter 2013 Cost of Living (C2ER)

State Rank Index Grocery Housing Utilities Transportation Heath Misc.

Oklahoma 1 90.4 93.2 81.1 92.2 94.4 94.6 94.3

Tennessee 2 90.6 95.1 79.3 89.1 94.0 92.0 97.1

Kentucky 3 91.2 92.4 79.4 95.7 95.8 95.9 96.6

Idaho 4 91.2 94.4 78.5 94.1 97.5 97.9 96.2

Nebraska 5 91.4 95.8 82.5 97.1 95.2 93.7 93.5

Indiana 6 91.5 94.7 81.5 88.0 97.5 98.7 96.2

Arkansas 7 91.6 94.9 83.6 92.9 93.9 88.8 95.9

Kansas 8 91.6 90.7 83.5 91.2 95.0 94.2 97.3

Texas 9 92.0 90.7 84.6 95.1 95.9 96.6 95.7

Mississippi 10 92.4 94.1 81.0 102.5 95.5 91.4 96.9


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Continued Excellence in the Garland IndependentSchool DistrictNew Direction. New Structure. Continued Excellence.

With just nine superintendents in more than 100 years,

Garland ISD is a district deeply rooted in history. While

embracing that past, new superintendent Bob Morrison has

shifted his sights toward GISD’s future. Changing direction and

possibly venturing into uncharted territory, he hopes to build

on the district’s legacy of strong leadership, supportive staff

and successful students. Read Morrison’s interview below to

see where GISD is headed. SUPERINTENDENT BOB MORRISON

As Garland ISD’s new

superintendent, you have

undoubtedly met hundreds

of new people. Give us your

30-second personal pitch.

“My career in education began 25 years ago as a teacher and coach

in Oklahoma. I later became an assistant principal and principal before

relocating to Texas. In Mansfield ISD, I served as director of student services,

assistant superintendent of secondary schools, deputy superintendent

and superintendent. My wife is a high school counselor, and we have three

daughters. I’m an avid runner and an OU fan.”

What was your first order

of business as Garland ISD

superintendent?

“When I started Feb. 25, I pledged to visit all 71 of the district’s campuses

before the end of 2012-13. Traveling to several each week, I visited with

campus staff to answer questions and assess what GISD is doing right and what

could be done better.”

What did you learn from

those campus visits?

“The topic of technology dominated many conversations. Teachers and

students can clearly benefit from more tools in every classroom, 1:1 computer

access at every campus and possibly a personal device plan. Staff members also

shared several thoughts about the district’s curriculum, expressing a desire

for it to be available online. This would create more cohesion districtwide

and increase our transparency to the public. If someone wanted to know

what a fourth-grader learned at Garland ISD, they could visit our website and

see lesson plans for that grade. One more hot topic was expanding fine arts

programs at the elementary level. In the future, we hope to have a designated

art teacher at every campus.”


Like other great leaders,

you probably have a great

team of people to help you

accomplish these goals. GISD

recently restructured its

leadership, correct?

“The district’s administrative departments are now organized into nine divisions:

Administration, Business, Communications & Marketing, Curriculum, Instruction &

Assessment, Educational Operations, Human Resources, School Facilities, Student

Services & Community Relations, and Technology. Two deputy superintendents

oversee those divisions. Rene Barajas, deputy superintendent of Business, has more

than 20 years of experience in school finance, six of those with Garland ISD. Linda

Chance, deputy superintendent of Instruction, is new to the district but has more

than 30 years of educational experience. She has served as a teacher, counselor,

assistant principal, principal, director of human resources, executive director of

human resources, associate superintendent of personnel/public information and

associate superintendent of human resources. One notable change at the campus

level is the switch to area directors. GISD used to have Elementary Operations

and Secondary Operations departments. Seven area directors now manage all the

campuses in specific feeder patterns, helping design effective and engaging lessons.”

We’ve talked about the past

and future. What about the

present? What new programs

are in place this school year?

“Garland ISD just launched a Mandarin Chinese program, enrolling approximately

200 high school students in online foreign language classes. We plan to expand that

program to include dual-language courses at the elementary level and an international

business strand of career and technical education courses. Also, all GISD sophomores

and juniors will take the PSAT in 2013-14. Hiring seven new nurses, each campus

now has at least one full-time registered nurse on staff. And, we created a Student

Relations Department to answer any questions or concerns from district families.

Several renovations will also take place this year to update district facilities.”

GARLAND ISD CONTAINS 71 EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES,

47 OFTHEM BEING ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS

Garland ISD’s all aTwitter

Looking for the latest information

about Garland ISD and its campuses?

Want quick, timely updates sent

straight to your computer or cell

phone? We can provide all of that,

and more.

GISD and several schools use Twitter to share important information, good news, school closings and upcoming events. If you are already a Twitter user, follow @gisdnews to start receiving updates. You can also find and follow specific school campuses by using the list on our website at www.garlandisd.net/news/twitter.asp.

If you do not have a Twitter account, or do not want one, do not worry. There are two ways to stay “in the know.”

Log on to www.twitter.com and follow the instructions to sign up for a Twitter account. Once you are a Twitter user, search for gisdnews and the usernames listed online (ex: CES_Cardinals), then click the “Follow” button.

Receive text messages instead of creating a Twitter account. Text “Follow @gisdnews” and “Follow (school username, ex: @CES_Cardinals)” to 40404. Tweets will be sent as messages to your smart phone—standard messaging rates apply. You can turn off the updates at any time by texting “Stop @gisdnews” and “Stop (school username, ex: @CES_Cardinals)” to 40404.


Diverse Community.Shared Vision. Exceptional Education.

71 Educational Facilities: • 2 prekindergarten schools • 47 elementary schools • 12 middle schools • 8 high schools • 2 alternative education centers

TEA Ratings: • Met Standard - Garland ISD and 32 campuses • Met Standard + 1 Distinction -11 campuses • Met Standard + 2 Distinctions - 9 campuses • Met Standard + 3 Distinctions - 15 campuses • Met Alternative Standard -1 campus • Improvement Required - 2 campuses

Visit www.garlandisd.net/departments/pre/school_ratings.asp for more information about the state’s new accountability system as well as a complete breakdown of campus ratings.

Student Demographics: • American Indian/Alaskan - 0.50% • Asian - 8.18% • Black/African-American - 17.25% • Hawaiian/Pacific Islander - 0.07% • Hispanic/Latino - 49.73% • White - 22.34% • Two or more - 1.93%

Staff Demographics: • American Indian/Alaskan - 0.7% • Asian - 2.7% • Black/African-American - 13.9% • Hawaiian/Pacific Islander - 0.2% • Hispanic/Latino - 21.7% • White - 59.4% • Two or more - 1.4%

Personnel Statistics: • Beginning Teacher Salary - $48,001 • Average Years of Experience - 11.5 • Average Years with GISD - 8.6 • Student: Teacher Ratio - 16:1

Academic Statistics: • Attendance Rate - 96.3% • Four-year Graduation Rate - 90.4% • Average ACT Composite - 20.6 • Average SAT Score - 973

Financial Statistics: • General Fund Operating Budget - $424,734,032 • Tax Rate - $1.2533 (M&O and Interest & Sinking rates combined) • AAA Rating from Moody’s Investors Service

AA Rating from Standard & Poor’s 2013-14 marks GISD’s 10th time to receive a “Superior Achievement” rating from the Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas (FIRST)

That is the Garland Independent School District. Educating 58,000 students

across 71 campuses, GISD ranks as the second-largest district in Dallas County,

the fourth-largest in Dallas-Fort Worth, the 12th-largest in Texas and among

the 70-largest in America.

More than 305,000 people reside within Garland ISD’s 93-square-mile service area, which encompasses the cities of Garland, Rowlett and Sachse. Approximately 115 different native languages are also spoken by GISD students.


AVID (Advanced Via Individual Determination) • Offered at every middle and high school beginning in 2014-15 • 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 & 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. • In 2012-13, Garland ISD’s CTE Director Phil Gilbreath was named the Association of Career and Technical Education’s Outstanding Educator for Region IV, which encompasses Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas.

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.

GISD, your choice in education.

Not 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 a 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.


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

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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.

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.

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DCCCD &ContinuingEducation

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.

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.

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.

Amberton University

1700 Eastgate Dr.

Garland, TX 75041

(972) 279-6511

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.

ITT Technical Institute

2101 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.

Remington College

1800 Eastgate Dr.

Garland, TX 75041

1-800-734-2490

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 College12800 Abrams RoadDallas, TX 75243(972) 283-6100

For class schedules,

programming availability

and additional information,

visit www.amberton.edu.


programming availability

and additional information,

visit www.itt-tech.edu.

The Garland is fortunate to also be served by:


programming availability and

additional information, visit

www.remingtoncollege.edu.

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


50 Yearsof Caring

“With each passing decade, we’ve found new ways to improve our hospital and invest in our community by expanding our services and striving to improve patient care,” says Tom Trenary, President of Baylor Garland. “And every step has been guided by the values of Baylor Health Care System—integrity, servanthood, quality, innovation and stewardship.”

Our Formula for Success As the hospital celebrates 50 years of service, it also acknowledges the many people who have helped make that success possible. This includes our:

Patients. “Our patients are the heartbeat of our hospital,” Trenary says.“They often come back as volunteers, donors or visitors.” Patients also provide valuable feedback that helps the hospital continue to improve.Board of Directors. “We have a great board of directors who are true stakeholders in the communities we serve,” Trenary says.Auxiliary. The auxiliary has been a major benefactor, raising more than a million dollars in financial support, sponsoring 148 community scholarships since 1966, and providing essential support for staff and patients through nearly 1.5 million hours of volunteer service.Physicians and Employees. “The dedication of the physicians on our medical staff and our employees has been integral to our long-term success,” Trenary says.

Our Commitment Is StrongBaylor Garland has spent the last five decades earning its place in the community

as a provider of quality, compassionate health care—and that commitment remains steadfast today.

Two of the most exciting accomplishments of the last decade include Baylor Garland’s collaboration with Baylor Community Care Clinic and Hope Clinic. “By expanding the availability of primary and specialty care for the underserved, we are helping these two clinics better serve and improve the health of our community and enhance the care they can provide to families in our area,” Trenary explains.

Looking forward, Trenary says the community can count on Baylor Garland’s continued dedication and commitment to serving the health needs of our area with compassion and excellence. “We have a strong history of meeting the needs of our community,” Trenary says. “And in the coming years, we plan on adding new services and expanding current ones to further benefit and enhance the health of the communities we serve.”

BAYLOR MEDICAL CENTER AT GARLAND COMMEMORATES A HALF-CENTURY OF SERVICE TO OUR COMMUNITY

What began as a humble 100-bed, not-for-profit community hospital in 1964 has grown into an expansive medical facility offering a full spectrum of health care services, including extensive heart and vascular services, a Breast Center and a newly designed emergency department, to name just a few.

1958–59: The Women’s Auxiliary of Memorial Hospital of Garland is founded, and community fundraising begins for the new hospital.

1964: Named in honor of World War II veterans, the 109-bed Memorial Hospital of Garland opens its doors on March 16.

1972: An expansion adds 60 new patient beds, two new operating rooms and five new intensive care beds.

1980: The hospital completes Phase I of a new nursery, labor and delivery area to serve the 1,600 babies born there each year.

1980: The Memorial Hospital of Garland Foundation is formed to promote health care programs in the community.

Early 1980s: The hospital has highly sophisticated diagnostic testing services and equipment. It completes an expansion for nuclear medicine, ultrasound and cardiology.

1982: A psychiatric care unit with 20 beds is added.

1988: A $4.7 million professional office and day surgery building opens (now known as Baylor Medical Plaza I).

1991: In January, Memorial Hospital of Garland joins Baylor Health Care System and becomes Baylor Medical Center at Garland.

1992: The hospital opens a $1.4 million cardiac catheterization lab.

1994: The Emergency Department expands.

1998: The Baylor Breast Center opens.

1999: The Baylor Women’s Center opens.

2004: The Don and Ruth Buchholz Pavilion is completed, adding 25 beds and expanding the Heart and Vascular Center. It also includes a chapel and community education center.

2010: Baylor Garland completes a $10.5 million, 4,300-square-foot expansion and renovation of the emergency department. Laboratory and pharmacy services as well as expanded radiology capabilities are also added.

2013: Baylor Garland opens a Behavioral Health Senior Program, which provides inpatient services for adults ages 65 and older who are experiencing mental health crises.

50 Years of Milestones


Our Auxiliary: By the Numbers

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Growing a Healthier Co� unity. Baylor Medical Center at Garland is proud to be celebrating a half century of service to families in Garland and the surrounding communities. We now have more than 500 physicians on our medical sta� , and 1000 employees dedicated to exceptional patient care. Baylor Garland provides the innovative health care you are looking for, from emergency room and heart and vascular services, to cancer treatment, and women’s services. Baylor has long been known for our quality, compassionate health care, and we are proud to be partnering with you to grow a healthier community. At Baylor Garland, our roots are deep. Our commitment is strong.

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Over the last 50 years, the auxiliary at Baylor

Medical Center at Garland has helped to fund

hospital additions, renovations and equipment,

from our courtyard and chapel to orthopedic and

newborn transport equipment. Here’s a snapshot

of the wonderful contribution the auxiliary has

made and continues to make to our hospital:

164 Baylor Garland’s current number of active volunteers. 1,576,172 Number of hours served by volunteers to date as of June 2013. $869,548 Amount contributed to Baylor Garland by the auxiliary prior to 1998. $1,284,200 Total amount of pledges paid to Baylor Garland since 1998. $200 Amount provided to Baylor Garland for social work by the auxiliary each month.

Pathway to Excellence® Designation

Recognized by the American Nurses Credentialing

Center for cultivating an environment where nurses

can excel.

Heart Failure Center Accreditation

Accredited based on rigorous measures shown

to improve care for heart failure patients. Baylor

Garland is one of only a handful of hospitals in

Texas to be accredited.

Chest Pain Center Accreditation

Awarded by the Society of Cardiovascular Patient

Care, an accredited Chest Pain Center meets quality

measures that improve the process of care for

chest pain patients, effectively integrating a range

of cardiovascular services.

American College of Radiology Accreditation

Accredited for excellence in six imaging procedures,

including CT, MRI and breast imaging among others.

Commission on Cancer Accreditation

Given to cancer programs that provide quality

care, address each patient’s needs and improve

outcomes. National Accreditation Program for

Breast Centers Accredited for quality breast

care across the care continuum.

Joint Commission Primary Stroke Center Accreditation

Accredited for having a stroke program that may

significantly reduce the effects of stroke and

permanent disability.

Joint Commission Top Performer on Key Quality Measures®

Recognized for heart attack, heart failure,

pneumonia and surgical care.

Accolades & Accreditations

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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.

The competitive advantage of Garland’s central location will be further enhanced over the next several years with the completion of the eastern section of President George Bush Turnpike (north and east) to I-30 (south) and I-635 to the south.

The NTTA also plans to extend the western PGBT terminus south to Interstate 20 through the city of Grand Prairie, forming a half loop around the city of Dallas. This phase is still in the early stages and the NTTA has not released a completion date; however, construction on 161 Toll south of State Highway 183 is in progress. Long-term plans are for the turnpike to form a full outer loop around Dallas, dubbed Loop 9.

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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. Adding further connectivity and convenience, in 2013, Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) opened the eastern extension of the Blue Line that connects Downtown Garland with Downtown Rowlett.

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.

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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

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The Best Kept Secret inResidential Real Estate

Our conversation started as one between old friends; reminiscing about college days and early career lessons, but in no time at all, her passion for Garland began to surface. For more than 16 years, Howell has guided countless home owners through the buying and selling process; and when it comes to residential real estate, this born and raised Garland girl knows a thing or two about why Garland is the “best kept secret” in the Metroplex.

“One of the things that makes Garland a unique place for home ownership are the values here,” Howell said. “It’s still extremely affordable for the quality of house you get.”

She’s exactly right. Of the 340 metropolitan areas surveyed by the Center for Community and Economic Research, Texas ranks as the 14th most affordable place to own or rent a place to live. The cost of housing in Texas is 72.1 percent of the average cost of housing in the United States, meaning Texas is very affordable as compared to other states and the nation as a whole. Garland itself is one of the most affordable places to buy a home as it is ranked first of all major Texas cities in housing affordability. According to Texas A & M University’s Texas Housing Affordability Index, as of the end of 2012, Garland received the highest affordability ranking of any Texas city.

The value and affordability these

statistics reflect are true for every level of home buyer as the housing availability is highly diversified to meet the needs and desires of most buyers. Whether it’s your first home as a married couple or you’re investing a little more long term in executive-level housing, you can expect your money to go a long way in Garland.

According to Howell, the ability to write off the interest on a mortgage is one of the greatest incentives for people purchasing a home, but home ownership is also a great long-term strategy for building equity – particularly in the DFW area.

“Texas is such a healthy economy,” Howell said. “We don’t have the problems the east and west coasts do where their homes appreciate 20 and 30 percent. Our homes don’t appreciate like that. They appreciate 4 to 5 percent a year. So it’s a slow appreciation, but it’s a great long-term appreciation; where the swings of an east coast, west coast, California, Florida you’re earning 20 or 30 percent and then your economy goes down, then your house is worth 20 or 30 percent less than you paid for it. We don’t have those kinds of issues here.”

While this stability is true for the vast majority of Texas residential property, Howell explained that DFW experiences even more consistency than other areas. Over time, Garland home owners can expect steady increases in the value of their home.

GETTING SETTLED | THE GARLAND GUIDE 2014

One gorgeous morning, I took the short trip to the Ebby

Halliday regional office managed by local real estate expert

Malinda Howell to gain a little insight into just what attracts

people to put down roots and claim Garland as their hometown.

BELOW: MALINDA HOWELL, SALES MANAGER AT EBBY HALLIDAY REALTORS

According to Texas A & M

University’s Texas Housing

Affordability Index, as of the

end of 2012, Garland received

the highest affordability

ranking of any Texas city.“

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The Best Kept Secret inResidential Real Estate

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

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“ All these excellent affordability statistics aside, Howell recognizes that when people are making the decision to put down their roots, it’s about more than money.

“People buy communities now. They’re very communal. People want to know what they’re surrounded by. Are they near parks, restaurants, shopping, houses of worship? They want to be out enjoying life, whether it’s walking the dog or playing in Garland’s great parks, these are deciding factors for today’s buyer.”

Howell also recognized Garland’s school district as a primary deciding factor for relocation buyers. Garland ISD offers amazing opportunities for our students, including high quality academic programs and a broad range of extracurricular activities to help any student find and pursue their passion.

For Metroplex commuters, Garland also offers a significant advantage concerning the daily drive. Bordered by two major highways, President George Bush Turnpike (190) and Lyndon B Johnson Freeway (635), residents have quick access to the entire region. If facing rush hour traffic into Dallas isn’t your cup of tea, Garland has two DART light rail stations that serve more than 3,000 riders each weekday. Together, DART’s rail and bus systems provide great transit alternatives for Metroplex commuters; however, there are also thousands of top-level employers, manufacturing companies, small businesses and entrepreneurship opportunities right here in the Garland city limits.

As the conversation continued, Howell shared more about the experience of buying her first home, right here in Garland, Texas, and the immense value homeowners can add to their neighborhoods with a few simple updates.

According to Howell’s experience, house maintenance greatly affects perceived value for potential buyers. When you invest, even as little as just taking care of your yard, planting flowers, landscaping, or trimming trees and bushes, that makes a difference. The drive-up appeal to your neighborhood is the first impression of what the value of the neighborhood is going to be. And as far as growth is concerned, Howell sees

One of the things that makes Garland a unique place for home ownership are the values here. It’s still extremely affordable for the quality of house you get.”

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the highest potential in neighborhood revitalization.

“I think we will have growth,” Howell said. “Unfortunately we’re kind of landlocked, so I think it’s going to be about revitalization of some neighborhoods. It’s going to be about investing back into your home.”

Those updates and improvements aren’t limited to curb appeal, either. If you’re considering selling your property in the next few years, Howell highly encourages making a few modern updates now so you can enjoy them while you still live there.

“Today’s consumers for the most part have good jobs, good credit, not a lot of cash and not a lot of time,” Howell said. “They want to buy a home that’s been updated. They still want the mature trees and the beautiful house in the great neighborhood, but they want an updated kitchen, and they want modern appliances and new flooring. So when you look at resale value and why people want to come here, I think revitalization of the neighborhood is crucial to why our values will increase.”

As far as the near future is concerned, Howell has heard rumblings of a few potential housing development projects in the area, but the next big thing that will bring residents to Garland is the construction of the State Farm headquarters at the intersection of Highway 75 and President George Bush Turnpike. Although the building itself is in Richardson, it’s a quick commute down the tollway from Garland and Howell expects many of those 7,500 relocating employees to find what they’re looking for in our city.

Stage Your Home“Staging a home in today’s market is crucial. You aren’t selling your things, you’re

selling the home. So you have to declutter, depersonalize and make it neutral for every consumer’s taste. You want to attract the masses to increase your value. If you plan is to sell in the next five years, go ahead and do those updates now so you can enjoy them ... Go ahead and invest that money now because 80-90 percent of what you invest, especially in kitchens and bathrooms, you’re going to get back ten-fold.”

Choose the Right Realtor“When you hire a realtor, make sure they’re doing all of the marketing things in

today’s market. The consumer is online. Professional photography, wide angle lens, perfect lighting, drive-up appeal… People are looking online before they ever get here. If the photography isn’t good online, they’re going to skip over that house. Your photos should say, ‘Here I am, come see me!’”

Invest Back in Your Home“In my opinion, everyone deserves home ownership; whether it’s a $50,000 home

or a $300,000 home. It’s the great thing about the American dream. We get that. We get to own our own homes here. And regardless of the price point you’re buying in, everything can look great.”

Take Pride in What You Own“It goes back to taking pride in what you own, taking care of it, being communal and

getting involved in your neighborhood. Invest in what you own. Revitalize what you own. And encourage home ownership. I think home ownership makes a city. Those old homes have so much charm. People just need to go in and revitalize them.”

Whether you’re buying, selling or settling down in Garland, getting the most out of your home requires a investing quite a bit more than money. If you’re interested in learning more about how to improve the value of your home or get involved in your neighborhood, the resources below will help you get started.

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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

Helpful CommunityNumbers

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

EmploymentCity 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 membership directoryfor employment agency listings.

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

Where to find information in and about Garland.

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Bass Pro ShopsOne of America’s premier outdoor

retailers, Bass Pro Shops 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

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

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

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

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

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Enjoy a variety of great retailers in Garland

Whether you’re looking for designer apparel, sports equipment or reasonably-priced necessities, Garland offers it all.

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 Ave. and Naaman Forest Blvd. The Garland Chamber of Commerce invites you to support our local economy by shopping at these and other fine retail locations.

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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.

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.

Cinco de Mayo Celebration: Join us at

Hollabaugh Recreation Center for a celebration of

freedom and liberty and fun for the whole family.

Enjoy local Folklorico dance groups, live music,

and tasty traditional treats. Please check website

for current dates and times.

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.

Juneteenth Celebration: Enjoy free live

music, games, and food at Fields Recreation

Center. Watch past Garland basketball legends

battle it out on the court and then test your skills

in a 3-point shootout. Please check website for

current dates and times.

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 withSanta, 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.


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 opening in 2014. Find more information at www.hfalls.com.

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


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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 professional 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

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.

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.


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

FREE Movie presented by City of Garland .................... Feb. 8

Garland Symphony Orchestra ...................................... Feb. 14

“Much Ado About Nothing” Presented by Company of Rowlett Performers .......... Feb. 13 - 16

“The Great Gatsby” Presented by the Garland Civic Theatre ...................... Feb. 27 - March 22

Garland Symphony Orchestra ...................................... March 14

“Whodunnit?” Presented by Garland Civic Theatre ............................ April 10 - May 3

Garland Symphony Orchestra ...................................... April 18

FREE Movie presented by City of Garland .................... April 19

Marketplace at the Historic Downtown Garland Square .......................................... April 19

Garland Symphony Orchestra ...................................... May 9

Marketplace at the Historic Downtown Garland Square ........................................... May 17

“Peter Pan” Presented by Garland Summer Musicals ..................... June 13 - 15, 20 - 22

Dallas Young Artists ...................................................... TBD

Marketplace at the Historic Downtown Garland Square .......................................... June 21

Company of Rowlett Performers .................................. June 26 - 29

FREE Movie presented by City of Garland .................... July 5

“Thoroughly Modern Millie” Presented by Garland Summer Musicals ..................... July 18 - 20, 25 - 27

Marketplace at the Historic Downtown Garland Square ........................................... July 19

Company of Rowlett Performers .................................. July 31 - Aug. 3

GCT’s Next Generation Players ..................................... TBD

Marketplace at the Historic Downtown Garland Square ........................................... Aug. 16

Marketplace at the Historic Downtown Garland Square .......................................... Sept. 20

FREE Movie Festival ....................................................... Oct. 4

Fall For Garland Festival ................................................ TBD

Garland Symphony Orchestra ...................................... Oct. 17

FREE Movie presented by City of Garland .................... Oct. 31

Garland Symphony Orchestra ...................................... Nov. 14

“The Nutcracker” Presented by Dallas Ballet Company .......................... Dec. 5 - 7

Garland Symphony Orchestra ...................................... Dec. 19

FREE Movie “White Christmas” presented by City of Garland ........................................ Dec. 20

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

To plan your trip to visit the Granville Arts Center be sure to visit garlandarts.com

Arts and Cultural Events Throughout Garland


announcements, families united by religious celebrations, friends elated to celebrate with each other – we know what we do makes a difference.

We opened our doors in 2005 and now bring together close to a million people every year to enjoy events including graduations, concerts, performances, athletic competitions, tradeshows, corporate meetings, weddings, reunions, church services and other social and community gatherings.

At the Curtis Culwell Center we give event planners and promoters the tools they need to inspire their creativity. Our experienced team - sales, event services and operations - work hand-in-hand to guide clients through the entire event process from concept to “showtime.”

The Curtis Culwell Center has quickly made its mark as a premiere event facility in north Texas. Formerly the Special Event Center, the facility’s name was officially changed to the Curtis Culwell Center in May of 2012. It was re-named in honor of former Garland Independent School District Superintendent, Dr. Curtis Culwell who provided the vision and leadership to open the facility.

In the fall of 2013 the Curtis Culwell Center hosted the Southern Methodist University (SMU) women’s and men’s basketball games. These games brought fans from all over the country.

In November of 2012 and 2013 the facility served as host to the UIL State Volleyball Championships. This event has set new records for attendance and brought thousands of visitors to Garland

hotels, restaurants and retail businesses. The facility served as the host of the Southwestern Athletic Championship (SWAC) Basketball tournament in 2011- 2013. Each year the center hosted the tournament, it set new attendance records. The facility also has become a cultural epicenter as the host to a variety of concerts that represent so many of the cultures that make up the demographics of the Metroplex.

Events that happen at the Curtis Culwell Center touch the lives of so many. Proud parents inspired by graduations, outstanding fine arts or athletic performances, captivated audiences forever changed by inspirational music and words, motivated employees encouraged by new product launches and business

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Event planners and visitors to the Curtis Culwell Center are welcomed with open arms into this sleek modern facility that was built with the end-user in mind. With a full conference center and arena, it offers flexible space and a creative team ready to help take events to the next level. Named the Meeting Professionals International Meeting Facility of the Year, the Curtis Culwell Center offers the amenities of the largest high tech facilities around and a team ready to help you create the perfect event!

4999 Naaman Forest Blvd, Garland, TX 75040

(972) 487-4700 • curtisculwellcenter.com

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Employment StatisticsGarland’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.

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Employment Statistics & Workforce Development

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Garland Labor Force and Unemployment 2007 - March 2012

2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Annual Annual Annual Annual Annual Jan. Feb. March

Labor Force 108,710 110,336 106,952 108,701 115,529 115,213 115,416 115,738

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

Unemployed 4,898 5,797 8,906 9,301 9,374 8,876 8,351 8,014

UnemploymentRate 4.5% 5.3% 8.0% 9.0% 8.1% 7.7% 7.2% 6.9%

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

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

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

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Workforce ProfileMore than 106,000 skilled employees make up the workforce in Garland, Texas, more than 70 percent of who 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 (106,188) earnings

Management, professional, and related occupations: 29,241 $47,607

Management, business, and financial occupations: 12,006 $49,082

Management occupations 7,286 $52,771

Business and financial operations occupations 4,720 $46,047

Professional and related occupations: 17,235 $46,405

Computer and mathematical occupations 2,627 $70,607

Architecture and engineering occupations 2,044 $58,478

Life, physical, and social science occupations 386 $59,444

Community and social services occupations 1,004 $35,561

Legal occupations 882 $43,050

Education, training, and library occupations 5,184 $43,012

Arts, design, entertainment, sports, & media occupations 1,522 $33,151

Healthcare practitioner and technical occupations: 3,586 $50,066

Health diagnosing and treating practitioners and other technical occupations 2,282 $60,905

Health technologists and technicians 1,304 $28,920

Service occupations: 17,952 $16,313

Healthcare support occupations 1,638 $23,096

Protective service occupations: 1,578 $37,063

Fire fighting and prevention, and other protective service workers including supervisors 939 $23,193

Law enforcement workers including supervisors 639 $52,163

Service occupations (cont.):

Food preparation and serving related occupations 6,016 $13,442

Building and grounds cleaning & maintenance occupations 5,164 $16,623

Personal care and service occupations 3,556 $15,107

Sales and office occupations: 27,585 $28,398

Sales and related occupations 11,258 $24,941

Office and administrative support occupations 16,327 $29,690

Farming, fishing, and forestry occupations 394 $17,476

Construction, extraction, maintenance,& repair occupations: 15,252 $24,382

Construction and extraction occupations 11,308 $22,253

Installation, maintenance, and repair occupations 3,944 $30,000

Production, transportation, & material moving occupations: 15,764 $24,383

Production occupations 9,681 $25,598

Transportation and material moving occupations: 6,083 $22,578

Supervisors, transportation and material moving workers, and other transportation workers except motor vehicle operators

267 $15,677

Motor vehicle operators 2,861 $28,613

Material moving workers 2,955 $16,503

Source: US Census ACS 2005-2009

Occupation Total Median (106,188) earnings

Employee Annual Earnings

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

Source: Labor Market & Career Information Department, Texas Workforce CommissionNote: Totals will not add due to rounding and suppression for confidentiality


Workplace and Employment SummaryBusiness 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



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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.

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.

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

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their target market analysis to the ad agency and roll out an ad campaign that has already won several local accolades.

In fact, a number of popular Dallas restaurants, pubs and bars are already pouring Herman Marshall Whiskey, including The Londoner, Christies Sports Bar and Grill, the Standard Pour and Bryan Street Tavern, just to name a few. The whiskey is also available local liquor retailers like Goody Goody, Spec’s, Sigel’s and Cheers. Earlier in 2013, the spirit earned a silver medal in the straight bourbon category at the prestigious, blind-tasted American Distilling Institute 7th Annual Judging of Artisan American Spirits.

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Co-founders Marshall Louis and Herman Beckley, brewers of Herman Marshall Texas Bourbon Whiskey, came to the Dallas SBDC in Garland to learn how to develop a marketing strategy to help them position themselves as the next best Whiskey brewing company. They were a start-up company planning their debut in the competitive landscape of boutique distillery. The two had met at Starbucks about 12 years prior, became fast friends, and started making whiskey. The product’s quality and quantity escalated to the point where they knew it was time to turn the hobby into a business. Louis’s background includes winemaking in South Africa and Beckley was a passionate hobbyist before the two teamed up. Several years ago, they started Dallas Distilleries and out of that, the Herman Marshall brand.

Herman and Marshall had sourced a few advertising agencies before coming the Dallas SBDC in Garland because they knew brand development would be critical to their success. However, they quickly learned from Judith Collins, the Dallas SBDC advisor, that identifying the right target market was essential to brand development and without this analysis their marketing strategy

would lose its impact. She advised them that they needed to develop a precise profile of their target market; to the point where they could completely visualize a person who would drink Herman Marshall Whiskey. The founders needed to determine where this ideal target consumer might live, what he or she might look like, even his or her personality and habits in order to craft the perfect marketing message that would accompany the well-crafted whiskey. Once they could pinpoint and visual their ideal customer, the look and feel of the brand emerged with little effort.

After just a few sessions with Judith, Herman and Marshall were able to articulate

The Garland Chamber is the first Chamber to host a satellite office of the Small Business Development

Center (SBDC), where businesses can schedule appointments for free, in-depth counseling and

consulting services on a range of topics, from financial analysis to strategic sales plans. All services

provided through the SBDC are free of charge and available to any small business in the area.

EXPERIENCED SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER ADVISOR JUDITH COLLINS SHARED THESE STORIES OF BUSINESSES WHO HAVE SEEN GREAT SUCCESS AS A RESULT OF TIME SPENT WITH THE SBDC.

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As one of the largest independent banks in Texas, we are able to offer the diverse selection of products and services of a much larger bank while continuing to provide the same personal service that customers expect to receive in a smaller, community bank. And as a well-capitalized financial institution, we are able to significantly invest in the communities we serve, helping customers create stronger economies and build stable, solid foundations for the future.

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when the opportunity of a lifetime presented itself. She was asked by the owner to purchase the franchise. It was a perfect fit. She had lost 120 pounds and still had about 40 more to go.

Valerie quickly passed the Curves beta test specifically designed to screen Curves franchise owners. In 2011, she was selected as a Corporate Mentor, and provided support for new franchisees entering the Curves pre-approval certifications process. Valerie became an amazing business owner, but just like everyone else, she had her struggles in the recession during 2009 when she lost members and had to think differently about keeping her business afloat.

That’s when Valerie visited the Dallas SBDC and met with Judith Collins. Judith helped Valerie to focus on how to grow her business by utilizing social media and setting both long- and short-term sales goals that were realistic and achievable.

“Curves International provided a lot of opportunities to help me implement my sales plan but it was Judith that helped me to apply my sales plan to suit my unique needs,” Pridemore said.

As a result, Valerie’s Garland-based Curves club has been awarded the Elite status, which is the highest level of excellence for a Curves franchise. In early 2013, she purchased her second Curves club that was struggling and has brought it back to profitability in no time. Revenues for 2013 are estimated to be $100,000. Valerie stabilized staff employment with her second Curves club by retaining jobs and hiring 10 new employees. She is now looking to add even more.

Owner Valerie Pridemore opened a Curves franchise in 2009. She was looking for an occupation where she could help women prevent chronic diseases via a small business venture. At the time, Valerie was undergoing her own health battle of losing weight and she wanted an environment where she stay motivated and focus on her goal. She was a dedicated member of a local Curves gym

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Curves International provided a lot of opportunities to help me implement my sales plan but it was Judith(at the SBDC) that helped me to apply my sales plan to suit my unique needs.”

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Joe, like many business owners, experienced the negative impact of the financial meltdown to his newly established business and soon realized he needed a new approach to get back on track. He went door to door seeking commercial customers and hired a good friend experienced in sales to help him. Business grew steadily. For example, in 2012 Amerisource grew its staff 100% by adding 6 full-time equivalent employees. Joe still had a desire to see growth and wanted to go to next level to double and triple sales. That’s when the Garland Chamber introduced him to Judith Collins of the Dallas SBDC.

Judith’s guidance and direction benefited the organization in a multitude of ways. For example, she opened their eyes to government contracting opportunities when she toured the facility early in 2013 and witnessed the company’s capacity to handle large orders. As a result to Amerisource

grew 125% and Joe plans to hire another 15 full timers. Amerisource estimated 2013 revenues to reach $15 million in sales by year-end.

“We were pleasantly surprised to learn from Judith about SB (small business) certification opportunities and what such designation provides for us in collaborating with prime contractors who do contract work for federal, state and local municipalities. Both Judith and SBDC Center for Government Contracting has been invaluable in not only presenting us the opportunities to grow our business through the public sector but also in helping propel our organizational growth and our business acumen in both the government and private sectors.”

Government Contracting Opportunities Helped This Business Owner Expand His Passion for Packing: Amerisource

NOW IT’S YOUR TURN!If you’re ready to take your

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The Garland SBDC is located at the Garland Chamber of Commerce 520 N. Glenbrook Dr., Garland, TX 75040.

The Garland Chamber of Commerce extends its sincere gratitude to the Small Business Development Center staff for their tireless dedication to helping Garland’s small businesses achieve great success. The Chamber also extends its congratulations to each of the businesses who have utilized SBDC services to improve their operations. We wish each of you much success for many years to come!

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have to do is blend the honey with well-filtered water to dilute the honey and properties of it that naturally prevent fermentation.

If you’re wondering what attracted Southwell to this specific form of winemaking, you’re not alone. He gets that question a lot, and his answer may surprise you.

“Honey is better for the environment,” Southwell said. “It takes 1,500 gallons of water to make one bottle of grape wine because grapes need to be irrigated. Bees don’t need to be irrigated to make honey. In fact, they don’t even like to be irrigated!”

After a brief crash course in what making honey wine is all about, we started to talk business. When Southwell decided to take the risk of starting his own business, there was much more to think about than just the quality of his wine, starting with location. Southwell was living nearby in Dallas and looking for a place close to home. He’d found a small place in Dallas that he liked and immediately hit a snag in the process.

“We went to get all our permits and things and the Dallas zoning laws were insane,” Southwell said. “They considered alcohol production manufacturing and therefore wherever we were had to be zoned heavy industrial.”

Needing just a small warehouse, not a giant factory, the industrial areas just didn’t suit the winery’s operations. They had an option to file for a special use

A Sweet Transition from Passion to Profession

I recently had the opportunity to tour Queen’s Winery and sit down with the man behind the wine, Joe Southwell, to learn about his business and just what it takes to go from hobby enthusiast to industry professional.

According to Southwell, broadly speaking, all wine and all alcohol is made the same way. You start off with a sugar source, add yeast, the yeast consumes the sugar and becomes alcohol. Wines range from sweet to dry depending on how much of that sugar was allowed to be consumed during the process. But if you

think you know where this story is headed, don’t think so fast. Queen’s Winery has a unique twist.

“All of our wine is made from honey, there are no grapes whatsoever,” Southwell said.

This fact comes as quite a surprise to many consumers who believe grape juice and wine are nearly synonymous, but the truth is, honey wine is the oldest form of alcohol in the books. Southwell says it even pre-dates the wheel and axel, joking that our ancient ancestors were in fact drinking before they were driving. This age-old process of winemaking involves a few extra steps because honey is naturally too rich of a sugar and can’t be fermented on its own. One of the first things they

Garland is blessed to be a city rich with the entrepreneurial

spirit. In the past few years, our city has acquired a new

industry, leading that spirit to be embodied in actual spirits –

whiskey, wine and craft beer to be specific. Dallas Distilleries,

which produces Herman Marshall Whiskey, Queen’s Winery and

Lakewood Brewery are all located right here in Garland, and

they’re making quite a name for themselves on the shelves.

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Entreprenurial “Spirit”

permit and go before City Council, but Southwell felt like by broadening their search beyond Dallas, they might have better luck. They found Garland soon after and in his words, “The difference was night and day.”

“The government here was ready and eager to help,” Southwell said. “We said this is what we’re doing and they were like, ‘Sure!’”

There were still some health code issues to overcome, as health codes in any city are primarily written for the restaurant industry. Things that traditionally promote sanitary food handling and healthy environments weren’t practical for a winery. For example, exposed wood violates most health codes, but in the wine making industry, wood barrels are a critical part of the production process. The requirement for quarried tile floors was another rule that would prove difficult to follow as Southwell knew they’d be running forklifts across the floors to move pallets and barrels, causing tile to shatter within days. Fortunately, the Garland government was eager to make things work, suggesting solutions that matched the intent of the codes, without compromising functionality or safety. This reasonable approach is essentially what allowed the alcohol production industry to survive in Garland.

“If you have the option between Dallas and Garland, I would do Garland for business,” Southwell said. “The government is way easier to work with and more eager to work with you.”

Before ever beginning operations, Queen’s Winery had months of paperwork and legal processes to work through in addition to preparing the location and finalizing strategies. If you’re not much of a history buff, you may not know that after prohibition, the legalization of alcohol was left up to each individual state, creating 50 separate sets of laws Southwell had to

learn. Although he’s only manufacturing in Texas, there are specific regulations for how he can ship the wine to other states and who he can ship it to. Legal violations in any business can be quite costly, so this requires constant monitoring.

Careful attention to detail was a common theme in our conversation, particularly as we started to talk about calculating the risks and costs of starting a business. Southwell has seen a lot of start-up businesses lose everything because they looked at the numbers poorly and risked money they couldn’t afford to lose. His best advice – watch every cost. The team at Queen’s Winery looked at several areas where they could make trade-offs. They knew they didn’t want to compromise on anything that would affect the quality of their products, but they found some other ways to cut expenses.

The winery’s dairy tank is a perfect example of a practical trade off. Instead of a traditional, vertical wine tank, Southwell decided to use a horizontal dairy tank. This type of tank allows them

to regulate temperature easily and they got it at a better price, but there are some disadvantages to using a piece of equipment that wasn’t intended for wine making. It’s a little awkward for determining volume and they don’t have a floating top to prevent oxygen from reacting with the wine. They’ve used a little ingenuity and creativity to find solutions, but he says it’s all about what trades you’re willing to make. One trade they wouldn’t make – the filter. It’s the most expensive piece of equipment in the winery, and to them, it’s worth the investment.

Three years after filling their first bottle of wine at Queen’s Winery, Southwell and his team are still working hard at building their following. As most people can recognize, the honey wine market isn’t necessarily as broad as grape wine, so Southwell and his team are really focusing on educating consumers while they reintroduce the idea.

“We’re still tackling awareness,” Southwell said. “Some people still don’t realize that wine can even be made from honey.”

If you have the option between Dallas and Garland, I would do Garland for business,” Southwell said. “The government is way easier to work with and more eager to work with you.”

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1. “You have to get thick skin. There are people who you’re not going to please.”

In the early months, Southwell found it difficult to keep from getting offended when people tasted his wine and didn’t like it. After all the effort, time and money put into a product, it can be tough to not take criticism personally. Southwell encourages entrepreneurs, artists and craftsman of any kind to remember that you can’t be everything to everyone. Some people will love your product, some people won’t; and that’s ok.

2.“Run your numbers all the way through.” Southwell emphasized the

importance of thinking practically when looking at budgets, expenses and projected revenue. Think about how

many people you’ll actually be able to approach in a day, how likely they are to make a purchase and how long it will be until they purchase again.

3. “Think about why somebody would want to spend what they have for what you’re offering.”

Consumers have a lot of options in almost every product category. When starting your own business, make sure you understand what makes you unique. People work hard for their money. Is your product their best option?

4. “Don’t be super worried about people stealing your idea.”

Southwell says he knows lots of people with great ideas, but they

won’t tell anyone. He reminds people considering entrepreneurship that talking to other people about your ideas, particularly people in the industry, is the only what you’ll find out whether it’s going to work. He says people are busy working and being successful at what they are doing and they’re probably not as interested in stealing your idea as you are paranoid that they will.

5. “Above all, be honest.”

Sometimes things might not be perfect. Maybe your projections were off, maybe an order didn’t get filled on time, but whether you’re talking to consumers, suppliers, distributors or anyone else, don’t deceive. You may not need to tell everybody everything, but don’t lie to anyone. Your credibility as a business owner is always more important.

One thing’s for sure, no matter what business you’re in, entrepreneurship is a roller

coaster, with high highs and low lows, but if you’ve got the stomach for it, Southwell says

that with the high risk comes high reward. As we wrapped things up, he shared these

lessons learned in the business’s first three years.

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However, DFW Movers are more than just movers. With their Laser Precision division, they can diagnose critical machinery and then align and restore the equipment to optimum productivity. “When we leave a job,” Welch elaborates, “we want each machine not only to be handled safely, but we want to get it back up and running right away.” As part of that dedication to excellence, DFW Movers also retrofits and repairs equipment. Their expert millwrights are capable of quick repairs as well as rebuilding machinery to ensure that the customer’s equipment operates to its full capacity.

Whether it’s moving, crating, erecting, or maintaining manufacturing equipment, DFW Movers stands by its work and its customers. The team in Garland believes the move will expand their ability to meet the needs of their clients in East Texas and to continue to uphold the same pledge to service and quality as envisioned when the company was founded more than three decades ago.

Since 1980, the name, DFW Movers and Erectors, Inc. has carried a reputation for its unwavering commitment to excellence in customer service. Joanne and Neal Ingle started DFW Movers & Erectors in Fort Worth, Texas with one truck and a mission to build a company founded on integrity and dedication to customer satisfaction. “Our ultimate goal is to please the customer. We don’t cut corners and we stand by our work,” said Joanne Ingle, CEO/President. The once small home spun business now services companies across the United States, Canada, and Mexico and has continued to expand their offices in Texas to San Antonio, Kyle, and now Garland.

DFW Movers of Garland offers East Texas companies the security of

neighborhood convenience by providing the same services closer to home. They can move single machines or an entire operational facility through assessing the turnkey requirements and scope of each project to the final details of the equipment installation. Josh Welch, G.M. of the Garland location emphasizes, “We want to take the fear out of moving. We want to give the customer the comfort to know their machines will be taken care of from the start to the finish.” The company is equipped to move and relocate everything from food processing and metal stamping equipment to magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) machines and fragile sculptures. “We are able to meet almost any moving need,” Welch

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The Connecting Source:Garland Chamber of Commerce

As has always been the case throughout the Chamber’s history, 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 was originally founded as the Garland Commercial Club in 1895 when 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 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.

The Garland Chamber of Commerce has been in town helping local businesses succeed since

1895; and although we’re a nearly 120-year-old organization, our staff has noticed that there

are still quite a few people out there wondering what we’re all about.

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CHAMBER MEMBERKEY BENEFITS

Board of DirectorsDr. Rene Barajas Garland ISD

Liz Beauchamp Atmos Energy

Linda Braga The Braga Law Firm

Chad Brumit KARLEE Co.

Jessica Byrd Atlas Copco

Raul Cantero National Circuit Assembly

Dr. Jean Conway Eastfield College

Donna Ditmars Kraft Foods, Inc.

David Dunavin General Dynamics OTS

Dr. Kay Eggleston Richland College

Phil Elmore Christian Care Center

Alyson Archer Goodhartz The Archer Company

Malinda Brownlee Howell Ebby Halliday Realtors

Eva Hummel Baylor Medical Center at Garland

Scott McMurdie Shea & McMurdie Financial

Chad Powell Plastipak Packaging

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

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

Bo Saavedra Northwestern Mutual

Kevin Slay Garland Power & Light

Jim Smith Batteries & Bulbs

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]

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

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

Jami Manners, Project Director (469) 326-7477 [email protected]

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2014 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, speed 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 2014. The banquet also features a keynote speaker and elegant dinner. The 82nd Annual event will be held at The Atrium on January 30, 2014.

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 5th Annual event will be held at the Curtis Culwell Center on April 17, 2014.

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 30th Annual event will be held at Firewheel Golf Park on September 12, 2014.

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 27th Annual event will be held at The Atrium in December 2014.


Please visit our website www.garlandchamber.com for detailed event information or to RSVP.

58 I THE GARLAND GUIDE I 2014 COMMUNITY GUIDE AND BUSINESS DIRECTORY

Business DirectoryACCOUNTING/TAX SERVICE/CONSULTING/C.P.A./FINANCIAL PLANNING

CLOPTON & COMPANY, CPACathy Clopton610 Main St.Garland, TX 75040............................................972-272-6478www.cloptoncpa.com

DUNN & DILL CPA’S, P.C.William Dunn245 Cedar Sage Dr., Ste. 210Garland, TX 75040............................................972-485-5333www.dunndillcpa.com

HEIN & ASSOCIATES LLPTony Banks14755 Preston Rd., Ste. 320Dallas, TX 75254 ..............................................972-458-2296www.heincpa.com

JON W. SIX, C.P.A.Jon Six1123 Main St.Garland, TX 75040............................................972-272-6666www.jonsixcpa.com

PATTERSON & ASSOCIATES INSURANCEMatt Aripoli1202 E. Arapaho Rd., #100Richardson, TX 75081.......................................214-253-2578www.rpinsure.com

THELEMANN BOOKKEEPING & TAX SERVICELloyd Thelemann2829 Saturn Rd., Ste. 102-AGarland, TX 75041............................................972-840-0035

WEISMANN & COMPANY, P.C.Scott Weismann13601 Preston Rd., Ste. 106-WDallas, TX 75240 .................................972-404-0608 Ext:112www.weismann.com

ADVERTISING AGENCY

SUPERMEDIA, LLCDebbie O’Shea4500 Fuller Dr., Ste. 300Irving, TX 75038 ...............................................972-719-3833www.supermedia.com

ADVERTISING SPECIALTIES/PROMOTIONAL PRODUCTS

THE PAYTON GROUPJan Furtick610 W. State St.Garland, TX 75040............................................972-494-0616www.thepaytongroup.com

ADVERTISING/GRAPHIC DESIGN/MARKETING

VANPELT CREATIVEChip VanPelt3425 Ridge Oak Dr.Garland, TX 75044............................................972-496-1744www.vanpeltcreative.com

AIR CONDITIONING/HEATING & REFRIGERATION/SALES/SERVICE

GARLAND HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING CO., INC.Bryan Bell2113 S. Garland Ave.Garland, TX 75041............................................972-278-3506www.garlandheatingandair.com

TEXAS TRUCK A/C INC.Marci Rosato1705 Peachtree Rd.Balch Springs, TX 75180 ........................972-289-2010www.texastruckac.com

THE DALLAS MORNING NEWS/NEIGHBORSGOAlex Barnishin508 Young St.Dallas, TX 75202 ..............................................214-977-7256www.dallasnews.com

APARTMENT COMMUNITY

LANDMARK AT LAKE VILLAGE NORTHRebeka Swift241 E. Interstate 30Garland, TX 75043............................................972-200-4484www.landmarkatlakevillagenorth.com

OAKS - 5TH STREET CROSSINGBrigitte Hill351 N. 5th St.Garland, TX 75040 .................................972-487-7700www.oaksproperties.com

SHILOH OAKS APARTMENTSKevin Tran2379 W. Apollo Rd.Garland, TX 75044............................................972-530-7175www.shilohoaks411.com

STONELEIGH ON SPRING CREEKTonya DeChant5501 Naaman Forest Blvd.Garland, TX 75044............................................972-495-2121www.berkshireapartments.com

THE COURTYARD APARTMENTSAngie McCalment2046 N. Shiloh Rd.Garland, TX 75044............................................972-495-0348www.thecourtyard411.com

TOWN CENTRE APARTMENTSDean Petruzzi2811 N. Shiloh Rd.Garland, TX 75044............................................972-530-6808www.towncentreapts.com

ARCHITECTURAL & PLANNING DESIGN SERVICES

VAI ARCHITECTS, INC.Barton Drake16000 N. Dallas Pkwy., Ste. 200Dallas, TX 75248 ..............................................972-934-8888www.vaiarchitects.com

ARTS ORGANIZATION

GARLAND CULTURAL ARTS COMMISSION, INC.Patty Granville Holcomb300 N. 5th St.Garland, TX 75040-4059..................................972-205-2780www.garlandarts.com See our ad page 38

GARLAND SYMPHONY ORCHESTRADeborah HawkinsP.O.Box 461204Garland, TX 75046-1204 ........................972-926-0611www.garlandsymphony.org

ASSISTED LIVING & MEMORY CARE COMMUNITY

STONEYBROOK MEMORY CARE OF RICHARDSON/NORTH GARLANDShirley Hawkins5600 N. Shiloh Rd.Garland, TX 75044............................................972-530-7700www.StoneybrookMemoryCare.com

ASSISTED LIVING COMMUNITY

ELMCROFT AT GARLANDSandy McGee1246 Colonel Dr.Garland, TX 75043............................................972-278-4004www.elmcroftseniorliving.com

ASSISTED LIVING/MEMORY CARE

STONEYBROOK MEMORY CARE OF RICHARDSON/NORTH GARLANDShirley Hawkins5600 N. Shiloh Rd.Garland, TX 75044 .................................972-530-7700www.StoneybrookMemoryCare.com

WINTERS PARK ASSISTED LIVING AND MEMORY CARECleta Brock3450 Wagon Wheel Rd.Garland, TX 75044............................................972-530-4107www.wintersparkassistedliving.com

ATHLETIC LETTERING/APPLIQUE

DALCO ATHLETIC LETTERING INC.Gene Feil3719 Cavalier Dr.Garland, TX 75042............................................972-494-1455www.dalcoathletic.com

ATTORNEYS

ESTES & GANDHI, P.C.Tom Sampson1700 Pacific Ave., Ste. 4610Dallas, TX 75201 ..............................................214-272-8030www.estesgandhi.com

JIM ADLER AND ASSOCIATES TEXAS INJURY LAWYERSRobert AdlerThe Tower at City Place2711 Haskell Ave., Ste. 2500 LB40Dallas, TX 75204 ...............................214-320-1111 Ext:3249www.jimadler.com See our ad page 51

LUNA & LUNA, L.L.P.Scott Luna1505 Northwest Hwy.Garland, TX 75041............................................972-926-5300www.lunalunallp.net

STEPHEN HILL, ATTORNEYStephen Hill1505 Northwest Hwy.Garland, TX 75041............................................972-840-9500

THE BRAGA LAW FIRM, P.C.Linda Braga9441 LBJ Fwy., Ste. 105Dallas, TX 75243 ..............................................972-497-9500

WISENER*NUNNALLY*GOLD, L.L.P.Randolph Wisener245 Cedar Sage Cir., Ste. 240Garland, TX 75040............................................972-530-2200www.wnglaw.com

AUTO LEASING

AUTOFLEX LEASINGMichael Jones558 S. Central Expy.Richardson, TX 75080.......................................972-234-1234

AUTOMOBILE SERVICE

JERRY’S EXPRESS CAR WASHJerry Miller3331 Arapaho Rd.Garland, TX 75044............................................817-953-6100www.jerrysexpresscarwash.com See our ad page 29

AUTOMOBILE/CAR WASH/AUTO DETAILING

MI-T-FINE CAR WASH, INC.Luke RamseyP.O. Box 153684Irving, TX 75015 ...............................................972-438-3416

AUTOMOBILE/DEALER

FEAGIN MOTOR CO.Jackie Feagin2625 Forest Ln.Garland, TX 75042............................................972-276-1865

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JUPITER CHEVROLET INC.Mike MatetichP.O. Box 473109Garland, TX 75047............................................972-271-9900www.jupiterchevy.com

MASSEY CADILLACThomas Bies11675 LBJ Fwy.Garland, TX 75041-3803..................................972-840-4100www.dallascadillac.com See our ad page 11

MAZDA OF MESQUITEDavid Gomez15900 LBJ Fwy.Mesquite, TX 75150..........................................972-686-6200www.mazdaofmesquite.com

RANDALL REED’S PRESTIGE FORDKatie Koberg3601 S. Shiloh Rd.Garland, TX 75041 .................................972-864-3673www.prestigegarland.com

RELIABLE CHEVROLETDoug Adams800 N. Central Expy.Richardson, TX 75080.......................................972-952-1561www.reliablechevrolet.com

RUSTY WALLIS VOLKSWAGENRusty Wallis12635 LBJ Fwy.Garland, TX 75041............................................214-349-5559www.rustywallisvw.com

TOWN EAST FORDMatthew Howe18411 LBJ Fwy.Mesquite, TX ....................................................972-270-6441www.towneastford.com

AUTOMOBILE/OIL LUBE/MAINTENANCE

PAUL’S OIL STATION, LTD.Paul Johnston401 N. GarlandGarland, TX 75040............................................972-487-1231

AUTOMOBILE/PARTS

QUALITY PARTS WAREHOUSEJoe Bray224 Haskell Dr.Garland, TX 75040............................................972-276-0016

AUTOMOBILE/RENTAL

ENTERPRISE HOLDINGSByron Johnson3602 Forest Ln.Garland, TX 75042 .................................972-272-1690www.enterprise.com

AUTOMOBILE/REPAIR & SERVICE

MEINEKE GARLAND / CIPERCEN, LLCJorge Cereijo5615 Broadway Blvd.Garland, TX 75043............................................469-271-4607www.meineke.com

BAKERY

NESTLE TOLL HOUSE CAFE FIREWHEELZiad Dalal605 Town Square Blvd., #605Garland, TX 75040............................................214-495-9533www.nestlecafe.com

NOTHING BUNDT CAKESSherry Campbell9440 Garland Rd., #114Dallas, TX 75218 ..............................................214-321-2253

BANKING/FINANCIAL SERVICES

FROST BANKRoman Cooper11701 Plano Rd.Dallas, TX 75243 ..............................................214-515-4942www.frostbank.com

GREEN BANKLana Fidelscaia1301 E. CampbellRichardson, TX 75081.......................................972-528-6734www.greenbank.com

UMB BANKJeff Gulczynski2600 Network Blvd., Ste. 190Frisco, TX ..........................................................214-387-3000www.umb.com

WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A.Celeste Hutka5352 N. Garland Ave., 1st Fl.Garland, TX 75040............................................972-414-6173www.wellsfargo.com

BANKS/BANKING ASSOCIATIONS

AFFILIATED BANKKeith Darwin2302 Guthrie Rd., Ste. 100Garland, TX 75043............................................972-203-8030www.affiliatedbank.com See our ad page 51

AMERICAN NATIONAL BANK OF TEXASAnita Collins5430 Hwy. 78Sachse, TX 75048.............................................214-863-5930www.anbtx.com See our ad page 49

AMERICAN NATIONAL BANK OF TEXASJoe Don Martin9696 Skillman St., Ste. 150Dallas, TX 75243 ..............................................214-863-6671www.anbtx.com

BANK OF TEXASJames Sangster5956 Sherry Ln., Ste. 1100Dallas, TX 75225 ..............................................214-346-3981www.bankoftexas.com

BB&T GARLANDPaulina Flores10641 Forest Ln.Dallas, TX 75243 ..............................................972-792-4240www.bbt.com/

CAPITAL ONE BANKLynette Poorman2015 Northwest Hwy.Garland, TX 75041............................................972-364-6795www.capitalonebank.com

CAPITAL ONE BANKKalynda Jensen5021 N. Garland Ave.Garland, TX 75040............................................972-364-6000www.capitalonebank.com

CITIBANK, N.A.Amy Hamilton2720 Beltline Rd.Garland, TX 75044............................................972-530-2265www.citibank.com

CITIBANK, N.A.David Chapman3431 Broadway Blvd.Garland, TX 75043............................................469-304-2083www.citibank.com

COMERICA BANKNikki Fizer Robinson10601 Forest Ln.Dallas, TX 75243 ..............................................972-234-7400www.comerica.com

INWOOD NATIONAL BANKAndrea Kohlhaas1200 Main St.Garland, TX 75040............................................214-902-1225www.inwoodbank.com

O.D. MAYOR FOUNDATIONRegina Pruitt307 W. Washington St.Sherman, TX 75090..........................................903-813-5105www.mayorfoundation.org

STATE BANK OF TEXAS-GARLAND BRANCHLaura DavisP.O. Box 763009Dallas, TX 75376 ..............................................972-303-6100www.statebnk.com

SYNERGY BANKCharlene Johnson603 W. Main St., Ste. 101Garland, TX 75040............................................214-227-4550www.synergybank.com

TEXAS BRAND BANKLarry Tonroy1919 S. Shiloh Rd., Ste. 100Garland, TX 75042............................................972-494-9800www.texasbrandbank.com See our ad page 9

UNITED CENTRAL BANKPamela Patridge4555 W. WalnutGarland, TX 75042............................................972-485-7201www.ucbtx.com

VIEWPOINT BANKStacy McEntee2218 N. JupiterGarland, TX 75044............................................972-578-5000www.viewpointbank.com See our ad page 33

BANQUET FACILITIES

CASA MILAGRO RESTAURANTEArnold Nitishim1403 E. Campbell Rd., Ste. 110Richardson, TX 75081.......................................972-234-6999www.casamilagrorestaurant.net

VERITEX COMMUNITY BANKJames Miller972-220-0600

www.veritexbank.com622 Clara Barton

Garland, TX 75042

TEXAS SECURITY BANK 469-398-4801Craig Scheef www.texassecuritybank.com

We are a locally owned, community bank, with astrategic focus on helping owners succeed & grow theirbusinesses. Let’s discuss your needs, & then watch howthe right bank with the right business bankers can makea difference in your business.

101 N. Garland Ave., Garland, TX 75040

TROPHY NISSAN 972-613-2200Richard Kelley www.trophynissan.com

Texas Largest Nissan Dealer & the largest CertifiedNissan Dealer in the Nation. Your home for all of yourautomotive needs including service, parts & a worldclass collision center. Locally owned & operated and aproud supporter of the community.

5031 N. Galloway Ave., Mesquite, TX 75150



BENEFITS

ROACH, HOWARD, SMITH & BARTONMax Smith8750 N. Central Expy., Ste. 500Dallas, TX 75231 ..............................................972-231-1300www.rhsb.com

BINGO PARLORS

RIDGEWOOD BINGOJudy Michlin873 W. Miller Rd.Garland, TX 75041 .................................972-864-1699www.ridgewoodbingo.com

BROADBAND COMPANY

VERIZON COMMUNICATIONSLuis Perez1005 Northwest Hwy.Garland, TX 75041............................................972-278-0778www.verizon.com

BUILDING MATERIALS

DIXIE PLYWOOD CO. OF DALLAS INC.Gary Young3060 W. Miller Rd.Garland, TX 75041............................................972-271-4607www.dixieply.com

BUILDING PRODUCTS

JELD-WENSteven Tomaso4409 Action St.Garland, TX 75042............................................972-272-3667www.jeld-wen.com

BUSINESS COACHES/CONSULTANTS & MANAGEMENT CONSULTANTS

ACTION COACHTrey Finley3201 Blair Oak Dr.Rowlett, TX 75089.............................................972-979-3761www.actioncoach.com/treyfinley

CABLE T.V. SERVICE

TIME WARNER CABLE BUSINESS CLASSJett Ashley750 Canyon Dr., Ste. 500Coppell, TX 75019 ............................................469-464-4505www.twcbc.com/tx

CARPET CLEANING

CORNERSTONE CHEM-DRYErika Herman1821 Beltline Rd.Garland, TX 75044............................................972-530-2219www.CO2cleaners.com

CORNERSTONE CHEM-DRYTrish Wentz1821 Beltline Rd.Garland, TX 75044............................................972-530-2219www.CO2cleaners.com

CATERING

AT YOUR SERVICE CATERINGJohn Johnston17950 Preston Rd., Ste. 140Dallas, TX 75252 ..............................................972-272-7770www.ayscatering.com


MCALISTER’S DELIRenay Grubaugh4305 Lakeview Pkwy.Rowlett, TX 75088.............................................972-475-9944www.thesaxtongroup.com

ROYAL CATERING, INC.Alan Sweitzer800 S. Central Expy.Richardson, TX 75080.......................................972-437-1466www.royalcateringdfw.com

SICILIANO’S A TASTE OF ITALYPaolo & Fran Siciliano2210 W. Buckingham Rd.Garland, TX 75042............................................972-276-8913www.sicilianosgarland.com

CHEMICAL DISTRIBUTOR

QUADRANT CHEMICAL TC &PRobert Jamieson3309 W. Kingsley Rd.Garland, TX 75041............................................972-864-0865www.quadrantchemical.com

RIBELIN SALES, INC.Rod Jenkins3857 Miller Park Dr.Garland, TX 75042............................................972-535-1206www.ribelin.com

CHILD CARE CENTER

PRIMROSE SCHOOL OF FIREWHEELPratiksha Rigley5074 Pres. George BushGarland, TX 75040 .................................972-496-0011www.primrosefirewheel.com

CHILDREN & FAMILY DENTAL

CHIROPRACTORS/PHYSICIANS

AFFORDABLE CHIROPRACTICDennis Williamson1750 Northwest Hwy., Ste. 250AGarland, TX 75041............................................972-270-5333www.Affordable-Chiro.com

HIMMELSEHR CHIROPRACTICCraig Himmelsehr1441 Forest Ln.Garland, TX 75042............................................972-272-8769www.himmelsehrchiropractic.com

WHOLE HEALTH CHIROPRACTIC & THE SPATeresa Jones, D.C., C. AD.3930 Naaman School Rd., Ste. BGarland, TX 75040-0914 ........................972-530-2273www.wholehealth-care.com

CHURCHES

BUCKINGHAM UNITED METHODIST CHURCHAbril Goforth1212 W. Buckingham Rd.Garland, TX 75040............................................972-272-6042www.bumcgarland.org

FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, GARLANDFred Durham801 W. Ave. BGarland, TX 75040............................................972-272-3471www.fumcgarland.org

MT. HEBRON BAPTIST CHURCHMichele Terry1233 State Hwy. 66Garland, TX 75040............................................972-276-5218www.onthemount.org See our ad page 32

NORTHSIDE BAPTIST CHURCHKen Williams2510 N. GlenbrookGarland, TX 75040............................................972-495-2986www.northsidegarland.org

SATURN ROAD CHURCH OF CHRISTWayne McReynolds3030 Saturn Rd.Garland, TX 75041............................................972-271-2444www.saturnroad.org

SPRINGCREEK COMMUNITY CHURCHLisa Ridge2660 Beltline Rd.Garland, TX 75044-7002.....................972-494-5683 Ext:115www.springcreekchurch.org

CITIES

CITY OF GARLANDBill DollarP.O. Box 469002Garland, TX 75046-9002..................................972-205-2400www.garlandtx.gov

COLLISION REPAIR

THE BODY SHOP COLLISION REPAIRTerrie Rattan2054 Forest Ln., Ste. 450Garland, TX 75042 .................................972-272-8821www.thebodyshoptx.com

COMMERCIAL INSURANCELEGACY TEXAS INSURANCE SERVICESPaul Fredette707 E. Arapaho Rd., Ste. 200Richardson, TX 75081.......................................972-461-7300www.legacytexasinsurance.com

COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT/ DEVELOPMENT/MANAGEMENT

GARLAND LOGISTICS PARK, LLC C/O WESTMOUNT REALTYClifford Booth2600 McCreeGarland, TX 75041............................................214-944-5454www.westmountrc.com See our ad page 54

COMMUNITY ASSISTANCELIFE MESSAGE, INC.Chris Kizziar4501 Rowlett Rd.Rowlett, TX 75088.............................................877-518-1000www.lifemessage.org

COMPUTER & ELECTRONICS SALES/SERVICESQUALITY HIGH-TECH SERVICES, INC.Mary Metzler11807 Forestgate Dr.Dallas, TX 75243 ..............................................972-231-6696www.QHT.com

CONCRETE CONSTRUCTION/COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL/RESIDENTIALGARLAND CONCRETEJoe CooperP.O. Box 460370Garland, TX 75046............................................972-276-9584www.garlandconcrete.com

CONSTRUCTION/GENERAL/COMMERCIALNPL CONSTRUCTION CO.Ron Syfrig2820 Market St.Garland, TX 75041............................................972-278-3229www.gonpl.com

CONSTRUCTION/LATH & PLASTERSILVER STAR PLASTERING, INC.Randal Newman629 W. Centerville Rd., Ste. 201Garland, TX 75041............................................972-278-5988www.silverstarplastering.com

SMILE MAGIC DENTAL & BRACES 214-606-5773Cecilia Hernandez www.smilemagicdentists.com

At Smile Magic, we believe that every child deservesto have a magical experience at the dentist office & wecarry that belief in everything we do. We take specialpride in designing a unique experience & everyappointment promises to be an adventure.

1476 W. Buckingham, Garland, TX 75042

TRULY NOBLE SERVICES, INC. 972-272-2455www.trulynobleservices.com

We don’t cut corners, we clean them! Call our professionalstaff for truck mounted carpet cleaning, upholsterycleaning, tile & grout cleaning, and even 24 hour waterdamage emergency service! Mention this ad for$10.00 off any cleaning service.

2909 Broadway Blvd., Garland, TX 75041



CONSULTING/SPEAKING/TRAININGPARTNERS FOR PEOPLE MANAGEMENT/ GREAT DAYSKen Alexander2002 Shari Ln.Garland, TX 75043............................................214-883-3355www.partnersforpeoplemanagement.com

CONTRACTOR/PLASTER & STUCCOSOUTHWEST LATH AND PLASTERRoger Burke1411 Forest Ln.Garland, TX 75042............................................972-494-1974www.southwestlathplaster.com

CONVENIENCE STORES

QUIKTRIP CORPORATIONTerrance Moss1120 N. Industrial Blvd.Euless, TX 76039..............................................817-358-7680www.quiktrip.com

CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU/TOURISM/HOSPITALITY

CITY OF GARLAND CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAULucia Arrant211 N. 5th St.Garland, TX 75040............................................972-205-2749www.visitgarlandtx.com

COPIERS/PRINTERS/FAX SALES & SERVICE

CORPORATION-SERVICE INDUSTRY

CAMDEN, CAMDEN & ASSOCIATESSonja Camden10925 Estate Ln., Ste. W219Dallas, TX 75238 ..............................................214-586-1502

CORRUGATED BOXES

PACKAGING CORPORATION OF AMERICADan Barkis2510 W. Miller Rd.Garland, TX 75041 .................................972-278-8141www.packagingcorp.com

COUNSELING

COUNTRY CLUBS/GOLF COURSES

FIREWHEEL AT GARLANDDon Kennedy600 W. Campbell Rd.Garland, TX 75044............................................972-205-2795www.golffirewheel.com

CREDIT UNIONS

AMERICA’S CREDIT UNIONJoe Wasaff2154 Forest Ln.Garland, TX 75042............................................972-494-5328www.americascu.org See our ad page 28

NAVY FEDERAL CREDIT UNIONJustina Lazarou5102 N. Pres. George BushGarland, TX 75040............................................888-842-6328www.navyfederal.org

RESOURCE ONE CREDIT UNIONLisa Anderson302 W. Centerville Rd.Garland, TX 75041............................................214-887-4213www.r1cu.org See our ad page 50

DELIVERY SERVICE/COURIER/MESSENGERS

VIRGIN COURIERSLindsay Thorpe1008 Stonewall St., Ste. B-1Garland, TX 75043............................................214-703-9600www.virgincouriers.net

DENTAL/SPECIALIST/ENDODONTIST

FIREWHEEL CENTER FOR DENTAL SPECIALTIESMaheeb Jaouni4170 Lavon Dr., Ste. 164Garland, TX 75040............................................972-496-0164www.firewheeldentalspecialties.com

DENTISTRY/GENERAL PRACTICE

MONARCH DENTALLaura Underwood1101 W. Centerville, Ste. 200Garland, TX 75041............................................972-864-0695

WALNUT FAMILY DENTISTRYSaosat Stafford2221 W. WalnutGarland, TX 75042............................................972-272-3292

DENTISTS/COSMETIC & RESTORATIVE DENTISTRY

THOMAS A. REED, DDSThomas Reed, DDS1204 Thomasville Ct.Garland, TX 75044............................................972-414-4000www.treeddental.com

DENTISTS/ORAL & MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY

NORTH TEXAS DENTAL IMPLANTS & ORAL SURGERYRobert McNeill, DDS, MD1530 Forest Ln., Ste. DGarland, TX 75042............................................972-272-8571www.dfwdentalimplants.com

DENTISTS/ORTHODONTISTS

EASTVIEW DENTAL CARE & ORTHODONTICSAurelia McBride2306 Guthrie, Ste. 180Garland, TX 75043............................................972-285-0635www.dentalworks.com/Texas/Dallas-Fort-Worth-TX-dentist/Eastview-Dental-Care.aspx

DENTISTS/PEDIATRIC

DR. GRACE E. SMART, D.D.S., M.S., P.C.Bonnie Marrs2426 Beltline Rd.Garland, TX 75044............................................972-530-3898www.childrensdentalcareofgarland.com

DEPARTMENT STORESWAL-MART CORPORATIONCharlie Vaughn5302 N. Garland Ave.Garland, TX 75040............................................972-496-2711www.walmart.com

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SERVICE ORGANIZATIONNEW BEGINNING CENTERCindy Turek218 N. 10th St.Garland, TX 75040............................................972-276-0423www.newbeginningcenter.org

EDUCATIONALINTERNATIONAL LEADERSHIP OF TEXASKatie Qualls3301 N. Shiloh Rd.Garland, TX 75044............................................972-414-8000www.iltexas.org

ELECTRICAL REPAIRPRISM ELECTRIC INC.Johnnie Prock2985 Market St.Garland, TX 75041............................................972-926-2000www.prismelectric.com

ELECTRICAL SERVICE

ARROW ELECTRIC SERVICE, INC.Mark Thacker2903 National Dr.Garland, TX 75041 .................................972-926-7007www.arrowelectric.net

BIRDSONG ELECTRIC, INC.Jack Birdsong2914 Industrial Ln.Garland, TX 75041............................................972-295-3000www.birdsongelectric.com

MILESTONE ELECTRIC, AIR & SECURITYGus Antos2360 Crist Rd., Ste. B900Garland, TX 75040............................................214-267-2405www.milestoneelectricdfw.com

EMPLOYMENT SERVICES

AEROTEKWhittney Paul8200 Brookriver Dr., Ste. N110Dallas, TX 75247 ..............................................214-414-2451www.aerotek.com

ANNEXUS PERSONNEL & BUSINESS SERVICESJohnny Smith4401 N. Beltline Rd.Mesquite, TX 75150..........................................972-279-3363www.annexuspersonnel.com See our ad page 50

ASAP COMPANIESThelma Garcia13663 Jupiter Rd., Ste. 414Dallas, TX 75238 ..............................................972-926-0939www.pdqtemporaries.com See our ad page 54

EMPLOYEE SOLUTIONSDavid Bristol6404 International Pkwy., Ste. 1350Plano, TX 75093-8252 .....................................214-420-8367www.employeesolutions.com

EXPRESS EMPLOYMENT PROFESSIONALSJohnny Clark911 Main St.Garland, TX 75040............................................972-681-1609www.expresspros.com See our ad page 44

GROVE STAFFING SERVICES, INC.Margie Howard608 W. Interstate 30, Ste. 421Garland, TX 75043............................................972-226-1234www.grove-temporary.com See our ad page 46

L&L SERVICESLuis Leal10825 Plano Rd., Ste. 3Dallas, TX 75238 ..............................................214-341-8005www.evyllservices.com

SNELLING STAFFINGJeanie Jones4055 Valley View Ln., Ste. 600Dallas, TX 75244 ..............................................972-470-9696

ENGINEERING/SURVEYING

BW2 ENGINEERS, INC.Jim Waldbauer, P.E.1919 S. Shiloh Rd., Ste. 500, LB27Garland, TX 75042............................................972-864-8200www.bw2inc.com

BW2 ENGINEERS, INC.Michael Burge1919 S. Shiloh Rd., Ste. 500, LB27Garland, TX 75042............................................972-864-8200www.bw2inc.com

STAFF FORCE PERSONNELSERVICES, INC. 214-503-9442Catherine Busby www.staff-force.com

We place Temporary Staffing, Temp-to-Perm, and offerPayrolling services.

9786 Skillman, Dallas, TX 75243

THE STEWART ORGANIZATION 972-652-3239Kevin Richards www.stewartorg.com

We have serviced every type of business machine thatputs an image onto paper for over 27 years. We areproud of providing high-quality printers, copiers, faxmachines and service. Our customers receive 100%satisfaction, 100% of the time!

2300 Gateway, Irving, TX 75063

ADDICARE GROUP OF TEXASJay Harrison972-278-4760

www.addicare.com2722 W. Kingsley, #115

Garland, TX 75041



ENGINEERS/CIVIL/STRUCTURAL/CONSULTING

FREESE AND NICHOLS, INC.Scott Cole618 W. State St.Garland, TX 75040............................................817-735-7255www.freese.com

R-DELTA ENGINEERSFrank Polma618 Main St.Garland, TX 75040............................................972-494-5031www.rdelta.com

ENTERTAINMENT/ART

PAINTING WITH A TWISTJennifer McGregor3046 Lavon Dr., Ste. 145Garland, TX 75040............................................972-468-9370www.paintingwithatwist.com/garland

ENTERTAINMENT/FAMILY

HAWAIIAN FALLS ADVENTURE PARKNerissa Brisco4550 N. Garland Ave.Garland, TX 75040............................................972-675-8888www.hfalls.com

EVENT CENTER

CURTIS CULWELL CENTER4999 Naaman Forest Blvd.Garland, TX 75040............................................972-487-4700www.curtisculwellcenter.com

See our ads Inside Front Cover, Page 1, 40, 41

FEED AND SEED STORES

ROACH FEED & SEED, INC.Jack McDaniel409 Main St.Garland, TX 75040............................................972-276-5962www.roachfeedandseed.com

FINANCIAL PLANNING

CREATIVE FINANCIAL PROFESSIONALSNeil Resnik4500 Westgrove, #356Addison, TX 75001 ...........................................972-380-0063www.cfinpro.com

EDWARD JONESGary Overby, CFP, AAMS625 Main St.Garland, TX 75040............................................972-487-8777

HUBER PRATER AND HENSON, P.C.Jerry Prater9330 LBJ Fwy., Ste. 270Dallas, TX 75243 ..............................................972-840-1516www.hphcpa.com

FINANCIAL SERVICES

WELLS FARGO ADVISORSLisa Calloway, MBA

8115 Preston Rd., Ste. 300Dallas, TX 75225 ..............................................214-293-2233

FITNESS CENTER3Q FITNESS: CROSSFIT GARLANDRobert Selders109 S. 6th St., Ste. AGarland, TX 75040............................................972-494-2545www.3qfitness.com

LA FITNESSNehal Kaiser1201 W. Centerville Rd.Garland, TX 75041............................................972-271-4614www.lafitness.com

FLEET MAINTENANCE & REPAIR

NORTH TEXAS FLEET SERVICESMike Karkhoff2938 A Oakland Ave.Garland, TX 75041 .................................972-278-2400www.ntxfleet.com

FLOORINGDOBSON FLOORS, INC.Joe Perdue2010 Eastgate Dr.Garland, TX 75041............................................972-270-8741www.dobsonfloors.com See our ad page 19

FLORIST/WEDDINGSLIZZIE BEE’S FLOWER SHOPPEElizabeth Blanford5848 Hwy. 78, Ste. 108Sachse, TX 75048.............................................972-495-7969www.lizziebeesflowershoppe.com

FOOD SERVICEACCENT FOOD SERVICESJosh Rosenberg2350 Crist Rd.Garland, TX 75040............................................469-326-1526

FUNERAL HOMES/CEMETERY/MEMORIAL PARKS/MONUMENT SALES

EASTGATE FUNERAL HOMEBill Kirk1910 Eastgate Dr.Garland, TX 75041 .................................972-270-6116www.eastgatefuneralhome.com

PILAR FUNERAL HOMEMarisol Trevizo650 W. Ave. DGarland, TX 75040............................................972-276-5100www.pilarfuneralhome.com

WILLIAMS FUNERAL DIRECTORSD. Cecil Williams, II1600 S. Garland Ave.Garland, TX 75040............................................972-276-5000www.williamsfuneral.com

GAMING & SIMULATIONDIGITAL KINEMATICS 3D (DK3D)Darlena Kelly2026 Tiehack Ln.Garland, TX 75044............................................469-269-9338www.dk3dinc.com See our ad page 42

GOVERNMENTDALLAS COUNTY COMMISSIONER, DISTRICT 1Theresa Daniel411 Elm St., #204Dallas, TX 75202 ..............................................214-653-6668www.dallascounty.org

GROCERY STORESTOM THUMB FOOD & PHARMACYDavid Levine2535 Firewheel Pkwy.Garland, TX 75040............................................972-675-8661www.tomthumb.com

TOM THUMB FOOD & PHARMACYMatt Young4010 N. MacarthurIrving, TX 75038 ...............................................972-717-9727www.tomthumb.com

TOM THUMB FOOD & PHARMACYConnie Yates6770 Abrams Rd.Dallas, TX 75231-7115 ....................................214-355-7315www.tomthumb.com

TOM THUMB FOOD & PHARMACY #2561Brent Varvil2645 Arapaho Rd., Ste. 592Garland, TX 75044............................................972-495-9807www.tomthumb.com

TOM THUMB-PAGE FOOD & DRUG CENTERCharles Hokstra925 Northwest Hwy.Garland, TX 75041............................................972-271-0582www.tomthumb.com

WAL-MART SUPER CENTER #1800Janis Mayrell1801 Marketplace Dr.Garland, TX 75041............................................972-279-8700www.walmart.com

WALMART NEIGHBORHOOD MARKETTony Budgewater101 W. Buckingham Rd.Garland, TX 75040............................................469-304-3399

HEALTH INSURANCE/BENEFITS

BOWMAN & BOWMAN CONSULTANTS, INC.Jim Bowman1301 Custer Rd., #352-1018Plano, TX 75075 ...............................................972-578-5095www.bowmanbenefits.com

HEARING AID SPECIALIST

CALVERT HEARING CAREJames Clay Mainord, Au.D.2645 Arapaho Rd., Ste. 121Garland, TX 75044............................................972-270-6731www.calverthearingcare.com

HOME HEALTH CARE SERVICE/NURSING SERVICE

BEYOND FAITH HOMECARE & REHAB, LLCKelly Chipman3200 Broadway Blvd., Ste. 200Garland, TX 75043............................................972-203-8200www.beyondfaithhomecare.com

HOSPITALITY

HOSPITALS/CLINICS/MEDICAL CENTERS

BAYLOR MEDICAL CENTER AT GARLANDThomas Trenary2300 Marie CurieGarland, TX 75042............................................972-487-5000www.baylorhealth.com/garland See our ad page 4 & 27

BAYLOR SURGICARE AT GARLANDRory Qualls530 Clara Barton, Ste. 100Garland, TX 75042............................................972-494-2400www.unitedsurgical.com

HOTELS/MOTELS

DAYS INN DALLAS/GARLANDAmar Patel3645 Leon Rd.Garland, TX 75041............................................972-840-0020www.garlandtxhotel.com

BEST CARE FAMILY MEDICAL CENTER- DAVID W. CARLSON, M.D.

972-240-1789www.bestcaregarland.com

4402 Broadway, Ste. 1Garland, TX 75043

THE MESQUITE CONVENTION & EXPO CENTER/HAMPTON INN & SUITES 972-329-3100Nicole Muldrew www.mesquitehampton.comLocated 15 minutes from Downtown Dallas, we offer 160guest rooms with 54 two room suites. Suites feature afull kitchen, living room with separate bed & bathroom.Planning a wedding or convention? Our 65,000 ftConvention & Expo Hall is the place!1700 Rodeo Dr., Mesquite, TX 75149

INDUSTRIAL FLOORINGSERVICES, INC. 214-349-7891David Parrish www.ifsifloors.com

Industrial Flooring Services, Inc. can provide virtuallyany type of Epoxy / Resinous Flooring required inIndustrial, Commercial or Institutional applications.

2736 Market St., Garland, TX 75041



EXECUTIVE INNMatt Patel12670 E. Northwest Hwy.Dallas, TX 75228 ..............................................972-613-5000www.dallasexecutiveinn.com

FAIRFIELD INN AND SUITES DALLAS PARK CENTRALTabitha Scott9230 LBJ Fwy.Dallas, TX 75243 ..............................................972-437-9905www.fairfieldinn.com/dalpc

HOLIDAY INN GARLAND NORTHBobby Patel5110 N. Pres. George BushGarland, TX 75040............................................972-495-1144www.holidayinn.com/garlandnorth

HOMEWOOD SUITES BY HILTONMarianne Matthes9169 Markville Dr.Dallas, TX 75243....................................972-437-6966dallasparkcentral.homewoodsuites.com

HYATT PLACE DALLAS/ GARLANDHolly Jordan5101 N. Pres. George BushGarland, TX 75040............................................972-414-3500www.hyattplace.com

LA QUINTA INN & SUITESDilip Patel375 E. Interstate 30Garland, TX 75043............................................469-429-33396237.lq.com

STUDIO 6Kevin Hajari9801 Adleta Ct.Dallas, TX 75243 ..............................................214-342-5400www.staystudio6.com

HUMAN RESOURCE OUTSOURCING

TREND HRJon Bailey5133 FM 549 S.Rockwall, TX 75032 ..........................................469-402-1510www.trendhr.com

HVAC

A #1 AIR - HEATING & AIR CONDITIONINGJames & Sherry Green1605 Crescent Cir., Ste. 200Carrolton, TX 75006..........................................972-242-4800www.rightdayornight.com

ICE CREAM/DAIRY STORE

BRAUM’S ICE CREAM AND DAIRY STOREStore Manager2802 Lavon Hwy.Garland, TX 75040............................................972-495-2221www.braums.com

INDIVIDUAL MEMBERSHIP

ED JACKSON.....................................................972-496-9446

GEORGE JENSEN RANCH3021 Oak Point Rd.Garland, TX 75044............................................972-414-1458

JOE DRIVER201 S. GlenbrookGarland, TX 75040............................................972-276-1116

INDUSTRIAL SUPPLIES

GRAINGERJay Thomason2701 W. Kingsley Rd.Garland, TX 75041............................................972-278-8110www.grainger.com

INSTITUTIONAL FOOD DISTRIBUTION

US FOODSSteve Minns1992 Forest Ln.Garland, TX 75042............................................972-487-6200www.usfoodservice.com

INSURANCE

BOYD, SHACKELFORD AND BARNETT, LLCMichael Boyd5800 Granite Pkwy., Ste. 350Plano, TX 75024 ...............................................972-767-2811www.bsbins.com

DAVIS-DYER-MAX, INC.Larry HughstonP.O. Box 495429Garland, TX 75049-5429 ........................972-864-0400www.davis-dyer-max.com

MIKE MAKARA STATE FARM AGENTMike Makara828 Beltline Rd.Garland, TX 75040............................................972-530-6300

STAN LUCKIE & ASSOCIATES, INC.Stan Luckie1111 Beltline Rd., Ste. 106Garland, TX 75040 .................................972-530-6499www.stanluckie.com

INSURANCE - PERSONAL LINES

LIBERTY MUTUAL GROUPBranden Weber5701 Pres. George Bush, Ste. 150Rowlett, TX 75089.............................................972-202-9854www.libertymutual.com/christinerichardson

INSURANCE BROKERAGE & RISK MANAGEMENT

WILLIS GROUPJoshua Glover15305 N. Dallas Pkwy.Addison, TX 75001 ...........................................972-715-6214www.willis.com

INSURANCE/FINANCIAL SERVICES

GARY SCHWARZ INSURANCE - STATE FARMGary Schwarz750 Colonel Dr., Ste. 1AGarland, TX 75043............................................972-278-5011www.garyschwarz.com

ROACH, HOWARD, SMITH & BARTONMax Smith8750 N. Central Expy., Ste. 500Dallas, TX 75231 ..............................................972-231-1300www.rhsb.com

INSURANCE/TRAVEL

AAA TEXASMiranda Palmer4280 Lavon Dr., Ste. 216Garland, TX 75040............................................972-926-1535www.aaa-texas.com

INVESTMENTS

CHICO STONE, LTDAlice NicholsonP.O. Box 461012Garland, TX 75046............................................972-276-2284

EDWARD JONESGary Overby, CFP, AAMS625 Main St.Garland, TX 75040............................................972-487-8777

EDWARD JONES & CO.Brian Shepherd, CFP, AAMS401 W. Centerville, Ste. 4Garland, TX 75041............................................972-271-6940www.edwardjones.com/en_US/fa/index.html&CIRN=263909

FIRST SOUTHWEST COMPANYCorky Hall325 N. St. Paul, Ste. 800Dallas, TX 75201 ..............................................214-953-4000www.firstsw.com

IT SOLUTIONS

CYBERNUT SOLUTIONS LLCStephen Faulkner337 Oaks Trail, Ste. 108Garland, TX 75043............................................972-216-8800www.CybernutSolutions.com

QUALITY HIGH-TECH SERVICES, INC.Mary Metzler11807 Forestgate Dr.Dallas, TX 75243....................................972-231-6696www.QHT.com

JANITORIAL SERVICE

GCA SERVICES GROUP, INC.Tim Henson11651 Plano Rd., Ste. 200Dallas, TX 75243 ..............................................214-355-7000www.gcaservices.com

OFFICECLEAN AMERICA, INC.Elrie Freeman11551 Forest Central Dr., Ste. 129CDallas, TX 75243 ..............................................214-342-5333www.cleanoffices.com

JEWELRY

CLASSIC CUSTOM JEWELRY, INC.Bill Blunt1780 Northwest Hwy., Ste. 140Garland, TX 75041 .................................972-270-6589

LEGAL SERVICES

UNDERWOOD PERKINS, P.C.Bill Underwood5420 LBJ Fwy., Ste. 1900Dallas, TX 75240 ..............................................972-661-5114www.uplawtx.com

LIGHTING & SIGN MAINTENANCE

BIRDSONG ELECTRIC, INC.Jack Birdsong2914 Industrial Ln.Garland, TX 75041............................................972-295-3000www.birdsongelectric.com

LONGTERM CARE/SKILLED NURSING/REHAB

PLEASANT VALLEY HEALTHCARE & REHABILITATION CENTERMoui Tran1525 Pleasant ValleyGarland, TX 75040............................................972-496-8800www.nexion-health.com/community/texas/pleasant-valley-healthcare-and-rehabilitation-center/pleasant-

MAMMOGRAPHY/RADIOLOGY

SOLIS WOMEN’S HEALTHAngela Mobley4430 Lavon Dr.Garland, TX 75040 .................................972-530-0100www.solishealth.com

MANAGEMENT CONSULTANT

FOURTRE CONSULTING INC.Monte Mitchell190 E. Stacy Rd., Ste. 306120Allen, TX 75002 ................................................877-991-5326www.fourtre.com

PR MINISTRIESRonald Jones1209 Tralee Ln.Garland, TX 75044............................................214-384-6032

MANUFACTURING/ADHESIVES

IFS INDUSTRIES, INC.Lee Strande2222 Lonnecker Dr.Garland, TX 75041-1203 ........................972-864-2202www.ifscos.com

BAKER & AFFILIATES INSURANCE AGENCY, INC. 972-276-8100Georgia Baker www.bakerandaffiliates.com

Whether your need is for personal or business insurance,we can help. We maintain excellent relationships witha number of carriers in order to offer you many options.Our first priority is always our client.

2045 Forest Ln., Ste. 190, Garland, TX 75042



MAPEI CORP.Ed Ford1501 Wall St.Garland, TX 75041............................................972-271-9500www.mapei.com

MANUFACTURING/BREWERY

LAKEWOOD BREWING CO.Wim Bens2302 Executive Dr.Garland, TX 75041............................................972-864-2337www.lakewoodbrewing.com

MANUFACTURING/CERAMIC TILE

INTERCERAMIC, USAJesus Vargas2333 S. Jupiter Rd.Garland, TX 75041............................................214-503-5500www.interceramic.com

MANUFACTURING/CHEER/DANCE APPAREL

VARSITY SPIRIT FASHIONSTerry Colley2010 Merritt Dr.Garland, TX 75041 .................................972-840-4000www.varsity.com

MANUFACTURING/CHEMICALS

CARROLL COMPANYKyle Ogden2900 W. KingsleyGarland, TX 75041............................................972-278-1304www.carrollco.com

MANUFACTURING/CLEANING & SANITIZING PRODUCTS

ECOLAB, INC.Paul Putchinski2305 Sherwin St.Garland, TX 75041............................................972-864-3363www.ecolab.com

MANUFACTURING/CONCRETE PRODUCTS

COOPER CONCRETE CO.Tom CooperP.O. Box 461118Garland, TX 75046............................................972-276-1167www.cooperconcrete.com

MANUFACTURING/CORRUGATED CONTAINERS

AMERISOURCE COMPANIESSlade Myrick1745 Hayden Dr.Carrollton, TX 75006.........................................972-380-2000www.myamerisource.com

MANUFACTURING/COSMETICS

GDMI, INC.Myron Ferrall2763 Marquis Dr.Garland, TX 75042............................................972-494-7477www.gdmiinc.com

MANUFACTURING/CUSTOM WINDOW TREATMENTS

TEXTONBill Williams114 KirbyGarland, TX 75042............................................972-494-5941www.texton.com

MANUFACTURING/CUSTOM METAL PRODUCTS/PRECISION SHEET METAL

KARLEEChad Brumit701 S. InternationalGarland, TX 75042 .................................972-272-0628www.karlee.com

MANUFACTURING/CUSTOM METAL PRODUCTS/PRECISION SHEET METAL FABRICATION

J & A MANUFACTURING, INC.Jeff Johnson2805 E. Centerville Rd.Garland, TX 75040............................................972-494-5552www.jamfg.com

MANUFACTURING/DAIRY PRODUCTS

DAISY BRANDTed Rodgers3636 Leon Rd.Garland, TX 75041............................................972-271-8260www.daisybrand.com

MANUFACTURING/DEFENSE/AEROSPACE FORGINGS

GENERAL DYNAMICS ORDNANCE AND TACTICAL SYSTEMSDavid Dunavin1200 N. Glenbrook Dr.Garland, TX 75040............................................972-276-5131www.gd-ots.com

MANUFACTURING/DIGITAL DISPLAY EQUIPMENT

DATATRONIC CONTROL, INC.Stephen Kim5130 Dexham Rd.Rowlett, TX 75088.............................................972-475-7879www.dcisign.com

MANUFACTURING/DISTRIBUTOR OF AUTOMOTIVE PRODUCTS

IDQ, INCMichael Klein2901 W. Kingsley Rd.Garland, TX 75041............................................214-778-4609www.idqusa.com

MANUFACTURING/DOORS

MANUFACTURING/DRILLING EQUIPMENT

ATLAS COPCOJessica Byrd2100 N. 1st St.Garland, TX 75040............................................972-496-7400www.atlascopco.com

NATIONAL OILWELL VARCODean Mitchell421 E. Walnut St.Garland, TX 75040............................................972-272-4481www.nov.com

MANUFACTURING/ELECTRONICS

L-3 COMMUNICATIONS INFRARED PRODUCTSForrest Feiock3414 Herrmann Dr.Garland, TX 75041............................................972-840-5600www.l-3com.com

MICROPAC INDUSTRIES, INC.Mark King905 E. WalnutGarland, TX 75040............................................972-272-3571www.micropac.com

NATIONAL CIRCUIT ASSEMBLYRaul Cantero2908 National Dr.Garland, TX 75041 .................................972-278-2009www.ncatx.com

MANUFACTURING/FABRICATION-FOAM PRODUCTS & EXPANDED PLASTICS

GUARDIAN PACKAGING INDUSTRIES, L.P.Norman Stuart3615 Security St.Garland, TX 75042 .................................214-349-1500www.guardianpackaging.com

MANUFACTURING/FLEXIBLE BULK CONTAINERS

BAG CORPORATIONSilvia Lopez11510 Data Dr.Dallas, TX 75218 ..............................................214-340-7060www.bagcorp.com

MANUFACTURING/FOODS

KRAFT FOODS GROUPDonna Ditmars2340 Forest Ln.Garland, TX 75042............................................972-272-7511www.kraftfoods.com

MANUFACTURING/HATS

HATCODan Brown601 Marion Dr.Garland, TX 75042............................................972-494-0511www.resistolhat.com

MANUFACTURING/IGNITION SYSTEMS

ALTRONIC CONTROLS, INC.Gregg Grubbs2350 Crist Rd., Ste. 1000Garland, TX 75040 .................................972-494-0522www.altronicinc.com

MANUFACTURING/INDUSTRIAL GASES

PRAXAIRJustin Betts2225 LonneckerGarland, TX 75041............................................972-840-7140www.praxair.com

MANUFACTURING/INDUSTRIAL SPRINGS

GIFFORD SPRING COMPANYMelany Gifford219 Gold St.Garland, TX 75042............................................972-272-5645www.giffordspring.com

MANUFACTURING/LANDSCAPE AND TURF IRRIGATION EQUIPMENT

TELSCO INDUSTRIES INC./ WEATHERMATICSherry Wimberly3301 W. Kingsley Rd.Garland, TX 75041............................................972-278-6131www.weathermatic.com

MANUFACTURING/METAL DETECTORS

GARRETT METAL DETECTORSBob Podhrasky1881 W. State St.Garland, TX 75042............................................972-494-6151www.garrett.com

MANUFACTURING/METAL ELECTRICAL ENCLOSURES

UNITY MANUFACTURINGRick Buferd210 E. BuckinghamGarland, TX 75040............................................972-272-9502www.unitymfg.com

MANUFACTURING/METAL POWDERS & TEXEX BATTERY EXPANDERS

ATOMIZED PRODUCTS GROUP, INC.Bill Greenwood3838 Miller Park Dr.Garland, TX 75042............................................972-272-9596www.atomizedproductsgroup.com

MANUFACTURING/METAL PRODUCTS

IRVING TOOL & MANUFACTURING CO.Linda Stringer2249 Wall St.Garland, TX 75041............................................972-926-4000www.irvingtool.com

SILVER LINE BY ANDERSEN 214-221-9500Lendall Mefford www.silverlinewindows.com

Founded in 1947, Silver Line by Andersen is the nation’sleading vinyl window and door manufacturer dedicatedto providing builders, architects and homeowners energyefficient, low-maintenance solutions that add beautyand charm to any home.

3801 Regency Crest Dr., Garland, TX 75041



MANUFACTURING/OEM

WORK AREA PROTECTION CORP.John Byrne2205 Hightower Dr.Garland, TX 75041............................................972-278-0553www.workareaprotection.com

MANUFACTURING/PAINT & COATING

SHERWIN WILLIAMS CO.Chad West2802 W. Miller Rd.Garland, TX 75041...............................972-271-2541 Ext:321www.sherwin-williams.com/

THE VALSPAR CORPORATIONDave Sheridan701 S. Shiloh Rd.Garland, TX 75042 .................................972-276-5181www.valspar.com

MANUFACTURING/PAPER PRODUCTS

TOSCA LTD.Earl Moorer4009 Distribution Dr., Ste. 250Garland, TX 75041............................................214-553-2612www.toscaltd.com

MANUFACTURING/PLASTIC MOLDING

GTM PLASTICSRick Whicker2405 S. Shiloh Rd.Garland, TX 75041............................................972-278-9700www.gtmplastics.com

PLASTIPAK PACKAGING, INC.Chad Powell3201 Miller Park N.Garland, TX 75042............................................972-276-8660www.plastipak.com

MANUFACTURING/PLASTICSLONE STAR PLASTICSLee Seidel2875 Market St., Ste. 100Garland, TX 75041............................................972-271-9410www.lsp-inc.com

MANUFACTURING/PLATING & METAL FINISHING

A BRITE COMPANY, INC.Les Winkler3217 Wood Dr.Garland, TX 75041 .................................214-291-0400www.abrite.com

GLECO PLATING, INC.Jeff Fodge2220 GrishamRowlett, TX 75088.............................................972-475-4300www.gleco.com

MANUFACTURING/SATELLITE RECEIVERS/AMPLIFIER EARTH STATION

SATELLINK, INC.Robert Goodrich3525 Miller Park Dr.Garland, TX 75042 .................................972-487-1434www.satellink.com

MANUFACTURING/SCREW MACHINE PRODUCTS/NC LATHE & MILL PRODUCT

MANUFACTURING/SEMICONDUCTORMARLOW INDUSTRIESKevin MacGibbon10451 Vista Park Rd.Dallas, TX 75238 ..............................................214-340-4900www.marlow.com

MANUFACTURING/SHEET METAL

TPI DBA TELECOM PRODUCTS, INC.Bobby Silber1136 N. 1st St.Garland, TX 75040............................................972-276-2901www.tpitexas.com

MANUFACTURING/SHEET METAL/LANSCAPING/EDGING & SIGN HOLDER

COLLIER METAL SPECIALTIES, LTDJim Collier3333 Miller Park S.Garland, TX 75042............................................972-494-3900www.colmet.com

MANUFACTURING/TOOLS

AMPCO SAFETY TOOLSKarin Rountree204 N. Barnes Dr.Garland, TX 75042............................................972-276-6181www.AmpcoSafetyTools.com

APEX TOOL GROUPCari Welch3000 W. Kingsley Rd.Garland, TX 75041 .................................972-278-5678www.apextoolgroup.com

MANUFACTURING/WESTERN HATS

MASTER HATTERS OF TEXASJerry Cook2945 Market St.Garland, TX 75041............................................972-864-5523www.masterhatters.com

MANUFACTURING/WHISKEY

DALLAS DISTILLERIESHerman Beckley803 Shepherd Dr.Garland, TX 75042............................................469-298-3903www.dallasdistilleries.com

MANUFACTURING/WINE

QUEENS WINERYJoe Southwell3433 W. Kingsley, #6Garland, TX 75041............................................214-578-7098www.queenswinery.com

MATERIALS HANDLING EQUIPMENT PROVIDER

BRIGGS EQUIPMENTBenjamin Hecht10550 N. Stemmons Fwy.Dallas, TX 75220 ..............................................214-351-4511www.briggsequipment.com

MEDICAL DEVICES

GALT MEDICAL CORPORATIONDavid Smith2220 Merritt Dr.Garland, TX 75041............................................972-271-5177www.galtmedical.com

MEDICAL PROVIDER

CARTER BLOODCARETonya Verreiro2205 Hwy. 121Bedford, TX 76021............................................817-412-5000www.carterbloodcare.org

HOPE CLINIC OF GARLANDJenny Williams, RN808 W. Ave. AGarland, TX 75040............................................972-485-9292www.hopeclinic-garland.org

MEDICAL SERVICES

FIRST CHOICE EMERGENCY ROOMClaire Gibson7050 N. Shiloh Rd.Garland, TX 75044............................................972-899-6103www.fcer.com

MOVING COMPANIES

ALEXANDERS MOBILITY/ ATLAS VAN LINESChris Paonessa2750 Miller Park N., Ste. 300Garland, TX 75042 .................................800-658-5658www.alexanders.net

DFW MOVERS / CRATE MASTERJosh Welch3201 N. Sylvania Ave., Ste. 115Fort Worth, TX 76111 ........................................214-729-9690www.dfwmovers.com See our ad page 55

NEWSPAPERS

NEIGHBORSGO COMMUNITY NEWSPAPERNatasha Stout1410 Renner Rd., Ste. 260Richardson, TX 75082.......................................214-977-8061www.neighborsgo.com

NON-PROFIT

GOOD SAMARITANS OF GARLAND, INC.Jim Griffin214 N. 12th St.Garland, TX 75040............................................972-276-2263www.goodsamofgarland.org

NON-PROFIT/EDUCATION

HARMONY SCIENCE ACADEMYMuhammet Pakdil2302 Firewheel Pkwy.Garland, TX 75040............................................972-212-4777www.hsagarland.org

NON-PROFIT/MANUFACTURING SERVICES

DALLAS LIGHTHOUSE FOR THE BLINDErica Gillylen4306 Capitol Ave.Dallas, TX 75204 ..............................................214-821-2375www.dallaslighthouse.org

NURSING HOMES/RETIREMENT CENTERS

ADVANCED HEALTH & REHAB CENTER OF GARLANDZac Hicks505 W. Centerville Rd.Garland, TX 75041 .................................972-278-3566www.ahstx.net

GARLAND NURSING & REHABILITATION, LPLori Jackson321 N. Shiloh Rd.Garland, TX 75042............................................972-276-9571www.daybreakventure.com/garland-nursing-and-rehabilitation-lp-home.aspx

SENIOR CARE BELTLINEJennifer Pelham106 N. Beltline Rd.Garland, TX 75040............................................972-495-7700www.seniorcarecentersltc.com

OCCUPATIONAL MEDICINE

OCCUMED PLUS, INC.Steven Fischer2046 Forest Ln., Ste. 180Garland, TX 75042............................................972-494-1419www.occumedplus.com

OFFICE FURNITURE DEALER

CONTINENTAL OFFICE GROUP LLC.Carley Waggoner4002 W. Miller Rd., Ste. 180Garland, TX 75041............................................214-349-3000www.continentalofficegroup.net

OIL & GAS EXPLORATION, DEVELOPMENT & PRODUCTION

CANNON OPERATING CO., LLC.William Baker4125 Broadway Blvd., Bldg. A, Ste. 250Garland, TX 75043............................................972-941-8251www.cannondevelopment.net

AUTOMATIC PRODUCTS CORP. 972-272-6422Chris Tedford www.ap-corp.com

Automatic Products Corporation has been in Garlandsince 1957. Three generations have built this contractmachining and manufacturing company based ontrust, integrity and integrating our company with ourcustomers.

2735 Forest Ln., Garland, TX 75042



OPTOMETRISTS/OPTICAL

DR. BOB DAYBob Day3034 Broadway Blvd.Garland, TX 75041............................................972-278-2121www.broadwayeyecenter.com

VISION SOURCE - GARLANDReyna Hernandez, O.D.3385 Naaman School Rd.Garland, TX 75040............................................972-496-2020www.visionsource-garland.com

ORGANIZATIONS/NON-PROFIT GROUPS/CIVIC CLUBS

GARLAND FIRE FIGHTERS ASSOCIATIONDavid RiggsP.O. Box 462341Garland, TX 75046............................................972-494-3622www.garlandfirefighters.org

GARLAND NOON EXCHANGE CLUBAnne HowellP.O. Box 472791Garland, TX 75047............................................972-276-6180www.noonexchangeclubofgarland.com

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF GREATER GARLAND, INC.Marty Rogers1110 Main St.Garland, TX 75040-6131..................................972-272-8530www.garlandhfh.org

HELLA SHRINE CENTERMary Sakuta2121 Rowlett Rd.Garland, TX 75043............................................214-501-1380www.hellatemple.org

THE SALVATION ARMYLars Ljungholm451 W. Ave. DGarland, TX 75040 .................................972-272-4531www.salvationarmyusa.org

URBAN LEAGUE COMMUNITY SERVICE CENTER OF GARLANDRashidah Madyun210 Carver Dr., Ste. 102BGarland, TX 75040............................................214-413-1720www.ulgdnctx.com

WORKPLACE SOLUTIONS & COMMUNITY CENTER OF TEXASMike Pope3902 CavalierGarland, TX 75042 .................................972-272-6526www.ntrsinc.com

YMCAEddie Dobbins1709 N. Garland Ave.Garland, TX 75040............................................972-272-3484www.garlandymca.com

YOUTH ACHIEVEMENT FOUNDATION, INC.Joseph WalkerP.O. Box 670685Dallas, TX 75367-0685...........................214-514-3640www.yaftx.org

PAINTING CONTRACTORYOUR NEXT PAINTERDavid McConnico5313 Onset BayRowlett, TX 75089.............................................972-475-9919www.yournextpainter.com

PAYROLL SERVICEPAYCHEX, INC.Spencer Canole8605 Freeport Pkwy., Ste. 100Irving, TX 75063www.paychex.com

PEDIATRICSMY CHILDREN’S GARLANDDaniel Lopez455 N. Garland Ave.Garland, TX 75040............................................469-488-4200www.my-childrens.com

PEST CONTROL SERVICE/SUPPLIES

DALLAS FT. WORTH PEST CONTROLRon Dawson, Jr.10875 Plano Rd., Ste. 105Dallas, TX 75238 ..............................................214-349-2847www.dfwpest.com

PHARMACEUTICALS

OCTAPHARMA PLASMA, INC.Donnelle Bui3342 Broadway Blvd., Ste. 110Garland, TX 75043............................................214-703-8369www.octapharmaplasma.com

PHARMACY

BROADWAY PHARMACYAbigail Nchekwube3334 Broadway Blvd., Ste. 412Garland, TX 75043............................................972-278-9742www.broadwayrxgarland.com

CHEBYCARE PHARMACYConnie Echebri1421 Buckingham Rd.Garland, TX 75042............................................972-675-1100

HERITAGE PHARMACY, INC.Emmanuel Omehe2636 W. Walnut St., Ste. 300Garland, TX 75042 .................................214-703-9000www.heritagepharmacyinc.com

PHYSICIANS/DERMATOLOGY/SURGEONS/FAMILY MEDICINE

PHYSICIANS/DERMATOLOGY/SURGEONS/INTERNAL MEDICINE

LISA A. GARNER, M.D.Lisa Garner3310 Broadway Blvd.Garland, TX 75043............................................972-271-4141www.lisagarnermd.com

PHYSICIANS/HEMATOLOGY/ONCOLOGY

TEXAS ONCOLOGYStephanie Winters530 Clara Barton Blvd.Baylor Medical Plaza IV, Ste. 250Garland, TX 75042............................................972-272-3417www.texasoncology.com

PLUMBING

J.L. PARKER PLUMBING INC.Brad ParkerP.O. Box 472963Garland, TX 75047-2953..................................972-271-0431www.parkerplumbing.com

PLUMBING, HEATING & AIR

POLICE DEPARTMENT

GARLAND POLICE DEPARTMENTMitch Bates1891 Forest Ln.Garland, TX 75042............................................972-205-2011www.garlandpolice.com

POSTAL SERVICE

UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICECedric Durant1000 W. Walnut St.Garland, TX 75040............................................972-276-6541

PRINTERS/PUBLISHERS/TYPESETTERS/GRAPHICS/BLUEPRINTS/FAX

EXECUTIVE PRESS INC.Jennifer Beaty1400 Presidential Dr., Ste. 110Richardson, TX 75081.......................................214-217-7000www.executivepress.com See our ad Inside Back Cover

PRINTERS/PUBLISHERS/TYPESETTERS/GRAPHICS/FAX

BRYANT PRINTING CO.Rusty Bryant3105 Saturn Rd.Garland, TX 75041............................................972-271-2671

NOVACOPY, INC.John Cavanaugh4251 W. John Carpenter Frwy.Irving, TX 75063 ...............................................972-536-1507www.novacopy.com

PRIVATE INVESTIGATORS

VIGILANT INDUSTRIES, INC.Clark Thomas3718 Cavalier Dr.Garland, TX 75042............................................972-494-1400

PRIVATE SCHOOL & CHILD CARE CENTER

NEW CENTURY MONTESSORI ACADEMYFahima Rouabah1625 Ferris Rd.Garland, TX 75044............................................214-802-7770www.myncma.com

PROFESSIONAL CAREER & ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

CAREER DESIGN ASSOCIATES, INC.Helen Harkness2818 S. Country Club Rd.Garland, TX 75043-1227..................................972-278-4701www.career-design.com

PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

CENCOR REALTY SERVICESLiz Sizemore3102 Maple Ave., Ste. 500Dallas, TX 75201 ..............................................214-720-6630www.cencorrealty.com See our ad page 35

PUBLIC OFFICIALS

CINDY BURKETT - STATE REPRESENTATIVECindy Burkett3200 Broadway, Ste. 240Garland, TX 75043............................................972-278-7276www.house.state.tx.us/members/member-page/?district=113

TRULY NOBLE SERVICES, INC. 972-272-2455www.trulynobleservices.com

Call us for all of your plumbing and heating & coolingneeds! We install new water heaters, repair andreplace HVAC units, repair duct work, camera tests onsewer lines and so much more! Mention this listing for$20.00 off your initial service call.

2909 Broadway Blvd., Garland, TX 75041

BEST CARE FAMILY MEDICAL CENTER- DAVID W. CARLSON, M.D.

972-240-1789www.bestcaregarland.com

4402 Broadway, Ste. 1Garland, TX 75043

DO IT ALL PLUMBING 469-487-9209Norman Bundrant www.doitallplumbing.us

You want your home to be functional, comfortable andconvenient. When you have a plumbing problem, we doour best to give that comfort back to you. Give us acall for a free estimate!

299 Bently Dr., Lavon, TX 75166



DALLAS COUNTY COMMISSIONER-MIKE CANTRELLMike Cantrell1701 N. Collins, #1000Richardson, TX 75080.......................................214-589-7060www.dallascounty.org/district2

DALLAS COUNTY CONSTABLE-MICHAEL GOTHARDMichael Gothard140 N. Garland Ave.Garland, TX 75040............................................214-643-4766www.dallascounty.org/department/constable/constable_index.php

GERRY COOPER, JUSTICE OF THE PEACEGerry Cooper140 N. Garland AveGarland, TX 75040-6701..................................214-643-4773www.dallascounty.org

SENATOR BOB DEUELLLinda Kagy18601 LBJ Fwy., Ste. 400Mesquite, TX 75150-5600................................972-279-1800www.deuell.senate.state.tx.us

STATE REPRESENTATIVE KENNETH SHEETSKenneth Sheets6301 Gaston Ave., Ste. 536Dallas, TX 75214-2692 ....................................214-887-1978www.kennethsheets.com

STATE SENATOR JOHN CARONAAnnette Ratliff8080 N. Central Expy., Ste. 1440 LB 44Dallas, TX 75206 ..............................................214-378-5751www.carona.senate.state.tx.us

U.S. CONGRESSMAN PETE SESSIONSMatt Garcia12750 Merit Dr., Ste. 1434Dallas, TX 75251 ..............................................972-392-0505

PURIFIED WATERWATER PROVISIONS TO GOLawrence Minnis842 Beltline Rd.Garland, TX 75040............................................972-414-9982www.waterprovisions.com

REAL ESTATE - LAND/NEW HOME CONSTRUCTIONEBBY HALLIDAY REALTORSMalinda Brownlee Howell3621 Shire Blvd.Richardson, TX 75082.......................................972-840-0444www.ebby.com See our ad page 31

WOODY BROWNLEEWoody Brownlee3621 Shire Blvd.Richardson, TX 75082.......................................469-429-7405

REAL ESTATE SERVICESTHE SCOTT NEAL HOME SELLING TEAMScott Neal501 W. Pres. George Bush, Ste. 125Richardson, TX 75080.......................................214-295-5060www.scottnealrealestate.com

REAL ESTATE/COMMERCIALREGUS - FIREWHEEL TOWN CENTERMatthew Brown675 Town Square Blvd., Ste. 200Garland, TX 75040............................................214-299-7600www.regus.com

THE BALDWIN COMPANYPeter Baldwin9400 N. Central Expy., Ste. 320Dallas, TX 75231 ..............................................214-692-1100

WHITEROCK IMPROVEMENTS, LPJosh Birns580 White Plains Rd.Tarrytown, NY 10591.........................................708-425-8821www.dlcmgmt.com

REAL ESTATE/DEVELOPERSDUKE REALTY CORPORATIONJeff Thornton14241 N. Dallas Pkwy., Ste. 1000Dallas, TX 75254 ..............................................972-361-6700www.dukerealty.com

REAL ESTATE/DEVELOPERS/INVESTMENTS/MANAGEMENT

KNEGGS INVESTMENT PROPERTIESRay Kneggs, Sr.3405 EnterpriseRowlett, TX 75088.............................................972-475-1517

PRIMERA COMPANIES, INC.Ralph Heins1445 Ross Ave., Ste. 5150Dallas, TX 75202 ..............................................214-855-2730www.primeracompanies.com

THE ARCHER COMPANYAlyson Archer Goodhartz1400 Preston Rd., Ste. 400Plano, TX 75093 ...............................................972-599-9999www.thearchercompany.com

UNITED EQUITIESBuster Freedman4545 Bissonnet, Ste. 100Bellaire, TX 77401 ............................................713-772-6262www.unitedequities.com

RECYCLING

PROGRESSIVE WASTE SOLUTIONSKim Kazaka12150 Garland Rd.Dallas, TX 75218 ..............................................214-802-1580www.progressivewaste.com

SMURFIT KAPPA GARLAND RECYCLINGSteve Marcoe726 E. Walnut St.Garland, TX 75040 .................................972-494-4059www.smurfitkappa.com

REHABILITATION - OUTPATIENT

BAYLOR INSTITUTE FOR REHABILITATION - FIREWHEELRoberto Martinez4440 Lavon Dr., Ste. 340Garland, TX 75040 972-495-5416

REPLACEMENT WINDOWS, DOORS, SUNROOMS

WINDOW EXPOPaul Dietzler923 S. Jupiter Rd.Garland, TX 75042............................................972-234-1413www.windowexpodfw.com

RESALE SHOPS

CLOTHES MENTOR GARLANDKim Jones5255 N. George Bush Hwy., Ste. 100Garland, TX 75040............................................972-496-3400www.clothesmentor.com/garland

RESTAURANT/CATERING/EVENT PLANNING

COPPER KETTLEJim Dorsey1456 Beltline Rd., Ste. 147Garland, TX 75044............................................972-495-5678www.copperkettlegarland.com

RESTAURANTS

APPLEBEES GARLANDBlake Roe1440 Eastgate Dr.Garland, TX 75041............................................972-270-0602www.applebees.com

BABES CHICKEN DINNER HOUSERick Nall1456 Beltline Rd., Ste. 171Garland, TX 75044 .................................972-496-1041www.babeschicken.com

BUFFALO WILD WINGSSteven Brown5125 Pres. George BushGarland, TX 75040............................................972-414-2999www.buffalowildwings.com

BURGERFIDavid Padilla365 Coneflower Dr.Garland, TX 75040............................................210-362-1194www.burgerfi.com


CHILI’SEddie Gattus1775 Northwest Hwy.Garland, TX 75041............................................972-840-0647www.chilis.com

CHILI’S BAR & GRILLLisa Willingham535 W. Interstate 30Garland, TX 75043............................................972-303-5575www.chilis.com

CRISTINA’S FINE MEXICAN RESTAURANTArtemio Delgado4170 Lavon Hwy., Ste. 100Garland, TX 75040............................................972-496-7555www.cristinasmex.com

EDDIE’S NAPOLIS ITALIAN BISTROMike Kolenvic4280 Lavon Dr., Ste. 250Garland, TX 75040............................................972-530-2004www.napolisbistro.com

GOLDEN CORRALLarry Weaver1420 Eastgate Dr.Garland, TX 75041............................................214-341-2288www.goldencorral.com

MATT’S RANCHO MARTINEZMatt Martinez5085 George Bush Hwy.Garland, TX 75040............................................972-675-8600

MCDONALD’SRyan Banister3285 BroadwayGarland, TX 75043............................................972-278-8433www.facebook.com/pages/McDonalds-at-3285-Broadway/106280756098992

MCDONALD’S AT I30Maria Balderas509 Interstate 30 W.Garland, TX 75040............................................972-240-4228www.mcdonalds.com

MCDONALD’S CORPRyan Banister1110 W. Centerville Rd.Garland, TX 75041............................................972-279-8160www.mcdonalds.com

ON THE BORDER - FIREWHEELScott Harper4970 N. Pres. George BushGarland, TX 75040............................................972-372-0110ontheborder.com

SICILIANO’S A TASTE OF ITALYPaolo & Fran Siciliano2210 W. Buckingham Rd.Garland, TX 75042............................................972-276-8913www.sicilianosgarland.com

THE RECYCLING BINJesus Arellano972-272-8189

[email protected] E. BuckinghamGarland, TX 75040



TACO CASAGreg Fowler6118 Broadway Blvd.Garland, TX 75043............................................972-303-1510www.tacocasatexas.com

TEXAS LAND & CATTLE STEAK HOUSEBilly Diaz4881 Bass Pro Dr.Garland, TX 75043............................................972-203-1333www.texaslandandcattle.com

TEXAS ROADHOUSERobert Hinton5012 Pres. George BushGarland, TX 75040............................................972-495-0417www.texasroadhouse.com

THE WENDY’S COMPANYAndrea Winans501 W. Interstate 30Garland, TX 75043............................................972-541-5530www.wendys.com

WHATABURGER #197Patti McKenzie5806 BroadwayGarland, TX 75043............................................972-240-8330www.whataburger.com

WHATABURGER #88Patti McKenzie725 E. CentervilleGarland, TX 75041............................................972-278-8540www.whataburger.com

WHATABURGER #953Patti McKenzie4500 Bass Pro Dr.Garland, TX 75043............................................972-203-6115www.whataburger.com

WHATABURGER, INC.Shelby Randolph4040 W. Royal Ln., Ste. 126Irving, TX 75063 ...............................................972-530-2353www.whataburger.com

WINGSTOP RESTAURANTS INC.Ivan Soto1251 Northwest Hwy., Ste. CGarland, TX 75041............................................972-271-0900www.wingstop.com

RESTORATION/WATER & FIRE

SERVPRO OF PARK CITIES & NORTH GARLANDRich Milner2920 B National Ct.Garland, TX 75041 .................................214-522-3000www.servpronorthgarland.com

RETAIL

OAKRIDGE PLAZALiz Sizemore3112 N. JupiterGarland, TX 75044............................................214-720-6630fliers.weitzmangroup.com/fliers/Dallas/oakridgeplazaflier.pdf

See our ad page 35

OLD NAVY #3339 - FIREWHEEL TOWN CENTERZuzanna Low420 Coneflower Dr.Garland, TX 75040............................................972-495-4990www.oldnavy.com

RETAIL DEPARTMENT STORE

BASS PRO SHOPSKathy Thompson5001 Bass Pro Dr.Garland, TX 75043............................................469-221-2600www.basspro.com

JOS. A. BANK MEN’S CLOTHIERLotis Butchko440 Coneflower Dr.Garland, TX 75040............................................972-496-3600www.josbank.com

RETAIL FURNITURE & INTERIOR DESIGN

ETHAN ALLENMichael Poczos305 Prairie Clover Dr.Garland, TX 75040............................................972-495-4555www.ethanallen.com

RETAIL HOME CENTER

GROOM & SON’S HARDWARE & LUMBER, INC.Margie Bynum5130 N. JupiterGarland, TX 75044............................................214-703-6565www.groomandsons.com

RETAIL/BATTERIES/LIGHT BULBS

BATTERIES + BULBSJim Smith4280 Lavon Dr., Ste. 212Garland, TX 75040............................................214-382-9838www.batteriesplus.com/store_details/408.aspx

RETIREMENT COMMUNITY

CHAMBREL AT CLUB HILLPreston Smith1245 Colonel Dr.Garland, TX 75043............................................972-278-8500www.chambrelatclubhill.com

CHRISTIAN CARE CENTERSTeresa Scott900 Wiggins Pkwy.Mesquite, TX 75150..........................................972-686-2400www.christiancarecenters.org See our ad page 5

RETIREMENT/FINANCIAL PLANNING

NORTHWESTERN MUTUALBo Saavedra8411 Preston Rd., Ste. 700Dallas, TX 75225 ..............................................214-525-1065www.nmfn.com/bosaavedra See our ad page 34

RICKER RETIREMENT SPECIALISTSLaura Matura6600 Naaman Forest Blvd.Garland, TX 75044-5695..................................972-840-3764www.rickerretirement.com

SHEA & MCMURDIE RETIREMENTScott McMurdie100 N. Central Expy., Ste. 1214Richardson, TX 75080 ............................972-907-0110www.mygroupretirement.com

ROOFING CONSULTANTS

AMTECH BUILDING SCIENCES, INC.Mike Blanchette670 International Pkwy., Ste. 180Richardson, TX 75081-6600.............................972-690-6044www.amtechbuildingsciences.com

WHARRY & HAYNES ARCHITECTS & ENGINEERSJames Wharry316 N. Glenbrook Dr.Garland, TX 75040 .................................972-272-4116www.wharrytexas.com

SCHOOLS/COLLEGES/EDUCATION/VOCATIONAL

EASTFIELD COLLEGESharon Cook3737 Motley Dr.Mesquite, TX 75150-2099................................972-860-7002www.eastfieldcollege.edu See our ad page 24

GARLAND INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICTBob Morrison501 S. Jupiter Rd.Garland, TX 75042............................................972-494-8201www.garlandisd.net See our ad page 34

ITT TECHNICAL INSTITUTERose Galloway2101 Waterview Pkwy.Richardson, TX 75080 ............................972-690-9100www.itt-tech.edu

REMINGTON COLLEGESkip Walls1800 Eastgate Dr.Garland, TX 75041............................................972-686-7878www.remingtoncollege.edu

RICHLAND COLLEGEKay Eggleston12800 Abrams Rd.Dallas, TX 75243 ..............................................972-238-6195www.richlandcollege.edu See our ad pages 2, 3

SECURITY SYSTEMS

PROTECTION 1 SECURITY SOLUTIONSMichaelle Richardson4221 W. John Carpenter Fwy.Irving, TX 75063 ...............................................972-795-0173www.protection1.com

SENIOR INDEPENDENT/APARTMENT LIVING

HOMETOWNE AT GARLANDTracy West1802 Castle Dr.Garland, TX 75040............................................972-205-9900www.hometownegarland.com

PRIMROSE AT PARK PLACETiashawn Ransom202 N. Beltline Rd.Garland, TX 75040 .................................972-495-9092www.prmc.com

SHOPPING CENTER

AUDUBON VILLAGE SHOPPING CENTERJim Skokan565 W. Oates Rd.Garland, TX 75043............................................817-335-3223

BUCKINGHAM PLAZALiz Sizemore1413-1529 W. BuckinghamGarland, TX 75042............................................214-720-6630fliers.weitzmangroup.com/fliers/Dallas/BuckinghamPlazaflier.pdf

See our ad page 35

CALI SAIGON MALL DBA DALLAS SUPERSTOREHuy Trieu3212 N. Jupiter Rd.Garland, TX 75044............................................214-274-4128

FIREWHEEL MARKETLiz Sizemore4280 Lavon Dr.Garland, TX 75048............................................214-720-6630fliers.weitzmangroup.com/fliers/dallas/firewheelmarketflier.pdf

See our ad page 35

FIREWHEEL TOWN CENTERCory Mann245 Cedar Sage Dr., Ste. 200Garland, TX 75040 .................................972-675-1041www.firewheeltowncenter.com

MILLER ROAD SHOPPING CENTERCindy Bryant3131 Turtle Creek Blvd., Ste. 900Dallas, TX 75219 ..............................................214-520-1511www.componentcapitalgroup.com

AMBERTON UNIVERSITY 972-279-6511Glenn Sowells www.amberton.edu

A nationally recognized and regionally accredited institution serving working adults for over forty years.Amberton offers affordable undergraduate and graduateprograms emphasizing quality, relevancy, flexibility, andconvenience.

1700 Eastgate Dr., Garland, TX 75041



NORTHSTAR PLAZALiz SizemoreSW Corner of Buckingham & N. Garland Ave.Garland, TX 75040............................................214-720-6630fliers.weitzmangroup.com/fliers/Dallas/Northstar.pdf

See our ad page 35

SIGNS/BANNERS/VINYL GRAPHICS

FASTSIGNSJim Cochran1765 N. Town East Blvd., Ste. 153Mesquite, TX 75150..........................................972-613-1111www.fastsigns.com/2

SKATING RINKS

TEXAS SKATIUMJeff Craft2020 Rowlett Rd.Garland, TX 75043............................................972-240-6455www.texasskatium.com

SOCIAL SERVICE ORGANIZATION & RESALE SHOP

STORAGE - HOUSEHOLD & COMMERCIAL

ASSURED SELF STORAGELiv’ee Rehfield1455 Hwy. 66Garland, TX 75040............................................972-276-7733www.storeassured.com

TALENT ACQUISITION

THE NOVO GROUPCindy Lu921 Garden ParkAllen, TX 75013 ................................................262-727-8755www.thenovogroup.com

TAX & FINANCIAL SERVICES

GOLDIN PEISER & PEISER, LLPDebbie Ames16800 N. Dallas Pkwy., Ste. 240Dallas, TX 75248 ..............................................214-635-2588www.manufacturing.gppcpa.com

LIBERTY TAX SERVICERick Brantley901 Beltline Rd., Ste. 110Garland, TX 75040............................................214-227-4723www.libertytax.com

LIBERTY TAX SERVICERick Brantley3460 W. Walnut St., Ste. 500Garland, TX 75042............................................972-487-3411www.libertytax.com

MCGLADREY LLPKatie Cox13355 Noel Rd., 8th Fl., LB 4Dallas, TX 75240-6651 ....................................972-764-7100www.mcgladrey.com

TECH & COMMUNICATIONS

DIRECT VOICE TECHNOLOGIES INC.Charles AmeenP.O. Box 1660Wylie, TX 75098................................................214-503-6700www.dvti.net

TELEPHONE SERVICE/RESIDENTIAL/COMMERCIAL

VERIZONBarbara Walker600 Hidden Ridge, M/C E02E71Irving, TX 75038-3809......................................972-718-2979www.verizon.com

TELEVISION BROADCASTING

VFTV DALLASJennifer Nguyen1301 E. Arapaho Rd., Ste. 203Richardson, TX 75081.......................................214-274-4128www.vietfacetvdallas.com

TOWING SERVICES

BIG BASS TOWINGCarla Binder1109 E. Walnut St.Garland, TX 75040............................................972-485-4458www.bigbasstowing.net

TRANSPORTATION

DALLAS AREA RAPID TRANSITJ. Lawrence Meshack1401 Pacific Ave.Dallas, TX 75202 ..............................................214-749-2556www.dart.org See our ad page 7

TRASH COLLECTION/REFUSE/CONSTRUCTION CONTAINERS

ENVIRONMENTAL WASTE SERVICESPage Nelson1434 Commerce St.Garland, TX 75040............................................972-205-3742www.garlandenvironmentalwaste.com See our ad page 43

PROGRESSIVE WASTE SOLUTIONSKim Kazaka12150 Garland Rd.Dallas, TX 75218 ..............................................214-802-1580www.progressivewaste.com

TROPHIES/PLAQUES/AWARDS

BROWNING’S TROPHIESTommy Browning123 N. First St.Garland, TX 75040............................................972-276-5479www.browningtrophies.com

CROWN TROPHYAmanda Huckaby552 W. Interstate 30, Ste. 307Garland, TX 75043............................................972-203-1348www.crowntrophy.com

TRUCK RENTAL, SAND, CRUSHED STONE, DELIVERY & PICK-UP

CHAMBERS BROTHERS CONSTRUCTION CO., INC.Shelly Smith4217 N. Garland Ave.Garland, TX 75040............................................972-495-4515

URGENT CARE & FAMILY PRACTICE

CARENOWRebekah Hinojosa7145 N. Pres. George BushGarland, TX 75044............................................972-530-1900www.carenow.com

URGENT CARE CLINIC

RAYPHA URGENT CARE & CLINICSRakiya Diallo3334 Broadway Blvd., Ste. 422Garland, TX 75043............................................972-271-1156www.raypha.com

URGENT CARE/MEDICAL CENTERS

PRIMACARE MEDICAL CENTERSJennifer VanAntwerp11910 Greenville Ave., Ste. 500Dallas, TX 75243 ..............................................214-572-1124www.primacare.com

UTILITIES/ELECTRICITY

GARLAND POWER & LIGHTDavid Koliba217 N. 5th St.Garland, TX 75040............................................972-205-2659www.garlandpower-light.org See our ad Back Cover

ONCORBarry Young7309 Frankford Rd.Dallas, TX 75252 ..............................................972-985-2066www.oncor.com

UTILITY/NATURAL GAS

ATMOS ENERGY CORPORATIONLiz Beauchamp1310 State Hwy. 66Garland, TX 75040............................................972-485-6226www.atmosenergy.com

VETERINARIANS

COUNTRY BROOK ANIMAL HOSPITALCharles Pipes DVM, Dipl. A. B. V. P.3046 Lavon Dr., Ste. 136Garland, TX 75040............................................972-530-3951

WAREHOUSING/LOGISTICS

SHIPPERS WAREHOUSE, INC.Ken Johnson8901 Forney Rd.Dallas, TX 75227 ..............................................214-381-5050www.shipperswarehouse.com

WATER/COFFEE/BEVERAGE SUPPLIERS

REDCANOELee Hastings8403 Sterling St., Ste. BIrving, TX 75063 ...............................................855-600-4799www.redcanoe.com

WEB DEVELOPMENT

LIFEBLUEPhillip Blackmon825 Market St., Ste. 200Allen, TX 75013 ................................................972-984-1899www.lifeblue.com

WEIGHT-LOSS/HEALTH

MEDIFAST WEIGHT CONTROL CENTERSLeesa Dohman4430 Lavon Dr., Ste. 318Garland, TX 75040............................................972-414-8900www.medifastcenters.com

WELDING SUPPLIES

GARLAND WELDING SUPPLY CO., INC.Andrew Simmons1960 Forest Ln.Garland, TX 75042............................................972-487-8000www.GarlandWeldingSupply.com

WHOLESALE CLUB

SAM’S CLUB #4783Angel Nimley5150 N. Garland Ave.Garland, TX 75040 .................................972-496-3956www.samsclub.com

SAM’S CLUB #8242Aline Vallien12000 McCree Rd.Dallas, TX 75238....................................214-342-9810www.samsclub.com

LIBERTY TAX SERVICE 972-495-8297Rick Brantley www.libertytax.com

Specializing in Individual, Small Business andPartnership Tax Returns Hispanic Certified ServicesAffordable Care Act Certified3460 W. Walnut #500, Garland, TX 75042 972-487-3411901 Beltline Rd. #110, Garland, TX 75040 214-227-4723

5116 N. Jupiter Rd., Garland, TX 75044

GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF DALLAS, INC. 214-638-2800www.goodwilldallas.org

Since 1924, Goodwill Dallas has provided job trainingand employment to persons with disabilities and disadvantages to help them transform their lives throughthe power of jobs.

3020 N. Westmoreland Rd., Dallas, TX 75212



#3Q Fitness: CrossFit Garland, 972-494-2545......................62

AA #1 Air - Heating & Air Conditioning, 972-242-4800 ........63A Brite Company, Inc., 214-291-0400.................................65AAA Texas, 972-926-1535...................................................63Accent Food Services, 469-326-1526 .................................62Action Coach, 972-979-3761..............................................60Addicare Group of Texas, 972-278-4760.............................61Advanced Health & Rehab Center

of Garland, 972-278-3566..............................................65Aerotek, 214-414-2451.......................................................61Affiliated Bank, 972-203-8030 ...........................................59Affordable Chiropractic, 972-270-5333...............................60Alexanders Mobility/ Atlas Van Lines, 800-658-5658 .........65Altronic Controls, Inc., 972-494-0522 .................................64Amberton University, 972-279-6511 ...................................68America’s Credit Union, 972-494-5328 ...............................61American National Bank Of Texas, 214-863-5930...............59American National Bank of Texas, 214-863-6671 ...............59Amerisource Companies, 972-380-2000.............................64AMPCO Safety Tools, 972-276-6181 ...................................65Amtech Building Sciences, Inc., 972-690-6044 ..................68Annexus Personnel & Business Services, 972-279-3363.......61APEX Tool Group, 972-278-5678.........................................65Applebees Garland, 972-270-0602.....................................67Arrow Electric Service, Inc., 972-926-7007 .........................61ASAP Companies, 972-926-0939........................................61Assured Self Storage, 972-276-7733..................................69At Your Service Catering, 972-272-7770.............................60Atlas Copco, 972-496-7400................................................64Atmos Energy Corporation, 972-485-6226..........................69Atomized Products Group, Inc., 972-272-9596 ...................64Audubon Village Shopping Center, 817-335-3223..............68Autoflex Leasing, 972-234-1234 .........................................58Automatic Products Corp., 972-272-6422...........................65

BBabes Chicken Dinner House, 972-496-1041 .....................67BAG Corporation, 214-340-7060 ........................................64Baker & Affiliates Insurance Agency, Inc., 972-276-8100......63Bank of Texas, 214-346-3981.............................................59Bass Pro Shops, 469-221-2600..........................................68Batteries + Bulbs, 214-382-9838 .......................................68Baylor Institute for Rehabilitation

- Firewheel, 972-495-5416.............................................67Baylor Medical Center at Garland, 972-487-5000 ..............62Baylor Surgicare at Garland, 972-494-2400 .......................62BB&T Garland, 972-792-4240 ............................................59Best Care Family Medical Center

- David W. Carlson, M.D., 972-240-1789..................62, 66Beyond Faith Homecare & Rehab, LLC, 972-203-8200 .......62Big Bass Towing, 972-485-4458 .........................................69Birdsong Electric, Inc., 972-295-3000 ..........................61, 63Bowman & Bowman Consultants, Inc., 972-578-5095........62Boyd, Shackelford and Barnett, LLC, 972-767-2811 ...........63Braum’s Ice Cream and Dairy Store, 972-495-2221 ...........63Briggs Equipment, 214-351-4511.......................................65Broadway Pharmacy, 972-278-9742 ...................................66Browning’s Trophies, 972-276-5479....................................69Bryant Printing Co., 972-271-2671.....................................66Buckingham Plaza, 214-720-6630......................................68Buckingham United Methodist Church, 972-272-6042 .......60Buffalo Wild Wings, 972-414-2999.....................................67BurgerFi, 210-362-1194 .....................................................67BW2 Engineers, Inc., 972-864-8200 ...................................61

CCali Saigon Mall DBA Dallas Superstore, 214-274-4128....68Calvert Hearing Care, 972-270-6731 ..................................62

Camden, Camden & Associates, 214-586-1502 .................61Cannon Operating Co., LLC., 972-941-8251 .......................65Capital One Bank, 972-364-6000.......................................59Capital One Bank, 972-364-6795.......................................59Career Design Associates, Inc., 972-278-4701 ...................66CareNow, 972-530-1900.....................................................69Carroll Company, 972-278-1304.........................................64Carter BloodCare, 817-412-5000 .......................................65Casa Milagro Restaurante, 972-234-6999 ..............59-60, 67Cencor Realty Services, 214-720-6630...............................66Chambers Brothers Construction Co., Inc., 972-495-4515......69Chambrel at Club Hill, 972-278-8500.................................68Chebycare Pharmacy, 972-675-1100..................................66Chico Stone, Ltd, 972-276-2284.........................................63Chili’s Bar & Grill, 972-303-5575 .......................................67Chili’s, 972-840-0647 .........................................................67Christian Care Centers, 972-686-2400 ...............................68Cindy Burkett - State Representative, 972-278-7276 .........66Citibank, N.A., 469-304-2083 .............................................59Citibank, N.A., 972-530-2265 .............................................59City of Garland Convention

& Visitors Bureau, 972-205-2749...................................61City of Garland, 972-205-2400 ...........................................60Classic Custom Jewelry, Inc., 972-270-6589.......................63Clopton & Company, CPA, 972-272-6478 ...........................58Clothes Mentor Garland, 972-496-3400 .............................67Collier Metal Specialties, LTD, 972-494-3900.....................65Comerica Bank, 972-234-7400...........................................59Continental Office Group LLC., 214-349-3000 ....................65Cooper Concrete Co., 972-276-1167 ..................................64Copper Kettle, 972-495-5678 .............................................67Cornerstone Chem-Dry, 972-530-2219 ...............................60Country Brook Animal Hospital, 972-530-3951 ..................69Creative Financial Professionals, 972-380-0063.................62Cristina’s Fine Mexican Restaurant, 972-496-7555.............67Crown Trophy, 972-203-1348..............................................69Curtis Culwell Center, 972-487-4700..................................62Cybernut Solutions LLC, 972-216-8800 ..............................63

DDaisy Brand, 972-271-8260................................................64Dalco Athletic Lettering Inc., 972-494-1455 .......................58Dallas Area Rapid Transit, 214-749-2556 ...........................69Dallas County Commissioner, District 1, 214-653-6668......62Dallas County Commissioner

- Mike Cantrell, 214-589-7060.......................................67Dallas County Constable

- Michael Gothard, 214-643-4766..................................67Dallas Distilleries, 469-298-3903 .......................................65Dallas Ft. Worth Pest Control, 214-349-2847 .....................66Dallas Lighthouse for the Blind, 214-821-2375 ..................65Datatronic Control, Inc., 972-475-7879 ..............................64Davis-Dyer-Max, Inc., 972-864-0400...................................63Days Inn Dallas/Garland, 972-840-0020............................62DFW Movers/ Crate Master, 214-729-9690........................65Digital Kinematics 3D (DK3D), 469-269-9338....................62Direct Voice Technologies Inc., 214-503-6700 ....................69Dixie Plywood Co. of Dallas Inc., 972-271-4607.................60Do It All Plumbing, 469-487-9209 ......................................66Dobson Floors, Inc., 972-270-8741 ....................................62Dr. Bob Day, 972-278-2121................................................66Dr. Grace E. Smart, D.D.S., M.S., P.C., 972-530-3898 .........61Duke Realty Corporation, 972-361-6700 ............................67Dunn & Dill CPA’s, P.C., 972-485-5333 ...............................58

EEastfield College, 972-860-7002 ........................................68Eastgate Funeral Home, 972-270-6116 ..............................62Eastview Dental Care & Orthodontics, 972-285-0635.........61Ebby Halliday Realtors, 972-840-0444 ...............................67Ecolab, Inc., 972-864-3363 ................................................64

Ed Jackson, 972-496-9446 .................................................63Eddie’s Napolis Italian Bistro, 972-530-2004 .....................67Edward Jones & Co., 972-271-6940 ...................................63Edward Jones, 972-487-8777........................................62-63Elmcroft at Garland, 972-278-4004....................................58Employee Solutions, 214-420-8367....................................61Enterprise Holdings, 972-272-1690 ....................................59Environmental Waste Services, 972-205-3742....................69Estes & Gandhi, P.C., 214-272-8030...................................58Ethan Allen, 972-495-4555.................................................68Executive Inn, 972-613-5000 ..............................................63Executive Press Inc., 214-217-7000....................................66Express Employment Professionals, 972-681-1609.............61

FFairfield Inn and Suites Dallas

Park Central, 972-437-9905...........................................63FASTSIGNS, 972-613-1111 .................................................69Feagin Motor Co., 972-276-1865........................................58Firewheel at Garland, 972-205-2795..................................61Firewheel Center for Dental Specialties, 972-496-0164......61Firewheel Market, 214-720-6630........................................68Firewheel Town Center, 972-675-1041................................68First Choice Emergency Room, 972-899-6103....................65First Southwest Company, 214-953-4000...........................63First United Methodist Church, Garland, 972-272-3471 .....60Fourtre Consulting Inc., 877-991-5326 ...............................63Freese and Nichols, Inc., 817-735-7255 .............................62Frost Bank, 214-515-4942..................................................59

GGalt Medical Corporation, 972-271-5177 ...........................65Garland Concrete, 972-276-9584 .......................................60Garland Cultural Arts Commission, Inc., 972-205-2780......58Garland Fire Fighters Association, 972-494-3622...............66Garland Heating

& Air Conditioning Co., Inc., 972-278-3506 ...................58Garland Independent School District, 972-494-8201..........68Garland Logistics Park, LLC

C/O Westmount Realty, 214-944-5454 ..........................60Garland Noon Exchange Club, 972-276-6180.....................66Garland Nursing & Rehabilitation, LP, 972-276-9571.........65Garland Police Department, 972-205-2011 ........................66Garland Power & Light, 972-205-2659 ...............................69Garland Symphony Orchestra, 972-926-0611 .....................58Garland Welding Supply Co., Inc., 972-487-8000 ...............69Garrett Metal Detectors, 972-494-6151..............................64Gary Schwarz Insurance - State Farm, 972-278-5011.........63GCA Services Group, Inc., 214-355-7000............................63GDMI, Inc., 972-494-7477 ..................................................64General Dynamics Ordnance

and Tactical Systems, 972-276-5131 .............................64George Jensen Ranch, 972-414-1458.................................63Gerry Cooper, Justice of the Peace, 214-643-4773.............67Gifford Spring Company, 972-272-5645 .............................64Gleco Plating, Inc., 972-475-4300 ......................................65Golden Corral, 214-341-2288.............................................67Goldin Peiser & Peiser, LLP, 214-635-2588 ........................69Good Samaritans of Garland, Inc., 972-276-2263 ..............65Goodwill Industries of Dallas, Inc., 214-638-2800 ..............69Grainger, 972-278-8110 .....................................................63Green Bank, 972-528-6734 ................................................59Groom & Son’s Hardware

& Lumber, Inc., 214-703-6565 ..........................................68Grove Staffing Services, Inc., 972-226-1234.......................61GTM Plastics, 972-278-9700 ..............................................65Guardian Packaging Industries, L.P., 214-349-1500............64

HHabitat for Humanity

of Greater Garland, Inc., 972-272-8530 .........................66Harmony Science Academy, 972-212-4777 ........................65

Business Directory Index



HATCO, 972-494-0511 ........................................................64Hawaiian Falls Adventure Park, 972-675-8888 ...................62Hein & Associates LLP, 972-458-2296 ...............................58Hella Shrine Center, 214-501-1380 ....................................66Heritage Pharmacy, Inc., 214-703-9000..............................66Himmelsehr Chiropractic, 972-272-8769 ............................60Holiday Inn Garland North, 972-495-1144..........................63HomeTowne at Garland, 972-205-9900 ..............................68Homewood Suites by Hilton, 972-437-6966 .......................63Hope Clinic of Garland, 972-485-9292...............................65Huber Prater and Henson, P.C., 972-840-1516....................62Hyatt Place Dallas/ Garland, 972-414-3500 ......................63

IIDQ, INC, 214-778-4609 .....................................................64IFS Industries, Inc., 972-864-2202......................................63Industrial Flooring Services, Inc., 214-349-7891.................62Interceramic, USA, 214-503-5500.......................................64International Leadership of Texas, 972-414-8000...............61Inwood National Bank, 214-902-1225................................59Irving Tool & Manufacturing Co., 972-926-4000.................64ITT Technical Institute, 972-690-9100 .................................68

JJ & A Manufacturing, Inc., 972-494-5552...........................64J.L. Parker Plumbing Inc., 972-271-0431............................66Jeld-Wen, 972-272-3667.....................................................60Jerry’s Express Car Wash, 817-953-6100 ............................58Jim Adler and Associates Texas

Injury Lawyers, 214-320-1111 Ext:3249........................58Joe Driver, 972-276-1116 ...................................................63Jon W. Six, C.P.A., 972-272-6666 ........................................58Jos. A. Bank Men’s Clothier, 972-496-3600........................68Jupiter Chevrolet Inc., 972-271-9900..................................59

KKARLEE, 972-272-0628 ......................................................64Kneggs Investment Properties, 972-475-1517 ....................67Kraft Foods Group, 972-272-7511 ......................................64

LL&L Services, 214-341-8005 ..............................................61L-3 Communications

Infrared Products, 972-840-5600 ...................................64LA Fitness, 972-271-4614 ..................................................62La Quinta Inn & Suites, 469-429-3339...............................63Lakewood Brewing Co., 972-864-2337 ...............................64Landmark at Lake Village North, 972-200-4484.................58Legacy Texas Insurance Services, 972-461-7300 ................60Liberty Mutual Group, 972-202-9854 .................................63Liberty Tax Service, 214-227-4723 .....................................69Liberty Tax Service, 972-495-8297 .....................................69Liberty Tax Service, 972-487-3411 .....................................69Life Message, Inc., 877-518-1000 ......................................60Lifeblue, 972-984-1899 ......................................................69Lisa A. Garner, M.D., 972-271-4141 ...................................66Lizzie Bee’s Flower Shoppe, 972-495-7969.........................62Lone Star Plastics, 972-271-9410 ......................................65Luna & Luna, L.L.P., 972-926-5300.....................................58

MMAPEI Corp., 972-271-9500...............................................64Marlow Industries, 214-340-4900.......................................65Massey Cadillac, 972-840-4100 .........................................59Master Hatters of Texas, 972-864-5523..............................65Matt’s Rancho Martinez, 972-675-8600 .............................67Mazda of Mesquite, 972-686-6200 ....................................59McAlister’s Deli, 972-475-9944 ..........................................60McDonald’s at I30, 972-240-4228......................................67McDonald’s Corp, 972-279-8160........................................67McDonald’s, 972-278-8433 ................................................67McGladrey LLP, 972-764-7100 ...........................................69Medifast Weight Control Centers, 972-414-8900................69Meineke Garland / CIPERCEN, LLC, 469-271-4607............59Mi-T-Fine Car Wash, Inc., 972-438-3416.............................58Micropac Industries, Inc., 972-272-3571 ............................64

Mike Makara State Farm Agent, 972-530-6300..................63Milestone Electric, Air & Security, 214-267-2405 ...............61Miller Road Shopping Center, 214-520-1511 .....................68Monarch Dental, 972-864-0695..........................................61Mt. Hebron Baptist Church, 972-276-5218.........................60My Children’s Garland, 469-488-4200 ................................66

NNational Circuit Assembly, 972-278-2009 ..........................64National Oilwell Varco, 972-272-4481 ................................64Navy Federal Credit Union, 888-842-6328 ..........................61NeighborsGo Community Newspaper, 214-977-8061..........65Nestle Toll House Cafe Firewheel, 214-495-9533................59New Beginning Center, 972-276-0423................................61New Century Montessori Academy, 214-802-7770 .............66North Texas Dental Implants

& Oral Surgery, 972-272-8571 .......................................61North Texas Fleet Services, 972-278-2400 .........................62Northside Baptist Church, 972-495-2986 ...........................60Northstar Plaza, 214-720-6630 ..........................................69Northwestern Mutual, 214-525-1065..................................68Nothing Bundt Cakes, 214-321-2253 .................................59Novacopy, Inc., 972-536-1507 ............................................66NPL Construction Co., 972-278-3229 .................................60

OO.D. Mayor Foundation, 903-813-5105...............................59Oakridge Plaza, 214-720-6630 ...........................................68Oaks - 5th Street Crossing, 972-487-7700 .........................58OCCUMED Plus, Inc., 972-494-1419...................................65Octapharma Plasma, Inc., 214-703-8369 ...........................66OfficeClean America, Inc., 214-342-5333 ...........................63Old Navy #3339 - Firewheel

Town Center, 972-495-4990 ...........................................68On The Border - Firewheel, 972-372-0110..........................67Oncor, 972-985-2066 .........................................................69

PPackaging Corporation of America, 972-278-8141 .............61Painting with a Twist, 972-468-9370...................................62Partners for People Management/

Great Days, 214-883-3355 .............................................61Patterson & Associates Insurance, 214-253-2578 ..............58Paul’s Oil Station, Ltd., 972-487-1231................................59Paychex, Inc. ........................................................................66Pilar Funeral Home, 972-276-5100.....................................62Plastipak Packaging, Inc., 972-276-8660 ...........................65Pleasant Valley Healthcare

& Rehabilitation Center, 972-496-8800 .........................63PR Ministries, 214-384-6032..............................................63Praxair, 972-840-7140........................................................64PrimaCare Medical Centers, 214-572-1124........................69Primera Companies, Inc., 214-855-2730 ............................67Primrose at Park Place, 972-495-9092...............................68Primrose School of Firewheel, 972-496-0011.....................60Prism Electric Inc., 972-926-2000 ......................................61Progressive Waste Solutions, 214-802-1580 ................67, 69Protection 1 Security Solutions, 972-795-0173 ..................68

QQuadrant Chemical TC &P, 972-864-0865..........................60Quality High-Tech Services, Inc., 972-231-6696............60, 63Quality Parts Warehouse, 972-276-0016 ............................59Queens Winery, 214-578-7098 ...........................................65QuikTrip Corporation, 817-358-7680...................................61

RR-Delta Engineers, 972-494-5031 ......................................62Randall Reed’s Prestige Ford, 972-864-3673......................59Raypha Urgent Care & Clinics, 972-271-1156 ....................69RedCanoe, 855-600-4799 ..................................................69Regus - Firewheel Town Center, 214-299-7600...................67Reliable Chevrolet, 972-952-1561 ......................................59Remington College, 972-686-7878 .....................................68Resource One Credit Union, 214-887-4213 ........................61Ribelin Sales, Inc., 972-535-1206 ......................................60

Richland College, 972-238-6195 ........................................68Ricker Retirement Specialists, 972-840-3764.....................68Ridgewood Bingo, 972-864-1699 .......................................60Roach Feed & Seed, Inc., 972-276-5962............................62Roach, Howard, Smith & Barton, 972-231-1300 ..........60, 63Royal Catering, Inc., 972-437-1466 ....................................60Rusty Wallis Volkswagen, 214-349-5559.............................59

SSam’s Club #4783, 972-496-3956 .....................................69Sam’s Club #8242, 214-342-9810 .....................................69Satellink, Inc., 972-487-1434 .............................................65Saturn Road Church of Christ, 972-271-2444.....................60Senator Bob Deuell, 972-279-1800....................................67Senior Care Beltline, 972-495-7700 ...................................65Servpro of Park Cities

& North Garland, 214-522-3000 ....................................68Shea & McMurdie Retirement, 972-907-0110...................68Sherwin Williams Co., 972-271-2541 Ext:321 ...................65Shiloh Oaks Apartments, 972-530-7175.............................58Shippers Warehouse, Inc., 214-381-5050 ...........................69Siciliano’s A Taste of Italy, 972-276-8913 ....................60, 67Silver Line by Andersen, 214-221-9500 ..............................64Silver Star Plastering, Inc., 972-278-5988 ..........................60Smile Magic Dental & Braces, 214-606-5773 ....................60Smurfit Kappa Garland Recycling, 972-494-4059...............67Snelling Staffing, 972-470-9696.........................................61Solis Women’s Health, 972-530-0100.................................63Southwest Lath and Plaster, 972-494-1974........................61Springcreek Community

Church, 972-494-5683 Ext:115 ......................................60Staff Force Personnel Services, Inc., 214-503-9442 ...........61Stan Luckie & Associates, Inc., 972-530-6499 ...................63State Bank of Texas

- Garland Branch, 972-303-6100 ...................................59State Representative

Kenneth Sheets, 214-887-1978......................................67State Senator John Carona, 214-378-5751.........................67Stephen Hill, Attorney, 972-840-9500.................................58Stoneleigh On Spring Creek, 972-495-2121 .......................58Stoneybrook Memory Care of Richardson/

North Garland, 972-530-7700........................................58Studio 6, 214-342-5400 .....................................................63SuperMedia, LLC, 972-719-3833 ........................................58Synergy Bank, 214-227-4550 .............................................59

TTaco Casa, 972-303-1510...................................................68Telsco Industries Inc./ Weathermatic, 972-278-6131 .........64Texas Brand Bank, 972-494-9800.......................................59Texas Land & Cattle Steak House, 972-203-1333 ..............68Texas Oncology, 972-272-3417...........................................66Texas Roadhouse, 972-495-0417........................................68Texas Security Bank, 469-398-4801....................................59Texas Skatium, 972-240-6455 ............................................69TEXAS TRUCK A/C Inc., 972-289-2010 ...............................58Texton, 972-494-5941.........................................................64The Archer Company, 972-599-9999 ..................................67The Baldwin Company, 214-692-1100 ................................67The Body Shop Collision Repair, 972-272-8821 .................60The Braga Law Firm, P.C., 972-497-9500 ............................58The Courtyard Apartments, 972-495-0348..........................58The Dallas Morning News/

NeighborsGo, 214-977-7256 ..........................................58The Mesquite Convention & Expo Center /

Hampton Inn & Suites, 972-329-3100 ...........................62The Novo Group, 262-727-8755..........................................69The Payton Group, 972-494-0616 .......................................58The Recycling Bin, 972-272-8189.......................................67The Salvation Army, 972-272-4531.....................................66The Scott Neal Home Selling Team, 214-295-5060.............67The Stewart Organization, 972-652-3239 ...........................61The Valspar Corporation, 972-276-5181 .............................65The Wendy’s Company, 972-541-5530 ................................68Thelemann Bookkeeping

& Tax Service, 972-840-0035 .........................................58


Thomas A. Reed, DDS, 972-414-4000 ................................61Time Warner Cable

Business Class, 469-464-4505.......................................60Tom Thumb Food

& Pharmacy #2561, 972-495-9807 ...............................62Tom Thumb Food & Pharmacy, 214-355-7315....................62Tom Thumb Food & Pharmacy, 972-675-8661....................62Tom Thumb Food & Pharmacy, 972-717-9727....................62Tom Thumb-Page Food

& Drug Center, 972-271-0582........................................62Tosca Ltd., 214-553-2612...................................................65Town Centre Apartments, 972-530-6808 ............................58Town East Ford, 972-270-6441 ...........................................59TPI dba Telecom Products, Inc., 972-276-2901...................65Trend HR, 469-402-1510 ....................................................63Trophy Nissan, 972-613-2200 .............................................59Truly Noble Services, Inc., 972-272-2455 .....................60, 66

UU.S. Congressman Pete Sessions, 972-392-0505 ...............67UMB Bank, 214-387-3000..................................................59Underwood Perkins, P.C., 972-661-5114 .............................63United Central Bank, 972-485-7201...................................59UNITED EQUITIES, 713-772-6262........................................67United States Postal Service, 972-276-6541 ......................66Unity Manufacturing, 972-272-9502 ...................................64Urban League Community Service

Center of Garland, 214-413-1720 ..................................66US Foods, 972-487-6200....................................................63

VVAI Architects, Inc., 972-934-8888 .....................................58VanPelt Creative, 972-496-1744 .........................................58Varsity Spirit Fashions, 972-840-4000 ................................64Veritex Community Bank, 972-220-0600.............................59Verizon Communications, 972-278-0778 ............................60Verizon, 972-718-2979 .......................................................69VFTV Dallas, 214-274-4128 ................................................69ViewPoint Bank, 972-578-5000 ..........................................59Vigilant Industries, Inc., 972-494-1400...............................66Virgin Couriers, 214-703-9600............................................61Vision Source - Garland, 972-496-2020 .............................66

WWal-Mart Corporation, 972-496-2711.................................61Wal-Mart Super Center #1800, 972-279-8700...................62Walmart Neighborhood Market, 469-304-3399 ..................62Walnut Family Dentistry, 972-272-3292..............................61Water Provisions To Go, 972-414-9982 ...............................67Weismann & Company, P.C., 972-404-0608 Ext:112..........58Wells Fargo Advisors, 214-293-2233...................................62Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., 972-414-6173 ...............................59Wharry & Haynes Architects

& Engineers, 972-272-4116 ...........................................68Whataburger #197, 972-240-8330.....................................68Whataburger #88, 972-278-8540 .......................................68Whataburger #953, 972-203-6115.....................................68Whataburger, Inc., 972-530-2353 .......................................68Whiterock Improvements, LP, 708-425-8821 ......................67Whole Health Chiropractic

& The Spa, 972-530-2273..............................................60Williams Funeral Directors, 972-276-5000..........................62Willis Group, 972-715-6214................................................63Window Expo, 972-234-1413..............................................67Wingstop Restaurants Inc., 972-686-6500..........................68Winters Park Assisted Living

and Memory Care, 972-530-4107 ..................................58Wisener*Nunnally*Gold, L.L.P., 972-530-2200 ...................58Woody Brownlee, 469-429-7405.........................................67Work Area Protection Corp., 972-278-0553 ........................65Workplace Solutions & Community

Center of Texas, 972-272-6526 ......................................66

YYMCA, 972-272-3484 .........................................................66Your Next Painter, 972-475-9919........................................66Youth Achievement Foundation, Inc., 214-514-3640 ...........66


Affiliated Bank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51www.affiliatedbank.com

America’s Credit Union . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28www.americascu.org

American National Bank of Texas . . . . . . . . . .49www.anbtx.com

Annexus Personnel & Business Services . . . . .50www.annexuspersonnel.com

Baylor Medical Center at Garland . . . . . . .4 & 27www.baylorhealth.com/garland

Buckingham Plaza . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35http://fliers.weitzmangroup.com/fliers/Dallas/BuckinghamPlazaflier.pdf

Cencor Realty Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35www.cencorrealty.com

Christian Care Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5www.christiancarecenters.org

Curtis Culwell Center . . . . . . . . . . .Inside Front Cover, 1, 40 & 41


Dallas Area Rapid Transit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7www.dart.org

DFW Movers & Erectors, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55www.dfwmovers.com

Digital Kinematics 3D (DK3D) . . . . . . . . . . . . .42www.dk3dinc.com

Dobson Floors, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19www.dobsonfloors.com

Eastfield College . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24www.eastfieldcollege.edu

Ebby Halliday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31www.ebby.com

Environmental Waste Services . . . . . . . . . . . . .43www.garlandenvironmentalwaste.com

Executive Press Inc. . . . . . . . . .Inside Back Coverwww.executivepress.com

Express Employment Professionals . . . . . . . . .44www.expresspros.com

Firewheel Market . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35http://fliers.weitzmangroup.com/fliers/dallas/firewheelmarketflier.pdf

Garland Independent School District . . . . . . . .34www.garlandisd.net

Garland Logistics Park, LLC c/o Westmount Realty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54www.westmountrc.com

Garland Power & Light . . . . . . . . . . . .Back Coverwww.garlandpower-light.org

Grove Staffing Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46www.grove-temporary.com

Jerry’s Express Car Wash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29www.jerrysexpresscarwash.com

Jim Adler and Associates Texas Injury Lawyers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51www.jimadler.com

Massey Cadillac . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11www.dallascadillac.com

Mt. Hebron Baptist Church . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32www.onthemount.org

Northstar Plaza . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35http://fliers.weitzmangroup.com/fliers/Dallas/Northstar.pdf

Northwestern Mutual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34www.nmfn.com/bosaavedra

Oakridge Plaza . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35http://fliers.weitzmangroup.com/fliers/Dallas/oakridgeplazaflier.pdf

Patty Granville Arts Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38www.garlandarts.com

PDQ Temporaries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54www.pdqtemporaries.com

Resource One Credit Union . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50www.r1cu.org

Richland College . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2, 3www.richlandcollege.edu

Texas Brand Bank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9www.texasbrandbank.com

Viewpoint Bank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33www.viewpointbank.com

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