Home | About Us | Meetings | Directory | Contact Us Future Meeting(s) No new meetings scheduled at this time. Past Meetings When: 08/19/2004 @ 7:30AM Topic: Village Center and Plans for Future Phases Speaker: Eric Stanley and others Comments: Perk-n-Steep, FREE admission. Eric Stanley with Castle Hills Development will discuss the Village Center and plans for future phases of the project, Dee Meacham and Wayne Terrell will talk about the coffee shop, their products, and how they can serve the community, and Scott Munn will describe his Mexican restaurant and some of its unique features. When: 09/16/2004 @ 7:30AM Topic: Castle Hills Education Foundation Speaker: Barry Halbert and Dave Loerwald Comments: Barry will speak about the Castle Hills Education Foundation, why it was established, the foundations purpose and source of funding, how the schools in the area benefit financially from the foundation, and how college students living in Castle Hills can receive funds for college tuition. Both Barry and Dave will give us a history of the Hebron Community Alliance, how it came into being and an update on Hebron community issues as well as the college scholarships generated by the efforts of the Alliance . To request a name badge and to get on the email announcement list please email Mike Myers at mmyers@newmarkre.com with your name, company, address and email address. When: 10/21/2004 @ 7:30AM Topic: Mastering Your Web Page Speaker: Luis Vallecillo Contact Info: MacServe.net, Inc. 972-200-5078 Comments: Luis will introduce the CHBA web site and how residents of Castle Hills can list their company on the Business Directory in the web site. This will allow residents in the Castle Hills community to search the directory for a type of business or service, company name or an individualís name, and access information concerning their company, business, or service, contact information, and links to their web site. Luis will also speak on how you can establish, maintain, promote and secure your web site as well as strategies to secure your email addresses to minimize junk mail. When: 11/18/2004 @ 7:30AM Topic: Current status of the construction in Castle Hills and the plans Speaker: Chris Bright developer of Castle Hills Comments: The Golf Club at Castle Hills, $10 at the door. When: 01/20/2005 @ 7:30AM Topic: Identity Theft - The Fastest Gowing Crime in America Speaker: Steve Reed Contact Info: David and Susan Badger - 972.899.1286 Comments: When it comes to identity theft, we are all sitting ducks. Did you know...More than 10 million people were victims of identity theft last year alone, $5B was lost by consumers in the last 5 years due to identity theft and $48B was lost by businesses and institutions in the last 5 years? During Steve's informative presentation you can discover how to protect yourself from this growing menace. For nearly four years, Steve has been helping business owners reduce risks, both for their businesses as well as with their employees. When: 02/17/2005 @ 7:30AM Topic: Sports Play-by-Play Broadcaster for the Frisco RoughRiders Speaker: Scott Garner Comments: Scott has broadcast all 296 RoughRiders games the last 2 years on 1700 The Ticket. Last month he was nominated for a Katie Award by the Press Club of Dallas for Best Sports Play-by-Play in the Southwest -- along with Brad Sham (“voice” of Dallas Cowboys) and Mark Followill (“voice” of Dallas Mavericks). Scott Began announcing at the age of 11 after going to a Rangers game with his Dad at old Arlington Stadium! He also spent four years as the play-by-play announcer for the Texas A & M University-Commerce Lions and was named Lone Star Conference Sportscaster of the Year in 2002. He has also won three consecutive Texas Associated Press Broadcasters Awards for sports play-by-play and has been awarded a regional Edward R.Murrow Award for sports reporting in 2001. Three times Scott Garner has been awarded a Communicator Award of Excellence for best sports play-by-play (1999/2002/2003). When: 03/17/2005 @ 7:30AM Topic: City of Lewisville Speaker: Mayor Gene Carey Comments: Don’t miss this great opportunity to meet the Mayor of Lewisville and ask the questions that are important to you. The Mayor will speak about the utility district we live in, which is not yet incorporated into the city of Lewisville, and how and when that may change. The Mayor will also speak about how the city views Castle Hills and the benefits we receive from our association with the city and how that will change once we have been incorporated into the city. When: 04/21/2005 @ 7:30AM Topic: Crucial Conversations Speaker: John Bourke Contact Info: Bourke Associates Comments: Crucial Conversations, what crucial conversation is keeping you from success? As founder of Bourke and Associates, a Dallas-base Management and Organizational Development firm, John has developed a reputation across a broad range of industries for his pioneering work in shaping cultures of excellence in the workplace. As President of VialSmarts they have achieved award winning training based on their NY Times, Wall Street Journal, and Amazon #1 National Best Selling Books. When: 06/16/2005 @ 7:30AM Topic: Homeland Security - How Save Are We Speaker: J. Anthony McClure Comments: What we can do as individuals to protect ourselves? Mr. McClure is the President of the Peregrine Group International, Prestige Marketing International, and ATS Partners, Inc. He currently provides consulting services to major industries and governments in the areas of security, marketing and management. Clients include global businesses in such fields as government, public utilities, medical, transportation, electronics and computers, telecommunications and entertainment. Mr. McClure has Doctoral Level education from the Industrial College of the Armed Forces, multiple MBA’s, an MA, and most importantly, he received his BA from A&M. Mr. McClure was Regional Director in Europe, Middle East and Africa for E-Systems. Prior to his current positions he was a Lieutenant Coronal in the U.S. Army and served as the Director of Combat Developments and prior to that served as Defense Armaments Cooperation Officer in the U.S. Embassy, Bonn, Germany. When: 07/21/2005 @ 7:30AM Topic: Second Chance Living Speaker: Mercedes Ramirez Johnson Comments: Maximizing Returns on Your Life and Career Investments How can you reap the most rewards from both your personal and professional life? Many people live without achieving a profound sense of self esteem, self value and real satisfaction. By being continually conscious of the choices and commitments you make, you can intentionally invest in a positive, satisfying life and career. Discover: *Being actively engaged will give you the most out of life *The fulfillment you receive comes from the intentional investments you make *You can change your perspective for a more positive outlook on life *You can choose to reach your full potential When: 08/18/2005 @ 7:30AM Topic: Business Etiquette & Netiquette Speaker: Colleen A. Rickenbacher Contact Info: Of Colleen Rickenbacher, Inc. Comments: The Golf Club at Castle Hills, $10 at the door, continental breakfast provided. Are you the one that everyone gets upset with at a restaurant or a movie theater or even in church when you phone rings? Are you forgetting that an e-mail message is still a business communication? As communication technology becomes more advanced, more portable, and more commonplace, issues concerning how, when, and where to use it escalate. Know the proper etiquette concerning e-mail, telephones, fax machines, office protocol, and cell phones. Colleen Rickenbacher is a business owner, author, speaker, consultant and television personality. Speaking engagements have taken Colleen around the world and she can be seen and heard regularly on national television and radio. Her book, Be On Your Best Business Behavior, covers all area of practical business and dining etiquette. Her upcoming book, Be On Your Best Cultural Behavior, will cover twenty countries and how to avoid those embarrassing faux pas. When: 11/3/2005 @ 6:00PM Topic: Update on Castle Hills Speaker: Chris Bright Contact Info: Developer of Castle Hills, and Mark Sowa - Business Manager of the water district in Castle Hills. Comments: Meeting will be held at The Golf Club at Castle Hills. Admission is free. You can order dinner off the menu prior to 7:00 PM if you would like to have dinner and of course the cash bar will be open throughout the event Program: 6:00 - 7:00 PM: Visit, network and view tabletop exhibits. 7:00 - 8:00 PM: Keynote speaker presentation and Q&A 8:00 PM: Happy hour, view tabletop exhibits and stay as long as you like. Meet and hear Chris and Mark as they discuss all that is happening in Castle Hills. The dirt is certainly flying and there are a lot of changes in the neighborhood. Chris will update us on the new parks, new phases of residential development currently under construction, the prospect of commercial development along Highway 121, and other factors currently affecting Castle Hills. Mark (who could best be described as the City Manager of Castle Hills) will discuss the status of the water district and the services it provides and contracts for. Don't miss this opportunity!!! In addition to our title speakers there will be tabletop exhibit opportunities for Castle Hills residents to highlight their business and services during the networking time and after the speakers have finished their presentation. More information concerning this will follow in our next announcement. When: 02/28/2006 @ 6:00PM Topic: Get What You Want! Speaker: Linda Swindling Comments: Harness the Power of Positive Influence, Persuasion & Negotiation. Wouldn't it be great to get what you want? You can if you know how to harness the power of influence, persuasion and negotiation. Learn the secrets of making the most of each interaction and business opportunity. Understand how to effectively respond to others, no matter what their personality style or ability. Designed for people who want to increase their outcomes, enhance their barganing position and optimize their impact. Learn to: Create trust and build successful relationships. Identify common tactics and implement counterattacks. Avoid bad decisions and common mistakes. Stop leaving things "on the table." Know a good deal and when to walk away. Where: Golf Club of Castle Hills 6:00pm Networking 7:00pm Main Event The event is free to everyone. Order dinner off the menu prior to 6:30PM. A cash bar will be open during the event. When: 08/22/2006 @ 7:30AM Topic: How Leaders Create Accountable Organizations Speaker: Bob Prosen Comments: If you have ever struggled with accountability and would like to learn a proven way to create an accountable organization, you won't want to miss Bob Prosen's presentation "How Leaders Create Accountable Organizations." Bob is president and CEO of The Prosen Center for Business Advancement, whose mission is to help business leaders rapidly increase performance and profits. Bob's straightforward approach cuts like a laser through the fog of political correctness and business-as-usual. His new book Kiss Theory Good Bye, gives leaders the tools and step-by-step directions to achieve extraordinary operating and financial results. Where: Golf Club at Castle Hills $10 at the door, continental breakfast provided. 7:30 - 8:00 AM: Visit and Network 8:00 AM: Speaker When: 11/9/2006 @ 6:00PM Topic: An Update on LISD Speaker: Dr. Jerry W. Roy Contact Info: LISD Superintendent Comments: Meet and hear Dr. Roy discuss the current issues facing the Lewisville Independent School District such as those related to Castle Hills including the new middle school under construction just North of Castle Hills, and the other schools attended by Castle Hills LISD students. Don’t miss this opportunity!!! Where: Golf Club at Castle Hills The event is free to everyone. You can order dinner off the menu prior to 7:00 PM if you would like to have dinner and of course the cash bar will be open throughout the event. Program: 6:00-7:00 PM (visit and network) 7:00-8:00 PM (keynote speaker's presentation and Q&A) 8:00 PM (stay and visit if you would like) When: 01/11/2007 @ 1:00PM Topic: Update on Castle Hills Speaker: Chris Bright Contact Info: Developer of Castle Hills Comments: Program: 6:00 - 7:00 PM: Networking and dinner 7:00 - 8:00 PM: Keynote speaker presentation Meet and hear Chris discuss all that is happening in Castle Hills. He will update us on the new residential phases, new parks, prospect of commercial development along Highway 121, the YMCA, and other factors currently affecting Castle Hills. Don’t miss this opportunity!!! When: 02/8/2007 @ 7:30AM Topic: The Opportunity Called Change Speaker: Trudy Bourgeois Contact Info: http://www.trudypresents.com Comments: Cost $10 for continental breakfast Program: 7:30-8:00am Networking and continental breakfast 8:00-8:45am Keynote speaker presentation About the topic: Like it or not, change is here to stay and the speed is only going to increase. What will separate the winners from the losers will be the ability to leverage change to create opportunities for innovation and success. Learn how to process change intellectually and emotionally to unlock you and your team’s greatness. Gain priceless insight on how to move from just managing change or even embracing change to better able to drive change to create extraordinary personal and business results. Like it or not, Meet and hear Chris discuss all that is happening in Castle Hills. He will update us on the new residential phases, new parks, prospect of commercial development along Highway 121, the YMCA, and other factors currently affecting Castle Hills. Don’t miss this opportunity!!! About our Speaker: Trudy Bourgeois is a “professional speaker” who specializes in developing leaders who can elicit the greatest contribution from every employee. Trudy is the author of two books: “Her Corner Office: A Guide to Help Women Find a Place and a Voice in Corporate America” and “The Hybrid Leader: Blending the Best of the Male and Female Leadership Styles. When: 03/8/2007 @ 6:15PM Topic: How to Build a Better You Speaker: Bryan Dodge Contact Info: http://www.results.com Comments: Program: 6:15-7:00pm Networking 7:00-8:00pm Keynote speaker presentation About the topic: More details on this topic and event will be posted prior to meeting. You can hear Bryan Dodge every Saturday afternoon, from 5-6pm, Bryan Dodge hosts his own radio talk show on station WBAP 820AM in the D/FW listening area. During this hour, Bryan and his co-host, guide you in the truths to wealth, happiness and the Good Life. About our Speaker: Bryan Dodge's outstanding ability to motivate his audiences to develop their God given talents and abilities is making him one of America's most sought after keynote speakers. After listening to him just once, you too will be confident about enhancing your own human potential and personal greatness. His vibrant and spirited speaking style has made him an in-demand speaker and seminar instructor on topics of personal development, leadership, professional salesmanship, team building and time management. If records could be compared, Bryan would no doubt hold the Guinness Book of Records for delivering the most number of speaking appearances in the last 15 years. This dynamic and entertaining speaker has addressed groups in nearly every major city in the United States and Canada, consistently averaging over ten speaking engagements per week. Bryan regularly speaks at business meetings, sales meetings, chambers of commerce, conferences, professional associations, and many other corporate functions. His relationships with top CEOs and other nationally known trainers has given him a wealth of knowledge he readily shares with his listeners. Bryan is highly sought after speaker, pleasing audiences wiht his powerfully motivational presentation called "How to Build a Better You." When: 04/12/2007 @ 7:30AM Topic: America's LIFELINE to the PEOPLE Side of Business Speaker: Al Lucia Contact Info: http://www.allucia.com Comments: Program: 7:30-8:00am Networking and continental breakfast 8:00-8:45am Keynote speaker presentation Location: The Golf Club at Castle Hills About the topic: More details on this topic and event will be available prior to meeting. Al Lucia's extensive business background - both as a practioner and as a consultant - uniquely qualifies him to provide advise, reosurces, measurement techniques, and practical processes for enhancing individual and organizational success." Current surveys clearly indicate an alarming percentage of employees are not fully engaged in their work. Al will help you answer on of today's most critical business questions: Why should I bother to be truly engaged in my job? Going behond typical byproducts such as improved customer service, increased revenue, and enhanced organizational reputation, you will identify the personal benefits to be gained through workplace commitment and involvement. You will develop personal action strategies for turning reasons and good intentions into actual behaviors. About our Speaker: Al Lucia has spent more than 25 years helping organizations and individuals make the connection between value-driven workplace practices and bottom-line results. As a consultant, speaker, coach and author of eight popular books, he has helped organizations - of all types and sizes - build employee commitment, match actions to values, improve overall performance and achieve better results. As America's Lifeline to The PEOPLE Side of Business, Al stays in constant touch with emerging trends – enabling his clients to learn from, and adopt, "the best of the best" business strategies. And as an experienced practitioner, he offers "real world" solutions to today's most pressing business challenges. Al's reputation as a lively, entertaining, and engaging presenter is well earned. He is a popular and sought-after speaker – enhancing corporate events and association conferences across the country. When: 06/14/2007 @ 7:30AM Topic: Second Chance Living Speaker: Mercedes Ramirez Johnson Contact Info: http://www.mercedesramirezjohnson.com Comments: Program: 7:30-8:00am Networking and continental breakfast 8:00-8:45am Keynote speaker presentation Location: The Golf Club at Castle Hills About the topic: Come learn how to reap the most rewards from both your personal and professional life by making conscious choices and commitments to succeed. Being actively engaged will give you the most out of life. The fulfillment you receive comes from the intentional investments you make. You can change you perspective for a more positive outlook on life. You can choose to reach your full potential. About our Speaker: As a professional speaker, Mercedes Johnson passionately delivers her story of perseverance and courage, and of fully living her "second chance at life." Mercedes is one of only four survivors of American Airlines Flight 965, which crashed into the Andes Mountains near Cali, Colombia in December 1995. When: 07/12/2007 @ 1:30PM Topic: Knights Out with CHBA Speaker: Bill Lux Comments: Networking Event for Castle Hills Business Professionals and Business Owners Do you work from home or have a long commute? Either way, come relax and join us at our first networking event. Come meet other business owners and professionals in Castle Hills. Learn how you can participate in one of the CHBA Executive Teams and have your own Board of Directors. For more info, please contact Bill Lux, wmlux@grandecom.net or 972-410-2424. Bill Lux will be speaking on CHBA Executive Leadership Teams. When: 09/14/2007 @ 12:00PM Topic: Networking Lunch and Learn Speaker: Comments: Join the Castle Hills Business Association for a Lunch and Learn event at Avalon's! We’ll network and discuss helpful table topics: Tips for organizing your office and work Ideas for working with global teams across multiple time zones Ways to keep focused while others in your family are having a blast IT issues – does your service drop you at the wrong time When: 10/11/2007 @ 6:00PM Topic: Knights Out with CHBA Networking Event Speaker: Comments: Join us at Avalons for the next Knights Out with CHBA Networking Event. "Yummy" complimentary appetizers will be served Come learn about the Phase II expansion of the Castle Hills Village Shops and see the newly completed patio area on the east side of Avalons. This networking event is for business owners and professionals living in Castle Hills. Complimentary appetizers will be served. When: 11/8/2007 @ 6:15PM Topic: Lewisville Mayor Speaker: Contact Info: Gene Carey Comments: Come learn what is planned for the City of Lewisville Networking begins at 6:15pm at the Golf Club House at Castle Hills When: 01/17/2008 @ 6:15PM Topic: Release Your Brilliance Speaker: Simon T. Bailey Contact Info: http://www.simontbailey.com Comments: The Golf Club at Castle Hills Program: 6:15-7:00pm - Networking for Castle Hills Business Professionals and Business Owners 7:00-8:00pm - Keynote speaker presentation Attendees of this event will: Release self-limiting habits of thought, belief, and behavior. Reconnect to their unique gifts and use them to breathe life into everyone around them. Rekindle hope and faith in the future to be ready to walk through new doors of opportunity. Develop an action plan to create real and lasting results in every aspect of their lives. To learn more about Simon T. Bailey, his background, books and powerful message, visit his website at simontbailey.com When: 02/8/2008 @ 12:00PM Topic: Get Answers to Your Tax Questions at Avalon's Speaker: Karen Wanzer and Susan Tordoff Comments: CHBA Monthly Lunch 'N Learn Program Are you paying more than you need to for 2007? Do you know what the AMT (Alternative Minimum Tax) is? Are you following the new rules for charitable contributions? Karen Wanzer and Susan Tordoff of H&R Block will lead us in a "Tax Time Q&A." There is no charge for this program. Avalon's will have lunch available for purchase. When: 03/13/2008 @ 1:00PM Topic: Gene Carey, Lewisville Mayor Speaker: Gene Carey Comments: Where: Golf Club at Castle Hills 6:15pm Networking 7:00pm Main Event Don't miss this great opportunity to meet the Mayor of Lewisville and ask the questions that are important to you. The Mayor will speak about the utility district we live in, which is not yet incorporated into the city of Lewisville, and how and when that may change. The Mayor will also speak about how the city views Castle Hills and the benefits we receive from our association with the city, and how that will change once we have been incorportated into the city. When: 04/11/2008 @ 12:00PM Topic: The Importance of Estate Planning at Avalon's Speaker: Paula Hollis Comments: Lunch and learn, noon at Avalon's. When: 06/13/2008 @ 12:00PM Topic: Networking Lunch and Learn Speaker: Comments: Join the Castle Hills Business Association for a Lunch and Learn event at Avalon's! Featured topic: UBS Financial Market Outlook Please join us to learn more about: The Economic Outlook The Fixed Income Market Defensive Positions Potential Opportunities When: 07/10/2008 @ 6:30PM Topic: Knights Out with CHBA Networking Event Speaker: Comments: Join us at Avalons for the next Knights Out Networking event, an informal gathering of Castle Hills business professionals. Do you own or operate a business in Castle Hills? Do you live in Castle Hills and work from home? Would you like to form relationships with other business professionals in the Castle Hills community? If you answered yes to any of these questions, please join us for our July event! When: 08/14/2008 @ 7:00PM Topic: LISD Superintendent - Dr. Jerry W. Roy Speaker: Comments: Networking begins at 6:15pm at the Golf Club House at Castle Hills When: 09/10/2008 @ 7:00PM Topic: Castle Hills Developer - Chris Bright Speaker: Comments: Networking begins at 6:15pm at the Golf Club House at Castle Hills When: 10/10/2008 @ 12:00PM Topic: Multi-topic Lunch and Learn Speaker: Comments: Please join us for our October monthly event: Multi-topic Lunch and Learn Friday, October 10th - noon at Avalon's Round table number one: Q and A with DFWSD General Manager, Zane Miller The Denton County Fresh Water Supply District is essentially the municipal governing body for Castle Hills. It provides or contracts for services that a city provides for its residents. Please join Zane to answer questions about the DFWSD. Services provided or contracted for include: Water & Sewer Sanitation (Garbage & Recycling) Drainage Streets and Alleys Building Permits & Inspections Police and Fire Protection (through the City of Lewisville) Round table number two: Computer Corner with Castle Hill's computer enthusiast, Carl Ott. Please join Carl as he discusses the following topics and answers your questions: PC maintenance Favorite software/shareware Information and shopping sites on the web Editing home movies Round table number three: Q and A with Lewisville Police Neighborhood Resource Officer, Louis Reyes. Feature Topic - Drug Use. The Neighborhood Resource Officer serves as a liaison between the community and the Lewisville Police Department. The Resource Officer is responsible for implementing community programs, personal safety and neighborhood protection. The goal of the Resource Officer is to involve the community in crime prevention and public safety through communication, training and education. They offer several programs and services that work toward this goal. Please join Officer Reyes as he answers your general questions, and speaks specifically about drug use. When: 02/19/2009 @ 6:00PM Topic: Knights Out with CHBA Networking Event Speaker: Comments: Join us at Avalon's in the Village Shops for the next Knights Out Networking event for Castle Hills Business Professionals and Business Owners. Thursday, February 19th 6:00-7:30pm Yummy Complimentary Appetizers will be served. Come network with other business owners and professionals that live in Castle Hills. Learn more about the Castle Hills Village Shops Tenants Meet the 2009 CHBA Board Members and become more involved in activities. Sign up for the CHBA Executive Teams (contact Bill Lux, wmlux@grandecom.net). Mark your calendar for the next CHBA Breakfast Meeting: March 19th at 7:30-8:45am Golf Club at Castle Hills Contact Susan Badger (sbadger@us.ibm.com) When: 03/26/2009 @ 7:30AM Topic: Marketing Without Money Speaker: Jeff Brady Contact Info: http://www.bradymediagroup.com Comments: The Golf Club of Castle Hills 699 Lady of the Lake Boulevard Cost: $10 includes continental breakfast All of us would like to take our PR game to the next level. And who better to help us do that than a media insider? Jeff Brady, former TV news reporter on WFAA, Channel 8, will share the secrets to getting good news stories that even many seasoned PR pros don't know. So what is your story you are telling? How do you distinguish yourself in the modern media landscape? What is your unique narrative message? And how's it being delivered? The media landscape is changing. Learn how you can expand your Brand with new contagious platforms. Questions: Contact, Susan Badger 972-899-1286 RSVP to sbadger@us.ibm.com When: 04/17/2009 @ 12:00PM Topic: Networking Lunch and Learn Speaker: Comments: "Social and Business Networking on the Internet" Lunch & Learn Friday, April 17, at 12:00 noon Meeting Location: Sushiwa 2560 King Arthur Boulevard, Suite 128 Join us for a delicious luncheon buffet at Sushi-wa featuring: Chicken Teriyaki, Shrimp and Veggie Mix Tempura, California Roll, Salad, Miso Soup, Fried Rice, Steamed Rice, Teriyaki Noodle. Price: $15 per person, includes sales tax and tip Space is limited to 30 attendees. Please R.S.V.P to Susan Badger, sbadger@us.ibm.com. What you will takeaway from this meeting: Learn about Online Social and Business Networking, and which sites to use for what occasions. LinkedIn, Plaxo, Twitter, Facebook, ZoomInfo, Second Life, etc. Discuss how to stay connected with friends, co-workers, peers what to share, what not to share creating and maintaining an online image Search for peers and use as a professional data mining tool Discover quick and easy ways to Internet Marketing Get the name of your product / service in front of new contacts Leverage your professional network while job hunting Find people at companies you're interviewing at and more When: 06/25/2009 @ 6:00PM Topic: Knights Out with CHBA Networking Event Speaker: Comments: Join us at Avalon's in the Village Shops for the next Knights Out Networking event for Castle Hills Business Professionals and Business Owners. Thursday, June 25th 6:00-7:30pm You don't have to own a business to participate in the CHBA. All Castle Hills residents who are interested in improving their professional sphere of influence are welcome! Come network with other business owners and professionals that live in Castle Hills. Meet fellow business professionals who are finding ways to thrive, not just survive, in these turbulent times. Take charge of your career. Come learn how from your friends and neighbors. Mark your calendar for the next CHBA Breakfast Meeting: July 16th at 7:30-8:45am Golf Club at Castle Hills Topics: Starting a New Business Influence/Negotiation with Employees When: 07/16/2009 @ 7:30AM Topic: CHBA Breakfast Meeting @ The Golf Club at Castle Hills Speaker: Comments: CHBA Breakfast Meeting: July 16th at 7:30-8:45am Golf Club at Castle Hills Topics: Starting a New Business Influence/Negotiation with Employees When: 08/21/2009 @ 12:00PM Topic: Networking Lunch and Learn Speaker: Linda Swindling, JD, CSP Comments: "Come BEAT the HEAT at our next CHBA Meeting" Lunch & Learn Friday, August 21, at 12:00 noon Meeting Location: Avalon's 2560 King Arthur Boulevard Our sizzling hot topics: Negotiations - tips to help you achieve your goals. Great Resumes - move your good resume to a great one that leads to your success. Mentors or Coaches - be mentored or be the coach, both sides give and receive. Network and Referrals - keep the pipeline of contacts working for you. The First 90 Days - make a great impression in that new job to lead to a great future. Keeping Balance in Life - the toughest challenge of all. When: 09/17/2009 @ 7:30AM Topic: CHBA Monthly Breakfast Meeting @ Avalon's Speaker: Chris Bright Comments: CHBA Monthly Breakfast Meeting: September 17th at 7:30-8:45am Avalon's Topic: Castle Hills Update Speaker: Chris Bright - Developer of Castle Hills Discuss what's happening in Castle Hills Learn about commercial sections and what businesses are planned Find out about the developments up in the new phase off Highway 121 Discover new business opportunities right here in Castle Hills When: 10/15/2009 @ 6:00PM Topic: Knights Out with CHBA Networking Event Speaker: Comments: Come relax a bit and join your fellow CHBA'ers on Thursday, October 15 @ 6 PM at the Golf Club restaurant for Knight's Out! When: 11/20/2009 @ 12:00PM Topic: Networking Lunch and Learn Speaker: Comments: Join us this Friday at noon at Avalons for our final Lunch and Learn in 2009. This is a great opportunity to network with fellow Castle Hills homeowners and business owners. Lunch specials for $10.00. RSVP to Tim.McNutt@brightco.com You Can Leave a Legacy. What Will Your Legacy Be? Neighbor Christopher Johnson and Crystal Arredondo of AXA Advisors will discuss some of the top concerns of Small Business Owners and High Net Worth Individuals when it comes to financial planning for their families and their business. Some of those concerns are: Are all of my finances in order? Am I utilizing the most tax efficient ways of building wealth? Am I confident that my loved ones will be taken care of? What should I plan for that I haven't thought of? How can I protect my business and my assets? Should I be thinking of a strategy to exit my business? What will my legacy be? In addition, they will discuss some of the common misconceptions of financial planning and simple strategies that you can do to protect your business and your family. Christopher Johnson has a Masters Degree from Northwest Missouri State University. His family resides in Castle Hills. Crystal Arredondo holds a MBA degree in Finance from the University of North Texas and a Wharton Certificate in Retirement Planning from The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania. Crystal was recently named as one of the 2009 Five Star Wealth Managers in Texas by Texas Monthly. They have a financial planning practice with AXA Advisors in Plano, TX.