No new meetings scheduled at this time.
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.
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.
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.
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:
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.
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!!!
Cost $10 for continental breakfast
Program: 7:30-8:00am Networking and continental breakfast 8:00-8:45am Keynote speaker presentation
About the topic:
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.
Program: 6:15-7:00pm Networking 7:00-8:00pm Keynote speaker presentation
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."
Location: The Golf Club at Castle Hills
About the topic: More details on this topic and event will be available prior to meeting.
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.
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.
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.
Networking Event for Castle Hills Business Professionals and Business Owners
For more info, please contact Bill Lux, wmlux@grandecom.net or 972-410-2424.
Bill Lux will be speaking on CHBA Executive Leadership Teams.
Join the Castle Hills Business Association for a Lunch and Learn event at Avalon's!
We’ll network and discuss helpful table topics:
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.
Come learn what is planned for the City of Lewisville
Networking begins at 6:15pm at the Golf Club House at Castle Hills
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:
To learn more about Simon T. Bailey, his background, books and powerful message, visit his website at simontbailey.com
CHBA Monthly Lunch 'N Learn Program
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.
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.
Featured topic: UBS Financial Market Outlook
Please join us to learn more about:
Join us at Avalons for the next Knights Out Networking event, an informal gathering of Castle Hills business professionals.
If you answered yes to any of these questions, please join us for our July event!
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:
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:
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.
