Chamber News

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
DATE: February 9, 2011
CONTACT: Ray Freer
512 565 7369
raymond.freer@gmail.com

Four Points Chamber of Commerce February Luncheon Features Jana Owen “Discovering your Memory Power”

Austin, TX – Four Points Chamber of Commerce hosts Jana Owen, Speaker/ Instructor/ Performance Coach with Freedom Personal Development to share with us her coaching gems in her presentation, “Discovering your Memory Power.”  Four Points Chamber luncheons provide stimulating discussions for local individuals, businesses and organizations to gain new insights and foster business growth. Membership is not a requirement to come to the luncheon but you’ll want to register online to ensure your seat and receive early-bird discount pricing!

We are proud to have Austin Floor & Window Coverings, Owner, Ron Mackey, Bearing Financial Advisors LLC, Scott Bussy,  Four Points Whataburger, Manager Maria Sanchez as the spotlight businesses at the February Luncheon.

• Thursday, February 16, 2012
• Time: 11:30 a.m. to 1p.m.
• At River Place Country Club, 4207 River Place Boulevard.

You can find all the details and register on the Four Points Chamber of Commerce Web site www.fourpointschamber.com.  While you are at the Chamber’s Web site be sure to check out the other networking activities offered by the chamber, including the bi-monthly Connectors networking meetings at Lakside Pizza and Grill and monthly Happy Hour.  On Thursday, February 23^rd join us at La Villa Vista Resort located at 6701 Oasis Pass, Austin, Tx 78732 where we’ll also be celebrating our monthly Happy Hour.

The Four Points Chamber of Commerce provides networking opportunities through social gatherings, luncheons and business network meetings. Now well over 100 members strong and growing, the Four Points Chamber of Commerce brings businesses together along Highway 620 from Hudson Bend and Mansfield Dam to Anderson Mill, and along Ranch Road 2222 from Jester to Volente, to support business growth in the community. For more information about upcoming events contact us at FourPointsChamber@gmail.com, visit www.fourpointschamber.com or call (512) 551-0390.  Membership inquiries may also be sent directly to membership@FourPointsChamber.com.

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Join Us Thursday, February 16th for The Four Points Chamber of Commerce FEBRUARY 2012 LUNCHEON – Thursday, February 16, 2012, River Place Country Club, 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

United Heritage opened 13^th location on December 5, 2011 at River Place Blvd & 2222

AUSTIN, Texas (December 13, 2011) – On December 5, United Heritage opened their 13^th branch, located at River Place Boulevard and Ranch Road 2222. Week-long grand opening festivities included local area favorites, popular radio personality, shred day and endless amounts of free food and goodies.

Each day began with scrumptious treats from local eatery, Rise and Shine Bakery, and ended with continued sweetness from Hey Cupcake!  The Hey Cupcake! trailer was on site all week giving out free cupcakes at select times while drawing attention to the new branch with cupcake-topped trailer in the parking lot.  Tuesday was celebrated with lunch from ThunderCloud Subs and a Plinko game on Wednesday awarded visitors an opportunity to win great prizes and gift cards.  The official ribbon cutting ceremony was emceed by KLBJ 590AM on-air personality Ed Clements on Friday at 4p. The Vandegrift High School drum line and brass section kicked off the ceremony with a performance and later was presented a donation from United Heritage Charity Foundation.  Ray Freer of the Four Points Chamber of Commerce concluded the speaker portion of ceremony with presentation of membership plaque to Martin Fogarty, River Place branch manager. Following the ceremonious cutting of the ribbon by Board Chairman, May Lofgreen, participants feasted on Rudy’s BBQ and Hey Cupcake! cupcakes. The final day of celebration included a prize wheel game for lobby visitors and a shred day.  On-site shredding services were provided by Iron Mountain whose truck enabled participants to watch as their personal and confidential information was shredded on the spot via a special camera inside their truck.

“The local community and area businesses have embraced our branch; while current members are ecstatic to have a branch close to home, new member growth has been substantial as well,” noted branch manager, Martin Fogarty.

The latest United Heritage branch is a full-service facility with 3,627 square feet of space which includes state-of-the-art technology, three drive-thru lanes including one for commercial use, a drive-up ATM, 366 safety deposit boxes in four sizes (double original plan due to area demand), a free lobby coin machine, refreshment area with a free cappuccino machine, concierge and plasma lobby displays.  The design is traditional Texas Hill Country with extensive use of stone throughout.

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About United Heritage Credit Union

The Credit Union began in 1957 as Military Federal Credit Union with only eight members and $40 in deposits.  United Heritage has over $667 million in assets, 54,587 members and 13 locations in Central Texas.  United Heritage is a full service financial institution whose vision is “To Be the Financial Institution of Choice” for our members. Through innovative technology, exemplary service standards and competitive products, United Heritage continues to be a strong force in the credit union industry.  www.uhcu.org

Thursday, December 15, 2011, 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., River Place Country Club. Featuring Speaker, Trainer, Author and President of RegainYourTime.com Maura Thomas - Empowered Productivity: Winning the War Against Information Overload

Thursday, November 17, 2011, 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. at River Place Country Club. Featuring Founder and Curator of Link Coworking, Liz Elam

Marie McGrath, Law Office of Marie E. McGrath, PLLC, is our Four Points Chamber of Commerce Volunteer of the Month for November.

Marie did a fantastic job championing our 2011 EXPO this past week and is guilty of volunteering wherever she is needed.

Thank you, Marie!

Hue Salon’s ribbon cutting took place on October 14^th.  Let the chamber know if they would like to schedule a ribbon cutting or an after hours at your business…..

Our Four Points Chamber of Commerce Volunteer of the Month For October is Jon Fletcher from Ameriprise Financial.

Jon has been stepping up to help in any capacity that the Chamber has needed. He has managed the registration table at the luncheons for a while and he is always willing to step up and help no matter what we are in need of. He is an active ambassador and is always participating in ribbon cuttings and events.

Congratulations and thank you to Jon for helping make our Chamber great!

If you would like to nominate someone for the Four Points Volunteer of The Month, contact us and let us know.

Nickerson Law Group, an estate planning and business law firm recently relocated its office from Riverplace Plaza to Davenport Village in the Westlake area.   The move was prompted by the needs of the growing firm and a more centralized location.   Julia Nickerson, the founder of the law firm, has built long term lasting relationships with clients from West, North, and South Austin and the Davenport Location allows for a convenient commute from any area of Austin.  The group celebrated their Grand-Opening with existing clients, potential clients, and referral partners on Thursday June 9^th, 2011.

Julia Nickerson began practicing law in 1997 working for a large firm focusing on tax law, retirement benefits, business planning and estate planning.  After the birth of her first child in 2000, she almost lost her life.  Following this major event, Julia found her calling in Estate Planning.  Nickerson states “Having a legal plan, to protect you, your family, and your hard earned legacy is one of the most important steps you will take.”   The firm also represents families in dealing with the legal proceedings of probate and estate administration.  As well, the firm helps bring legal structure and peace of mind to clients who have children with special needs.

You can learn more about Nickerson Law Group and how it helps families throughout Austin at www.julianickerson.com.   This website offers loads of free informational reports, including THE TEN MOST COMMON LEGAL MISTAKES PARENTS MAKE and THE SPECIAL NEEDS FREEDOM GUIDE.  If you have been looking for someone to help your family get its legal affairs in order, the Nickerson Law Group invites you to schedule a personal Family Legal Planning Session today.   For more information call their office at 512.461.1383.

Nickerson Law Group would like our open house / ribbon cutting to be held on Thursday June 9 at noon.  We will have it catered from Maudies.  All are welcome!

Location:

Nickerson Law Group
3801 North Capital of Texas Highway, Suite J-220
Austin, TX  78746

PR Release:

Nickerson Law Group has moved and is now located in Davenport Village.  Julia Nickerson is an estate planning attorney who counsels families regarding the protection of assets, transfer of wealth and preservation of family values.  The law firm handles estate planning matters, probate, estate administration and business law issues.

The ribbon cutting and open house for their new office location is on Thursday June 9 at noon in their Davenport Village location.  All are welcome to attend the event which will be catered by Maudies.

Prior to moving to Davenport Village, the Nickerson Law Group was located in Riverplace Plaza; however, the firm outgrew that location–requiring the move.  Many four points residents and businesses are clients of the firm.

“After my father passed, I thought I could handle the probate process myself. I went to the probate court and attempted to get things started. Even with a legal background, I quickly learned that this specialized area of law had potential pitfalls of which I was not willing to risk. I was already overwhelmed with balancing my grief, the daily needs of my family and other community responsibilities.

Julia’s familiarity with the probate process and systematical approach to making sure all the legal documents are prepared and filed in a timely manner was a great source of comfort. I felt confident that I had sound legal advice and support to ensure that my father’s estate would be administered properly. Julia is very professional, compassionate and helped take a huge burden off my shoulders during a very difficult time of my life.” Jean W., Steiner Ranch

Julia Nickerson
Nickerson Law Group PC
julia@julianickerson.com
512.461.1383