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Sunday, October 21, 2007
Sunday, October 21, 2007
Business & Professional Notes
EXPANSION
Dr. James J. Galizia, an assistant professor of medicine in the Division of Cardiology at The University of Texas Health Center at Tyler, has begun seeing patients at Henderson Memorial Hos-pital, the health center an-nounced.
Dr. Galizia is a board-certified cardiologist with University Physician Associates and specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of heart and blood vessel diseases UPA is a physician practice associated with UTHCT.
Dr. Galizia is a board-certified cardiologist with University Physician Associates and specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of heart and blood vessel diseases UPA is a physician practice associated with UTHCT.
NEW ASSIGNMENT
The Conduit Division of Robroy Industries in Gilmer announced Jeff Riestenberg has joined it as national sales manager.
Riestenberg will be responsible for planning, managing and directing the sales activity for Robroy's PVC coated conduit product lines. He has more than 25 years of experience in the electrical products industry.
Riestenberg will be responsible for planning, managing and directing the sales activity for Robroy's PVC coated conduit product lines. He has more than 25 years of experience in the electrical products industry.
ACHIEVEMENTS
Hibbs-Hallmark & Co. was one of 13 insurance agencies in Texas selected by the Independent Insurance Agents and Brokers of America as a Best Practices Agency. The Independent Insurance Agents of Texas reported that Texas had more agencies selected for this status than any other state.
Of 800 agencies nominated to participate in the study, 195 qualified for the recognition. The study looked at customer service, growth and financial management.
Gary Howell, president of Hibbs-Hallmark, said the recognition "is one of the highest honors an agency can receive."
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The Fresnius Medical Care of Southeast Tyler clinic, 3826 Troup Highway, was recognized by Fresnius as a Center of Excellence. Fresnius is the nation's largest provider of dialysis care last year.
Other Fresnius clinics in or near East Texas to be recognized with this status were in Gilmer, Palestine, Corsicana and Carthage.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Dr. Richard Coker was one of the featured speakers at the annual Mid-Atlantic Center for Advanced Den-tal Study meeting in Pinehurst, N.C.
Dr. Coker spoke on the importance of communications and human relations in the dental practice. In practice in Tyler since 1972, Dr. Coker specializes in smile makeovers, headache prevention, reconstructive dentistry and oral appliance therapy.
Of 800 agencies nominated to participate in the study, 195 qualified for the recognition. The study looked at customer service, growth and financial management.
Gary Howell, president of Hibbs-Hallmark, said the recognition "is one of the highest honors an agency can receive."
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The Fresnius Medical Care of Southeast Tyler clinic, 3826 Troup Highway, was recognized by Fresnius as a Center of Excellence. Fresnius is the nation's largest provider of dialysis care last year.
Other Fresnius clinics in or near East Texas to be recognized with this status were in Gilmer, Palestine, Corsicana and Carthage.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Dr. Richard Coker was one of the featured speakers at the annual Mid-Atlantic Center for Advanced Den-tal Study meeting in Pinehurst, N.C.
Dr. Coker spoke on the importance of communications and human relations in the dental practice. In practice in Tyler since 1972, Dr. Coker specializes in smile makeovers, headache prevention, reconstructive dentistry and oral appliance therapy.
RELOCATIONS
Holland Engineering LLC of Lindale announced it relocated its offices from 2406 S. Main St. to 16291 Farm-to-Market Road 849.
Holland provides structural engineering services to public and private sectors. Founded in 2005, it has seven full-time employees.
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Regina Rooney, owner of Rose Path Weaving, announced she is expanding her business by reopening it at 2808 S. Main St. in Lindale.
The new studio will have workshops and special events, such as the Lindale Community Artisans, which were scheduled there this past Friday and Saturday.
Holland provides structural engineering services to public and private sectors. Founded in 2005, it has seven full-time employees.
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Regina Rooney, owner of Rose Path Weaving, announced she is expanding her business by reopening it at 2808 S. Main St. in Lindale.
The new studio will have workshops and special events, such as the Lindale Community Artisans, which were scheduled there this past Friday and Saturday.
NEW BUSINESSES
Jericho's Half Off Books opened at 3320 Troup Highway, Suite 135, owner George Jones announced.
The store carries a selection of new and used books, records, DVDs, CDs, cassettes, comics and collectibles. It buys, sells and trades. This is the second store, Jones said. The first one opened three years ago in Longview.
The store carries a selection of new and used books, records, DVDs, CDs, cassettes, comics and collectibles. It buys, sells and trades. This is the second store, Jones said. The first one opened three years ago in Longview.
PLANNER
Monday
Texas Cooperative Extension will have a food protection management certification class for restaurant owners and managers, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. at the Cherokee County Electric Cooperative meeting room in Rusk. Cost per participant is $79, which includes course materials. Registration deadline is Oct. 5. For information, call Louraiseal McDonald at 903-683-5416.
Wednesday
The Hispanic Business Alliance will meet at 3:30 p.m. in the Genecov Room of the Tyler Area Chamber of Commerce offices, 315 N. Broadway Ave. Interested individuals are welcome to attend.
Thursday
The Tyler Area Chamber of Commerce will have Business After Hours from 5 -7 p.m. at the host facilities, Heritage Home Health and Legacy Hospice, 120 E. Southtown Drive. Carino's Italian Grill will provide the food. After Hours is a social and networking opportunity for area business people.
Thursday-Friday
A Circle of Ten Inc.-Network for Collaboration will have its Sixth Annual Funders' Forum and Networking Gathering in Athens. It will begin Oct. 25 with a dinner with the funders at the East Texas Arboretum. The forum will be Oct. 26 at the Cain Center, 915 S. Palestine St. More than 30 representatives from federal, state and private organizations will attend this year's event, according to information from A Circle of Ten. Between 200 and 300 leaders from universities, schools, hospitals, clinics, libraries, towns and nonprofit agencies are anticipated to attend the event, which will include funding panels, consultations, exhibits and networking.
Nov. 1
Randy Marshall, leader of Speaker's College, a Dallas-based communications training company, will be guest speaker at the East Texas Estate Planning Council meeting at Hollytree Country Club. Registration will begin at 11:30 a.m., lunch at noon and the program at 12:30 p.m. Continuing education credit is available to certified public accountants and attorneys. Buffet-style lunch is $20. For more information, call 903-534-0088.
Texas Cooperative Extension will have a food protection management certification class for restaurant owners and managers, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. at the Cherokee County Electric Cooperative meeting room in Rusk. Cost per participant is $79, which includes course materials. Registration deadline is Oct. 5. For information, call Louraiseal McDonald at 903-683-5416.
Wednesday
The Hispanic Business Alliance will meet at 3:30 p.m. in the Genecov Room of the Tyler Area Chamber of Commerce offices, 315 N. Broadway Ave. Interested individuals are welcome to attend.
Thursday
The Tyler Area Chamber of Commerce will have Business After Hours from 5 -7 p.m. at the host facilities, Heritage Home Health and Legacy Hospice, 120 E. Southtown Drive. Carino's Italian Grill will provide the food. After Hours is a social and networking opportunity for area business people.
Thursday-Friday
A Circle of Ten Inc.-Network for Collaboration will have its Sixth Annual Funders' Forum and Networking Gathering in Athens. It will begin Oct. 25 with a dinner with the funders at the East Texas Arboretum. The forum will be Oct. 26 at the Cain Center, 915 S. Palestine St. More than 30 representatives from federal, state and private organizations will attend this year's event, according to information from A Circle of Ten. Between 200 and 300 leaders from universities, schools, hospitals, clinics, libraries, towns and nonprofit agencies are anticipated to attend the event, which will include funding panels, consultations, exhibits and networking.
Nov. 1
Randy Marshall, leader of Speaker's College, a Dallas-based communications training company, will be guest speaker at the East Texas Estate Planning Council meeting at Hollytree Country Club. Registration will begin at 11:30 a.m., lunch at noon and the program at 12:30 p.m. Continuing education credit is available to certified public accountants and attorneys. Buffet-style lunch is $20. For more information, call 903-534-0088.
CONVENTIONS
These conventions are scheduled in the Tyler area, according to the Tyler Convention and Visitors Bureau information. Listed in order are the dates, organizations having the conventions, hotels/motels serving as headquarters and total room nights.
Thursday-Oct. 28, Texas College Homecoming, Quality Conference Center, room nights not listed.
Nov. 8-10, Texas State Genealogical Society, Holiday Inn Select, 125.
Nov. 8-10, East Texas Woodcarvers Wooden Wonderland, Holiday Inn Express, 50.
Dec. 4-7, Texas Justice Courts Training Center-Justice of the Peace 20-Hour Seminar, Holiday Inn Select, 360.
Jan. 17-19, 2008, Texas Lyceum, Holiday Inn Select, 150.
Feb. 7-10, 2008, Knights of Templar & Holy Royal Arch Masons York Rite Weekend, Quality Conference Center, 300.
Text and photos for Business & Professional Notes can be e-mailed to Greg Junek, business editor, at business@tylerpaper.com, or hand-delivered to the newspaper at 410 W. Erwin St. E-mailed photos should be attached as JPEG files with resolution of at least 200 DPI. Items can also be mailed to P.O. Box 2030, Tyler, 75710. Text can be faxed to 903-595-0335. Correspondence should include a telephone number. Deadline for submission is noon Tuesday for the next Sunday's paper.
Text and photos for Business & Professional Notes can be e-mailed to Greg Junek, business editor, at business@tylerpaper.com, or hand-delivered to the newspaper at 410 W. Erwin St. E-mailed photos should be attached as JPEG files with resolution of at least 200 DPI. Items can also be mailed to P.O. Box 2030, Tyler, 75710. Text can be faxed to 903-595-0335. Correspondence should include a telephone number. Deadline for submission is noon Tuesday for the next Sunday's paper.
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