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February 2025 (Be sure to click through to see the entire newsletter)

Upcoming Events:

Art, Herb & Wine Festival Saturday & Sunday, April 26th & 27th.


Help Wanted:

If you have a job listing, feel free to email betty@bertramchamber.com to have it listed in the newsletter.

Reminder:


Bertram EDC meets the 1st Monday of the month @ 5:00 pm


Bertram City Council meets the 2nd Tuesday of the month @ noon



Business of the Month


Texas Mesquite Company

Just off Highway 29 in Bertram, on North Gabriel Street, you will find a shop that is truly a treasure trove of beauty and creativity. Owned and operated by Craig Lagerstrom, Texas Mesquite Company has been a jewel of Bertram for over 25 years, offering custom furniture to Bertram and the surrounding areas.


Craig is a true craftsman whose custom-built furniture is not only beautiful, but is quality built to stand the test of time. A piece from the Texas Mesquite Company is a piece that is sure to be passed down through the generations. Craig started building furniture for his family, and it soon developed into a business that has kept him busy for more than two decades.

As a member of the Texas Mesquite Association, Craig has gained quite a following for his craftsmanship. His work has been featured in several major magazines, including Veranda, Texas Highways, and Cowboys & Indians.


Craig has been creating custom pieces to match the style of his customers for more than two decades. Whether you prefer a Western style, a more rustic style, or you lean more towards the contemporary, he can create a piece that will fit right in with your décor.

Craig creates large pieces such as dining tables, desks, coffee tables, and bedroom furniture, but also has a great showing of smaller items such as end tables, bar stools, and decorative pieces. His ability to run turquoise through the mesquite makes for a very interesting design that adds beauty and originality to his work.


Located at 165 N. Gabriel Street in Bertram, the Texas Mesquite Company is open Monday through Friday from 9-5 and Saturday from 9-3. Craig has many unique pieces in his showroom or would be happy to discuss a custom design with you. You can visit Texas Mesquite Company online and see photos of the quality pieces.


Texas Mesquite Company received the honor of being chosen as the Bertram Chamber of Commerce Business of the Month for February. The Bertram Chamber congratulates him for his 25 years in business.



Monthly Luncheon Program

SCORE Austin

Shannon Black from Score Austin presented on the topic “How to Attract and Hire Talent in Today’s Job Market”. Shannon went over how to create job ads that really work and gave key tips to retain the team you already have. She shared techniques that can be used to woo quality candidates on social media, noting that 79% of job seekers use social media first when seeking jobs. Shannon spoke about the importance of employee referrals, stating they are the number one source of quality hires. She also shared that 7 out of 10 people use Google first when searching for job openings, stating the importance of using keywords and hash tags that will catch the applicant’s attention and the attention of Google and Facebook. Shannon also stated that the title of the ad needs to contain positive fluff and many of the details of the job. This PowerPoint presentation will be shared with the entire Chamber membership with a link in the newsletter.

PowerPoint Presentation

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A Business Article for Our Small Business Members

10 Easy Ways to Increase Sales

One of the most obvious ways to boost revenue in your business is to make more sales. Here are 10 ways you can start doing that today:



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This month's meeting minutes are available at this link if you would like them for your files:


Meeting Minutes

Welcome New Member

New Member Orientation



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