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Sunday, June 08, 2008
Sunday, June 08, 2008
Tylerite Flowers Takes Helm Of Texas LTA
Tylerite Flowers Takes Helm Of Texas LTA
The Texas Land Title Association announced the appointment of Celia C. Flowers of Tyler association president while it celebrated 100 years of service to the Texas title insurance industry at its annual conference.
The TLTA is one of the state’s oldest trade associations.
“I am thrilled to be a part of an organization that provides a needed service to Texans,” Ms. Flowers said. “I look forward to continuing my work with TLTA in this capacity as we chart the course for Texas title insurance.”
An East Texas native and an oil and gas, real estate and civil trial attorney, Ms. Flowers owns 12 title insurance companies licensed in 12 counties.
“We are delighted to have such strong leadership in Celia guiding TLTA into the next century,” said Leslie Midgley, TLTA executive vice president.
“With the challenges facing the entire real estate market, it is now more important than ever to have an effective voice for our members and for our industry,” Ms. Midgley said. “We have this in Celia and in our newly installed board of directors.”
Ms. Flowers has served on the TLTA board since 2004 and is a member of Texas Board of Legal Specialization, East Texas Association of Petroleum Landmen, American Association of Petroleum Landmen and bar associations.
She is a graduate of Tyler Junior College, attended The University of Texas at Tyler and holds a juris doctor degree from Baylor University. She lives in Tyler with her husband, Barrie Bates.
Annual conference festivities at the Westin Riverwalk Hotel in San Antonio included educational events, entertainment and business and industry addresses from Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst, historians and representatives from the American Land Title Association, Texas Department of Insurance, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Comerica Bank, Texas Historical Commission and other organizations.
The TLTA is one of the state’s oldest trade associations.
“I am thrilled to be a part of an organization that provides a needed service to Texans,” Ms. Flowers said. “I look forward to continuing my work with TLTA in this capacity as we chart the course for Texas title insurance.”
An East Texas native and an oil and gas, real estate and civil trial attorney, Ms. Flowers owns 12 title insurance companies licensed in 12 counties.
“We are delighted to have such strong leadership in Celia guiding TLTA into the next century,” said Leslie Midgley, TLTA executive vice president.
“With the challenges facing the entire real estate market, it is now more important than ever to have an effective voice for our members and for our industry,” Ms. Midgley said. “We have this in Celia and in our newly installed board of directors.”
Ms. Flowers has served on the TLTA board since 2004 and is a member of Texas Board of Legal Specialization, East Texas Association of Petroleum Landmen, American Association of Petroleum Landmen and bar associations.
She is a graduate of Tyler Junior College, attended The University of Texas at Tyler and holds a juris doctor degree from Baylor University. She lives in Tyler with her husband, Barrie Bates.
Annual conference festivities at the Westin Riverwalk Hotel in San Antonio included educational events, entertainment and business and industry addresses from Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst, historians and representatives from the American Land Title Association, Texas Department of Insurance, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Comerica Bank, Texas Historical Commission and other organizations.
‘Spirit Of Enterprise’
LONGVIEW — Pete Havel of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce presented Rep. Louie Gohmert, R-Tyler with its Spirit of Enterprise Award for his support of pro-growth legislation during the first session of the 110th Congress.
Gohmert received the award during the Longview Partnership’s Governmental Affairs Committee’s Third Annual Elected Official’s Reception on May 29, at the Summit Club. The event was sponsored by Texas Bank and Trust and Eastman Chemical Co.
The reception is conducted to celebrate initiatives that benefit the local business community and to honor the region’s local, county and state elected officials.
The U.S. Chamber presents the award annually, and eligibility is based on how members of Congress vote on key business issues.
Gohmert received the award during the Longview Partnership’s Governmental Affairs Committee’s Third Annual Elected Official’s Reception on May 29, at the Summit Club. The event was sponsored by Texas Bank and Trust and Eastman Chemical Co.
The reception is conducted to celebrate initiatives that benefit the local business community and to honor the region’s local, county and state elected officials.
The U.S. Chamber presents the award annually, and eligibility is based on how members of Congress vote on key business issues.
Incubation Volunteer
WINNSBORO — Christian Entwistle, VISTA Volunteer with the Winnsboro Area Chamber of Commerce, was sponsored by SWEPCO and First National Bank to attend the 22nd International Conference on Business Incubation May 4-7 in San Antonio.
The conference offered educational sessions and networking venues to help business incubation and economic development professionals from around the world learn more about developing sustainable incubation programs and nurturing entrepreneurial talent. With the theme “Innovation for a Strong Economy and Healthy Planet,” the conference focused on basic business incubation strategies and new industry trends.
The National Business Incubation Association conducted the event.
Business incubation programs catalyze the process of starting and growing companies by providing entrepreneurs with the expertise, networks and tools they need to make their ventures successful. NBIA estimates that in 2005 alone, North American incubators assisted more than 27,000 start-up companies that provided full-time employment for more than 100,000 workers and generated annual revenue of more than $17 billion, according to information from the Winnsboro Chamber.
The conference offered educational sessions and networking venues to help business incubation and economic development professionals from around the world learn more about developing sustainable incubation programs and nurturing entrepreneurial talent. With the theme “Innovation for a Strong Economy and Healthy Planet,” the conference focused on basic business incubation strategies and new industry trends.
The National Business Incubation Association conducted the event.
Business incubation programs catalyze the process of starting and growing companies by providing entrepreneurs with the expertise, networks and tools they need to make their ventures successful. NBIA estimates that in 2005 alone, North American incubators assisted more than 27,000 start-up companies that provided full-time employment for more than 100,000 workers and generated annual revenue of more than $17 billion, according to information from the Winnsboro Chamber.
As a VISTA assignment, Ms. Entwistle is assisting in the development of a business incubation program for Winnsboro and Wood County.
“An incubation program would be a great opportunity for our local economy and entrepreneurs, and would encourage new, sustainable companies to emerge,” Gary McKinley, executive director of the Wood County Industrial Commission, said. “New jobs would be created, higher levels of business education and job training would be available, and quality of life is expected to improve with a successful program.”
Business Editor Greg Junek may be reached at 903-596-6280, or by e-mail at business@tylerpaper.com.
“An incubation program would be a great opportunity for our local economy and entrepreneurs, and would encourage new, sustainable companies to emerge,” Gary McKinley, executive director of the Wood County Industrial Commission, said. “New jobs would be created, higher levels of business education and job training would be available, and quality of life is expected to improve with a successful program.”
Business Editor Greg Junek may be reached at 903-596-6280, or by e-mail at business@tylerpaper.com.
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