Posted 11:58 pm Sunday, July 01, 2012
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French Peas Flower Shop Hosted An Open House, Anniversary Party
To celebrate 10 years of serving the Tyler area, French Peas Flower Shop hosted an open house/anniversary party Thursday.
“We feel so blessed to have been in business 10 years, and are so honored to have such delightful customers,” owner Stacey Conner said in a prepared statement. “What better way to celebrate than with our customers who are the reason we are here!”
Together with several friends, Ms. Conner opened French Peas with antiques and collectibles in a little pink house on Old Bullard Road 10 years ago. A former floral designer, Ms. Conner started getting requests from former clients for fresh flower arrangements and ended up turning the store into a flower shop. It also offers English ivy topiaries, custom dried arrangements, wreaths and unique home décor. In 2009, it expanded to a bigger location next door, at 4601 Old Bullard Road. The shop is open from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and can be reached at 903-939-3907 or Frenchpeasflowers.com.
“We feel so blessed to have been in business 10 years, and are so honored to have such delightful customers,” owner Stacey Conner said in a prepared statement. “What better way to celebrate than with our customers who are the reason we are here!”
Together with several friends, Ms. Conner opened French Peas with antiques and collectibles in a little pink house on Old Bullard Road 10 years ago. A former floral designer, Ms. Conner started getting requests from former clients for fresh flower arrangements and ended up turning the store into a flower shop. It also offers English ivy topiaries, custom dried arrangements, wreaths and unique home décor. In 2009, it expanded to a bigger location next door, at 4601 Old Bullard Road. The shop is open from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and can be reached at 903-939-3907 or Frenchpeasflowers.com.
EXPANDED PRODUCTION
Southern Plastics, Inc., (Closure Systems International), in Kilgore, will expand production at its current facility by adding $6.678 million in personal property and retaining 207 jobs, the Kilgore Economic Development Corp's announced.
The company will eliminate eight product profiles, placing 16 jobs in jeopardy. But the new investment will allow the company to acquire new machinery to add two larger product profiles and retain those jobs. In exchange for the new investment and job retention, Southern Plastics can earn up to $265,000 in incentive reimbursements incrementally during the next two years from the development corporation. The company is a major supplier of global soft drink, juice, bottled water, milk and dairy products, as well as beer, food, liquor, pharmaceutical, personal care, automotive fluids and other markets. It is a member of the Reynolds Packaging Group. The Kilgore Economic Development Corp.'s board of directors approved the economic development performance contract with Southern Plastics June 19 and the Kilgore City County consented to the agreement Tuesday.
The company will eliminate eight product profiles, placing 16 jobs in jeopardy. But the new investment will allow the company to acquire new machinery to add two larger product profiles and retain those jobs. In exchange for the new investment and job retention, Southern Plastics can earn up to $265,000 in incentive reimbursements incrementally during the next two years from the development corporation. The company is a major supplier of global soft drink, juice, bottled water, milk and dairy products, as well as beer, food, liquor, pharmaceutical, personal care, automotive fluids and other markets. It is a member of the Reynolds Packaging Group. The Kilgore Economic Development Corp.'s board of directors approved the economic development performance contract with Southern Plastics June 19 and the Kilgore City County consented to the agreement Tuesday.
NEW BUSINESS
Sharon Dorsey announced that she will open Lily Pad Aquatics on Monday at 5100 Texas Highway 31 West. The business offers earth friendly aquatic plants that are delivered and planted for customers and she works with them to design their water garden projects. Ms. Dorsey said that since 1993, she has owned similar businesses in Cashiers, N.C. and Orange Park, Fla. She also offers table top aquatics for inside and in the garden and fresh arrangements cut from her water gardens. Ms. Dorsey said local artists will also sell their wares at her location. She said she hopes to offer water garden seminars to clubs and schools and plans to hold events to raise funds for Shriners Children Hospitals.
ATTORNEY REJOINS FIRM
Ramey & Flock, P.C. announced that Nathaniel Moran returned to the firm after a three-year departure to Houston, where he and his family had relocated so that his son could attend a special school for the deaf.
As a shareholder, Moran will bring his experience in bankruptcy and creditors' rights to combine with his continued practice in the areas of business litigation and general civil litigation. Moran was a former City of Tyler council member from 2005 to 2009. He was named Smith County Young Lawyer of the Year in 2009 and for the past three years has been named a Texas Super Lawyer Rising Star in the practice areas of business litigation (2010) and bankruptcy/creditors' rights (2011 and 2012).
Ramey & Flock was founded in 1922 and represents individuals and corporations throughout East Texas, and specialize in areas of labor and employment, intellectual property, oil and gas, appellate, probate litigation and all manners of commercial litigation.
As a shareholder, Moran will bring his experience in bankruptcy and creditors' rights to combine with his continued practice in the areas of business litigation and general civil litigation. Moran was a former City of Tyler council member from 2005 to 2009. He was named Smith County Young Lawyer of the Year in 2009 and for the past three years has been named a Texas Super Lawyer Rising Star in the practice areas of business litigation (2010) and bankruptcy/creditors' rights (2011 and 2012).
Ramey & Flock was founded in 1922 and represents individuals and corporations throughout East Texas, and specialize in areas of labor and employment, intellectual property, oil and gas, appellate, probate litigation and all manners of commercial litigation.
SUPER LAWYER
Tyler attorney Blake Bailey was selected for inclusion in the 2011 Texas Super Lawyer list. He is board certified by the Texas Bar Association in civil trial law and civil appellate law and has practiced in East Texas since 1973. No more than 5 percent of the total lawyers in the state are selected for inclusion in Super Lawyers, Bailey said in a prepared statement. The process for selection by Super Lawyers consists of creating a candidate pool by receipt of formal nominations and research of past accomplishments and honors, evaluation using indicators of peer recognition and professional achievements, additional information from peers is reviewed for those with highest points and a study is conducted to assure that candidates have not been disciplined for ethical or criminal violations.
CERTIFICATE OF EXCELLENCE
Hampton Inn & Suites Palestine announced it has received a TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence award.
The accolade, which honors hospitality excellence, is given only to establishments that consistently achieve outstanding traveler reviews on TripAdvisor, and is extended to qualifying businesses worldwide.
About 10 percent of accommodations listed on TripAdvisor receive the award. Hampton Inn & Suites Palestine is one of 819 other Hampton properties to receive the award, according to a news release. To qualify for the Certificate of Excellence, businesses must maintain an overall rating of four or higher, out of a possible five, as reviewed by travelers on TripAdvisor. Additional criteria include the volume of reviews received within the last 12 months.
The accolade, which honors hospitality excellence, is given only to establishments that consistently achieve outstanding traveler reviews on TripAdvisor, and is extended to qualifying businesses worldwide.
About 10 percent of accommodations listed on TripAdvisor receive the award. Hampton Inn & Suites Palestine is one of 819 other Hampton properties to receive the award, according to a news release. To qualify for the Certificate of Excellence, businesses must maintain an overall rating of four or higher, out of a possible five, as reviewed by travelers on TripAdvisor. Additional criteria include the volume of reviews received within the last 12 months.
TECH CLASSES
Business employees, nonprofit organizations and the public sector can learn all about Microsoft Office 2010 during technology classes offered this summer by the United Way of Smith County Nonprofit Development Center and Tyler Junior College. The classes will be taught from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. by TJC instructors at the TJC West Campus and costs $63. The classes include the new features of Microsoft Word 2010 on July 26; Microsoft Excel 2010 on Aug. 9; and Microsoft Power Point 2010 on Aug. 23. To register, call 903-510-2900.
TAX SEMINAR
The Texas Comptroller's office will conduct a free taxpayer seminar in Tyler July 17.
From 6 to 8 p.m. at the Tyler Area Chamber of Commerce Genecov Room, 315 N. Broadway Ave., taxpayers can learn how to properly fill out tax forms, and file and pay taxes electronically. Information about e-services will be available to help taxpayers manage their accounts online. Comptroller representatives will be on hand to answer questions and provide assistance to attendees. For more information, call the Tyler Field Office at 903-534-0333. Tax forms and tax information can be found at www.window.state.tx.us.
From 6 to 8 p.m. at the Tyler Area Chamber of Commerce Genecov Room, 315 N. Broadway Ave., taxpayers can learn how to properly fill out tax forms, and file and pay taxes electronically. Information about e-services will be available to help taxpayers manage their accounts online. Comptroller representatives will be on hand to answer questions and provide assistance to attendees. For more information, call the Tyler Field Office at 903-534-0333. Tax forms and tax information can be found at www.window.state.tx.us.
FLAG TRADE
Card & Party Factory in Tyler is offering customers a new 3-by-5-foot American flag for $4.99, and in partnership with Boy Scouts of America and the Circle of Ten Council, will properly dispose of worn flags through Wednesday.
Customers can bring in their old U.S. flags to any of the 32 Wally's Party Factory and Card & Party Factory locations to be destroyed in a dignified way, honoring the U.S. flag code, by the Circle of Ten Council. In exchange, they will be offered a 50 percent discount to replace the flags. The company has a commitment of appreciation for those that serve the community and nation by offering a 10 percent in-store discount to educators and members of the armed forces. Wally's Party Factory, based in Ennis, also operates Card & Party Factory and Wicked Wally's Halloween Costumes, and has stores in Tyler, Longview and Palestine.
Customers can bring in their old U.S. flags to any of the 32 Wally's Party Factory and Card & Party Factory locations to be destroyed in a dignified way, honoring the U.S. flag code, by the Circle of Ten Council. In exchange, they will be offered a 50 percent discount to replace the flags. The company has a commitment of appreciation for those that serve the community and nation by offering a 10 percent in-store discount to educators and members of the armed forces. Wally's Party Factory, based in Ennis, also operates Card & Party Factory and Wicked Wally's Halloween Costumes, and has stores in Tyler, Longview and Palestine.
