If you’ve gotten the sense that there’s been a ribbon-cutting frenzy in Temple, you’re not wrong. A number of businesses have recently sprung up, opened new locations or held ribbon-cutting ceremonies. And perhaps the biggest and most long-awaited was the Temple Animal Services’ grand re-opening of its shelter and adoption center. This month, we’ve got a recap of these openings, Leadership Temple updates, small business resources, and more.
Temple Animal Services’ Heart to Home Animal Adoption Center Reopens
After almost two years of renovations totalling $5 million, the Temple Animal Shelter has reopened with a new name: Heart to Home Animal Adoption Center. They’ve added 40 new climate-controlled kennels for dogs and 21 for cats, significantly increasing their capacity to shelter animals who need new homes. They’ve also added three new shaded play areas where people looking to adopt can interact with their potential new pets. Renovations to the lobby should also make drop-off donations and the adoption process smoother.
Other Grand Openings and Ribbon-Cutting Ceremonies in Temple
93 Nursery & Landscape Supply hosted its grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony in March. The nursery, located at 5300 W Farm To Market 93, has a variety of flowers, plants, trees, fertilizers, and other gardening and landscaping supplies.
Salad and Go has opened a new location at West Adams Ave. and Old Waco Rd., bringing one of the latest health food crazes to Temple. The chain — which has locations in Arizona, Nevada, Oklahoma, and Texas — offers made-to-order salads, wraps, breakfast burritos, and beverages. Orders can be placed online and picked up in-store or at their drive-thru.
Capitol Home Health, a home healthcare agency serving Central Texas, held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for its new Temple location this month. They provide in-home services for those recovering from knee or hip replacement, stroke, Parkinson’s disease, MS, and many other afflictions. This location is their first outside of San Antonio or Austin.
Temple Dental Trails held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for its new building at 3731 W. FM 93. Temple Dental Trails touts itself as a practice that serves all ages and has a “focus on cosmetic dentistry with a conservative approach.”
Leadership Temple: Economic Development 101 & Upcoming Application Process
Leadership Temple hosted a full day of Economic Development 101 for its members, which included facility tours at Revol Greens, MTC – Materials Transportation Company, and Walmart DC 6083.
The Leadership Temple application process begins each May, which will be here before you know it. They also offer tuition assistance scholarships for small businesses and nonprofits. If you’re curious about the program or want to apply to be part of next year’s class, learn more at the Temple Chamber of Commerce website.
Register for the Upcoming Small Business Connect Seminar
On Wednesday, April 3 at 8 a.m., attend Small Business Connect: Access to Finance & Funding for Small Business. Get valuable insights, strategies, and tips on securing small business funding to help your business grow. Price to attend is $15. Register now.
2023 Economic Excellence Recognition Award Winners Announced
The Texas Economic Development Council announced the second half of their 2023 Economic Excellence Recognition Award winners during their 2024 Winter Conference in San Antonio, and the Temple Economic Development Corporation was among them. These awards recognize economic development organizations that meet the Texas Economic Development Council’s standards for professionalism. Special thanks to our team, our directors, and partners who helped us achieve this honor.