On November 2, 2011, Bob’s Fuels Inc. in Brownwood and the Railroad Commission of Texas’ Alternative Fuels Division will put on a free propane (LP-gas) training class in Brownwood for area Volunteer Fire Departments.  The Railroad Commission is the agency in charge of propane safety in Texas, and the class will be taught by Kent Watts, the Commission’s director of propane training.

Using and handling propane safety is very important to Bob’s Fuels.  The Commission’s propane safety training for local fire departments is designed to increase firefighter’s knowledge of propane and help them respond effectively in any situation.

Bob’s Fuels Inc. will be working with the Railroad Commission to custom-design a three-hour class to meet local needs.  The class includes propane safety topics ranging from barbecue cylinders to residential tanks and commercial bulk installations.  Participating firefighters will receive hands-on experience with propane equipment as well as classroom instruction.

The Brownwood Area Chamber of Commerce and area residents came together on October 6th at the grand opening and ribbon cutting of the Flagship Inn.

The Brownwood Area Chamber of Commerce will host its monthly luncheon on Friday, October 21 at the Brownwood Country Club from 11:30 AM to 1 PM. The luncheon, which is open to members and guests, will feature an interesting program and will also include door prizes, introduction of new members and a cash drawing.

This month’s presentation will feature information from the Retail Coach.  The consulting firm will release its retail study of Brownwood to local business owner and entrepreneurs for the first time during the luncheon.  The initial phase of their study showed that actual sales in Brownwood’s Retail Trade Area verses opportunity in the market show a short-fall of $422 million.

On November 4 and 5, Abilene Christian University’s Grigg’s Center for Entrepreneurship and Philanthropy will be hosting and presenting the first Entrepreneur Bootcamp. The two-day intensive bootcamp is designed for aspiring entrepreneurs who:

•  Are still looking for the right idea

•  Have an idea and want help to increase their likelihood of success

•  Have recently launched a venture and need assistance with their new business

The Bruner Auto Group hosted a ground breaking ceremony on Thursday, October 13th celebrating not only the future of the relocation of their Chevrolet Dealership; but also the anniversary of many automotive milestones.

The new General Motors facility at the intersection of Highways 377 and 183, across from Heartland Mall will include a 30,000-square foot full-service dealership which will house the full line of GM products: Chevrolet, Cadillac, GMC and Buick.  There will also be a dedicated GM Quick Lube and an 8,000-square foot high technology body shop.

Brown County business leaders are happy to walk into a vacant field to celebrate the expansion of a thriving business tomorrow (Thursday, October 13) at 11:00 a.m., as a dozen ceremonial shovels will turn the first dirt for a dazzling new auto dealership in Early.

Bruner Auto Group is holding the ground-breaking ceremony for their new General Motors facility at the intersection of Highways 377 and 183, across from Heartland Mall.  The 30,000-square foot full-service dealership will house the full line of GM products: Chevrolet, Cadillac, GMC and Buick, as well as a dedicated GM Quick Lube and an 8,000-square foot high technology body shop.

“We are celebrating the 100^th year of Chevrolet and our family’s 84^th year of selling Chevrolets, so this is a special occasion for us,” says Greg Bruner, President of Bruner Auto Group. “We are looking forward to opening our new dealership just before Labor Day of 2012, weather permitting.”

The state-of-the-art dealership will contain the newest corporate images from General Motors as well as customer-focused features throughout.  “We place a great emphasis on making our customers feel at home in our dealerships, and we are delighted to combine technology and comfort.”