Belton Business Advisory Panel

Belton Business Advisory Panel Empowering Belton Small Businesses! Let’s grow together!

Gain valuable advice from a panel of leaders in the Belton community, offering marketing tips and personalized guidance to help elevate your presence and achieve success.

March’s Wednesday Workshop Part 2 was a great success! A big thank you to our panelists for sharing valuable insights on...
03/31/2025

March’s Wednesday Workshop Part 2 was a great success! A big thank you to our panelists for sharing valuable insights on business ownership.

April will feature a mixer event. Stay tuned for more details!

Meet Amy Morter – Owner of Crow&Cactus! 🌵✨With over 20 years of leadership experience, Amy Morter has built a diverse ca...
03/21/2025

Meet Amy Morter – Owner of Crow&Cactus! 🌵✨

With over 20 years of leadership experience, Amy Morter has built a diverse career in healthcare, education, PR, event planning, and design. She developed strong leadership skills at Fort Hood, supporting soldiers and families, and later excelled in corporate roles, including HR Manager and Executive Assistant to the CEO at Fusion.

In December 2022, Amy combined her passion for design, culture, and entrepreneurship to launch The Crow and Cactus, a luxury home décor and gift shop offering interior design services in Belton, TX. She also serves as a board member and curator for Grace Art Gallery, helping to bring art and creativity to the community.

Her commitment to fostering creativity and community through art and design enhances her ability to contribute to collaborative initiatives. Amy’s adaptability, problem-solving skills, and deep community connections make her an invaluable asset to the Belton Business Advisory Panel.

Meet Brendan Brown – Owner of The Bin Spa & Power Washing! 🏆🗑️Brendan Brown is a New Jersey native with a strong backgro...
03/20/2025

Meet Brendan Brown – Owner of The Bin Spa & Power Washing! 🏆🗑️

Brendan Brown is a New Jersey native with a strong background in leadership and business. After graduating from West Point with a degree in Business Management, where he played football and was a powerlifter, he went on to serve as an Army Air Defense Officer, choosing Fort Hood as his first duty station.

With a passion for entrepreneurship, Brendan earned his MBA from LSU, focusing on entrepreneurship. During this time, he became the proud owner of The Bin Spa, where he has expanded services and coverage throughout Central Texas. Through three acquisitions and two mergers, Brendan has dominated the market, providing top-tier bin cleaning services to the community.

💡 Brendan’s Goal: He is passionate about supporting other businesses in Belton by acting as a soundboard for ideas. He believes in unlocking business potential by asking challenging, creative, and thought-provoking questions. With expertise in logistics and team building, Brendan is dedicated to helping small businesses grow and thrive.

Today we introduce Michael Linnemann!A Central Texas entrepreneur for over 30 years, Mike started his journey in real es...
03/14/2025

Today we introduce Michael Linnemann!

A Central Texas entrepreneur for over 30 years, Mike started his journey in real estate after moving to the area for a job in the fitness industry. Within a year, he earned his real estate license, launched his own business, and never looked back!

Today, Linnemann Realty operates three office locations and manages nearly 1,400 residential and commercial units across Bell and Coryell Counties. But Mike’s vision goes beyond real estate—he and his wife, Priscilla, founded Level 3 Coworking & Event Center in downtown Belton and are now working on a new steakhouse coming soon to 206 E. Central.

Mike’s expertise extends to building and development, having constructed his company’s commercial spaces in both Killeen and Belton. He’s also a dedicated community leader, serving as:

✔️ President of the Fort Hood Area Association of Realtors
✔️ Chair of the Central Texas Theatre
✔️ Chair of the Greater Killeen Chamber of Commerce
✔️ President of the Central Texas Homebuilder’s Association

Mike, Priscilla, and their kids, Gabriel and Ava, call Belton home and are currently building their new house in Salado.

📢 Join us at BeltTalk Part 2 to hear from Mike and other inspiring local entrepreneurs!

Meet Meredith Duke! Meredith has been a REALTOR® since 2017, an Associate Broker since 2021, and co-founded Duke Realty ...
03/13/2025

Meet Meredith Duke! Meredith has been a REALTOR® since 2017, an Associate Broker since 2021, and co-founded Duke Realty in January 2021, where she has proudly led the brokerage for the past 4 years. As an Associate Broker with Duke Realty, Meredith understands the importance of lead generation, contracts, negotiations, budgeting, marketing, and maintaining a concierge-level of service. Above all, she values kindness, grace, and mercy in business.

Meredith’s prior experience spans 13 years in Risk Management, Marketing, Claims, and Programming at an international insurance company. She has conducted EEOC complaint investigations for dealerships across Texas, handled human resource issues for clients nationwide, marketed 8 different insurance programs globally, written articles for national publications, and ran stats and data for presentations to Lloyd's of London.

Despite her demanding career, Meredith also managed to homeschool her children. She ran an online store for an international homeschool magazine and contributed to web design efforts for three years.

Meredith is now ready to help business owners achieve success, bringing her expertise, passion, and dedication to guide them in their journey.

Meet Travis Parker! Travis is the founder of MEP Electric, a family- and veteran-owned electrical contracting company ba...
03/03/2025

Meet Travis Parker! Travis is the founder of MEP Electric, a family- and veteran-owned electrical contracting company based in Temple, TX. A proud U.S. military veteran with 26 years of service, Travis, alongside his wife Suzy, a seasoned business professional with an MBA, established the company to provide reliable, high-quality electrical solutions.

At MEP Electric, service is at the heart of everything we do. As a family deeply rooted in community values, we are committed to supporting local businesses and building strong, collaborative relationships that enhance our small town. We believe in creating a thriving local economy, one connection at a time.

Today, we introduce Adriane Hodges! Adriane co-founded Bold Republic Brewing Company in Temple, TX, with her husband Pat...
03/03/2025

Today, we introduce Adriane Hodges! Adriane co-founded Bold Republic Brewing Company in Temple, TX, with her husband Patrick in 2018, making it the first brewery in the Temple/Belton area. With a background in education and a passion for advocacy, she brings a fresh perspective to the Texas Craft Brewers Guild Board of Directors, where she serves as Government Affairs Co-Chair, and the Belton Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, where she is Treasurer.

Her dedication to Government Affairs began in her home state of Virginia, advocating for legislation supporting Gold Star families like her own. Now in Texas, she continues that work, collaborating with Senator Pete Flores’s office to draft legislation benefiting brewers and agricultural producers.

A dedicated business owner, mother, and community leader, Adriane is committed to making a lasting impact—both locally and statewide. She doesn’t just talk the talk; she walks the walk!

Today, we’re introducing one of our 9 panel members: Kris Snyder!With a background as an owner of several businesses acr...
02/25/2025

Today, we’re introducing one of our 9 panel members: Kris Snyder!

With a background as an owner of several businesses across different industries in Texas, Kris brings a wealth of experience to the panel. She is the sole owner and operator of The Blackbird Books & Spirits, offering expertise in retail and hospitality, and the co-founder and co-owner of Haút Institute of Esthetics , where she applies over 10 years of experience in the spa industry and vocational school setting.

Kris is passionate about helping current and future entrepreneurs reach their full potential and brings innovative ideas to support business growth in Belton.

We’re excited to have her on the panel!

Today, we’re introducing one of our 9 panel members: John Ciaburri.John is the founder and creative director of Ciaburri...
02/21/2025

Today, we’re introducing one of our 9 panel members: John Ciaburri.

John is the founder and creative director of Ciaburri Brand, a local creative advertising agency and digital marketing firm. With over 28 years of experience in the advertising industry, he specializes in branding, web design, advertising, logo design, and SEO. He holds a degree in Commercial Art and Advertising from Texas State Technical College in Waco.

Throughout his career, John has worked with various advertising agencies, print publishers, and corporate marketing departments. Now, through Ciaburri Brand, he partners with both small and large businesses in Central Texas, helping them grow by increasing their visibility and bringing their creative visions to life.

Meet the Belton Business Advisory Panel! This group is made up of nine dedicated business owners committed to supporting...
02/19/2025

Meet the Belton Business Advisory Panel! This group is made up of nine dedicated business owners committed to supporting and strengthening our local business community.

Today, we’re introducing one of our panel members: John O'Brien - owner of ROAM Roof & Solar.

John O'Brien, "Your Friend in Roofing", is an Army Veteran turned small business owner that is raising the bar for roofing in Central Texas. Born and raised in Texas, he joined the Army right out of high school. Mid-Career, John participated in the Army's Green-to-Gold program where he finished his Bachelor's Degree in Political Science at Dallas Baptist University. He medically retired in 2017 as a Captain while stationed at Fort Hood, and immediately began his career in roofing by helping out the victims of Hurricane Harvey. Currently he is the owner of a local roofing company, headquartered in Belton, TX - ROAM Roof & Solar. They have 18 full time and 2 part time employees. He has consulted with and helped several local business owners over the years on topics like increasing sales, marketing, branding, leadership, workplace culture, team building and employee retention. John also serves on the Board of Directors for Rucks on Main, a local 501c3 Non-Profit that focuses on assisting veterans. He is married to Abbey O'Brien, a local Realtor with Magnolia Realty, and has 3 daughters (14, 5 and 22 months). His hobbies include long range shooting, archery, hunting and fishing both on and off shore.

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