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Borger EDC website receives a fresh new look
6/10/2010
by Rusty Berry - Sports Editor

With the help of On Time Technology Solutions here in Borger, the Borger Economic Development Corporation recently gave its online website a new face lift with a design that is attractive and easy to use for people searching for information about the Borger area through the Borger EDC website.

When connecting to the Borger EDC website (www.borgeredc.com), web surfers and/or  potential businesses looking to establish operations in the area, will be able to find a good source of information about what Borger and the Hutchinson County area has to offer.

Some of what the Borger EDC provides on its website includes information about the community's workforce from unemployment rates to a detailed breakdown of employment figures of the top 15 employers, information about various tax rates, education opportunities, historical background about the community, basic community information, as well what the EDC sees as advantages for living and doing business here in Borger.

There are also direct links to several community resources including the City of Borger, Frank Phillips College, Lake Meredith, Borger Chamber of Commerce, Golden Plains Community Hospital, and Hutchinson County. 

For parties looking to start a business or needing help to expand their current one, the website provides connections to various business resources such as the Small Business Administration, Panhandle Work Source, The Entrepreneurial Network at WTAMU, and detailed information on the EDC's own programs for those potentially wanting to seek backing by the EDC.

In seeking backing by the Borger EDC, the website provides information on what type of projects and businesses are eligible for funds, the loan application process, and other rules and regulations required by the EDC.

The website also has list of commercial properties available that the EDC can assist in providing information on how to rent or buy, as well as helping in setting up times to view.
There is also plenty of information on the Borger EDC itself including contact information, current Board of Directors,  By Laws, Strategic Plan, and Incorporation Information, as well as agendas and the minutes from the Borger EDC Board of Directors meeting held each month that can be accessed through the website through PDF document format.

Borger EDC investing in local business Golden Plains Community Hospital launches new website
Wednesday, January 20,2010
by Brooke Huff- Associate Editor

Golden Plains Community Hospital has recently updated the contents on its website, and made it more interesting, innovative and fun.

Created by On Time Technology in Borger, the new website, www.goldenplains.org, will be more interactive, allowing people to explore the site with more ease. On the new site, community members can find upcoming events on the Events Calendar, which will keep the public updated on what's going on GPCH. This includes special programs such as Prepared Childbirth classes and Diabetes Self-Management classes. The public can also check to see what the weekly menu is for the cafeteria, which is open to the public for breakfast from 7:30 to 9:00 a.m. and lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., as well as check into new employment opportunities. The career link allows people to apply online for different jobs, or submit a general application to the Human Resources Department.

One of the site's new features is the "Our 365" online shop. This shop allows the public to visit the baby nursery, and order photos or buy gifts for the babies. Also, if someone has a loved one or friend in the hospital at GPCH, but are unable to get to the GPCH Auxiliary Gift Shop to buy a gift, a feature on the web site now allows Gift Shop purchases online. Gifts can be ordered online, and it will be hand-delivered to the patient with a smile by one of the hospital volunteers. A list of services, as well as patient information, can be obtained online through the new web site.

Although not a new feature to the site, the Jerry C. Waggoner Medical Foundation feature has been improved to allow for easier use. This link allows visitors to purchase a bronze leaf or rock in memory of or in honor of a loved one. Each purchased bronze plaque will contain the name of the person being remembered or honored, and will be placed on the placard, in memory of Jerry C. Waggoner, which rests on the hospital lobby wall.

Other features new to the site include an online medical dictionary and encyclopedia, allowing site visitors an opportunity to look-up various medical terms and conditions, a health topics tab, a drugs supplement and herbal information tab, and the latest information about the Swine Flu.

Also, the public can get caught up on what's going on in the health care industry by clicking on the "GPCH News Online" link, or find out the latest at GPCH itself by clicking on the "Newsletter" link. Here, site visitors can even see a graphic design video of what the new hospital will look like.

With easier to use links, lots of photographs and videos, and interactive services, www.goldenplains.org has something for everyone.

Borger EDC investing in local business
4/28/2009
by Rusty Berry - Reporter

This morning the Borger Economic Development Corporation held an appreciation breakfast at Dake’s Restaurant for those in the community that have shown their support for the BEDC throughout the last couple of years, while allowing several of the businesses that have been helped by the BEDC to speak about the current status of their companies.

Dan Redd, CEO of the BEDC, opened by giving a positive update on Sglass, a fiberglass manufacturing company that currently is specializing in the manufacturing ambulance tops.

According to discussions Redd had with Madison Scott of Sglass, the company has received orders for the ambulance tops from across the country, averaging a shipment of about 24 tops a week.

Redd continued by giving an update on F&M Enterprises by talking about their “Easy Drain” product making its appearance in the JC Whitney catalog, along with being well received recently at one of the biggest air shows in the country.

Production of “Easy Drain” is expected to get underway in the next couple of weeks.
Amando Lujan of Tejas Land Management was introduced and gave some background information on what services his company plans to provide.

Only in operation for a couple of months, Tejas Land Management preps areas for control burns and assist communities in clearing areas to help prevent damages to homes and businesses by possible wildfires.

Currently the company employees three people with plans to hopefully expand to around to 10 by the end of the year.

Ben Conner of Conner Industries was introduced and talked about how the BEDC assisted by giving $150,000 in grant money to help in their recent $900,000 expansion as Conner Industries has evolved into doing fabricating and industrial construction in recent years.

Conner spoke how the economy has not affected its business, with the company being able to expand its fabricating capabilities.

The expansion also allowed Conner to expand their facilities available to their employees such as shower and locker room facilities as well as an expanded break room that is able to accommodate for all 60-70 employees for safety and company meetings. Conner also said the expansion is also helping in recruiting qualified employees to a first class facility.

Frank Phillips College President Dr. Herb Swender spoke about how thankful he was to the BEDC in their assistance in the expansion of the welding facility at the college as well as helping in the construction of the Access and Innovation Center.

Alex Rodriguez, of On Time Technology Solutions, talked about how over the past several years how their business has had to move into bigger office space, due to expansion, with their current location being located at 1206 S. Cedar. Rodriguez also talked about the company’s future plans of opening a call center in another location that potentially will employee around 20 people.

On Time Technology Solutions provides outsourced IT services to small companies that do not employee their own IT personnel.

Patrick Nonhof provided a good presentation on the success his company Providence Consulting has enjoyed, including expansion into Austin and Philadelphia, Pa.

Providence Consulting specializes in developing software to help out oil and chemical companies to stay in compliant with OSHA standards.

Employing 34 people, the company has been able to work with companies such as Valero, British Petroleum, and Conoco-Phillips.

Even though the economy has negatively effected many big and small businesses around the country, the businesses that have received help from the BEDC have shown that they can overcome some of the current economy obstacles by providing quality products right here in Borger, as well as to areas outside the city.

City of Borger website receives new look
1/12/2009
by Michelle Berry - Editor

The web site for the City of Borger has officially received a new look.
Alex Rodriguez, president and co-owner of On Time Technology Solutions, a local managed IT services company, said his company was approached by Eddie Edwards, assistant city manager for the City of Borger, and recommended by council member Robert Vinyard to redesign the city’s web site to give it a more up-to-date look. “We wanted it to be appealing and easier for anyone to navigate and get the information they need,” Rodriguez said. “We met with Mr. Edwards and he gave us examples of what he envisioned the site to look like.”

He said the company’s web designer came back, started brainstorming on ideas, and finally came up with a look that would meet with the city’s expectations.
The city already had a web site at http://www.ci.borger.tx.us, but the company felt the city needed something that would be informative and easier to navigate. The new site is full of information about the city and city offices.

As part of a maintenance agreement, On Time Technology Solutions will maintain the website for the City of Borger from now on. Rodriguez said the site reflects the city’s commitment to its citizens.

“Having a web site shows that the City of Borger is committed to bringing up-to-date information to its citizens,” he said. “You can reach more of your local community through a web site than through any other media. A web site is a great addition to all your marketing materials, from business cards to television commercials.”

Rodriguez said a web site can be a very inexpensive form of getting out information to the citizens of Borger, and can offer an audience much more information about the city than in any other form of advertising. He also said it can be changed at a moment’s notice.
“ Just think about how much work it takes to make one small change in a regular advertising campaign,” he said. “There’s the time to create the new campaign, produce it and get it out to the consumer. With a web site, you can make small or large changes very quickly.”
Rodriguez said On Time Technology Solutions has been in business for over four years now, and has been blessed to make it this far.

“We love our town, and we want to give back to our community!” he said.
Those interested in a web site or redesign can call the office at 274-9912, and On Time employees can consult with them on coming up with an online presence for their business. The company handles it all, from the design and implementation to the web hosting and e-mail.

Those interested in finding out what new services On Time Technology Solutions will be offering in the new year can check out the company’s newly redesigned site at www.ontimecomputing.com.