2023 Beltonian Award -
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2023 Citizen of the Year -
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2023 Community Partner -
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2023 Community Partner -
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2023 Ambassador of the Year -
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2023 Business of the Year -
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2023 Business of the Year - TRU - BeltonTRU – part of Clayton Homes, provides housing for thousands of people throughout the southwest region they serve.
We have had the opportunity to take our Leadership Belton groups on tour of the facilities to experience the impressive efficiency and production of their teams. They currently have 467 team members working at the two home building facilities, producing and shipping thousands of homes each year. As one of Belton’s largest employers, they certainly have a significant economic impact on our community, and they are job creators and workforce developers. But what sets them apart and led to them receiving this special recognition is how they have invested in the community, and the example they are to other businesses. TRU welcomes student groups into their facilities, providing CTE students with opportunities to learn about career options. They collected over 3,000 pounds of food to donate to Helping Hands Ministry during a recent food drive. And TRU has a policy of paying their team members up to 8 hours to participate in community service activities. Many go beyond that, and in the past year their team members provided 2,184 hours of community service, working in places such as Miller Springs and other local parks, and in various non-profit organizations. In addition, TRU answered the call on short notice when we needed to replace some of our 4th of July volunteers. They came, they served, and they made a difference. What a great example of investing in community. They have a large workforce so their impact is significant, but just imagine if every business invested 8 hours per employee in community service each year. What kind of impact would that have, both on the employees and on the community? |
2023 Community Economic Impact Award - MK&T Holdings LLCAs we looked back over the year, it was clear to us all that in a year filled with growth, there was a significant development that stood out in regard to economic growth and quality of life in Belton: the renovation of the Belton MK&T Depot & Katy. Made possible by MK&T Holdings, LLC.
The renovation honored the historical significance of these buildings while creating modern and comfortable spaces for people to gather. As the extraordinary renovation commenced, there was ongoing interest in what would occupy the facilities. In 2023, 10 new locally owned and operated businesses opened in the MK&T Depot & Katy: the Railway Express Diner, the Katy Deli, Off the Rails Wine Bar, 100x35 Latin Cuisine, Sly Fox Coffee House, Warm Cookie Company, Blackbird Books and Spirits, Pizza PieRos, Early Light Creperie, and Z&H Candy. |
2023 Servant Guardian Leadership -
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2023 Legendary Impact Award -
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