State of the Trail previews TTF’s 15th anniversary in 2018
At The Trail Foundation’s annual State of the Trail address on Dec. 8, TTF’s executive director Heidi Anderson (formerly Cohn) announced 15 new projects in honor of TTF’s 15th anniversary next year. Slated for completion on the Ann and Roy Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail over the next five years, the projects range from new trailheads and bathrooms to new water access points and playgrounds.
To pay for the 15 projects, The Trail Foundation also announced the creation of the Canopy Fund, in which donations will be dedicated to finance the initial phases of each future project. Nine projects are on the east side of the Trail, four on the west, and two along the entirety of the 10-mile Trail. Read more
Client Freedom Solar is doing big things in West Texas
/in Client News, Front Page ArticleHeaded to Marfa or West Texas anytime soon? Our client Freedom Solar recently completed several stellar new projects in the area, and they have many more in the works as well.
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Why staying in is the new going out: Emancipet’s Sit Stay Day
/in Client News, Front Page ArticleEmancipet’s popular Sit Stay Day allows Austinites to help provide care for pets in need by enjoying local treats in the comfort of their own home!
Each Valentine’s Day-inspired Sit Stay Day kit contains gourmet food and drink items, gift cards to local hot spots, assorted pet treats, and other goodies donated by Austin-area businesses that are assembled into 250 kits and delivered to Austin-area homes and offices on Friday, Feb. 9. Read more
Emancipet celebrates grand opening of new state-of-the-art, low-cost veterinary clinic in Central Austin
/in Client NewsEmancipet, the nonprofit veterinary clinic on a mission to make high-quality vet care affordable and accessible to all pet owners, celebrated the grand opening of its new state-of-the-art Central Austin clinic today, with more than 70 elected officials, donors, community leaders, and other supporters in attendance. Read more
Response to free services post-Harvey helps inspire campaign for second low-cost veterinary clinic location
/in Client NewsMajor gifts from PetSmart Charities® Inc., Houston PetSet total $490K
The urgent need for affordable veterinary care in Houston was dramatically proven by the response to nonprofit low-cost veterinary clinic Emancipet’s offering of free services to families impacted by Hurricane Harvey for the last three months of 2017. Now, Emancipet is announcing two new major gifts to establish a second clinic in Houston. Read more
Two clients featured in the ABJ’s Face to Face series
/in Client NewsCongratulations to clients Mike Haggerty of ThunderCloud Subs and Mason Ayer of Kerbey Lane Cafe, two of the 12 leading executives featured in the Austin Business Journal’s 2017 Face to Face series. Read their tips for success in business and life here. Read more
Michael Barnes tells the story of The Trail Foundation’s legacy
/in Client News, Front Page ArticleIt took vision, hard work, and political will to make Austin’s beloved Ann and Roy Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail a reality. And for 15 years, The Trail Foundation has worked to enhance and preserve the heart and soul of Austin. Read more
ThunderCloud Subs Turkey Trot raises $325K in 2017; cumulative donation to Caritas reaches nearly $3.5 million
/in Client News, Front Page ArticleThe owners of ThunderCloud Subs presented Caritas of Austin, a local nonprofit that works to prevent and end homelessness in Austin, with a check for $325,000, the proceeds raised at the 27th annual ThunderCloud Subs Turkey Trot held on Thanksgiving Day.
ThunderCloud donates all of the proceeds from the annual event directly to Caritas. This year’s donation brings the cumulative total raised for Caritas to nearly $3.5 million— $3,438,375 to be exact. Read more
The Trail Foundation announces 15 new projects for the next five years
/in Client News, Front Page ArticleState of the Trail previews TTF’s 15th anniversary in 2018
At The Trail Foundation’s annual State of the Trail address on Dec. 8, TTF’s executive director Heidi Anderson (formerly Cohn) announced 15 new projects in honor of TTF’s 15th anniversary next year. Slated for completion on the Ann and Roy Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail over the next five years, the projects range from new trailheads and bathrooms to new water access points and playgrounds.
To pay for the 15 projects, The Trail Foundation also announced the creation of the Canopy Fund, in which donations will be dedicated to finance the initial phases of each future project. Nine projects are on the east side of the Trail, four on the west, and two along the entirety of the 10-mile Trail. Read more
Freedom Solar completes new projects for iconic business Alamo Candy Company
/in Client News, Front Page ArticleThose sour green apple candies at San Antonio’s renowned Alamo Candy Company are getting a lot greener. Our client Freedom Solar Power recently designed and installed two new solar projects for Alamo Candy, one of the largest candy manufacturers, distributors, wholesalers, and retailers in San Antonio.
Freedom Solar completed a 100.8-kilowatt solar array comprised of 280 panels on the rooftop of Alamo Candy’s popular retail shop at 2738 Blanco Rd. and an 86.4-kilowatt system comprised of 240 panels on the company’s office at 1149 W. Hildebrand Ave. Read more
That’s a wrap! 2017 ThunderCloud Subs Turkey Trot a huge success
/in Client News, Front Page ArticleThe 27th annual ThunderCloud Subs Turkey Trot benefiting Caritas of Austin was a huge success attracting more than 20,000 runners. ThunderCloud will reveal the amount of money this year’s Trot raised for Caritas at a check presentation event on Dec. 20.
We’ve shared a few of our favorite photos from the Trot below, and event recap information including the 2017 raffle winners, run results, media coverage stories, and more can be found at thundercloud.com. As always, we had a blast at the Thanksgiving Day tradition and are already looking forward to next year!
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