General Manager's Note - November, 2007

General Manager's Note - November, 2007

By Sara Aleman Wednesday, 07 November 2007

At the recent Round Rock Chamber of Commerce banquet, guest speaker and Houston Astros owner Drayton McLane emphasized the importance of taking risks. He shared how a mentor told him to always be willing to take risks.

His mentor’s message was essentially this – success is in danger the moment we quit being the risk-takers that brought us to our current state.

Maybe that is why Round Rock seems to be a city that wants “to get ahead of the curve,” as you will see in the story about the “green” building trend. Even Round Rock Independent School District is innovative in its energy choices. As long as the city, businesses and residents take risks to try new ideas then progress can continue.

As you plan your holiday buying this month, be sure to use our retail guide that assists you in shopping in Pflugerville and Round Rock. We have some of our own risk-takers here who often provide unique gifts and services.

You will see that we have included on this page a thought-provoking note from a reader regarding historical landmark preservation. Part of our mission at Community Impact Newspaper is to educate readers about new ideas and plans so that you can form your own opinions.

Speaking of something new, my husband and I are expecting our first child soon. Although we have never been parents, we are reasonably certain that this is a risk that will be rewarding. In my absence, you will be hearing from our publisher, John Garrett, until I return at the beginning of the year.

Sara Aleman