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Tyler Commercial Real Estate and the Tyler economic development council

January 3rd, 2011

tyler texas economic development councilTyler, Texas continues to be a hub of business activity in spite of the current economic state of the rest of the country. There are plenty of shops and restaurants that still flourish as people continue to buy things and enjoy dining out. However, the economic trend has also left many prime commercial properties available for rent or sale. People interested in finding a place to build a successful business should definitely check into the available properties in Tyler, Texas.

Commercial property in Tyler TX

Patterson CPG
Russell Patterson
100 East Ferguson, Suite 712
Tyler, TX 75702

903-597-1800 (office)
903-312-7531 (cell)
903-595-2871 (fax)

If you are a business owner and are familiar with Tyler already, you most likely are aware of the Tyler Economic Development Council, Inc. This is the organization that encourages new business owners to settle in Tyler as well as assists in the expansion of current businesses. This is an amazing website that offers a multitude of information, including a comprehensive database of all commercial real estate companies that serve Tyler. It is accessible online and you can spend as long as you need, going through it to find your perfect commercial real estate company.

Once you start looking through some of these listings, you will see just how many choices you have available to you among the many commercial real estate properties in Tyler. You will find both newly vacated properties in established business areas as well as new properties that allow you to get in on the ground floor of something totally innovative. In the end, the choices will be exciting and they will be yours. All you need to do is sort out the best solution for you and choose your property.

Our recommended commercial real estate company in Tyler

Commercial properties tyler txPatterson CPG
Russell Patterson
100 East Ferguson, Suite 712
Tyler, TX 75702

903-597-1800 (office)
903-312-7531 (cell)
903-595-2871 (fax)

Russell Patterson, a Tyler, Texas native, founded Patterson Commercial Property Group (PCPG) in 2010 after a successful career with another Tyler-based commercial real estate firm. During his time in commercial real estate, Russell has worked with such diverse tenants as TransCanada Pipelines, Anchor Drilling Fluids USA, Psychiatric Solutions, Taco Bueno, Northwestern Mutual, Aflac, Republic Parking, Interim HealthCare,CPU, and many more.

Resolution of the Suddenlink, Viacom Dispute

January 2nd, 2011

Well the New Year’s weekend came and went, and my son is even now lying in my bed watching his favorite Upside Down Show episodes on Nick Jr. as he drifts off to sleep (hopefully). As a quick side note to Viacom’s confidence, there was a show you should have continued to make. With all the sounds effects and high energy, it actually seems to appeal more to little boys rather than little girls. It’s less about the little ones finding ways to express their emotions and more about playing, making noise and generally having fun. It’s kind of a nice change of programming for the dad of a child who’s all boy!

Putting the review aside for now however, when Saturday morning rolled around and I still had all my cable channels, I assumed that some kind of agreement had been reached between Suddenlink and Viacom, or shortly would be. I wouldn’t have to wait long for confirmation of my suspicions. The cable company sent out an e-mail to subscribers on Saturday afternoon explaining that they had “reached an agreement in principle on a long-term contract.” Obviously the details of the terms were not listed in the e-mail, but they did announce that Viacom’s new on demand, on line movie service would be available to Suddenlink customers, as well as the existing networks customers have come to expect. To their credit, Suddenlink cable also promised that there would not be changes to the promised rate adjustments. Instead the cable provider will simply eat the added cost for their standard services. The recent communication did not stipulate how long the company would be willing to take that hit but I would presume that at some point they will have to raise their rates. For the time being at least, it sounds like they will remain the same. Furthermore, Suddenlink customers will have the option of whether or not to opt out of Viacom’s new movies on demand service.

At the end of day I am glad the companies were able to hash out an agreement, even though I think Viacom’s methods don’t serve the public’s interest. I realize they’re not running a non- profit organization, but I find that the company’s lack of concern for customer satisfaction speaks rather loudly. All that aside, at least we will still have access to Nick Jr. and syndicated episodes of Everybody Loves Raymond.

HCG Weight Loss Testimonials

January 1st, 2011

Weight Loss Testimonials Pregnancy HormoneMany of us have heard it said that it’s good to know you origins. In the case of deciding whether to use HCG hormone injections as a weight loss solution, it would be beneficial as well.

Surprisingly enough the idea of using HCG hormones for weight loss was thought up long before weight loss solutions was so popular. The discovery of this weight loss method began with Dr. Albert T. Simeons as he was doing medical research in India.

While making medical observations in India he began to research more extensively how the HCG hormones work to burn fat in pregnant in women and “viola!” he came to the conclusion that it could do the same in non-pregnant women and men.

After further research and investigation, Dr. Simeons developed a program partnering the injection of the HCG hormone with a 500- 800 calorie diet with the result of 1-3 lbs of weight loss on a daily basis. As a result HCG injections became the Justin Bieber of the weight loss world in the 1970’s.

At one point it was the most used obesity medication used throughout the United States during the ‘70’s. That is, until 1976. In 1976 the FDA declared that they did not recognize Dr. Simeons diet protocol as a viable weight loss method and withdrew any support of it.

And, in fact, the FDA then required that HCG advocates or vendors must put out a statement declaring that it is NOT a proven method or have substantial evidence proving that it works.

HCG TestimonialDespite this obstacle Dr. Simeons diet protocol has survived the test of time as 4 million of his books have been sold and we can still read hundreds of testimonies as individuals have experienced weight loss using this program.
A testimonial from the local Tyler Texas area received on this offers a positive testimonial to the effect the HCG diet had for this woman,

“Looks like the B-KI offices in Fort Worth/Dallas area are shutting down this week as well! I also paid $1485 in September and was told I was buying a year’s support … and 40 days of hcg. The hormone and diet worked great for me – lost 25 lbs easily and then kept it off during a 4 week maintenance period. I wanted to go back again and do another 20 lbs … but they now are closed! If you read the Simeon’s Protocol book from the 1960′s it explains the science and the health information on this diet plan and what hcg does. Even two local physician’s told me they saw nothing wrong with it or troublesome … and there’s not a lot of negative info that you can find anywhere like other diet plans. I am contacting the Texas Attorney General as well now that I saw your message here!” You can read this testimonial in context by clicking here

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Suddenlink vs. Viacom

December 31st, 2010

I switched my television service from Direct TV to Suddenlink cable about nine months ago when I saw my satellite bills increasing and wanted high speed internet in my home. While the cable company and I had a rocky start, (something I wrote about extensively for Tyler TX Directory last spring), we have since ironed out our differences with a series of mutually beneficial compromises which have, until now, lead to a more satisfying television viewing experience. But now it seems there’s once again trouble in paradise. But this time the threat to my domestic entertainment happiness comes from an outside source.

It seems Viacom entertainment is demanding a twenty percent rate increase from Suddenlink and other cable companies. From what I understand, the rate hike comes in part to help subsidize a new “R- rated” movie network that very few customers seem to want, and television giants like Direct TV and Comcast refused to carry on the basis of the fact that they already offer numerous other movie channels. Whatever the Viacom’s agenda, the conglomerate is threatening to pull their networks (which include the MTV, VH1, and Nickelodeon franchises) from the cable giant’s line- up unless they agree to pay the higher price by the December, thirty first midnight deadline. The company (in my opinion) certainly comes off looking like the villain here. I don’t particularly like most of their networks. MTV is merely an enabler for adolescent hedonism, and music vids in general don’t do much for me. What I do hate to lose is Nick and Nick Jr. as they carry my son’s favorite shows.

I am open to the argument that all of this “is just business.” But I don’t much like the way Viacom conducts its business. The faceless media giant is always using its more benign children’s programming as a way of advancing networks with very liberal programming agendas, against the average customer’s desires. While these negotiations take place in the offices of some corporate bureaucrats, customers like me find themselves taking the hit either way. Either my son loses Dora and his other favs or my monthly cable rates go up. Of course I could simply go down a tier, but then I lose other networks I enjoy for only a moderate “savings.” For the time being I can at least appreciate that Suddenlink promising to reimburse customers for any lost channels.

I hope the companies can come to an amicable solution. I guess we’ll know in about four hours. I’m just glad my TiVo is still loaded with children’s shows just in case.

Breakers Seafood in Tyler has good crunchy tacos

December 30th, 2010

Breakers: A Seafood Joint 5106 Old Bullard Road Tyler, TX. 75701 www.breakerstyler.com Hours: Monday thru Friday 11:00am till 10:00pm Saturday 12:00pm till 10:00pm Sunday 12:00pm till 9:00pm

The inside of Breakers is nice. It looks a bit like a surf shop with all those surf boards hanging on the walls. The menu is pretty small. It’s mostly seafood, of course, with a few obligatory additions like steak and burgers.

We started out with an appetizer. I wanted to get the avocado fries but my wife overruled me and ordered the Golden Fried Calamari Rings. The calamari rings cost $7.95 and came with marinara dipping sauce. They tasted alright but I hate that rubbery texture. Oh well, what else can you expect from calamari.

I was torn between getting the fish and chips or the Breakers angus burger. But finally I decided on something else altogether. I got Fried Seafood Sampler which is supposed to come with clam strips, deep fried shrimp, and fish with your choice of French fries, sweet potato fries, or kettle chips for $12.95. For some reason, however, they were out of clam strips so I just asked for more fish instead. They also let me get a mix of French fries and sweet potato fries.

My wife chose the Atlantic Salmon (it also costs $12.95). It comes grilled or broiled with lemon caper butter and served with golden potatoes or rice pilaf and the vegetable of the day.

After we place our order we waited and waited and waited. My wife was starving and about to weep from hunger but finally the food came. Her grilled salmon was excellent just really late. We heard later they were one short on the floor and one short in the kitchen. My food was good but not exceptional. Breakers is a decent seafood joint but I don’t think it’s better than most. We probably won’t go back anytime soon.