Lauren Concrete Awarded Highest A+ Rating by Better Business Bureau

In recognition for their outstanding attention to quality relationships with all of their customers, the Better Business Bureau has awarded Lauren Concrete their highest possible rating. The A+ rating recognizes and reflects Lauren Concrete’s company culture and ethics in all business practices.

“It’s an honor to serve our customers ” said a spokesperson for Lauren Concrete. “Every member of Team Lauren shares the same beliefs and values that have helped us to create an organization that responds instantly to changing market conditions with a sustained focus on always placing our customer first. To be awarded the highest possible rating from the Better Business Bureau makes all of us appreciative and grateful for this recognition.”

Known for leading the industry in their progressive implementation and use of technology, Lauren Concrete operates numerous plants in the Central Texas area and places an ongoing priority on employee training programs and company communications.

Make A Wish Foundation

Since 1980, the Make-A-Wish Foundation® has enriched the lives of children with life-threatening medical conditions through its wish-granting work.

Lauren Concrete is proud to support this worthwhile organization.

The Foundation’s mission reflects the life-changing impact that a Make-A-Wish® experience has on children, families, referral sources, donors, sponsors, and entire communities.

Lauren Management Participates in Risk Control Workshop

Gene Bartholomew and Ken Meyer study the details of an accident during a Root Cause Failure Analysis exercise. Lauren Concrete and Texas Aggregates employees are attending a Risk Control Workshop in Nevada this week to learn and share best practices in their industry.

OSHA Adds New Web Information for Concrete Industry

The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) launched a safety and health topics page on its web site for employers and employees in the concrete products industry. 

The page is a result of OSHA’s alliance and strategic partnership with the National Ready-Mix Concrete Association (NRMCA).

The Concrete and Concrete Products – Manufacturing and Construction page provides information on developing and implementing safety and health programs, including several examples from the construction and manufacturing portions of the industry.

Also available are links to other resources that identify the most common industry hazards and possible solutions.

The page highlights OSHA standards, compliance directives and standards interpretations related to manufacturing and construction in the concrete and concrete products industry.

It also includes electronic assistance tools and expert advisors, Spanish language materials, training information, success stories and additional resources from OSHA and other organizations.

Source: U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). 

22nd Annual Coats for Kids

Now in its 22nd year, Coats for Kids is an annual community project that collects and distributes warm winter coats to eligible children and teenagers in Central Texas.

Each year, The Junior League of Austin, Jack Brown Cleaners, KASE 101, and KVUE partner to bring the community together to ensure that the children of Central Texas stay warm.

Last year, with the help of sponsors and community volunteers, Coats for Kids distributed approximately 28,000 coats to young people in Central Texas.

More information: http://www.jlaustin.org/?nd=cfk_help

Seasonal & Community Events for Families

As Christmas gets closer it is time to reflect on the meaning of the season and to celebrate the joys of living with our families in the Texas Hill Country.

As many of you know, there are a wide variety of family events that you won’t want to miss this season. here are a few of the highlights:

The 33rd annual Armadillo Christmas Bazaar will once again be at the Austin Convention Center. It remains the same truly Austin honky-tonk bar shopping experience that has made the Armadillo Christmas Bazaar one of the region’s most beloved holiday traditions – just a bigger venue.

This year it will once again be from 11 am to 11 pm every day from December 12th to December 24th.

 http://www.armadillobazaar.com/

Operation Blue Santa was started in 1972 by officers with the Austin Police Department who saw a need to provide assistance and share the Christmas experience with less fortunate residents of Austin. The first year, 20 families were provided Christmas dinner and gifts for the children. Today, Operation Blue Santa is a non-profit organization led by the Austin Police Department with the support from the Austin Fire Department, Austin Parks and Recreation and The Texas National Guard. Their goal is to serve over 3500 Austin families this year which is approximately 15,000 children. 

Named in the Top Ten Holiday Lightings by USA Today, the Trail of Lights Festival is a wonderland of light painted on the canvas of nature.

This annual holiday tradition is celebrated in Austin’s beloved Zilker Metropolitan Park, 2100 Barton Springs Road.

The 2008 Trail of Lights opens Sunday, December 14th and runs nightly through December 23rd, 7pm – 10pm. 



For more information, look for the Trail Guide in the Austin American Statesman on December 4th or call (512) 974-6700.

For ADA accommodations call (512)974-4038. For inclement weather closures call (512)477-5335 for a recorded message.

The Trail of Lights is generously supported by hundreds of volunteers, City of Austin staff, and sponsors.