Join the Boerne Brew with Managing Editor Jeff Flinn as he interviews two honorees from the Greater Boerne Chamber of Commerce Annual Gala. Patty Mains, Businesswoman of the Year and owner of Black Rifle Coffee Company, shares her passion for community connection and supporting veterans. Mark Olson represents Boerne Blaze Special Olympics, discussing their 100-athlete delegation and upcoming events. Learn about downtown Boerne's growth, the DOS Festival, and how these community leaders are preserving small-town values while embracing growth.

Featured:

Patty Mains - Black Rifle Coffee Company (Businesswoman of the Year)

Mark Olson - Boerne Blaze Special Olympics (Nonprofit Organization of the Year)

Key Topics: Community engagement, veteran support, Special Olympics, German heritage preservation, downtown Boerne development

Timeline:

0:00 - Introduction & Welcome to Boerne Brew

0:35 - Chamber of Commerce Gala Honorees Introduction

1:06 - Patty Mains on Her Favorite Coffee (Americano)

2:46 - Black Rifle Coffee as Downtown Anchor

3:09 - Businesswoman & Nonprofit Organization Winners Announced

4:25 - Community Connection & Small Town Values

5:06 - Mark Olson Introduces Boerne Blaze Special Olympics

6:00 - Adam's Story & Special Olympics Impact

8:00 - Kickball Game Announcement (March 21st)

8:46 - Community Support for Special Olympics

9:17 - Chamber Gala Atmosphere & Experience

10:16 - Patty's Veterans Day Speech & Military Background

11:20 - Air Force Brat: Growing Up on Military Bases

13:24 - Historic Landmark Commission & Preserving Boerne's Heritage

14:05 - Day in the Life of a Special Olympian

14:52 - Basketball Big Game Announcement (February 23rd)

15:31 - Special Olympics Sports & Training Schedule

17:26 - Special Olympics Competition Success Stories

18:01 - Volunteer Support & Youth Involvement

18:42 - Personal Special Olympics Experience Story

19:07 - Patty's Community Involvement Philosophy

19:47 - Block Parties & Community Energy

20:04 - Mark's Daughters in Special Olympics

20:52 - Growing from 70 to 100 Athletes

21:34 - Inclusive Competition for All Abilities

22:56 - DOS Festival Plans (Father's Day Weekend)

22:52 - Adding Pageant to DOS Festival

23:13 - Gala Night & Jenny Cashin's Recognition

23:47 - 2026 Plans for Black Rifle Coffee

24:26 - Top Selling Drinks at Black Rifle

24:46 - Upcoming Events Recap:

February 23rd: Basketball Big Game (Champion High School, 6 PM)

February 28th: VFW Gala

March 21st: Kickball Game (Northrop Field, 11 AM)

Father's Day Weekend: DOS Festival

25:02 - Closing & Weekend Wishes

Original Air Date: January 31, 2026, as heard on Boerne Radio 103.9FM

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