Chamber Connection January 29, 2015 by Meredith Caddell
Join us for the Winter Spectacular Chamber Banquet, Thursday, February 19th!
Tickets are on sale NOW for the 89th Annual Chamber of Commerce Membership Banquet. It will be a relaxing casual evening of entertainment, great food and the recognition of some well-deserved businesses and individuals. The banquet will take place in the beautifully renovated Hopkins County Civic Center on Thursday, February 19th at 6:30pm. Tickets are $25 each. This year, if you would like to reserve a table for 10, you may do so for $300. These will be the only reserved seats…all other seating will be first come/first served. Reservation deadline is February 11th! For more information or to purchase your tickets please call 903-885-6515.
IdziBitsy Bakery is having their Ribbon Cutting, Wednesday, February 4, 2015, 12:00 Noon
Everyone is invited to attend IdziBitsy’s ribbon cutting at noon, Wednesday, February 4th at 209 Main Street.
IdziBitsy Bakery is having their Grand Opening, Saturday, February 7th from 10-3 and you don’t want to miss it! They will be having teams from local businesses compete in a cake decorating contest. Not only will the public be able to vote on it, but in order to give back to the community, Michelle Idzi will be asking for a dollar donation/vote and ALL of the money will go to the Downtown Trolley in order to get it to run on a regular basis! The bakery has so many yummy items to choose from…so don’t miss the grand opening! IdziBitsy Bakery is currently baking King Cakes, along with pies, cake balls, cupcakes, kolaches and much more. For more information, please call 903-885-9866.
Pioneer Café’s “A Little Taste of Romance Candlelight Dinner”, Valentine’s Day
It’s a special evening at Pioneer Café for Valentine’s Day. They will be open for 2 different seatings, 5:30 and 7:30. Dinner includes an appetizer (shrimp cocktail or seafood bisque), Salad (strawberry spinach salad or garden salad), Entrée (Prime Rib or Grilled Pork Chop) and Dessert (Sea Salt Caramel Cheesecake or Bread Pudding). Everything includes bread, soft drinks, tea, coffee and you may bring your own wine. For more information, please call 903-885-7773.
Ducks Unlimited Annual Banquet, Civic Center, February 12, 2015, 6-10 p.m.
Tickets are available for this annual banquet at 903-521-4595, Edd Hanson, or may be purchased at the Civic Center. Tables can be reserved for $650.00; Singles-$50.00; Couples $75.00. For more information call 1-800-45ducks or visit www.ducks.org. This event supports waterfowl and wetlands conservation. With your help, Ducks Unlimited can realize its vision of wetlands sufficient to fill the skies with waterfowl. Please try to attend.
A Formal Affair 2015, Civic Center Exhibit Hall, Sunday, February, 22, 2015 from 1–5 p.m.
It’s a Bridal, Prom and Quinceanera Expo. Brides get in for free. It’s $5.00 per person at the door. There will be a dress give-away. For more information call 903-885-8071.
We want to welcome our newest members to the Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce:
Double C Bail Bonds, 201 E. Houston Street, Ste 5, Cindy Horton, 903-439-1213(Bail Bonds)
Hibu, Adam Tanner 903-810-8209 (Online & Printed Phone Directories)
BJ Teer, Justice of the Peace, 128K Jefferson Street, 903-438-4026
That’s all for now…have a GREAT week!
