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Chamber Connection October 4, 2018
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Chamber Connection October 4, 2018

The deadline for entry into the World Champion Hopkins County Stew Contest is Friday, October 5th at 5:00 p.m.  All cooks signed up for the 49th Annual Stew Cook-off will need to attend the cooks come-and-go reception on Tuesday, October 16th at 6 p.m. at the Southwest Dairy Museum.  Cooks will receive their grocery reimbursement check from the Chamber, their goody bags, and a list of rules and regulations for the Stew Cook-off. ...

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Creative Arts Contest – Are You Ready? By Johanna Hicks
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Creative Arts Contest – Are You Ready? By Johanna Hicks

               Every year, the Hopkins County Fall Festival features fun events for the entire family.  This year’s event will begin with a ribbon cutting on Celebration Square at noon, Friday, October 19.  The parade will take place on Saturday, October 20, and other events will take place throughout the week.  Two of the highlights of the fair are the Arts & Crafts Show and the Creative Arts Contest.  These are two totally...

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Chamber Connection, August 9, 2018
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Chamber Connection, August 9, 2018

The 3rd Annual Chamber of Commerce Photography Contest is officially under way!  Let me review the basics.  Anyone of any age can enter as we have a children’s category.  The picture must be newer than January 1, 2016 and must have been taken in Hopkins County. The contest will be open from August 1st to August 31st.  There are seven categories you may enter: Natural World, Travel, People, The Hopkins County Experience, Altered...

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Chamber Connection August 2, 2018
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Chamber Connection August 2, 2018

Tonight, is the night!  The Chamber is hosting The Chamber Showcase, a night of networking that features Chamber members in Hopkins County, on Thursday, August 2nd at the Sulphur Springs Country Club from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.  We are sold out of booths, but we encourage you attend the event for $10 and enjoy the opportunity to do it all in one night… just imagine food show + exhibit hall + speed networking!  This will be a huge...

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Chamber Connection July 26, 2018
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Chamber Connection July 26, 2018

There are a few days left to turn in your t-shirt designs for the 49th Annual Stew Contest!!!  The Chamber will be accepting submitted designs from Monday, July 16th through Tuesday, July 31st.  The submitted entries will be voted on by the Chamber Board of Directors, and the winner will be announced on August 9th.  If your design wins the t-shirt contest, it will be used on all shirts, hoodies, and marketing for the 49th Annual Stew...

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Chamber Connection June 14, 2018
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Chamber Connection June 14, 2018

We had such a wonderful time at the Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce 2018 Homemade Ice Cream Freeze-off!  I would like to extend an extra special thank you to our sponsors for Ice Cream.  We wouldn’t be able to host this traditional event without YOU! TRIPLE DIP Sponsors: Sulphur Springs Dodge, Fire in Texas, Alliance Bank/Alliance Financial/Galyean Insurance, Martin Marietta Ready Mix Concrete.  DOUBLE DIP Sponsors: Phinesse’ Farm...

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Chamber Connection May 24, 2018
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Chamber Connection May 24, 2018

We all scream for ICE CREAM!!!!The 2018 Ice Cream Freeze-off is getting really close!  We are currently in need of sponsors of the Ice Cream Freeze-off, and people to make homemade ice cream in the contest.  There is no charge to enter the ice cream contest, so please consider being a part this year! The Ice Cream Freeze-off will be held on Saturday, June 9th, at 5:30 p.m. on the REAR lawn of Shannon Oaks Church.  We are moving the...

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Chamber Connection May 9, 2018
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Chamber Connection May 9, 2018

Computer & Networks hosting ribbon cutting Computers & Networks is hosting their ribbon cutting celebration on Friday, May 11th at noon.  They will have refreshments, so make sure to stop by and see all the things Computers & Networks can do for you and your business.  They are located 525 Gilmer Street in Sulphur Springs.  See you there! Heritage Christian Counseling Center is holding a cookout fundraiser Heritage...

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Chamber Connection May 3, 2018
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Chamber Connection May 3, 2018

A few weeks ago, the Chamber had to make the difficult decision to postpone the 29th Annual Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament due to threats of severe weather.  After making that call, I walked around for several hours with that stubborn lump in my throat while just trying to hide my disappointment.  I didn’t want to cancel, I wanted everyone to play some golf and enjoy the day.  However, I knew we made the right decision because we...

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Chamber Connection April 18, 2018
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Chamber Connection April 18, 2018

The Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce will host a City Council Candidate Forum at the Sulphur Springs Middle School on Thursday, April 19th at 6 p.m.  SSMS is located at 835 Wildcat Way in Sulphur Springs, and admittance to the forum will be through the back doors of the school.  Questions from the public are encouraged and must be submitted in advance to the Chamber of Commerce via email, fax, or mail.  Questions must be received by...

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