Chamber Connection
by Lezley Brown So, tomorrow is the day!!! Friday, September 16th, is the deadline to enter the stew contest and KEEP YOUR SITE from last year. On Monday, September 19th, you may come by the Chamber and choose a new site based on availability. Cooks may sign up any time after the 16th, but they will have to choose a new site. The 47th Annual Stew Cook-off is scheduled for Saturday, October 22nd, and that will be here before you...
Chamber Connection: Stew Contest is October 22
Chamber Connection-September 8th How do you eat an elephant? One bite at a time, of course. That’s been our motto around here lately! Planning a World Famous Stew Cook-off has many layers to it, but it certainly is fun! The time to enter your world famous stew is HERE! Stew Cook-off updates: The Chamber has already mailed out Stew Cook letters and Sponsor letters. If you have not received your letter, please call the Chamber at...
Chamber Report September 1, 2016
Chamber Connection-September 1st Thank you to everyone who attended the Speed Networking event at Cedar Canyon! It truly was a fun and eventful night. Cedar Canyon, located on Highway 154, is simply a stunning venue. Those new to Cedar Canyon scoped out the beautiful venue while enjoying delicious food and dessert provided by Lyndsay’s Plates + Provisions. Doc Flesher of The Communications Coaching Group welcomed the crowd...
Chamber Connection
Chamber Connection-August 25th This is the last week to purchase Speed Networking tickets! The Chamber of Commerce is hosting An Evening of Speed Networking! Because networking is just a fancy word for making friends! Our event will be held on Tuesday, August 30th, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Cedar Canyon in Sulphur Springs. This is the perfect opportunity for local business owners to network with other business owners in a...
Chamber Connection- August 18th
Chamber Connection-August 18th The tickets are going fast, but they are still available!!! The Chamber of Commerce is hosting An Evening of Speed Networking! Because networking is just a fancy word for making friends! Our event will be held on Tuesday, August 30th, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Cedar Canyon in Sulphur Springs. This is the perfect opportunity for local business owners to network with other business owners in a...
Chamber Connection- August 4th
Chamber Connection-August 4th Huge news!!! The Chamber of Commerce is hosting An Evening of Speed Networking! Because networking is just a fancy word for making friends! Our event will be held on Tuesday, August 30th, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Cedar Canyon in Sulphur Springs. This is the perfect opportunity for local business owners to network in a non-pressured environment, meet new people, promote and describe their businesses, and...
Chamber Connection July 28th
Chamber Connection-July 28th I’m just so excited about the upcoming First Annual Chamber of Commerce Photography Contest! 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, 2014, 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...
Chamber Connection July 21st
Chamber Connection-July 21st I have something wonderful to share with YOU!!! Next Thursday night, July 28th, at 6:30 p.m., a spectacular event is being held on Celebration Plaza. This event will be a time of singing and praise to promote healing and unity in a time where our hearts are heavy ladened. We are trying to fill the square, so make plans to be there! It will be wonderful! And…. more huge news! The Chamber is hosting their...
Chamber Connection July 14
How can a week be so beautiful and so hard at the same time? I’ve watched and read about events occurring all over the world and right down the road from us in Dallas. Some images and stories made me sick to my stomach, and others brought involuntary tears to my eyes witnessing such sweet kindness. Throughout this week I’ve reminded myself of all the things I am thankful for without fail. I’m thankful for my family, my friends, my...
Chamber Connection — June 30, 2016
What a week! I wasn’t kidding when I said last week that summertime in Hopkins County is busy! There are so many wonderful things to do. I’ve met many new people this week and numerous new business owners. Simply put, our business owners are impressive. Creating and opening a business is a life changing step, and it takes a servant’s heart to make the magic happen. We spent some time at the ribbon cutting Friday night at Foster’s...
