Chamber Connection – May 26
By Butch Burney The Sulphur Springs High School honor graduates were feted last week at the Honors Breakfast, but theyweren’t the only SSHS students who had a part in the event. The entire breakfast, which was held at the Hopkins County Civic Center, was student-driven, including decorations, food, centerpieces and even charcuterie boards. Education at the high school level isn’t just English and history nowadays. It’s a full...
Chamber Connection – May 19
By Butch Burney God Bless America! That was the theme for Saturday, starting with the veterans’ appreciation and barbecue cookoff at the VFW and ending with the Freedom Ball at the Civic Center. The Freedom Ball was highlighted by an inspirational speech by US Army Col. Joel Newsom and the recognition of veterans and those currently serving. And, I can confirm the rumor that Jason Tully was seen on the dance floor. The barbecue...
Chamber Connection – May 13, 2021
By Butch Burney There are so many recognitions happening lately, and like our Chamber Board President Rusty Posey says, you can’t go wrong recognizing people. We give a salute to Rowena Johnson, who dedicated her life to teaching our children. She was my third grade teacher her first year teaching, and was a loving, disciplined teacher and principal who touched more children and parents than we will ever know. The SSISD board voted to...
Chamber Connection – May 5
Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce logo By Butch Burney I had never tasted a deep fried avocado before, but I won’t soon forget the one I had Saturday at the Cinco de Mayo celebration downtown. It was lightly breaded and fried, covered with shredded chicken, queso, onions and jalapenos. And no, I did not ride the mechanical bull after devouring that. If you missed the Cinco de Mayo celebration of food, music and Mexican culture on the...
Chamber Connection – April 28, 2021
By Butch Burney, President/CEO, Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce Greetings from the Redneck Riviera! We are on our way back from Gulf Shores, Alabama, following the wedding of our youngest daughter and we are excited about getting back to town. We found that, like Sulphur Springs and Hopkins County, people and businesses in the Deep South are thankful to be reopening and getting back to business and fun. Speaking of business and...
Chamber Connection, April 21, 2021: Community Is Coming Back To Life With Many Events Slated
By Butch Burney, President/CEO, Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce Springtime in Texas – if there’s a better time to enjoy life, I’m not sure what it is. We are thankful to be experiencing the community coming back to life with events. Hopefully, you made it out to Saturday’s Spring Market on Main Street, hosted by the Downtown Business Alliance. There was a nice turnout for the vendors who were selling plants, home décor, clothing,...
Chamber Connection – April 14, 2021
By Butch Burney That clogging sound you hear is me trying to fill the big shoes left by Lezley Brown at the Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce. Lezley’s last day in her current position is Friday, April 16. In her five years as President/CEO of the Chamber, Lezley has done an incredible job of positioning it for future success. During her tenure, Lezley has guided the Chamber into the updated office at 110 Main St., celebrated an...
HC Chamber of Commerce Report for March 31, 2021
Current Chamber President and CEO Lezley Brown Chamber Connection- March 31, 2021 by Lezley Brown Please don’t forget that tomorrow is the day! You are invited to welcome our new President/CEO to the Chamber on Thursday, April 1 st from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Chamber is located at 110 Main Street in Sulphur Springs. Please make plans to stop by and welcome Butch Burney to the Chamber family. We look forward to seeing you! The annual...
Chamber Connection: Event Planned April 1 To Welcome New President/CEO
By Lezley Brown, President/CEO, Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce We have something special to put on your calendars! You are invited to welcome our new President/CEO to the Chamber on Thursday, April 1, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Chamber is located at 110 Main Street in Sulphur Springs. Please make plans to stop by and welcome Butch Burney to the Chamber family. We look forward to seeing you! This weather is making us think about...
New Hopkins County Of Chamber of Commerce President/CEO Announced
The Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce announced in January that Lezley Brown will be resigning her position at the Chamber in the middle of April. The Board of Directors began their selection process and late Thursday morning, March 4, announced their final candidate. Butch Burney will assume the role of president/CEO of the Hopkins County Chamber in April. Butch Burney Burney is a native resident who, with his wife Karen, have...
