

The Chamber Connection
by: Meredith Caddell
January 5, 2012

Pictures of Southern Living Realty and Connally Street Gallery
Before the holidays, we had a business after hours and grand opening for Southern Living Realty and Connally Street Gallery and somehow, I never got their pictures in the paper. If you have not been in the gallery, you need to stop by on 220 Connally Street and see all of the beautiful artwork on display by local artists. Owners Mike and Pam Elliot invite you to stop by to see the gallery and if you have any real estate needs, they can help you with all of your needs.

Are your business cards and brochures on display at the Chamber of Commerce?
If you are a member of the Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce, we will gladly display your business cards or brochures in our office so that all of our visitors may see them. If you would like more information, call us at 903-885-6515 or just drop them off at our office at 300 Connally Street.
Chamber of Commerce Banquet Nominations
Many other awards are presented at the Chamber of Commerce membership banquet (February 9th, 2012). Aside from the awards mentioned above, nominations are also being accepted for:
Citizen of the Year—Echo Publishing Company—P.O. Box 598, SS, TX 75483
Lady of the Year—Beta Sigma Phi Organization—P.O. Box 72, SS, TX 75483
Caregiver of the Year—The Pilot Club—PO Box 145, Brashear, TX 75420
Community Pride Award—Adult Leadership Class—P.O. Box 347, SS, TX 75483
Agriculturist of the Year—Professional Ag Workers—c/o AgriLife Extenson, P.O. Box 518, SS TX 75483
Each of these nominations should be submitted in writing and mailed to the above mentioned address.
Want to be on America’s Got Talent? Here’s your chance…
I just received a phone call from the Casting Agent for America’s Got Talent and she wanted me to share with you that America’s Got Talent will be hosting auditions on January 14th & 15th from 8am-7pm at the Austin Convention Center in Austin, TX. You can go to AFTauditions.com to register for the event!!!
Support 412Kids!
Several children from Sulphur Springs are involved in a mission project to help provide clean water for the kids and families of Chadirac, Haiti and they need your help. You may purchase an adorable book called “Clean Water Elirose” written by Ariah Fine and illustrated by Don Robb for only $5…or more if you would like. The books are available at the Chamber of Commerce, Plain & Fancy, Guaranty Bond Bank and CNB.
Ribbon cutting for HSS Security Systems on Tuesday, January 10th at Noon at the Chamber
Ribbon Cutting for CANHelpers on Friday, January 13th at Noon at the CANHelp Building
Please join us for the grand opening and ribbon cutting of CANHelpers new Thrift shop at the CANHelp building on Gilmer Street on Friday, January 13th at Noon
Don’t Miss These Opportunities
1/10-HSS Home Security Ribbon Cutting at the Chamber office at noon
1/13-Grand Opening for CANHelpers at Noon at CANHelp
2/9-Chamber of Commerce Banquet
That’s all for now…have a GREAT week!
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