The Chamber Connection

 

by: Meredith Caddell

 

March 4, 2010

 

Ark-Tex Council of Governments Meeting regarding Broadband Grant

As you are aware, access to the internet has become essential to conducting business in today’s global economy.  With that being said, there are still many areas throughout our region that do not have access to broadband service which provides a higher speed of data transmission.   

 

The Ark-Tex Council of Governments is currently working in partnership with the East Texas Council of Governments and Texas A&M to apply for a grant under the Broadband Technology Opportunities Program.  If funded, this grant will ensure that Northeast and East Texas rural areas have access to broadband capability. 

 

If funded the project will impact economic development, healthcare, education, emergency services, homeland security, residential consumers, and many other end users.  A project of this size cannot succeed without your help.

 

The Chamber of Commerce and ATCOG will host a community meeting Tuesday, March 9 at 10 a.m.  at the Sulphur Springs Public Library, 611 N. Davis Street, Sulphur Springs. 

 

The meeting will provide more information on the grant, its potential impact on our region, and ways in which you can help.  If you will be attending the meeting, please call Meredith at the Chamber of Commerce at 903-885-6515.

 

2010 Buyer’s Guides are IN!

If you did not pick up your new Chamber of Commerce Buyer’s Guide at the Banquet, please stop by the Chamber office and pick one up.  Not only does it have a listing of all Chamber of Commerce members in alphabetical order and by category, but it also is full of information about Hopkins County, including frequently used phone numbers, calendar of events for the year and info on all local attractions.  You do not have to be a member of the Chamber to have a Buyer’s Guide, so please stop by and pick one up!!!

 

What’s on the Calendar???

People are always calling the Chamber wanting to know what’s happening in Sulphur Springs.  We always direct them to the website www.hopcal.org.  This site is designed for everyone, not only to look at the upcoming events, but to also post upcoming events.  So…if you are scheduling an event and want more people to know about it, visit www.hopcal.org   and enter your information.  If you are looking for something to do…check it out for the latest events!

 

Sulphur Springs Library will host a Book Talk…Friday March 5th

East Texas Author Dr. Stephen L. Turner, M.D. will lead a book talk on Friday, March 5th from 1:00-2:00 on his works Out of the Wilderness and On the Camino Real.  This event is free to the public with limited seating.

 

March 25th-Business After Hours at Hopkins House at 6:30pm

Please make plans to join us for a Business After Hours at Hopkins House, Thursday, March 25th at 6:30pm.  This is a great opportunity to meet new folks, have great food and possibly win a door prize!  We look forward to seeing you!

 

March 30th at Noon, the Chamber will host a ribbon cutting for Phoenix Rising All Natural Skin Care

Please stop by the Chamber of Commerce office at 300 Connally Street to welcome our newest member of the Chamber…Phoenix Rising All Natural Skin Care on Tuesday, March 30th at Noon!

 

21st Annual Golf Tournament Scheduled for Friday, April 9th at SS Country Club

Mark your calendars for the Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament.  It is always a great way to finish a week…with a relaxing morning or afternoon on the golf course!    We will have tee times at 8am and 1pm…so pull out your sticks and get ready for a GREAT day of golf!!!!

 

 

 

 

Don’t miss these opportunities

3/24-High School Leadership Ethics Class

3/25-Business After Hours at Hopkins House at 6:30pm

3/30-Phoenix Rising All Natural Skin Care Ribbon Cutting at the Chamber Office

4/9—Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament

 

We would like to congratulate the Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce

Business of the Week

Bright Star Floors

401 E. Industrial

Sulphur Springs, TX 75482

903-885-7913

 

“Quality flooring will stand the test of time.  Stop by Bright Stars Floors for all of your flooring needs.” Mike Miller, Owner

 

That’s all for now…have a GREAT week!

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