The Chamber Connection

by: Meredith Caddell
Chamber of Commerce CEO

2009 Super Scoop Winner at Ice Cream Freeze-Off—Carlie Penson

Carlie Penson was named the 2009 Texas State Champion Homemade Ice Cream Winner with her recipe of Almond Prailine, while Billy Jack Allen took home the runner-up spot with his Banana Nut ice cream. 

Little Dip Plain: 1st Place: Lucy Walters, 2nd Place: Ann Marie Dorner

Little Dip Fruit: 1st Place: Ryder & Addison Caddell, 2nd Place: Tori Dorner

Little Dip Novelty: 1st Place: Mandy Eckhart, 2nd Place: Norris English

Big Dip Plain: 1st Place Carlie Penson, 2nd Place: Chris Allen, 3rd Place: Tori Cotton

Big Dip Fruit: 1st Place Tonya Ross, 2nd Place: Ryan Henton, 3rd Place: Vickie Pickel

Big Dip Novelty: 1st Place: Henry Penson, 2nd & 3rd Place: Jimmy Don Allen

The People’s Choice Award, which is voted on by those present at the contest was won by Tami Armstrong with Pomegranate Ice Cream.

Thank you to everyone who participated in this year’s freeze-off…whether you entered the contest, sponsored the event or just came out and ate ice cream…Thank you!

Another group that I MUST thank is the Board of Directors and the Ambassadors for the Chamber of Commerce.  I swear, they are the greatest group of volunteers EVER and I appreciate all that they do!

 

Thank you Ice Cream Freeze Off Sponsors

Each year, our Chamber members graciously sponsor each of the events that the Chamber provides.  Without their commitment to this community, all of these events would not be able to take place.  I would like to encourage you…the next time you are in one of these businesses, tell them “Thank You” and let them know that they are appreciated! 

 

Triple Dip Sponsors

Alliance Bank

Alliance Bank Financial

Carriage House Manor                                                         

Galyean Insurance      

 

Pizza Inn                                                                    


 

Double Dip Sponsors

Advantage Copy Systems                                            

Ag - Power Inc                                                              

City National Bank                                                        

Front Porch News Texas

Guaranty Bond Bank                                                   

Lonestar Dodge

Martindale Feed

Morningstar Foods, Inc.

Pilgrim Bank

Vista Care

 

Single Dip Sponsors

Agriland Farm Credit                                                     

Alliance Document Shredding                                                      

Best Western                                                             

Brian Toliver Ford, Lincoln Mercury                                                         

Bryan & Mattison Attorneys At Law                              

Carl D. Bryan

Century 21 First Group                                                  

Chris's Irrigation/Lawn Maintenance                                     

Crystal Feed                                                              

Dairy Health Services                                                    

Darryl Doughtie M.D.                                                     

Eternity Creations                                                        

Financial Solutions                                                        

Jeff's Carpet Cleaning                                

Johnson Law Firm

Judge Robert Newsom                                                   

Kramerica Outdoor Advertising                                     

Latson's Printing                                                          

Law Office of Eddie Northcutt                                        

Lucky 7 Landscaping                                                   

M & F Western Products                                             

Marc Maxwell                                                               

Mark Homer                                                               

Murray Orwosky Funeral Home                                                   

Phil Smith, Attorney

Professional Land Title                                                  

Rotary Club                                                                 

Service 1st Credit Union                                                 

Southwest Dairy Museum                                               

Sulphur Springs Hardware

Super Handy                                                                

The Appraisal Firm of Texas                                         

The Lodge                                                                     

Town & Country Cleaners                                             

Visiting Angels of Paris

 


Prize Sponsors

Chicken Express

Chili’s

Circle E Western Wear

Classic Lanes

Danna’s

Little Caesars

McDonalds

Status Salon

Sulphur Springs Floral

Wal-Mart

Whataburger

 

Goody Bag Sponsors

Alliance Bank

At Home Health Care

City National Bank

Coca-Cola

FEC Electric

Gary Spraggins

Guaranty Bank

Harvey-Daco

Latson’s

Morningstar

Pilgrim Bank

Sky’s the Limit

Southwest Dairy Museum

State Farm-Brittany Wilson

Town & Country Cleaners

Judges

Dawn Morgan

Craig Morgan

Dave Kirkpatrick

Clayton McGraw

Nelson Eaton

Enola Matthews

Marc Maxwell

Kathy Maxwell

Robert Spillers

Linda Galligher

Neva Mohesky

Brittany Wilson

Cody Bedell

Joy Wilson

Wes Burch

Bobby McDonald

Michael McAndrew

 

 

Business After Hours Mixer, Thursday, June 18th @ 5:15 at Candy Bouquet

Join other Chamber members on your way home from work TONIGHT for the Business After Hours Mixer at Candy Bouquet, located in Windsor Plaza at 5:15.  Check out all of the amazing gift ideas, visit with friends, and possibly win a door prize!  We hope to see you there!

 

Ribbon Cutting at Rebounds, Friday, June 19th at Noon

Please join us for a ribbon cutting at Rebounds, Upscale Resale Shop, located at 1181 S. Broadway on Friday, June 19th at Noon.  Stop by on your lunch hour and check out all of the beautiful items they have at Rebounds, and help us welcome them into our community and the Chamber of Commerce.

 

Freedom Ride & Rally, June 20th—Benefiting H. C. Veteran’s Memorial

The Veteran’s Memorial Group will be hosting a motorcycle rally on Saturday, June 20th.  Registration will be from 8-9am on the Square and the ride will begin at 9:15, then you will return to the square at noon for lunch!  If you have any questions, please contact Vicki Lee at Texas Art and Frame at 903-885-9555.

 

Independence Festival—June 26th and 27th!!!

Friday night, June 26th, bring your lawn chairs down to Main Street for a free concert featuring The Cruz Brothers.  Edgar and Mark Anthony Cruz will be performing together in a rare performance.  If you would like to hear a sample of their music, you may visit edgarcruz.com or markanthonycruz.com.  Music will begin at 7:30pm, so gather up your friends and family, take a stroll down our beautiful new Main Street and enjoy the LIVE music!

 

Just leave your lawn chairs in the car, because you don’t want to miss the Northeast Texas Symphony Orchestra Concert and Fireworks celebration on the square, Saturday, June 27 at 7:45pm.  We are so fortunate to have this incredible event on our Downtown Square.  So, once again, call your family and friends, grab your lawn chairs and make your way to the square for a spectacular evening of entertainment.  The Concert, conducted by Dr. Douglas Bakenhus is sponsored by Alliance Bank and the Fireworks are sponsored by Sulphur Springs Vision Center.  Wow…how lucky are we that these two businesses continue to provide this event for our community!

 

Farmer’s Market on Main Street http://sulphurspringsfarmersmarket.com/  If you haven’t had a chance to visit the farmer’s market on Saturday mornings on Main Street, check out their new website and see what you’ve been missing.  The market takes place from 8a-2p, but make sure to get there early, so you don’t miss out on some of goodies that go quickly!

 

Don’t miss these opportunities

June 18th—Business After Hours, Candy Bouquet, 101 Bill Bradford, Ste. 24, 5:15pm

June 19th—Ribbon Cutting, Rebounds, 1181 S. Broadway, Noon

June 20th—Freedom Ride & Rally, on the Square, Veteran’s Memorial, 8am

June 26th—Music on Main Street featuring the Cruz Brothers, 7:30pm

June 27th—NE TX Symphony Orchestra & Fireworks on the Square 7:45pm

July 17 & 18—H.E.A.T. Stock Horse of Texas Clinic & Show at Civic Center.

August 22nd—Hot August Nights—Civic Center—Noon -7p

 

Chamber of Commerce Business of the Week

Congratulations to the Business of the Week

Seven Seas Roasting Company

949 FM 2560

Sulphur Springs, TX 75482

903-885-0602

Pete Claypool and Debbie Lock

 

Tip of the Week:

“Never grind more coffee than you will use for immediate brewing and store coffee beans in a sealed container in the freezer until ready to use.”         

 

That’s all for now…have a GREAT week!

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