The Chamber Connection
by: Meredith Caddell
July 15, 2010
Have you turned in your entry form for the World Champion Hopkins County Stew Contest?
It’s hard to believe but the World Champion Hopkins County Stew Contest is just 2 months away. The date for the contest is Saturday, September 18th at Buford Park! If you cooked stew last year, you will have your stew site reserved from last year until Tuesday, August 31st, then after that all stew sites will be assigned on a first come first served basis! We have already received several entry forms and are looking forward to it being the best stew contest EVER!!! If you would like more information, please call us at 903-885-6515.
Business After Hours at Star Country 95.9, Tuesday, July 20th from 5:00-6:30!
Please join us for a fabulous time during our Business After Hours hosted by Star Country 95.9. Stop by the radio station on your way home from work for some great food, great fellowship and you might even win a door prize! If you have never been to a Business After Hours, then you should give it a try…you don’t have to stay long, but it is a Wonderful opportunity to meet other local business people! See ya on Tuesday the 20th!!!
Atwoods is coming to Sulphur Springs!!!
We just received word that Atwoods is accepting applications online at www.atwoods.com so if you are interested in working at Atwoods, please log on and fill out an application!
Ribbon Cutting for the New Hampton Inn at Noon on Friday July 23rd!
Please join us at Noon on Friday, July 23rd for a ribbon cutting at Hampton Inn on Mockingbird Lane in
Sulphur Springs. We are so happy to welcome them to Sulphur Springs and to the Chamber of Commerce, so stop by on your lunch hour to say hello and see the newest hotel in Sulphur Springs.
Ribbon Cutting for Collision Central at Noon on August 4th!
Please stop by on your lunch hour to help us welcome Collision Central to Sulphur Springs and the Chamber of Commerce during the ribbon cutting on August 4th at Noon. This will give you the chance to meet the folks at Collision Central and also see all of the ways they could help you if you need repairs done to your vehicle!
Stock Horse of Texas Clinic set for July 16-17 at the Hopkins County Civic Center
This is a 4H benefit and all funds raised at the event support local 4H kids and projects. Last year there were more than 60 entries in the clinic on Friday and over 110 horses and over 400 overall entries in the competition on Saturday.
The economics department at TAMU-Commerce estimated that the show last year had an overall economic impact of $135,000 and included 102 hotel room rentals, 235 meals served in restaurants and $18,000 in spending that was separate from what was spent at the event itself.
The kids made over $6000 in profit from last year’s show, which has allowed them to pay for several projects that may not have been possible otherwise.
Since its inception in the mid 90’s , the Stock Horse of Texas (SHOT), an affiliate of the American Stock Horse Assn, has been conducting events that have both an educational clinic and a competition. The clinic is designed to help the riders learn to train their own horse in the four events of reining, stock horse pleasure, working cow horse, and trail. As the riders gain in experience and skill, they can compete against their peers in any of several competitive divisions. The divisions are set up so that each rider is matched against riders of approximately equal skill. Both the clinics and competitions are casual, friendly affairs that promote learning and enjoyment over an attitude of win-at-any-cost.
Pop Warner Football Sign-ups at Fieldhouse Sports this Saturday from 9-3
If your son is interested in playing football in the fall, please stop by Fieldhouse Sports this Saturday from 9-3 for sign-ups and weigh-in or you may sign up at Coleman Park around the Alliance Bank Field on Saturday, July 24th during their softball fundraiser!
Fall Composting Program-July 22nd at H. C Extension Office-5:00-6:00pm
Ken Kunkel (Master Composter) will be conducting a Fall Composting Program on Thursday, July 22nd from 5-6 at the Extension Office located at 1200 B Houston Street. The Seminar is free, but you need to register by calling 903-885-3443.
Fall Gardening Workshop presented by H. C. Master Gardeners-July 22nd from 7:00-8:30pm
If you would like to have more information on preparing your yard/garden for the fall season, then attend this FREE seminar at the Extension Office, presented by the Hopkins County Master Gardeners from 7:00-8:30pm.
They will discuss tree pruning, cover crops, soil preparation, lasagna gardening, transplanting, composting, and proper use of insecticides and herbicides. Please register by calling 903-885-3443!
Don’t miss these opportunities
7/20—Business After Hours at Star Country 95.9—5:00 pm
7/22—Official Groundbreaking of the Middle School—9:00am
7/22—Fall Composting at Extension Office—5:00-6:00
7/22—Fall Gardening Workshop at Extension Office—7:00-8:30pm
7/23—Ribbon Cutting for Hampton Inn at Noon on Mockingbird Lane
8/4—Ribbon Cutting for Collision Central at Noon—N Service Road of I-30
We would like to congratulate the Chamber of Commerce Business of the Week
BG Home Decorating
615 Gilmer
Sulphur Springs, TX 75482
903-885-5200
Thought for the week, “BG Home Decorating is a locally owned, service-oriented, value-driven, full-service home decorating business. We offer everything you need to decorate your home, from lighting, flooring, cabinetry and countertops. In fact, we have a local granite fabrication shop in Sulphur Springs, so we cut, edge and finish all granite countertops. To make your experience at BG Home Decorating even better, we now offer 12 month, no interest financing. Since time is a precious commodity, shopping local stores that provide a variety of products and knowledgeable guidance add value to your purchase. So if you are looking to make changes in your home, please stop by our store on Gilmer Street and let us help you!” Gail & Brian Ross
That’s all for now…have a GREAT week!
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