Chamber Connection – 5/23/2023

Chamber Connection – May 24 By Butch Burney  If it’s May, it means that it’s just the right time to start thinking about stew! While the 54th Annual Hopkins County Stew Festival is still five months away, the annual logo contest is underway. The theme for this year is Bowl Games, a take-off on college […]

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Discover the Charming Tipsy Oak Lounge at The Oaks Bed & Breakfast

Tucked away inside The Oaks Bed and Breakfast at 516 Oak Ave, this charming lounge is the perfect place to unwind, sip on quality beverages, and savor delectable tapas. With its friendly atmosphere and a fantastic selection of wine, craft beer, and tasty bites, we guarantee you’ll have a wonderful time at the Tipsy Oak […]

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Friday Business Spotlight: Alliance Bank

Friday Business Spotlight: Alliance Bank As the Chamber of Commerce, we are thrilled to shine a spotlight on Alliance Bank, a true gem within our community. With their unwavering commitment to fostering growth and supporting local businesses, Alliance Bank has become a reliable ally to individuals and entrepreneurs alike. Since its establishment in 1927, Alliance […]

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Upcoming Event- VR Social Glow Ride

The VR Social Bicycle Glow Ride is back for another summer of fun! Meet on May 18 at 7:30 p.m. at VR Social (317 Spring Street). Decorate your bicycle or use provided decorations. Route goes to Coleman Lake with stops for sno cones at Tropical sno and takes about 45 minutes If you can’t make […]

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Press Release – Chamber hires new President/CEO

PRESS RELEASE Chamber hires new President/CEO 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 has chosen their final candidate.  Butch Burney will assume the role of President/CEO of the […]

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Press Release – Chamber to hire new President/CEO

PRESS RELEASE Chamber to hire new President/CEO Lezley Brown, the current President/CEO of the Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce announced to the Chamber Board of Directors Thursday, January 7, that she will be resigning her position at the Chamber in the middle of April.  Brown told the Board, “These five years have been some of […]

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CHAMBER CONNECTION March 5 The Chamber is offering something brand new for the business community of Hopkins County.  We are currently accepting individuals to participate in the Chamber Book Club: A Leadership Journey.  This book club will focus on six different business-influenced books to provide an intentional path for leadership growth.  Topics studied will include […]

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CHAMBER CONNECTION February 27 Guess what time of the year it is?  Oh yes!  It’s Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament time! Letters have gone in the mail this week for the 31st Annual Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament.  Save the Date for Friday, April 10th at Sulphur Springs Country Club, and let us know right […]

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CHAMBER CONNECTION February 20 We enjoyed a beautiful and wonderful 94th Annual Chamber of Commerce Banquet! “Be the Light!” dinner and community awards banquet was held at the Hopkins County Civic Center on Thursday, February 13th at 6:00 p.m. Here is a comprehensive list of award winners from the evening: Caregivers of the Year, Hillis Bass, […]

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CHAMBER CONNECTION February 13 Today is the day!  It is with great pleasure that the 2020 Board of Directors invites you to the 94th Annual Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce Banquet on Thursday, February 13, at 6:00 p.m. at the Hopkins County Regional Civic Center.  Tickets are already going fast! We will host a Networking […]

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CHAMBER CONNECTION February 6 We are one week away!  It is with great pleasure that the 2020 Board of Directors invites you to the 94th Annual Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce Banquet on Thursday, February 13, at 6:00 p.m. at the Hopkins County Regional Civic Center.  Tickets are already going fast! We will host a […]

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CHAMBER CONNECTION January 30 Have you reserved your seats yet?  It is with great pleasure that the 2020 Board of Directors invites you to the 94th Annual Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce Banquet on Thursday, February 13, at 6:00 p.m. at the Hopkins County Regional Civic Center.  Tickets are already going fast! We will host […]

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CHAMBER CONNECTION January 23 Who is ready to be a light in 2020? It is with great pleasure that the 2020 Board of Directors invites you to the 94th Annual Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce Banquet on Thursday, February 13, at 6:00 p.m. at the Hopkins County Regional Civic Center.  Tickets are already going fast! […]

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CHAMBER CONNECTION January 16 Who is ready to be a light in 2020? It is with great pleasure that the 2020 Board of Directors invites you to the 94th Annual Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce Banquet on Thursday, February 13, at 6:00 p.m. at the Hopkins County Regional Civic Center.  We will host a Networking […]

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CHAMBER CONNECTION January 9 It is with great pleasure that the 2020 Board of Directors invites you to the 94th Annual Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce Banquet on Thursday, February 13, at 6:00 p.m. at the Hopkins County Regional Civic Center.  We will host a Networking Cocktail Happy Half Hour at 6:00 p.m.  Dinner will […]

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CHAMBER CONNECTION January 2 Would you like to recognize an Outstanding Educator? Here is your chance… the Chamber of Commerce Education Committee wants to allow all Hopkins County Citizens to nominate their candidates for “Outstanding Professional Educator” (Administrator, Counselor, Diagnostician, or Teacher) “Outstanding Para Professional Educator” (Secretary or Aide) and “Outstanding Auxiliary Educator” (Maintenance, Custodial, […]

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CHAMBER CONNECTION December 19 Attention All Chamber Members…. Membership Directories are being prepared NOW!!! Chamber Members, we are going to print with the 2020 Membership Directory.  We are going to have it ready for distribution the first part of January, so we need you to do a few things… Please go to HopkinsChamber.org and click […]

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CHAMBER CONNECTION December 12 Attention All Chamber Members: Membership Directories are being prepared NOW! Chamber members, we are going to print with the 2020 Membership Directory. We are going to have it ready for distribution the first part of January, so we need you to do a few things … Please go to www.HopkinsChamber.org and […]

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CHAMBER CONNECTION December 5 The Sulphur Springs Hopkins County EDC and the Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce would like to thank everyone for attending the Economic Outlook Conference at the Hopkins County Regional Civic Center on Wednesday, Dec. 4, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. The conference was a huge success with special thanks to […]

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CHAMBER CONNECTION November 28th Happy Thanksgiving, everyone! 2019 has been a fast and furious year, and now here we sit enjoying Thanksgiving Day! The Friday after Thanksgiving is a day often referred to as Black Friday. It was named Black Friday because it described the heavy and disruptive pedestrian and vehicle traffic that would occur […]

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CHAMBER CONNECTION November 21st Happy Thanksgiving, everyone! 2019 has been a fast and furious year, and now here we sit preparing for Thanksgiving Day! The Friday after Thanksgiving is a day often referred to as Black Friday. It was named Black Friday because it described the heavy and disruptive pedestrian and vehicle traffic that would […]

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CHAMBER CONNECTION November 14th I’m excited to let you know that we have begun work on the 2020 Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce Directory. We distribute over 7,000 of these directories to visitors, relocation hopefuls, and even hometown heroes who are interested in learning more about our local businesses. They include historical information as well all […]

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CHAMBER CONNECTION November 7th I’m excited to let you know that we have begun work on the 2020 Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce Directory. We distribute over 7,000 of these directories to visitors, relocation hopefuls, and even hometown heroes who are interested in learning more about our local businesses. They include historical information as well […]

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CHAMBER CONNECTION October 31st Thank you to all who attended the 50th Annual Hopkins County Stew Contest! We enjoyed delicious stew, unfortunate weather conditions, and great memories. I love that we live in a community that welcomes an event of this size, allows us to think of our big dreams, and execute them. Thank you […]

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CHAMBER CONNECTION October 24th The big day is finally here! The 50th Annual Hopkins County Stew Contest will be held at Buford Park on Saturday, Oct. 26. Stew service will begin at 10:45 a.m., and quart sales begin at 11:30 a.m. Stew tickets are already on sale at all local banks and at the Chamber […]

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CHAMBER CONNECTION October 17th The 50th Annual Hopkins County Stew Contest will be held at Buford Park on Saturday, Oct. 26th. Stew service will begin at 10:45 a.m., and quart sales begin at 11:30 a.m. Stew tickets are already on sale at all local banks and at the Chamber of Commerce. Tickets are All-You-Can-Eat Stew […]

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CHAMBER CONNECTION October 10th The 50th Annual Hopkins County Stew Contest will be held at Buford Park on Saturday, Oct. 26. Stew service will begin at 10:45 a.m., and quart sales begin at 11:30 a.m. Stew tickets are already on sale at all local banks and at the Chamber of Commerce. Tickets are for all-you-can-eat […]

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CHAMBER CONNECTION October 3rd The deadline for entry into the World Champion Hopkins County Stew Contest is Friday, October 4th at 5:00 p.m.  All cooks signed up for the 50th Annual Stew Cook-off will need to pick up their stew goody bags on Tuesday, October 15th from 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the Chamber of Commerce (110 Main Street).  […]

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CHAMBER CONNECTION September 26th The Chamber is celebrating a big day! We are hosting our very own Ribbon Cutting Celebration on Tuesday, Oct. 1, at our new location, 110 Main St. in Sulphur Springs. We will host an Open House from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. with our ribbon cutting at noon. Please make plans […]

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CHAMBER CONNECTION September 19th The Chamber is celebrating a big day!!!  We are hosting our very own Ribbon Cutting Celebration on Tuesday, October 1st at our new location, 110 Main Street in Sulphur Springs.  We will host an Open House from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. with our ribbon cutting at noon.  Please make plans […]

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CHAMBER CONNECTION September 12th I have some more very exciting news!  The Chamber of Commerce is currently selling our 2019 Hopkins County Christmas ornament.  This ornament is the second of our series and features our beautiful Buford Park, the 50th Anniversary Stew Contest, and beautiful oak trees under a starry sky.  It is dated with […]

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CHAMBER CONNECTION September 5th We have a Stew deadline looking us in the eyeballs!  September 13th is the last day for cooks to enter and keep your stew site from 2018.  All unreserved sites will be open to new cooks on Monday, September 16th at 8 a.m. Forms have been mailed out, but if you […]

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CHAMBER CONNECTION August 29th The 50th Anniversary of Stew Contest will be here before we know it!  Cooks have begun reserving their spots, and it’s going to be quite a celebration.  Just so you know, cook letters and entry forms have been mailed out.  Your letter, if you cooked last year, should have arrived in […]

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CHAMBER CONNECTION August 22nd The 50th Anniversary of Stew Contest will be here before we know it!  Cooks have begun reserving their spots, and it’s going to be quite a celebration.  Just so you know, cook letters and entry forms have been mailed out.  Your letter, if you cooked last year, should have arrived in […]

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CHAMBER CONNECTION August 15th I’ve been waiting for this day for quite some time!  It’s the day I get to tell you that we are officially moving into our new building at 110 Main Street in Sulphur Springs.  We are excited to be in the middle of everything on Celebration Plaza.  Come see us! Cook […]

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CHAMBER CONNECTION August 1st Tonight is the night!  The Chamber is hosting The Chamber Showcase, a night of networking that features Chamber members in Hopkins County, on Thursday, August 1st at the Sulphur Springs Country Club.  Booth space is already sold out, but we encourage you attend the event for $10 and enjoy the opportunity […]

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CHAMBER CONNECTION July 25th I’m just so excited about the upcoming 4th Annual Chamber of Commerce Photography Contest!  Let me review the basics.  Anyone of any age can enter as we have a children’s category.  The picture must be newer than January 1, 2017 and must have been taken in Hopkins County. The contest will […]

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CHAMBER CONNECTION July 18th It’s time again for a huge night of networking sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce!  The Chamber is hosting The Chamber Showcase, a night of networking that features Chamber members in Hopkins County, on Thursday, August 1st at the Sulphur Springs Country Club.  Booth space is already sold out, but we […]

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CHAMBER CONNECTION July 11th It’s time again for a huge night of networking sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce!  The Chamber is hosting The Chamber Showcase, a night of networking that features Chamber members in Hopkins County, on Thursday, August 1st at the Sulphur Springs Country Club.  Booth space is already sold out, but we […]

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CHAMBER CONNECTION July 4th The Chamber is excited to announce our vendor call for the Stew Fest Market!  On July 1st, the Chamber began accepting vendors for the Stew Fest Market, which will be located on the south side of Buford Park during Friday night and Saturday Stew Contest activities.  This is a great opportunity […]

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CHAMBER CONNECTION June 27th Gordmans to host a ribbon cutting On June 27th , Bealls will officially close and become Gordmans of Sulphur Springs. They will host a grand opening and ribbon cutting celebration on the 27th at 9 a.m. Please make plans to attend and welcome Gordmans to Sulphur Springs. 28th Anniversary of the […]

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CHAMBER CONNECTION June 20th Chaffer’s Place presents their monthly concert Chaffer’s Place, located at 410 Main Street in Sulphur Springs, is hosting a live concert called Back Through the Decades, A Musical Tribute to Good Music.  Concert will be held on June 20th, and doors will open at 7 p.m.  Tickets are $10 pre-sale and […]

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CHAMBER CONNECTION June 13th The weather played its part in the success of the Balloon Festival, Ice Cream Freeze-off, Dairy Festival Parade, and Milking Contest that were held this weekend.  We couldn’t have asked for anything better.  However, that wasn’t my favorite part of the weekend.  My favorite part was witnessing how Hopkins County always […]

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CHAMBER CONNECTION June 6th Opening Ceremonies Ribbon Cutting for the Dairy Festival The Dairy Festival officially kicks off with a ribbon cutting celebration on Friday, June 7th at noon on Celebration Plaza.  Make plans to be there and celebrate the start of the Dairy Festival! Ice Cream Freeze-off at Shannon Oaks Church The Ice Cream […]

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CHAMBER CONNECTION May 30th Clarion Pointe has scheduled Business After Hours Clarion Pointe, located at 411 Industrial Drive East in Sulphur Springs has scheduled their Business After Hours and ribbon cutting celebration on Thursday, May 30th from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Please join us for networking, refreshments, and tours of the remodeled facility. The […]

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CHAMBER CONNECTION May 23rd I’m not sure how we arrived into the middle of May so quickly.  As Hopkins County celebrates this week of graduations, endings, beginnings, and new dreams, it’s again easy to love this place we live.  How thankful we can be that summer teases us already with sunny afternoons and captivating blue […]

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CHAMBER CONNECTION May 16th I have some big news to report about the Homemade Ice Cream Freeze-off.  Shannon Oaks Church will be taking over the Ice Cream Freeze-off from the Chamber.  So… what does this mean for you?  It means that everything will be exactly the same!  The Ice Cream Freeze-off will be held on […]

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Press Release – 50th Anniversary Stew Contest

PRESS RELEASE 50th Anniversary Stew Contest The 50th Anniversary of the Hopkins County World Champion Stew Contest will be held on Saturday, October 26, 2019, at Buford Park in Sulphur Springs, Texas.  That Saturday will be traditional in the fact that Hopkins County Stew will be cooked in cast iron cauldrons over an open flame […]

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CHAMBER CONNECTION May 9th I have some big news to report about the Homemade Ice Cream Freeze-off.  Shannon Oaks Church will be taking over the Ice Cream Freeze-off from the Chamber.  So… what does this mean for you?  It means that everything will be exactly the same!  The Ice Cream Freeze-off will be held on […]

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CHAMBER CONNECTION May 2nd I have some big news to report about the Homemade Ice Cream Freeze-off.  Shannon Oaks Church will be taking over the Ice Cream Freeze-off from the Chamber.  So… what does this mean for you?  It means that everything will be exactly the same!  The Ice Cream Freeze-off will be held on […]

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CHAMBER CONNECTION April 25th Our schedule for the week The Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce and CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital—Sulphur Springs are partnering to present a panel discussion called The Process of Care for Your Aging Parents on Thursday, May 2, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Sulphur Springs Country Club. This night […]

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CHAMBER CONNECTION April 18th The Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce and CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital—Sulphur Springs are partnering to present a panel discussion called The Process of Care for Your Aging Parents.  This night is designed so attendees can hear the panel discussion and are able to then walk through booths to collect information and […]

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CHAMBER CONNECTION April 11th April is a busy time in Hopkins County!  There is always something wonderful to do! Forgotten, presented by Community Players Community Players presents Forgotten, A Peter Pan Story at the Main Street Theatre, 225 Main Street in Sulphur Springs, on Thursday, April 11th at 7 p.m., Saturday April 13th at 7 […]

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CHAMBER CONNECTION April 4th Golf Tournament time! We are almost out of tee times for the 30th Annual Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament!  The tournament is slated for Friday, April 12th at Sulphur Springs Country Club with morning tee times available. Let us know right away if you would like to have a team as […]

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CHAMBER CONNECTION March 28th Golf Tournament time! Tee times are going fast for the 30th Annual Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament!  The tournament is slated for Friday, April 12th at Sulphur Springs Country Club with morning and afternoon tee times available. Let us know right away if you would like to have a team as […]

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CHAMBER CONNECTION March 21st Golf Tournament time! Tee times are going fast for the 30th Annual Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament! The tournament is slated for Friday, April 12th at Sulphur Springs Country Club with morning and afternoon tee times available. Let us know right away if you would like to have a team as […]

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CHAMBER CONNECTION March 14th Golf Tournament time! It’s time to register for the 30th Annual Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament!  The tournament is slated for Friday, April 12th at Sulphur Springs Country Club with morning and afternoon tee times available. Let us know right away if you would like to have a team as the […]

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CHAMBER CONNECTION March 7th Golf Tournament time! It’s time to register for the 30th Annual Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament!  The tournament is slated for Friday, April 12th at Sulphur Springs Country Club with morning and afternoon tee times available. Let us know right away if you would like to have a team as the […]

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CHAMBER CONNECTION February 28th Google is presenting locally for a Chamber Lunch + Learn The Chamber will be hosting a Lunch + Learn presented by Google, sponsored by Chad’s Media, on Friday, March 15th at 11:30 a.m. at the Sulphur Springs Country Club.  Google will be presenting on “Reaching Customers Online”. Learn how customers can […]

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CHAMBER CONNECTION February 21st We enjoyed a wonderful 93rd Annual Chamber of Commerce Banquet! “Love Makes the World Go ‘Round!” dinner and community awards banquet was held at the Hopkins County Civic Center on Thursday, February 14th at 6:00 p.m. Here is a comprehensive list of award winners from the evening: Caregivers of the Year, Gladys […]

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CHAMBER CONNECTION February 14th Flowerland Florist will host a ribbon cutting celebration Flowerland Florist, located at 411 Gilmer in Sulphur Springs, will host a ribbon cutting celebration with their new owners on Monday, February 11th at noon.  Please make plans to attend and welcome the new owners to Flowerland. Texas A&M- Commerce hosting Career Fair Texas A&M – Commerce Career […]

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CHAMBER CONNECTION February 7th Time is running short to get your tickets to the 93rd Annual Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce Banquet on Thursday, February 14, at 6:00 p.m. at the Hopkins County Civic Center.  We are introducing a Networking Cocktail half hour at 6:00 p.m.  Dinner will be served at 6:30, and the awards will […]

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CHAMBER CONNECTION January 31st The Chamber has moved to its temporary location as of Friday, January 18th.  Our new location is 128-A Jefferson Street which is a bit misleading.  If you are looking for us, we are in the small building across from First Baptist Church and next to First Presbyterian Church off College Street.  […]

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CHAMBER CONNECTION January 24th The Chamber has moved to its temporary location as of Friday, January 18th.  Our new location is 128-A Jefferson Street which is a bit misleading.  If you are looking for us, we are in the small building across from First Baptist Church and next to First Presbyterian Church off College Street.  […]

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CHAMBER CONNECTION January 17th I know that I am bombarding you with news from the Chamber, but this is truly a big announcement.  The Chamber will be moving to its temporary location on Friday, January 18th.  We will be closed on Monday, January 21st while we get ourselves functional again, and then will return with […]

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CHAMBER CONNECTION January 10th Big news from the Chamber! Since it is our 50th Anniversary for the Stew Contest, we are hosting our t-shirt/theme contest EARLY so we can CELEBRATE all year!!!! If you have a great idea for the theme of this year’s stew contest, submit your entry via email to Lezley@HopkinsChamber.org by January […]

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CHAMBER CONNECTION January 3rd Charleston Sky scheduled their ribbon cutting celebration Charleston Sky, a new venue in Delta County, has scheduled their ribbon cutting celebration on Wednesday, January 9th at noon.  Their address is 4274 FM 895 in Cooper, Texas.  Please make plans to join us for networking and welcoming this new venue.  Would you […]

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CHAMBER CONNECTION December 27th Charleston Sky scheduled their ribbon cutting celebration Charleston Sky, a new venue in Delta County, has scheduled their ribbon cutting celebration on Wednesday, January 9th at noon.  Their address is 4274 FM 895 in Cooper, Texas.  Please make plans to join us for networking and welcoming this new venue.  Would you […]

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CHAMBER CONNECTION December 20th Attention All Chamber Members…. Membership Directories are being prepared NOW!!! Chamber Members, we are going to print with the 2019 Membership Directory. It will be ready for distribution the first part of January, so we need you to do a few things… Please go to www.HopkinsChamber.org and click in the directory search.  Please check […]

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CHAMBER CONNECTION December 13th Attention All Chamber Members…. Membership Directories are being prepared NOW!!! Chamber Members, we are going to print with the 2019 Membership Directory.  We are going to have it ready for distribution the first part of January, so we need you to do a few things… Please go to HopkinsChamber.org and click […]

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CHAMBER CONNECTION December 6th The Sulphur Springs Hopkins County EDC and the Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce would like to thank everyone for attending the Economic Outlook Conference at the Hopkins County Regional Civic Center on Wednesday, December 5th from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.  The conference was a huge success with special thanks to […]

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CHAMBER CONNECTION November 29th The Sulphur Springs Hopkins County EDC and the Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce are hosting their annual Economic Outlook Conference at the Hopkins County Regional Civic Center on Wednesday, December 5th from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.  We are so excited to welcome Mr. Richard Froeschle, current Labor Market Economist, as […]

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CHAMBER CONNECTION November 22nd Happy Thanksgiving, everyone!  2018 has been a fast and furious year, and now here we sit at Thanksgiving Day!  Friday is a day often referred to as Black Friday.  It was named Black Friday because it described the heavy and disruptive pedestrian and vehicle traffic that would occur on the day […]

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CHAMBER CONNECTION November 15th The Sulphur Springs Hopkins County EDC and the Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce are hosting their annual Economic Outlook Conference at the Hopkins County Regional Civic Center on Wednesday, December 5th from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.  We are so excited to welcome Mr. Richard Froeschle, current Labor Market Economist, as […]

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CHAMBER CONNECTION November 8th I’m excited to let you know that we have begun work on the 2019 Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce Directory.  We distribute over 7,000 of these directories to visitors, relocation hopefuls, and even home town heroes who are interested in learning more about our local businesses.  They include historical information as well […]

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CHAMBER CONNECTION November 1st Thank you to all who attended the 49th Annual Hopkins County Stew Contest!  We enjoyed delicious stew, BEAUTIFUL weather, and great memories.  I love that we live in a community that welcomes an event of this size, allows us to think of our big dreams, and execute them.  Thank you to […]

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CHAMBER CONNECTION October 25th The 49th Annual Hopkins County Stew Contest will be held at Buford Park on Saturday, October 27th.  Stew service will begin at 10:45 a.m., and quart sales begin at 11:30 a.m. Stew tickets are already on sale at all local banks and at the Chamber of Commerce.  Tickets are All-You-Can-Eat Stew for $6.00 each. […]

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CHAMBER CONNECTION October 18th The Stew Contest is almost here!!  The Chamber had a successful meeting Tuesday night with our soon to be stew cooks who were able to pick up their goody bags and grocery reimbursement checks. If you are already signed up to cook stew but missed the meeting, please come by the […]

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CHAMBER CONNECTION October 11th All cooks signed up for the 49th Annual Stew Cook-off will need to attend the cooks come-and-go reception on Tuesday, October 16th at 6 p.m. at the Southwest Dairy Museum.  Cooks will receive their grocery reimbursement check from the Chamber, their goody bags, and a list of rules and regulations for […]

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CHAMBER CONNECTION October 4th The deadline for entry into the World Champion Hopkins County Stew Contest is Friday, October 5th at 5:00 p.m.  All cooks signed up for the 49th Annual Stew Cook-off will need to attend the cooks come-and-go reception on Tuesday, October 16th at 6 p.m. at the Southwest Dairy Museum.  Cooks will […]

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CHAMBER CONNECTION September 27th The Chamber has a few sites left in the 49th Annual Stew Cook-off.  The deadline for entry into the contest is Friday, October 5th at 5:00 p.m.  All cooks signed up for the 49th Annual Stew Cook-off will need to attend the cooks come-and-go reception on Tuesday, October 16th at 6 […]

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CHAMBER CONNECTION September 20th The deadline has come and gone for last year’s cooks to keep their stew site, but we have a few sites left in the 49th Annual Stew Cook-off.  The absolute deadline for entry into the contest is Friday, October 5th at 5:00 p.m.  All cooks signed up for the 49th Annual […]

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CHAMBER CONNECTION September 13th The 49th Stew Contest will be held on Saturday, October 27th, in Buford Park in Sulphur Springs.  Stew sponsorship letters and cook letters have been mailed. Friday, September 14th is the deadline to keep your stew site from last year.  On Monday, September 17th, all unclaimed sites will become available to […]

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CHAMBER CONNECTION September 6th The 49th Stew Contest will be held on Saturday, October 27th, in Buford Park in Sulphur Springs.  Stew sponsorship letters and cook letters have been mailed. Friday, September 14th is the deadline to keep your stew site from last year.  On Monday, September 17th, all unclaimed sites will become available to new cooks. […]

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CHAMBER CONNECTION August 30th Tomorrow is the last day for the 3rd Annual Chamber of Commerce Photography Contest!  Let me review the basics.  Anyone of any age can enter as we have a children’s category.  The picture must be newer than January 1, 2016 and must have been taken in Hopkins County. The contest will […]

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CHAMBER CONNECTION August 23rd The end is drawing near for the 3rd Annual Chamber of Commerce Photography Contest!  Let me review the basics. Anyone of any age can enter as we have a children’s category.  The picture must be newer than January 1, 2016 and must have been taken in Hopkins County. The contest will […]

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CHAMBER CONNECTION August 16th The 3rd Annual Chamber of Commerce Photography Contest is officially under way!  Let me review the basics.  Anyone of any age can enter as we have a children’s category.  The picture must be newer than January 1, 2016 and must have been taken in Hopkins County. The contest is open until August 31st.  There are seven […]

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CHAMBER CONNECTION August 9th The 3rd Annual Chamber of Commerce Photography Contest is officially under way!  Let me review the basics. Anyone of any age can enter as we have a children’s category.  The picture must be newer than January 1, 2016 and must have been taken in Hopkins County. The contest will be open […]

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CHAMBER CONNECTION August 2nd Tonight, is the night!  The Chamber is hosting The Chamber Showcase, a night of networking that features Chamber members in Hopkins County, on Thursday, August 2nd at the Sulphur Springs Country Club from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.  We are sold out of booths, but we encourage you attend the event […]

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CHAMBER CONNECTION July 26th There are a few days left to turn in your t-shirt designs for the 49th Annual Stew Contest!!!  The Chamber will be accepting submitted designs from Monday, July 16th through Tuesday, July 31st.  The submitted entries will be voted on by the Chamber Board of Directors, and the winner will be […]

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CHAMBER CONNECTION July 19th It’s time to turn in your t-shirt designs for the 49th Annual Stew Contest!!!  The Chamber will be accepting submitted designs from Monday, July 16th through Tuesday, July 31st.  The submitted entries will be voted on by the Chamber Board of Directors, and the winner will be announced on August 9th. […]

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CHAMBER CONNECTION July 12th Can you even believe it?  It’s time to turn in your t-shirt designs for the 49th Annual Stew Contest!!!  The Chamber will be accepting submitted designs from Monday, July 16th through Tuesday, July 31st.  The submitted entries will be voted on by the Chamber Board of Directors, and the winner will […]

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CHAMBER CONNECTION July 5th Some Thing 4 Every Season is hosting their ribbon cutting celebration Some Thing 4 Every Season is hosting their ribbon cutting celebration on Monday, July 9th at noon.  Some Thing 4 Every Season is located at 101 Bill Bradford Road, Suite 20, in Sulphur Springs.  Please make plans to come network […]

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CHAMBER CONNECTION June 28th Just so you know, it’s just never ever too early to talk about the Hopkins County Stew Contest!  The date of this year’s Stew Contest will be Saturday, October 27th.  Go ahead and start planning your teams, because we are going to have a great contest this year!!!  Additional information will […]

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CHAMBER CONNECTION June 21st Congratulations Kaitlyn Ferrill on becoming the new Dairy Festival Queen!  What a wonderful end to the Dairy Festival week! Hopkins County is fortunate to have so many dedicated people working to make the Dairy Festival such a success.  The Chamber is thankful to the Dairy Festival for working tirelessly in all […]

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CHAMBER CONNECTION June 14th We had such a wonderful time at the Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce 2018 Homemade Ice Cream Freeze-off!  I would like to extend an extra special thank you to our sponsors for Ice Cream. We wouldn’t be able to host this traditional event without YOU! TRIPLE DIP Sponsors: Sulphur Springs Dodge, […]

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CHAMBER CONNECTION June 7th The 2018 Ice Cream Freeze-off is here!  We are currently in need of sponsors of the Ice Cream Freeze-off, and people to make homemade ice cream in the contest.  There is no charge to enter the ice cream contest, so please consider being a part this year! The Ice Cream Freeze-off will […]

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CHAMBER CONNECTION May 17th The 2018 Ice Cream Freeze-off is getting really close!  We are currently in need of sponsors of the Ice Cream Freeze-off, and people to make homemade ice cream in the contest.  There is no charge to enter the ice cream contest, so please consider being a part this year! The Ice Cream […]

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CHAMBER CONNECTION May 17th The 2018 Ice Cream Freeze-off is getting really close!  We are currently in need of sponsors of the Ice Cream Freeze-off, and people to make homemade ice cream in the contest.  There is no charge to enter the ice cream contest, so please consider being a part this year! The Ice Cream […]

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CHAMBER CONNECTION May 17th The 2018 Ice Cream Freeze-off is getting really close!  We are currently in need of sponsors of the Ice Cream Freeze-off, and people to make homemade ice cream in the contest.  There is no charge to enter the ice cream contest, so please consider being a part this year! The Ice Cream […]

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CHAMBER CONNECTION May 10th Computer & Networks hosting ribbon cutting Computers & Networks is hosting their ribbon cutting celebration on Friday, May 11th at noon.  They will have refreshments, so make sure to stop by and see all the things Computers & Networks can do for you and your business.  They are located 525 Gilmer […]

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CHAMBER CONNECTION May 3rd A few weeks ago, the Chamber had to make the difficult decision to postpone the 29th Annual Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament due to threats of severe weather.  After making that call, I walked around for several hours with that stubborn lump in my throat while just trying to hide my […]

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CHAMBER CONNECTION April 26th We finally get to play some golf!  The Chamber of Commerce 29th Annual Golf Tournament is happening on Friday, April 27th with 8 a.m. tee times and 1:30 tee times.  We had to reschedule on April 13th due to the threat to severe weather, so everyone is really excited that the […]

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CHAMBER CONNECTION April 19th The Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce will host a City Council Candidate Forum at the Sulphur Springs Middle School on Thursday, April 19th at 6 p.m.  SSMS is located at 835 Wildcat Way in Sulphur Springs, and admittance to the forum will be through the back doors of the school.  Questions […]

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CHAMBER CONNECTION April 12th The Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce will host a City Council Candidate Forum at the Sulphur Springs Middle School on Thursday, April 19th at 6 p.m.  SSMS is located at 835 Wildcat Way in Sulphur Springs, and admittance to the forum will be through the back doors of the school.  Questions […]

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CHAMBER CONNECTION April 5th The Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce will host a City Council Candidate Forum at the Sulphur Springs Middle School on Thursday, April 19th at 6 p.m.  SSMS is located at 835 Wildcat Way in Sulphur Springs, and admittance to the forum will be through the back doors of the school.  Questions […]

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CHAMBER CONNECTION March 29th It’s almost here!  The 29th Annual Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament will be held at the Sulphur Springs Country Club on Friday, April 13th.  Just like last year, we will have morning and afternoon tee times.  Please consider bringing a team and enjoying a very fun day of golf and prizes!  […]

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CHAMBER CONNECTION March 22nd It’s filling up fast!  The 29th Annual Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament will be held at the Sulphur Springs Country Club on Friday, April 13th.  Just like last year, we will have morning and afternoon tee times.  Please consider bringing a team and enjoying a very fun day of golf and […]

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CHAMBER CONNECTION March 15th It’s filling up fast!  The 29th Annual Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament will be held at the Sulphur Springs Country Club on Friday, April 13th.  Just like last year, we will have morning and afternoon tee times.  Please consider bringing a team and enjoying a very fun day of golf and […]

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CHAMBER CONNECTION March 7th Great news!!! It is time for the 29th Annual Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament held at the Sulphur Springs Country Club.  This year’s tournament will be held on Friday, April 13th.  Just like last year, we will have morning and afternoon tee times.  Please consider bringing a team and enjoying a […]

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CHAMBER CONNECTION February 22nd If you missed this year’s Chamber of Commerce Banquet, you sure missed a great time!  We had so much fun spending the evening set in the 1920’s amongst period typewriters, newspapers, adding machines, radios, and cameras.  We honored respected people and businesses in Hopkins County, and had a humorous time doing […]

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CHAMBER CONNECTION February 15th Tonight is the night!!!It’s time for the 92nd Annual Chamber of Commerce Banquet! “Extra! Extra! Read all about it!” dinner and community awards set in the roaring 1920’s will be held at the Hopkins County Civic Center on Thursday, February 15th at 6:30 p.m.  Awards including Citizen of the Year, Woman […]

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CHAMBER CONNECTION February 8th The time to buy tickets is now!It’s time for the 92nd Annual Chamber of Commerce Banquet! “Extra! Extra! Read all about it!” dinner and community awards set in the roaring 1920’s will be held at the Hopkins County Civic Center on Thursday, February 15th at 6:30 p.m.  Awards including Citizen of […]

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CHAMBER CONNECTION February 1st SAVE THE DATE!!! It’s time for the 92nd Annual Chamber of Commerce Banquet! “Extra! Extra! Read all about it!” dinner and community awards set in the roaring 1920’s will be held at the Hopkins County Civic Center on Thursday, February 15th at 6:30 p.m.  Awards including Citizen of the Year, Woman […]

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CHAMBER CONNECTION January 25th SAVE THE DATE!!! It’s time for the 92nd Annual Chamber of Commerce Banquet! “Extra! Extra! Read all about it!” dinner and community awards set in the roaring 1920’s will be held at the Hopkins County Civic Center on Thursday, February 15th at 6:30 p.m.  Awards including Citizen of the Year, Woman […]

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CHAMBER CONNECTION January 18th SAVE THE DATE!!!It’s time for the 92nd Annual Chamber of Commerce Banquet! “Extra! Extra! Read all about it!” dinner and community awards set in the roaring 1920’s will be held at the Hopkins County Civic Center on Thursday, February 15th at 6:30 p.m.  Awards including Citizen of the Year, Woman of […]

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CHAMBER CONNECTION January 11th Would you like to recognize an Outstanding Educator?Here is your chance…this year the Chamber of Commerce Education Committee wants to allow all Hopkins County Citizens to nominate their candidates for “Outstanding Professional Educator” (Administrator, Counselor, Diagnostician, or Teacher) “Outstanding Para Professional Educator” (Secretary or Aide) and “Outstanding Auxiliary Educator” (Maintenance, Custodial, […]

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CHAMBER CONNECTION January 4th Welcome to 2018!  I wanted to pause for just a moment and say how thankful I am for you.  I hope that 2018 is the year when your daydreams set into motion.  Whatever that big dream is, pull the trigger.  Do amazing, hard, beautiful things.  Abandon fear and do that one […]

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CHAMBER CONNECTION December 28th Events Done Simply hosts their Ribbon Cutting on January 10th Events Done Simply is hosting their ribbon cutting celebration on Thursday, January 10th at noon at the Chamber of Commerce, 300 Connally Street in Sulphur Springs.  Please come by to welcome this new business to Hopkins County! Would you like to […]

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CHAMBER CONNECTION December 21st Attention All Chamber Members…. Membership Directories are being prepared NOW!!! Chamber Members, we are going to print with the 2018 Membership Directory.  We are going to have it ready for distribution the first part of January, so we need you to do a few things… Please go to HopkinsChamber.org and click […]

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CHAMBER CONNECTION December 14th Attention All Chamber Members…. Membership Directories are being prepared NOW!!!Chamber Members, we are going to print with the 2018 Membership Directory.  We are going to have it ready for distribution the first part of January, so we need you to do a few things… Please go to www.HopkinsChamber.org and click in […]

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CHAMBER CONNECTION December 7th Thank you to everyone who attended the Economic Outlook Conference on Wednesday, December 6th.  Mr. Rich Froeschle spoke to an attentive crowd about the economic outlook for Hopkins County while incorporating workforce information.  It was a wonderful presentation!  If you were not able to make it, I hope you will make […]

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CHAMBER CONNECTION November 3oth The Sulphur Springs Hopkins County EDC and the Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce are hosting their annual Economic Outlook Conference at the Hopkins County Regional Civic Center on Wednesday, December 6th from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.  We are so excited to welcome Mr. Richard Froeschle, current Labor Market Economist, as […]

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CHAMBER CONNECTION November 23rd Happy Thanksgiving, everyone!  2017 has been a fast and furious year, and now here we sit at Thanksgiving Day!  Friday is a day often referred to as Black Friday.  It was named Black Friday because it described the heavy and disruptive pedestrian and vehicle traffic that would occur on the day […]

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CHAMBER CONNECTION November 16th I’m excited to let you know that we have begun work on the 2018 Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce Directory.  We distribute over 7,000 of these directories to visitors, relocation hopefuls, and even home town heroes who are interested in learning more about our local businesses.  They include historical information as well […]

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CHAMBER CONNECTION November 9th Chamber of Commerce hosts a Customer Service Lunch + LearnThe Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce is hosting a Lunch + Learn on Wednesday, November 15th from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Sulphur Springs Country Club.  This Lunch + Learn will focus on Customer Service initiatives including defining “customer” and […]

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CHAMBER CONNECTION November 2nd Thank you to all who attended the 48th Annual Hopkins County Stew Contest!  I’m still not warm, but I’m still smiling.  We enjoyed delicious stew, COLD weather, and great memories.  Those who participated weathered the cold and spent the day with family and friends huddled around fires and eating yummy beef […]

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CHAMBER CONNECTION October 26th The 48th Annual Hopkins County Stew Contest will be held at Buford Park on Saturday, October 28th.  Stew service will begin at 10:45 a.m., and quart sales begin at 11:30 a.m. Stew tickets are already on sale at all local banks and at the Chamber of Commerce.  Tickets are All-You-Can-Eat Stew […]

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CHAMBER CONNECTION October 19th The Stew Contest is almost here!!  The Chamber had a successful meeting Tuesday night with our soon to be stew cooks who were able to pick up their goody bags and grocery reimbursement checks. If you are already signed up to cook stew but missed the meeting, please come by the […]

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CHAMBER CONNECTION October 12th It’s almost here!  We have been working diligently at the Chamber of Commerce preparing for the 48th Annual Hopkins County Stew Contest.  Mark your calendar! Tickets are on sale at the Chamber of Commerce and at the local banks. We’ll see you in Buford Park on Saturday, October 28th.  Stew service […]

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CHAMBER CONNECTION October 5th Are you hungry?  We have been working diligently at the Chamber of Commerce preparing for the 48th Annual Hopkins County Stew Contest.  It’s a bit difficult working towards stew in the 90-degree heat, but I hear the change is coming!  Next week is bringing highs in the 70’s… just cool enough […]

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CHAMBER CONNECTION September 28th The 48th Annual Stew Cook-off is on its way in a hurry!  The absolute deadline for entry into the contest is Friday, October 6th at 5:00 p.m.  All cooks signed up for the 48th Annual Stew Cook-off will need to attend the cooks come-and-go reception on Tuesday, October 17th at 6 […]

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CHAMBER CONNECTION September 21st The deadline has come and gone for last year’s cooks to keep their stew site, but we have a few sites left in the 48th Annual Stew Cook-off.  The absolute deadline for entry into the contest is Friday, October 6th at 5:00 p.m.  All cooks signed up for the 48th Annual […]

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CHAMBER CONNECTION September 14th Here’s a little update on the 48th Annual Stew Contest! The Chamber has already mailed out Stew Cook letters and Sponsor letters.  If you have not received your letter, please call the Chamber at (903) 885-6515.  If you would like to cook or sponsor a stew pot for the first time, […]

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CHAMBER CONNECTION September 7th Here’s a little update on the 48th Annual Stew Contest! The Chamber has already mailed out Stew Cook letters and Sponsor letters.  If you have not received your letter, please call the Chamber at (903) 885-6515.  If you would like to cook or sponsor a stew pot for the first time, […]

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CHAMBER CONNECTION August 31st My family has lived in Houston all of my life.  My aunts, uncles, grandparents, and oh so many cousins have called that area home for as long as I can remember. As a little girl (and still today), I adored the smell of pine trees because they reminded me of my […]

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CHAMBER CONNECTION August 24th Just so you know… the Hopkins county Stew Contest is peering around the corner!  Every year, the Chamber allows a non-profit organization to sell drinks at the Stew Cook-off.  There are several rules and regulations to follow, but if you are interested in placing your organization’s name in the hat, please […]

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CHAMBER CONNECTION August 17th Time is running out to enter the 2nd Annual Chamber of Commerce Photography Contest!  Let me review the basics.  Anyone of any age can enter as we have a children’s category.  The picture must be newer than January 1, 2015, and must have been taken in Hopkins County. The contest will […]

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CHAMBER CONNECTION August 10th I’m so excited about the upcoming 2nd Annual Chamber of Commerce Photography Contest!  Let me review the basics.  Anyone of any age can enter as we have a children’s category.  The picture must be newer than January 1, 2015, and must have been taken in Hopkins County. The contest will be […]

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CHAMBER CONNECTION August 3rd I’m so excited about the upcoming 2nd Annual Chamber of Commerce Photography Contest!  Let me review the basics.  Anyone of any age can enter as we have a children’s category.  The picture must be newer than January 1, 2015, and must have been taken in Hopkins County. The contest will be open […]

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CHAMBER CONNECTION July 27th The deadline is almost here!  It’s time to turn in your t-shirt designs for the 48th Annual Stew Contest!!!  The Chamber will be accepting submitted designs from Monday, July 17th through Monday, July 31st.  The submitted entries will be voted on by the Chamber Board of Directors, and the winner will be announced […]

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CHAMBER CONNECTION July 20th Guess what time it is????  It’s time to turn in your t-shirt designs for the 48th Annual Stew Contest!!!  The Chamber will be accepting submitted designs from Monday, July 17th through Monday, July 31st.  The submitted entries will be voted on by the Chamber Board of Directors, and the winner will […]

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CHAMBER CONNECTION July 13th Guess what time it is????  It’s time to turn in your t-shirt designs for the 48th Annual Stew Contest!!!  The Chamber will be accepting submitted designs from Monday, July 17th through Monday, July 31st.  The submitted entries will be voted on by the Chamber Board of Directors, and the winner will […]

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CHAMBER CONNECTION July 6th Have you seen the beautiful Sulphur Springs montage prints that have begun circulating Hopkins County?  An artist has depicted Sulphur Springs with businesses, events, and history by creating a huge montage drawing.  They are the neatest things!  I keep getting lost in them each time seeing something that I have not […]

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CHAMBER CONNECTION June 29th Have you seen the beautiful Sulphur Springs montage prints that have begun circulating Hopkins County?  An artist has depicted Sulphur Springs with businesses, events, and history by creating a huge montage drawing.  They are the neatest things!  I keep getting lost in them each time seeing something that I have not […]

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CHAMBER CONNECTION June 22nd Congratulations Jaci Reed on becoming the new Dairy Festival Queen!  What a wonderful end to the Dairy Festival week!  Hopkins County is fortunate to have so many dedicated people working to make the Dairy Festival such a success.  The Chamber is thankful to the Dairy Festival for working tirelessly in all […]

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CHAMBER CONNECTION June 15th The Ice Cream Freeze-off was a huge success!  It was a delicious day full of homemade ice cream. I would like to offer a huge thank you to all who made ice cream, and to those who graciously sponsored the event.  Our sponsors were: Interstate Body Shop, Sulphur Springs Chrysler Dodge […]

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CHAMBER CONNECTION June 8th The Ice Cream Freeze-off has mooooved!!! I have a big announcement regarding the 16th Annual Ice Cream Freeze-off! We have changed the time and location.  The Ice Cream Freeze-off will still be held on Saturday, June 10th, but the time has moved to 5:30 p.m. and the location has moved to […]

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CHAMBER CONNECTION June 1st BIG NEWS for the Ice Cream Freeze-off!! I have a big announcement regarding the 16th Annual Ice Cream Freeze-off! We have changed the time and location.  The Ice Cream Freeze-off will still be held on Saturday, June 10th, but the time has moved to 5:30 p.m. and the location has moved […]

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CHAMBER CONNECTION May 25th The deadline is approaching for the Ice Cream Freeze-off! The Chamber of Commerce will host the 16th Annual Ice Cream Freeze-off on Saturday, June 10th at 4 p.m. on the Civic Center grounds.  We have many sponsorship opportunities available to partner with the Chamber during Ice Cream, so please consider joining […]

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CHAMBER CONNECTION May 18th The Ice Cream Freeze-off is right around the corner!  The Chamber of Commerce will host the 16th Annual Ice Cream Freeze-off on Saturday, June 10th at 4 p.m. on the Civic Center grounds.  We have many sponsorship opportunities available to partner with the Chamber during Ice Cream, so please consider joining […]

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CHAMBER CONNECTION May 11th The Ice Cream Freeze-off is right around the corner!  The Chamber of Commerce will host the 16th Annual Ice Cream Freeze-off on Saturday, June 10th at 4 p.m. on the Civic Center grounds.  We have many sponsorship opportunities available to partner with the Chamber during Ice Cream, so please consider joining […]

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CHAMBER CONNECTION May 4th It’s a busy weekend in Hopkins County! This will be a great weekend to have some fun, and the Farmer’s Market opens on Celebration Plaza this Saturday! Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Office hosts a signing event Thursday, May 4th Students who will be going into any field of Family & Consumer […]

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CHAMBER CONNECTION April 27th What a wonderful time to be in Hopkins County!  Get your calendar and have some fun! Rotary of Sulphur Springs will host their Claws for a Cause Festival on Saturday, April 29th The Rotary Club of Sulphur Springs is hosting their annual Claws for a Cause Fundraiser on Saturday, April 29th on […]

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CHAMBER CONNECTION April 20th Thank you to everyone who supported and played in the 28th Annual Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament!  We had a wonderful day with beautiful weather and happy golfers! Thank you to the Sulphur Springs Country Club for hosting our event and making the day run smoothly.  An extra special thank you to […]

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CHAMBER CONNECTION MARCH 2nd It’s time for the Spring Fever Bike Rally!!!  Saturday, March 11th is the date for the Spring Fever Bike Rally.  Hopkins County will be expecting 500-600 cyclists who will ride in either a 10 mile, 25 mile, 38 mile, or 58 mile ride.  Matt Dunn will be providing entertainment on Celebration Plaza […]

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CHAMBER CONNECTION MARCH 2nd It’s time for the Spring Fever Bike Rally!!!  Saturday, March 11th is the date for the Spring Fever Bike Rally.  Hopkins County will be expecting 500-600 cyclists who will ride in either a 10 mile, 25 mile, 38 mile, or 58 mile ride.  Matt Dunn will be providing entertainment on Celebration Plaza […]

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CHAMBER CONNECTION MARCH 2nd It’s time for the Spring Fever Bike Rally!!!  Saturday, March 11th is the date for the Spring Fever Bike Rally.  Hopkins County will be expecting 500-600 cyclists who will ride in either a 10 mile, 25 mile, 38 mile, or 58 mile ride.  Matt Dunn will be providing entertainment on Celebration Plaza […]

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CHAMBER CONNECTION MARCH 2nd It’s time for the Spring Fever Bike Rally!!!  Saturday, March 11th is the date for the Spring Fever Bike Rally.  Hopkins County will be expecting 500-600 cyclists who will ride in either a 10 mile, 25 mile, 38 mile, or 58 mile ride.  Matt Dunn will be providing entertainment on Celebration Plaza […]

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CHAMBER CONNECTION MARCH 2nd It’s time for the Spring Fever Bike Rally!!!  Saturday, March 11th is the date for the Spring Fever Bike Rally.  Hopkins County will be expecting 500-600 cyclists who will ride in either a 10 mile, 25 mile, 38 mile, or 58 mile ride.  Matt Dunn will be providing entertainment on Celebration Plaza […]

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CHAMBER CONNECTION MARCH 2nd It’s time for the Spring Fever Bike Rally!!!  Saturday, March 11th is the date for the Spring Fever Bike Rally.  Hopkins County will be expecting 500-600 cyclists who will ride in either a 10 mile, 25 mile, 38 mile, or 58 mile ride.  Matt Dunn will be providing entertainment on Celebration Plaza […]

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CHAMBER CONNECTION FEBRUARY 23rd THANK YOU to all of you attended the Chamber Banquet last Thursday.  It was a beautiful night full of wonderful food and loving surprises!  I am thankful to all of you for making that night such a success.  The honorees of the evening included: The Hopkins County Military Coalition (Citizens of […]

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CHAMBER CONNECTION FEBRUARY 16th Tonight is the night!!! “An Evening in the Woods,” dinner and community awards will be held at the Hopkins County Civic Center on Thursday, February 16th at 6:30 p.m. We are excited to announce that our dinner is being provided by Coffee Off the Square and includes smoked pork tenderloin with orange […]

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  CHAMBER CONNECTION JANUARY 5TH   Attention All Chamber Members…. Membership Directories are being prepared NOW!!! Advertisements for the 2017 Chamber of Commerce Membership Directory are available from Lee Ann Peugh at Echo Publishing.  Our Membership Directory is distributed to over 5,000 people every year, so I highly encourage you to try an advertisement! Please […]

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  CHAMBER CONNECTION JANUARY 5TH   Attention All Chamber Members…. Membership Directories are being prepared NOW!!! Advertisements for the 2017 Chamber of Commerce Membership Directory are available from Lee Ann Peugh at Echo Publishing.  Our Membership Directory is distributed to over 5,000 people every year, so I highly encourage you to try an advertisement! Please […]

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  CHAMBER CONNECTION JANUARY 5TH   Attention All Chamber Members…. Membership Directories are being prepared NOW!!! Advertisements for the 2017 Chamber of Commerce Membership Directory are available from Lee Ann Peugh at Echo Publishing.  Our Membership Directory is distributed to over 5,000 people every year, so I highly encourage you to try an advertisement! Please […]

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  CHAMBER CONNECTION JANUARY 5TH   Attention All Chamber Members…. Membership Directories are being prepared NOW!!! Advertisements for the 2017 Chamber of Commerce Membership Directory are available from Lee Ann Peugh at Echo Publishing.  Our Membership Directory is distributed to over 5,000 people every year, so I highly encourage you to try an advertisement! Please […]

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  CHAMBER CONNECTION JANUARY 5TH   Attention All Chamber Members…. Membership Directories are being prepared NOW!!! Advertisements for the 2017 Chamber of Commerce Membership Directory are available from Lee Ann Peugh at Echo Publishing.  Our Membership Directory is distributed to over 5,000 people every year, so I highly encourage you to try an advertisement! Please […]

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