Hopkins County Chamber Connection Jan 18

By Butch Burney

It’s time to get your tickets for the 95th Annual Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce Membership Banquet, which will celebrate Hopkins County with a theme of “A Night at the Gallery,” awards, and dinner on Thursday, Feb. 17, at the Hopkins County Regional Civic Center.

Social networking and a cocktail hour begin at 6:00 pm, with food service at 6:30 and awards starting at 7:00 pm.

You can reserve your seat for $30 per person or get a table for 10 for $500. The tables include preferential seating, name displays, and video recognition at the banquet.

For more information, call the Chamber at 903-885-6515 or email info@HopkinsChamber.org.

Last Week for Nominations!

Thanks to everyone who has mailed or emailed nominations for the superlative awards we will give at the Annual Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce’s Membership Banquet on Feb. 16.

Here are some tips for nominating individuals, businesses, groups, or clubs for the awards. It is a nomination process, not a voting contest. The nominations go to committees that look at the nominations sent in. So-

1. Don’t just send in a name; tell us why we should select the person or business. That carries much more weight in the process.
2. Get the nominations in before Jan. 20. That’s the deadline.

The Chamber accepts nominations for Citizen of the Year, Woman of the Year, Small and Large Businesses of the Year, and other excellent recognitions. The awards will be announced at the Chamber’s membership banquet on Thursday, Feb. 16, at the Hopkins County Civic Center.

Nominations can be sent to Butch@HopkinsChamber.org or mailed to the following addresses:

Citizen of the Year—Chamber of Commerce—110 Main Street, Sulphur Springs, TX 75482.

Woman of the Year—Beta Sigma Phi Organization—P.O. Box 72, Sulphur Springs, TX 75483.

Caregiver of the Year—The Pilot Club—P.O. Box 131, Sulphur Springs, TX 75483.

Community Pride Award—Adult Leadership Class—110 Main Street, Sulphur Springs, TX 75482.

Agriculturist of the Year—Hopkins/Rains Counties Farm Bureau— 233 College St., Sulphur Springs 75482.

Growth and Renewal—DBA—109 Jefferson St. E, Sulphur Springs, TX 75482.

Outstanding Professional Educator (Administrator, Counselor, Diagnostician, or Teacher)—Chamber of Commerce—110 Main Street, Sulphur Springs, TX 75482.

Outstanding ParaProfessional Educator (Secretary or Aide)—Chamber of Commerce—110 Main Street, Sulphur Springs, TX 75482.

Outstanding Auxiliary Educator (Maintenance, Custodial, Transportation, Nurse or Cafeteria)—Chamber of Commerce—110 Main Street, Sulphur Springs, TX 75482.

Businesses of the Year nominations should be for those businesses which exhibit outstanding community involvement—civic, church, educational, benevolent, humanitarian, or other.

Large Business of the Year—Chamber of Commerce—110 Main Street, Sulphur Springs, TX 75482.

Small Business of the Year—Chamber of Commerce—110 Main Street, Sulphur Springs, TX 75482.

DIY Wedding Expo

The East Texas DIY Wedding Expo, hosted by Frosted Whimsy, is scheduled for noon to 5 pm Mar. 18 at the Hopkins County Civic Center. Vendor spots are available, starting at $150—email roadmaptothealtar@gmail.com for more information.

Retirement Reception

A retirement reception for Johanna Hicks will be held from 2:00 to 4:30 pm Friday, Jan. 27, at the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Office at 1200-B West Houston St. It is hosted by the Hopkins County Master Wellness Volunteers.

Ribbon Cuttings/Grand Opening

Shop the Springs and Deep Routes Coffee will have their Grand Opening and ribbon-cutting on Friday, Jan. 20. Doors open at 8:00 am, with the ribbon-cutting at noon, giveaways from 2:00 to 4:00 pm, and live music from 5:00 to 7:00 pm. Please join them on this special day at 215 Shannon Road East (behind Burger King).

Frosted Whimsy will host a ribbon cutting at noon on Wednesday, Jan.18, at the Chamber office, 110 Main St. Please join us in welcoming them to the Chamber.

Werry Pools will host a ribbon cutting at noon on Tuesday, Jan. 24, at the Chamber office. Please welcome them to the business community.

The new EMS building on Airport Road, across from the hospital, will host a ribbon cutting at noon on Wednesday, Jan. 25. Please join us for that opening.