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 Howell,
Bernie Beers; Growth and Renewal Award, Lynda Hager; Community Pride, Hopkins
County United Way; Agriculturalist of the Year, Keith Edwards; Educator of the Year,
Harold Smithson; Woman of the Year, Beverley Owens; Small Business of the Year,
Hopkins County EMS; Large Business of the Year, Jay Hodge Chevrolet; Ambassador
of the Year, Kasey Knotts; and Citizen of the Year, Craig Roberts.
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 find your business online and how to promote your online presence
using search engine optimization (SEO) and online advertising. We’ll also
introduce tools that will help you run your business online, including Google
Analytics and Trends. The presentation will also include telling your business
story through video. It will be a great
hour of useful information. Reservations
are made on a first-come-first-serve basis.
Cost is $20 for Chamber members, and $30 for non-Chamber members and
includes lunch. Make your reservations right away by calling the Chamber at (903)
885-6515.
Family Smiles will host their ribbon cutting
celebration
Family Smiles, located at 610
Gilmer #1B Street in Sulphur Springs, will host their ribbon cutting celebration
on Friday, February 22nd at noon.
Please make plan to join us!
Ribbon Cuttings:
The Hopkins County Commissioners Court opened the new
courtroom
The Hopkins
County Commissioner’s Court hosted a ribbon cutting for their newly
constructed courtroom located at 282 Rosemont Street in Sulphur Springs. It was held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, February
13th.