Chamber Connection – Jan. 10
By Butch Burney
Nominations for two of the community awards that will be given at the annual Hopkins County
Chamber of Commerce’s Membership Banquet will be accepted until 4 p.m. Monday, Jan. 15.
Nominations are still being accepted for Caregiver of the Year and Agriculturist of the Year,
which will be accepted through 4 p.m. Monday, Jan. 15. To nominate someone for these
awards, send the letter of nomination detailing their accomplishments and characteristics to
the Chamber at 110 Main St. or email to [email protected].
Tables and Tickets
The 97th Annual Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce Membership Banquet will celebrate
Hopkins County with a theme of “Sweethearts,” awards and dinner on Thursday, Feb. 15, at the
Hopkins County Regional Civic Center.
Social networking and a cocktail hour begins at 6 p.m., with food service at 6:30, and awards
beginning at 7 p.m.
You can reserve your seat for $30 per person or get a table for 10 for $500. The tables include
preferential seating and name displays, as well as video recognition at the banquet.
For more information, call the Chamber at 903-885-6515 or email [email protected].
Directories
Work is finishing on the 2023 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 things to the see and do in Hopkins County. The best part is, they include an
alphabetical and categorical listing of your business.
LeeAnn Peugh, with Echo Publishing, is contacting businesses to see if you are interested in
placing an ad in the directory.
The rates are affordable, and one of the best ways to represent your business. You may also
contact the Chamber, and I will pass your information along to her.
If your business wants to be in the directory, please make sure your membership is current.
Only current members will be included in the directory. If you’re unsure, please contact the
chamber at [email protected] or by calling 903-885-6515.
Candidate Forum
Raise Your Hand Texas will host a candidate forum for Texas House District 2 Representative
between Jill Dutton and Brent Money. The forum is set for 6:30 p.m. in the SSISD Auditorium at
the Hopkins County Civic Center.
The public is invited to attend. The candidates will address educational topics.
Mammography Screenings
Women in need of a mammography can register at one of the following sites for Hunt Regional
Healthcare’s Tubby Adkisson Mobile Mammography Coach: Jan, 17 at Winnsboro ISD, and Jan.
25 at Spring Village Shopping Center in Sulphur Springs.
The coach can also do bone density screening with a physician’s referral.
All insurances accepted at Hunt Regional are also accepted for the Mobile Mammography
Coach, including Medicare and Medicaid.For those not using insurance, reduced prepaid pricing of $200 for a 3D mammogram on the
mobile or at Hunt Regional Medical Center is available. To apply for a grant to possibly cover
this charge, please contact The Bridge Breast Network at 214-821-3820.
To schedule individual screening mammograms or bone density, please call
903-408-5010. Appointments and pre-registration are requested.
Ribbon Cutting
Salty Services will host a ribbon cutting t noon on Tuesday, Jan. 16, at the Chamber office at 110
Main St. Come join us for the event.
McAlister’s Deli will have a ribbon cutting at 9 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 24, at their restaurant at
205 East Shannon Road. Please make plans to attend.
Deep Routes Coffee and Shop the Springs will have a one-year anniversary and ribbon cutting at
their location at 215 East Shannon Road at noon on Friday, Jan. 19. Please help us celebrate
them.