CHAMBER CONNECTION August 13 It's time for the 5th 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, 2018 and must have been taken in Hopkins County. The contest will be open from August 1st to August 31st.  There are seven categories you may enter: Natural World, Travel, People, The Hopkins County Experience, Altered Images, Mobile, and Children’s Category. Only digital images are accepted (no prints). To submit your photograph, email the picture to Lezley@HopkinsChamber.org.  Rules and releases will be available on the Chamber of Commerce website.  I cannot wait to see your beautiful photos! Please remember… Friday, August 28th is the last day to submit your registration…

CHAMBER CONNECTION August 6 I know that you are all wondering about the 2020 Stew Contest, and whether or not it will be cancelled.  The answer is… we don’t know yet, but the Chamber is doing everything in our power to plan this year’s stew in a way that will keep everyone safe.  Cooks’ letters have been mailed out this week.  Once we know how many cooks will be cooking in the contest, we will take our safety and logistics plan to our city and county officials.  We will all sit down together to make a decision. Until then, we have something fun for you!  Last year, we sold a very limited number of shirts that we named Stew + 75482.  We are bringing these back by popular demand!  These…

CHAMBER CONNECTION July 30 I know that you are all wondering about the 2020 Stew Contest, and whether or not it will be cancelled.  The answer is… we don’t know yet, but the Chamber is doing everything in our power to plan this year’s stew in a way that will keep everyone safe.  Cooks’ letters have been mailed out this week.  Once we know how many cooks will be cooking in the contest, we will take our safety and logistics plan to our city and county officials.  We will all sit down together to make a decision. Until then, we have something fun for you!  Last year, we sold a very limited number of shirts that we named Stew + 75482.  We are bringing these back by popular demand!  These…

CHAMBER CONNECTION July 23 I know that you are all wondering about the 2020 Stew Contest, and whether or not it will be cancelled.  The answer is… we don’t know yet, but the Chamber is doing everything in our power to plan this year’s stew in a way that will keep everyone safe.  Cooks’ letters have been mailed out this week.  Once we know how many cooks will be cooking in the contest, we will take our safety and logistics plan to our city and county officials.  We will all sit down together to make a decision. Until then, we have something fun for you!  Last year, we sold a very limited number of shirts that we named Stew + 75482.  We are bringing these back by popular demand!  These…

CHAMBER CONNECTION July 16 The Hopkins County Adult Leadership is happy to announce that we are currently taking applications for the 2020-21 class. The Adult Leadership Class is a community leadership development program sponsored by the Hopkins county Chamber of Commerce.  The course was created in 1989 with the concept of offering leadership training and community involvement for emerging business and community leaders. Leadership Sulphur Springs is a nine-month session, with meetings held once a month. For more information and to get an application, please call the Chamber of Commerce at 903-885-6515.  Deadline to apply is August 1st. CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital in Sulphur Springs is now scheduling 3-D Mammography CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital in Sulphur Springs is excited to announce the soft opening of the Ruth & Jack Gillis…