Chamber E-News -- August 17, 2006

Washington County Chamber of Commerce August 17, 2006

e-News

Thanks to these Presidential Level Members for making E-News possible...
Blue Bell Creameries « Bluebonnet Electric « Brenham Clinic Association « Brenham National Bank « Chase
Citizens State Bank « Germania Insurance « H-E-B « Lowe's « Wells Fargo « Trinity Health Services Corporation
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Come tonight to...
BUSINESS AFTER HOURS
5 - 7 p.m. - Thursday, August 17
hosted by
PRIME PROPERTIES
Mary Bonner Ragland
Beverly Rice
Nelda Schroeder
124 W. Commerce St., Downtown Brenham

Come enjoy some great networking, delicious food
and refreshments! Bring plenty of business cards
and enter for door prize drawings!

Drinks provided by Mike Hopkins Distributing.

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UPCOMING RIBBON CUTTINGS

Come celebrate with these members...

August 17 - Prime Properties
124 W. Commerce Street, Brenham
Owner: Mary Ragland
4:30 p.m.

August 18 - Moosefeathers
Owners: Debbie McFarland & Melissa Robinson
601 N. Blue Bell Road (Glasco's), Brenham
12:00 noon

August 23 - Sidekicks
New location: 2106 S. Market Street, Brenham
(inside Beyond Nutrition)
4:30 p.m.

August 24 - Cingular
Manager: Gary Rothermel
New location: 109 Hwy 290 West, Brenham
(next to Starbuck's and Cici's Pizza)
3:00 p.m.

August 25 - Catlyst Training & Development
Owner: William Smith
in the Chamber Conference Room
(314 S. Austin Street, Brenham)
9:00 a.m.

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August 17 - Friends of the Bluebonnet Opry

Enjoy country-Western music by area and local musicians. Doors open at 5:30pm, food served at 6:00pm, music begins at 7:00pm. Admission $5 per person. Silver Wings Ballroom.

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Brenham Children's Chorus
benefits from
Local National Tourism Week Luncheon

At the August 15 Tourism Tuesday meeting in the Chamber board room, Martha Hayden and Melvin Zeigenbein represented the Brenham Children's Chorus and proudly accepted a $500 check designated for future Chorus scholarships. The funds were the result of enthusiastic participation in the first annual Texas Tourism Week Luncheon to recognize the economic benefits brought to Washington County through tourism dollars.

Tourism partners who assisted CVB staff members Keith Godwin and Lu Hollander included Linda and Steve Zoobkoff, Far View Bed & Breakfast; PJ Ellison-Kalil, Ellison's Greenhouses; and Connie Hall, Independence Bed & Breakfast.

Leadership Washington County
Announces 2006-07 Class

This annual program kicks off today with an Orientation Session for the individuals listed below. Please join us in congratulating them on being accepted into the program the next time you see them:

Mike Baker, MIC Group
Kris Bartels, Wells Fargo Bank
Steven Beaird, Insurance Network of Texas
Wes Brinkmeyer, Economic Dev. Fndtn. of Brenham
Vanessa Coffelt, Sylvan Learning Center
Carl Dahmann, Germania Insurance
Johanna Fatheree, Coldwell Banker Properties
Melinda Faubion, Boo Dog Design
Lynn Garris, Individual
Greg Genzer, TFE Company
Nancy Herms, Seidel, Schroeder & Co
Lu Hollander, Wash. Co. Convention and Visitors Bureau
Jim Kruse, Blue Bell Creameries
Dant Lange, Brenham Police Department
Andrea Miller, Brenham State School
Bill Rempel, Germania Insurance
Shelly Steele, Brenham Clinic Association
Dana Taylor, Boys and Girls Club of Washington County
Susie Thaler, Brenham National Bank
Lynna Toliver, Transcontinental Services

This year's Leadership Advisory Committee is planning a challenging and exciting program. The committee consists of Gracie Slattery, Karen Morgan, CH Harvey, Barbara Seilheimer, Kim Hodde, Jon Hill, Page Michel and Doug Morris. Many talented professionals volunteer to serve as class facilitators during the year. Stay tuned to the local media to hear more about this year's program as it gets underway!

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"Taste of the Country"
Tuesday, August 29

Tickets are on sale now, but may run out soon!
Get yours at the Chamber office
or from any member of the Board of Directors
or Blue Blazers! $15 per person

Experience tasty samples from the following:

Brenham Catering

Brenham Seafood & Steak

Cookie's Grill

Dr. Pepper / Better Beverages

Elisabeth & Company

K Bob's Steakhouse

The Inn at Dos Brisas

Manuel's Mexican Restaurant

Independence Coffee Co.

Starbucks Coffee

Pleasant Hill Winery

Mike Hopkins-Budweiser

The Vineyard Wine Bar & Café

Brenham Coca Cola

Schovajsa's Catering

Design II

Brazos Belle Restaurant

Eagle Restaurant / Max Donuts

Blue Bell Creameries

Subway Sandwiches & Salads

Heavenly Tea Time at Must be Heaven

Watch for the next issue of Enews
for a glimpse at the exciting items to be featured
in the Live and Silent Auctions!

Donations from members are still needed & welcome.
Please call today if you would like to be included and have your contributions recognized in the next issue!

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