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Blue Bell Creameries
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Bluebonnet Electric
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Brenham Clinic Association
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Brenham National Bank
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Chase
Citizens State Bank
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Germania Insurance
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H-E-B
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Lowe's
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Wells Fargo
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Trinity Health Services Corporation
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You are invited to come enjoy
the next...
"BUSINESS AFTER HOURS"
Thursday, August 23
5 p.m. - 7 p.m.
co-hosted by
AnyWho
intimate apparel BOUTIQUE
&
Events!
112 S. Park Street, Downtown
Brenham
Beverage sponsor:
Mike Hopkins Distributing
Come enjoy some
great networking,
delicious food
and refreshments!
Free for Chamber members!
Bring plenty of business cards
and enter
for door prize drawings!
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Upcoming Ribbon Cuttings
Tuesday, August 28 - 4:30pm
Ribbon Cutting-New Location:
Blinn College Foundation
The Whigham House
Manager: Jackie Dayoc
706 College Avenue, Brenham
Thursday,
August 30 - 4:00pm
Ribbon
Cutting-Expansion:
New Beginnings Resale Shop
Manager: Dawn Franke
1004 E. Blue Bell Rd., Brenham
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Blue Blazers seeking
3 new club members
The Blue Blazers is a very special service club with 15 members and 37 years of tradition. They support the mission of the Chamber, and their activities include monthly meetings, greeting at Chamber functions, recruiting new Chamber members, and conducting ribbon cuttings and grand openings.
Anyone interested in learning more about joining is encouraged to call Jane Hinze at the Chamber office (979-836-3695) or stop by during business hours. Details can be sent via email upon request. The last date to notify the Blue Blazers about your interest in joining is August 30.
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Chamber Promotes Jane Hinze
to Member Services Manager
The Chamber is proud to announce the promotion of Jane Hinze to the position of Member Services Manager. Hinze is filling the position vacated by Doug Morris in May, but also bringing more of a focus on member service to the role. She has been with the Chamber since December 2005 serving previously as Visitor Center Coordinator. She has over twenty-five years of experience working for businesses in Washington County.
“We are happy to make this announcement about Jane’s promotion this week,” said Page Michel, Chamber president. “She really knows how to provide excellent service, and we know that the 730-plus members of the Chamber will feel a positive impact with her in this role. She has already been a great asset to the staff for nearly two years."
While having served in the position on an interim basis since June, Hinze officially began her duties on August 15. Marge Runge has taken over the position of Visitor Center Coordinator. Runge has been on the Chamber’s support staff since 2000.
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So how's business?
We want to know what you think about doing business in Brenham. Please visit this link to take a free, quick & easy online survey, hosted by the Economic Development Foundation.
All responses are kept strictly confidential and will be tabulated in aggregate form only. Those who participate will receive a copy of the final report. You don't have to answer all questions to participate. Thank you for your input!
Congressional Update 2007
featuring
U.S. Congressman Michael McCaul
Friday, August 31, 2007
11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Blinn College Student Center-Banquet Room
Brenham, Texas
You are invited to join Congressman Michael McCaul for this Congressional Briefing and luncheon. Following the briefing, the Congressman will take questions from the audience. Tickets are $15 per person or $150 for a Reserved Table (seats 8). To make reservations, please call the Chamber at (979) 836-3695.
The deadline to reserve seating
is Tuesday, August 28.
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BUY
LOCAL AWARENESS WEEK
in
WASHINGTON COUNTY!
Shop at local businesses so that your tax dollars can support your community, police and fire departments, parks and recreation facilities, roads, library, and fellow employees in the local workforce!
During "Buy Local Awareness Week," all residents of Washington County are invited to stop by the Chamber and show a receipt from a local purchase to receive an entry into a $250 GRAND PRIZE DRAWING! Three total prizes will be awarded in Chamber Certifichecks: $250, $50 and $25. You may enter as many times as you like, with one entry for each receipt you show at the Chamber. Stop by before August 28 to enter! Drawing will be on August 29.
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“Taste of the Country” 2007
Island Breezes
Monday, September 10
5pm – 8pm
Fireman’s Training Center, Brenham
$20 per
person
Each ticket also includes
a chance for you to win
a Tropical Get-Away travel gift certificate.
All members were mailed information requesting donations to the Silent Auction. The auction is a great way to support the Chamber, but also to promote your products & services. Please send in your item by August 29 to be included in all the donor recognition publicity!
And make plans to attend the "Taste" on September 10 to shop at the now-famous Chamber Silent Auction!!!
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Recognizing Three Outstanding Texans...
The Ron Stone
Foundation for the Enhancement & Study of Texas History invites you
to attend a special event honoring
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Steve Ogden
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Lois W. Kolkhorst
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Tom Scaggs
Awards reception
and dinner
to be held
Wednesday, October 10, 6:30 p.m.
Hilton Hotel - College Station
For reservations, please contact
The Stone Foundation
(979) 830-0633
Your participation in this event will provide public recognition to three of Texas' finest servants and permit the Stone Foundation to continue funding scholarships, provide teaching materials & other activities for the enhancement and study of Texas history.
©2007
Washington
County Chamber of Commerce/Convention & Visitors Bureau
All
rights reserved. 314 S. Austin Street
(Business Hwy. 36),
Brenham, Texas 77833
(979) 836-3695, Email:
news@BrenhamTexas.com