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As a Chamber member, you are invited to join in the process to nominate future board members. The Chamber needs 7 new board members each year to fill a three-year term. Think of a local business person you know who fits this description:

- An active member of the business community and the Chamber
- dedicated to the quality of life in Washington County
- a decision maker in his or her field
- someone interested in serving as a volunteer
- a person with vision; a leader
- someone with good communication skills
- able to attend monthly board meetings, held the 3rd Wednesday of the month at noon

Please submit nominations to the Chamber office in writing from now until July 31, 2007. You can send them by mail, fax or email. Thank you!

There are only a few days left to apply for the next LWC class. Pick up a form at the Chamber. The deadline to submit applications is next Tuesday, July 31.

In this program, participants get a fuller sense of the needs and issues facing Brenham and Washington County over the ten-month program. They receive training to acquire the necessary leadership skills to play a role in shaping the successful future of our community.

If your business is interested in sponsoring an employee, or if you would like more information for yourself, please contact us right away at (979) 836-3695.

July 21 - Ezra Charles and The Works
Sponsored by: Wells Fargo

July 28 - Key West The Band
   Sponsored by:
              Bank of Brenham
              fancy that!
              Must Be Heaven

Bring your lawn chairs and blankets and come "kick back" and have a "rockin' good time" with your neighbors and friends in Downtown Brenham! These concerts are held rain or shine!!!

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More great events are happening this weekend and throughout the summer! Be sure to visit the online Calendar of Events on the Chamber web site for full details on events, locations and details. Click here to visit now...

July 21-22, 28-29 and August 4-5, 11-12 - Crush for Fun at Pleasant Hill Winery!

July 21 - Giddings Stone Mansion Tours, 1-4pm

July 22 - Burton Cotton Gin & Museum Open House & Family Day! 1-4pm

July 30 - Horseshoe Junction Laser Tag Tournament, 12 noon-6pm

	Washington County Chamber of Commerce July 20, 2007 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 _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
	You are invited to come enjoy the next... "BUSINESS AFTER HOURS" Thursday, July 26 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. hosted by Appel Ford Mercury 1820 Hwy. 290 West, 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! « Upcoming Ribbon Cuttings and Events Tuesday, July 31 - 8am-2pm "Increasing Sales & Profits By Becoming a Destination Business" Workshop for Retailers Hosted by Main Street Brenham Registration fee: $120 per person--only $90 for Chamber members! Call Tiffany McMordie for more information at (979) 337-7374, or click here for the registration brochure. Tuesday, July 31 - 4 pm Ribbon Cutting: Moore Supply Company Branch Manager: T.J. Torres 1903 E. Tom Green, Brenham Wednesday, August 8 - 8:15am "Wake Up, Washington County!" Networking Breakfast Held at Holiday Inn Express, Brenham Featuring Independence Coffee! Free for Chamber members. « "A Day in the Country" Celebrating Blue Bell's 100th Anniversary Celebrating a century of the best ice cream in the country, Blue Bell is throwing a huge "birthday party" and you are invited! Held at the Washington County Fairgrounds, the celebration will continue today until 8pm and tomorrow (Saturday) from 9am to 9pm. Free admission and free samples of over 40 flavors! Be sure to take children to the Kids Zone! It's a blast! All of Blue Bell's employees are at the celebration working hard so everyone can have a great time. Please join us in thanking them when you see them. Our community is fortunate to have Blue Bell celebrating 100 years of business in Brenham. Their excellence in business and agriculture and community service has benefited everyone in Washington County. Here's to the next 100 years! « Attn: Tourism Partners It's time to sign up for the 2008 Visitor's Guide. Information packets were mailed to all "tourism partner" businesses the end of June, and materials are due on August 1 from those who want to be included in this printed brochure. Don't miss this great opportunity to promote your attraction, festival or service business in the 170,000 guides to be printed next year! If you are interested, but did not receive this important information, please call Lu Hollander at the Chamber at (979) 836-3695.	"And the nominees are..." As a Chamber member, you are invited to join in the process to nominate future board members. The Chamber needs 7 new board members each year to fill a three-year term. Think of a local business person you know who fits this description: - An active member of the business community and the Chamber - dedicated to the quality of life in Washington County - a decision maker in his or her field - someone interested in serving as a volunteer - a person with vision; a leader - someone with good communication skills - able to attend monthly board meetings, held the 3rd Wednesday of the month at noon Please submit nominations to the Chamber office in writing from now until July 31, 2007. You can send them by mail, fax or email. Thank you! « LEADERSHIP WASHINGTON COUNTY There are only a few days left to apply for the next LWC class. Pick up a form at the Chamber. The deadline to submit applications is next Tuesday, July 31. In this program, participants get a fuller sense of the needs and issues facing Brenham and Washington County over the ten-month program. They receive training to acquire the necessary leadership skills to play a role in shaping the successful future of our community. If your business is interested in sponsoring an employee, or if you would like more information for yourself, please contact us right away at (979) 836-3695. ¯¯¯ Hot Nights, Cool Tunes! Plan now to attend the final two Hot Nights concerts! Delicious food and drinks are available for purchase at these events, and proceeds from the sales supports the concert series. *July 21 - Ezra Charles and The Works* Sponsored by: Wells Fargo *July 28 - Key West The Band* Sponsored by: Bank of Brenham fancy that! Must Be Heaven Bring your lawn chairs and blankets and come "kick back" and have a "rockin' good time" with your neighbors and friends in Downtown Brenham! These concerts are held rain or shine!!! ¯¯¯ More great events are happening this weekend and throughout the summer! Be sure to visit the online Calendar of Events on the Chamber web site for full details on events, locations and details. Click here to visit now... July 21-22, 28-29 and August 4-5, 11-12 - Crush for Fun at Pleasant Hill Winery! July 21 - Giddings Stone Mansion Tours, 1-4pm July 22 - Burton Cotton Gin & Museum Open House & Family Day! 1-4pm July 30 - Horseshoe Junction Laser Tag Tournament, 12 noon-6pm
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