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Buy Local
Awareness
Week
in Brenham & Washington
County
►Nov.
23 - Dec. 2, 2007◄
Many people do not realize the importance of shopping in your own community. Sales tax dollars kept here support your local police department, fire department, parks and recreation facilities, road projects, businesses and workforce.
To heighten awareness about “Buying Local,” the Washington County Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring a contest! All residents are invited to stop by the Chamber and show a receipt from a local purchase made during Nov. 23-Dec. 2 to receive an entry into a $250 GRAND PRIZE DRAWING! Three total prizes will be awarded in Chamber Certifichecks: $250, $50 and $25.
This
holiday
season,
you are invited to
shop with pride in your hometown!
Support
the “Home Team!”
Members, encourage your customers & guests to enter the $250 GRAND PRIZE DRAWING!
1) Make a retail purchase at any
Washington County
business between Nov. 23-Dec. 2.
2) Stop by
the Chamber with your receipt
(showing business name and date).
3) Receive one entry form for every eligible receipt. Enter
as many times as you like!
4) Drawing to be held on December 5.
Three prizes will
be awarded: $250, $50, $25.
Winners will
be notified by phone.
It is not necessary to be present to win.
Click here to print out a sign
you can display
at your place of business.
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Upcoming Ribbon Cuttings
Thursday,
Nov. 29 - 4:00pm
New Member
Aspen Gourmet Gift Basket Co.
Owner: Carolyn Gerland
Chamber Conference Room
Monday,
Dec. 3 - 3:00pm
New Member
Freedom Hill
Facility Director: Chuck Olsen
1306 N. Park Street, Brenham
Tuesday,
Dec. 4 - 10:30am
Ground Breaking
Markay Homes
Owner: George Childress
505 Gay Hill Street, Brenham
Wednesday,
Dec. 5 - 10:00am
Ground Breaking
Walnut Bend Subdivion- Union Hill Builders
Owner: John Schneider
On Walnut Street, just south of
E. Stone Street intersection.
Thursday,
Dec. 6 - 1:30pm
New Member
Bogart's Casa Blanca Bed & Breakfast
Owner: Dwayne Fuller
1302 E. Washington Ave., Navasota
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Visit the Calendar of Events
online at
www.BrenhamTexas.com
Submit your own event news - FREE!
Over 5000
people view the
online calendar each month!
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Attn: Leadership Alumni
Holiday Party - December 13
There are over 200 alumni of the Leadership Washington County program, and special events are held throughout the year for networking and education. If YOU are an alumni of LWC, make plans now to attend the annual Holiday Party. You will receive an invitation in the mail next week, as long as we have your current address on file. If you do not receive one, please call (979) 836-3695 to make sure we have your current contact information. Thank you! See you there!!
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How
to Give & Redeem
Chamber
"Certifichecks"
Give the "gift of choice" to
your next gift recipient!
Chamber Certifichecks allow the recipient to use them at the business of their choice from anywhere in Washington County.
Chamber Certifichecks make wonderful gifts for the holidays, birthdays, weddings and retirements and graduations.
Employers: they make great employee recognition and holiday bonus gifts! Instead of using your company checks or buying gift cards to a single location, give your employees the "gift of choice!"
They're Easy To Accept...
Retailers: when you receive a Certificheck in any
denomination, treat it just like a money order. You will
deposit it with your other checks and receive full face value from
the bank. So please train your staff to feel confident in
accepting them, and also in making change, if necessary. (For
example: if a customer's order is $21.50, and they present a $25
Certificheck, the customer should receive $3.50 change.)
Certifichecks can be purchased at the Chamber
office
or by telephone to have them shipped to you:
877-770-4438.
Click here to learn more...
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Christmas in Downtown Brenham
The sounds and tastes of the season will delight young and old during the annual "A Holiday Homecoming," November 30 through December 1 in Downtown Brenham. Find all the details plus photos from last year at at www.DowntownBrenham.com!
Enjoy this family weekend beginning Friday, November 30, from 5:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m., as the holiday spirit comes to Brenham during Santa's Stroll of Christmas Treasures. Unique gift items and warming cider and cookies can be found in more than 50 shops, boutiques and restaurants in the historic downtown area.
Edible masterpieces will be on display during the Gingerbread Tour of Homes. Designed as part of the event, decorated gingerbread houses will be auctioned to benefit Habitat for Humanity.
Saturday morning at 8:30 a.m., join the Jingle Bell Fun Run & Walk that will begin and end downtown. Runners, walkers and leashed pets are welcome. Race registration forms are available at www.downtownbrenham.com.
The Kristkindl Market returns this year from 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. on Saturday. This delightful addition to the weekly Brenham Farmers Market offers a fun-filled day of mouth-watering treats, handmade crafts and German entertainment!
Finally, the "Christmas through the Years" Parade of Lights begins at 6:00 p.m. Saturday. Join this light-filled old-fashioned parade around the downtown streets, with a special appearance from Santa!
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Junior Leadership
This year's class is now forming. If you know a student who is a high school Junior or Senior, interested in learning more about the community, please have him or her call the Chamber at (979) 836-3695 to learn more about this great program! Seven sessions will be held in January and February (on Mondays from 4pm-7pm). The program ends with a Graduation Recognition Ceremony on Feb. 25 in the Blinn College Banquet Room. Call for more details!
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News from LCRA
The LCRA produces a free e-newsletter, Currents, that is full of useful information about weather, landscaping, recreation, safety and much more. You are invited to take a look and subscribe!
Visit this link for more details:
http://www.lcra.org/about/newsroom/currents_signup.html
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Happy
Thanksgiving
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Washington
County Chamber of Commerce/Convention & Visitors Bureau
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(Business Hwy. 36),
Brenham, Texas 77833
(979) 836-3695, Email:
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