"Texas is the finest
portion of the globe that has ever blessed my vision."
- Sam Houston (1793 - 1863)
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Storing up plenty of after-hours-mixer enjoyment
Alive After Five, 5:30 to 7 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 27
See you at Alive
After Five on Thursday, Aug. 27, 5:30 to 7 p.m. at America's Self Storage & Mail Center. Manager Blanca Giner and staff are ready to show off
all of the services the business offers. Meet at the 2903 South St. location and mingle with
others in the business community.
All
Chamber members are entered in the $200
cash drawing, but you must be present to win.
The reception is
come-as-you-are, and everyone is encouraged to bring guests. Enjoy delicious
food, make new contacts, register for great door prizes and take home some cool
goodies!
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Luncheon offers leadership insight
Fourth Friday Luncheon, noon to 1 p.m., Aug. 28
Luncheon offers
leadership insight
Dr.
Randy Garner (pictured left), professor of behavioral sciences and former associate dean in the
College of Criminal Justice at Sam Houston State University, will present "Legacy
Leadership - The Legacy You Leave Is the Life You Lead" at Fourth Friday Luncheon, noon to 1 p.m., Aug. 28, at Hotel Fredonia.
Garner
has authored books and professional publications with particular emphasis in
the areas of social influence, persuasion and leadership including Criticism Management: How to More
Effectively Give, Receive, and Seek Criticism in Our Lives. Prior to moving
into academia, Garner began his 30 years of law enforcement service in 1976 and
has worked in all divisions and levels of command. He was appointed as the
Chief of Police for a Houston-area agency in the mid 1980s where he was active
in a variety of national, state, and local law enforcement organizations. Garner
has taught with or is a graduate of all of the major police command colleges in
the country, including the F.B.I. National Academy,
the Graduate Management Institute, the Leadership and Command College (LEMIT),
the Institute for Law Enforcement Administration and the Southern Police
Institute (University
of Louisville).
Luncheon
reservations are required. Click to download a registration form, complete and return to the Chamber. Lunch is $16, and the
deadline for reservations is Aug. 27. All attendees will be entered in a $50
cash drawing, and every Chamber member is entered in a $250 drawing, but you
must be present to win. Both drawings are sponsored by First Bank & Trust
East Texas.
During
the luncheon, guests will also hear a brief energy update from Railroad
Commissioner Michael Williams.
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Business, community leaders to be recognized at Annual Meeting & Banquet
88th Annual Meeting and Membership Banquet, Tuesday, Sep. 29
 The Chamber Board of Directors name Dr. Patsy Hallman (pictured left) Citizen of the Year.
Business Excellence award recipients are:
NIBCO,
Inc.
Large Business of the Year
Axley
& Rode, LLP
Medium Business of the Year
Glass Castles Stained Glass
Studio & Gifts
Small Business of the Year
All award recipients will be
honored at the 88th Annual
Meeting and Membership Banquet, Tuesday, Sep. 29, at Baker Pattillo
Student Center Grand Ballroom. The event will begin
at 6 p.m. with a raffle and social
hour. Dinner will be served at 7 p.m.
Contact the Chamber office
for tickets and table sponsorships. Click to download an event registration form.
More information about the award recipients will be posted on the Chamber's web site leading
up to the event.
Contact Barbara Holl, 560-5533, to donate items for the raffle
and online auction.
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Event calendar
Aug. 11 QuickBooks® workshop, 8:30 a.m., Chamber
Board Room. Registration required. "Getting More Out of QuickBooks - Tips,
Tricks and Reports" instructed by certified QuickBooks Pro-Advisor Lois
Jackson, Axley & Rode, LLC.
Aug. 13 Ribbon Cutting - Auto Clinic, 11:30 a.m. 1719 Douglass Hwy.,
Hubert and Euna Murray and Juanita Murray, owners. Celebrating 40th
anniversary!
Aug. 20 Ribbon Cutting - Nacogdoches Medical
Center, 4:45 p.m. 4920 N.E. Stallings Dr. Gary Stokes, CEO. New Toshiba Infinix Catheterization
Lab tours and refreshments following ceremony.
Aug. 27 Alive
After Five - America's Self Storage & Mail Center,
5:30 - 7 p.m. 2903 South St.
Aug. 28 Fourth Friday Luncheon - noon to 1 p.m at
Hotel Fredonia. Dr. Randall Garner, professor of behavioral
sciences at Sam Houston State
University, will present "Legacy
Leadership - The Legacy You Leave Is the Life You Lead."
Railroad Commissioner Michael Williams will also give a brief energy update.
Sep. 3 Back Lot Bash, 5 p.m., behind William R. Johnson Coliseum.
Registration required.
Sep. 17 Ribbon Cutting - Heart to Heart Cardiovascular Associates - Dr. Gary A. Barkocy, 8 a.m. 4848 N.E. Stallings Dr., Ste. 103. Tour the office and enjoy breakfast with Dr. Barkocy and his staff, 7:30 - 10 a.m.
Sep. 23 Ribbon Cutting - Special Finds Antiques and Collectibles, 11:30 a.m. 411 E. Main St. Owner Jerry Graham. New Chamber member.
Sep. 29 88th Annual Chamber Meeting and
Banquet.
The 2009 Citizen of the Year and business excellence award recipients will be
recognized, and the 2009-10 Chamber Board of Directors will be installed. Ticket and sponsor information.
Oct. 6 "Increasing Sales & Profits as a
Destination Business" seminar presented
by Jon Schallert. For all interested in growing business - retailers, tourism
professionals, downtown professionals, economic development directors, county
judges and commissioners and city mayors and commissioners. Registration required.
Oct. 23 Fourth Friday Luncheon, noon to 1 p.m.
Nov. 12 Economic Development Summit. Hotel Fredonia. Registration required.
Dec. 4 Fourth Friday Luncheon, noon to 1 p.m.
Feb. 18 Lone Star Legislative Summit,
SFA Baker
Pattillo Student
Center
For more information
about these events and all other Chamber activities, please visit www.nacogdoches.org.
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Sincerely,
Kelly Daniel
Nacogdoches County Chamber of Commerce |
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