"The reason why worry
kills more people than work is that more people
worry than work."
- Robert Frost (1874-1964)
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Our Sponsors
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First Bank & Trust East Texas- Fourth Friday Luncheon cash drawings****************** Lone Star Legislative Summit Sponsors:*Platinum level*Citizens
1st Bank
J. Stanley
Lenox III
Lehmann Eye Center
SFA Alumni
Association
SFA Office of
the President
Tipton Ford
*Gold level*
City of
Nacogdoches
Clardy, Davis,
& Knowles, LLP
Commercial
Bank of Texas, N.A.
East
Texas UroCenter
Etech,
Inc.
First
Bank & Trust East Texas
Huntington
State Bank
Nacogdoches
Medical Center
NIBCO
Oak
Manor Nursing
Ruckel
Insurance & Financial Group
State
Farm Insurance-Fontenot,Rodrigues
University
Rental
*Silver level*
Austin
Bank, Texas N.A. - Nacogdoches
BancorpSouth
BarWin
Consultants
Charles
Pool Real Estate
Fairchild,
Price, Thomas & Haley, L.L.P.
Hebert
Healthcare, Inc.
J.E.
Kingham Construction Co.
NEDCO
Nacogdoches ISD
R &
K Distributors, Inc.
Regions Bank
Roger Van
Horn, DDS
The
Daily Sentinel
Click for LSLS sponsor form******************
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Greetings!
You should be a
2010 Chamber event sponsor.
Sponsorships
are a great way to promote your brand, tie your business into community
progress and support the Chamber in a tangible way.
Here
is a sample of available sponsorships:
- Fourth Friday
Luncheons - 50 to 100 attendees each month.
- NOBLE Scholars
Banquet - support a program that
supports our county's youth.
- Agriculture
Awareness & Awards Banquet - Help fund scholarship awards. 300+
attendees with interest in our ag economy and education Spring 2010.
- Blueberry Golf Bash - A variety of sponsorships ranging from $100 to $1500. Some include team
registration!
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Texas Blueberry Festival - a variety of levels
from $250 to $10,000. 17,000-plus
attendees during the second weekend in June
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Retiree Development
Marketing Sponsor - Spread the word about Nacogdoches.
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Lone Star
Legislative Summit - 300 to 500 attendees.
Contact the Chamber office and secure your event sponsorships today!
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Transportation update at luncheon
Fourth Friday Luncheon - Dec. 4 at Hotel Fredonia
 Fourth Friday Luncheon will be noon to 1 p.m., Friday,
Dec. 4 at Hotel Fredonia. TxDOT district engineer Dennis Cooley, left, will give an "East
Texas Transportation Update."
Cooley's district
comprises nine counties: Angelina, Houston, Nacogdoches, Polk, Sabine, San Augustine, San Jacinto, Shelby and Trinity.
Lunch is $16
and attendee RSVPs are required by Thursday, Dec. 3. Please complete and fax
in a registration form.
All attending may enter the $50 drawing, and all Chamber members are
entered in a $150 drawing, but you must be present to win. Both drawings
sponsored by First Bank & Trust East Texas.
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Shop Nac First for the holidays
There
are a thousand and one reasons to Shop Nac First. Here are just a few:
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You help build a strong
economy and tax base.
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You generate jobs.
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You save gas, and wear
and tear on your vehicle.
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And you find there are
great service, selection and unique items right here in Nacogdoches.
Shop Nac First tips.
* Go to the Chamber online membership directory.
Search the Shopping & Specialty Retail category and find something
new in Nacogdoches.
* To find the
sales, specials and discounts local merchants are offering holiday shoppers,
visit ShopNacFirst.com.
* Don't forget the
true one-size-fits-all gift - gift certificates for products and services that
can be selected locally.
 Shop Nac
First for event planning.
To plan
the most successful event in Nacogdoches
- use the Chamber's Event Planning Handbook.
The handbook is a valuable
resource for all one needs to plan the perfect event, from caterers to
entertainment to florists to engraving services.
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Preparing for Operation Thank You!
Jan. 12
Operation Thank You! is an annual
event that gives Chamber directors and other volunteers the opportunity to:
· Deliver the new 2010 Nacogdoches Guide &
Chamber Directory and the 2010 Nacogdoches City & County Street Map to as
many Chamber members as possible.
· To personally say "thank you" for their Chamber
memberships and support.
 If you would like to join in the delivering - even if you
aren't a Chamber director - please contact Kelly Daniel.
"Teams will be formed and some friendly competition makes
the event even more enjoyable," said event Chair Tonya Hearnsberger, Express
Employment Professionals.
The event begins Jan. 12. More information coming soon!
Pictured above from left are Tonya Hearnsberger, Angela Wiederhold and Michelle Smith at Operation Thank You! 2009.
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Summit brings Austin and Washington to East Texas
Feb. 17 - 18
The third Lone Star Legislative Summit is set for
Feb. 17-18. A reception will be held the evening of Feb. 17. The summit
speaker and panel sessions begin with breakfast on Feb. 18 in the Baker Pattillo
Student Center.
"We invite state
and federal legislators to Nacogdoches
during the even years for this event," said Summit Chair John
Ruckel. "For the 2010 event, we are inviting our U.S.
Senators, Governor Rick Perry, Lt. Governor David Dewhurst, Congressman Louie
Gohmert and others."
Topics to be
explored include education, transportation, water/natural resources and
property rights - the issues and legislation that affect East Texans.
Event sponsor opportunities and exhibit spaces are available.
Check
www.nacogdoches.org soon for registration information.
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Event calendar
December 2009
Dec. 1 Ribbon Cutting - 1:15 p.m.,
Hospice of East Texas,
Chamber
lobby, 2516 North St. Director of Community Relations Jessica Henderson, ph: 560-9277.
New business and Chamber member. Sweets from Shelley's Bakery Cafe and coffee served after ceremony.
Dec. 2 Ribbon Cutting - 11:30 a.m.,
Doches Credit Union, 823 S. University Dr. President James Muse, ph: 569-7700. New branch.
Open House from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Dec. 4 Fourth Friday Luncheon - Dennis Cooley, TxDOT district
engineer, "East Texas Transportation Update." Noon-1 p.m. at Hotel Fredonia.
RSVP required.
Dec. 24-25 Merry
Christmas! Chamber Holidays - Chamber offices closed.
Looking Ahead - 2010
Jan. 12 Operation
Thank You! Kickoff Breakfast at the Chamber 7:15 - 9 a.m.
Jan. 14 Ribbon Cutting - 4:30
p.m., SFA Center for Economic Education.
Director Phyllis Gilbert, ph: 468-2449. New office location.
Jan. 15 Ribbon Cutting - 1:15
p.m., Shine Salon, 105 Upton St. Owner Bradley Pollard, ph:
559-9309. New business and Chamber member.
Feb. 17-18 Lone
Star Legislative Summit.
Bringing
Austin and Washington to East Texas. Discussion topics:
Education, Transportation, Water/Natural Resources and Property Rights.
Feb. 24 Cram the Coliseum - 7 pm, SFA Ladyjacks host Texas
State, William R. Johnson Coliseum, (each member will
be given a sheet of 10 free tickets).
Feb. 27 Cram the Coliseum - 2 pm, SFA
Lumberjacks host Corpus Christie, William R. Johnson Coliseum, (each member will
be given a sheet of 10 free tickets).
TBA March
or April - Agriculture Appreciation and Awareness Banquet.
May 7 13th
Annual Blueberry Golf Bash - Piney Woods Country Club.
Jun. 12 21st
annual Texas Blueberry Festival, Downtown and Festival Plaza.
Jun 26-29 TCCE
Annual Conference 2010 - Hotel Fredonia and other venues TBA.
Sept.
28 89th Annual
Meeting and Membership Banquet.
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Sincerely,
Kelly Daniel
Nacogdoches County Chamber of Commerce |
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