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Hello Delaney!
If you haven't made your reservations to the banquet, hurry! Today's the last day! Don't miss out on one of the biggest nights of the year! Don't forget to send me your news, give me your input, and forward our newsletter to potential Chamber members. |
 | The 82nd Annual Waxahachie Chamber of Commerce Awards Banquet, this Thursday night! |
 It's almost time for the night of all nights! The Waxahachie Chamber of Commerce Annual Awards Banquet, held at the Waxahachie Civic Center is slated for this Thursday, February 25, 2010 at 7 p.m. At this yearly event, the Chamber recognizes the outgoing Chair and presents awards for Ambassador of the Year, Business of the Year, Industry of the Year, and more. This year's generous sponsors include Atmos Energy, Baylor Medical Center Waxahachie, Kevin Chester of Linebarger, Goggan, Blair & Sampson, Oncor Electric, Southwest Securities FSB, Vintage Bank, Ta Molly's Mexican Restaurant, Chicago Title, Bell Insurance Agency, Scarborough Faire Renaissance Festival, Southwestern Assemblies of God University, Prosperity Bank, IESI, Citizens National Bank, Criminal Defense Attorney Joe Gallo, Moral Courange Foundation, Compton's Carpet Cleaning, Custom Caregivers and First State Bank of Rice in Waxahachie. For more information, visit www.waxahachiechamber.com or call 972-937-2390. |
| Get Your Booth at the LifeStyles Home and Family Expo! |
Saturday, March 6, Waxahachie Civic Center 2000 Civic Center Lane The 2010 Lifestyles Home and Family Expo, features businesses of every kind and offers something for everyone; kids activities, product demos, door prizes and giveaways! Check out all the fun in the new Kids Corner, and product information and demos in the Demonstration Station. Also, "A Taste of Waxahachie," will be featured in the Crape Myrtle room, where local eateries will give away delicious samplings of what they have to offer.
Lifestyles Home and Family Expo welcomes over 5,000 attendees through its doors, making it a vital marketing tool. Every business interested in expanding their customer base should be there. It's not too late, but HURRY! Booth space is running out! |
| FIRST LADY ANITA PERRY AND TEXAS HISTORICAL COMMISSION HONOR WAXAHACHIE WITH TEXAS TREASURES AWARD |
AUSTIN, Texas- A beautifully restored historic county courthouse, annual home tours and five National Register Districts all contribute to earning the City of Waxahachie a 2010 First Lady's Texas Treasures Award. The award will be presented by First Lady Anita Perry tonight at the Texas Travel Industry Association's annual Unity Dinner in Austin.
The award, initiated in 2009, recognizes communities that showcase their dedication to community preservation efforts through participation in Texas Historical Commission (THC) initiatives and other state and local programs. The award is sponsored by the Office of the First Lady and the THC.
"We are fortunate here in Texas to have such a collection of historic towns, buildings, courthouses and sites," said First Lady Anita Perry. "We're also lucky to have tried and true programs and dedicated partners that contribute to the preservation of our shared heritage."
Waxahachie's multifaceted preservation commitment is evident in the care given such diverse historical structures as the Chautauqua Auditorium, the 1889 Rogers Street Bridge and the 1897 J. Riely Gordon Romanesque Revival style historic county courthouse. Home to one of the most photographed courthouses in Texas, Waxahachie was an early participant in the THC's Texas Historic Courthouse Preservation Program. A National Main Street city, Waxahachie also hosts two annual home tours-the Gingerbread Trail in June and the Candlelight Home Tour from November through December. The Gingerbread Trail celebrates the unique Victorian, Queen Anne and Gothic Revival architectural treasures that are featured throughout Waxahachie. The community also maintains the Ellis County Museum, serving as a repository of photos and information regarding the history of Waxahachie.
The 2010 award winners were chosen from a group of highly qualified candidates by a committee comprised of staff members from the Office of the Governor and the THC. In addition to Waxahachie, Nacogdoches and San Marcos also received the 2010 First Lady's Texas Treasure Award.
"The citizens of Waxahachie demonstrate a strong commitment to promoting their cultural resources and enriching the lives of visitors through the preservation of their unique heritage stories," said THC Chairman Jon Hansen. "The prestige of this award assures that Waxahachie will serve as a model for other communities to follow on their own preservation journey."
The First Lady's Texas Treasures Award promotes and recognizes the unique heritage experiences of Waxahachie through special signage and a DVD promoting the cultural resources of the community. To see video clips of the 2009 award winning communities visit the THC web site at www.thc.state.tx.us. To learn more about this and other heritage tourism initiatives contact the THC's Community Heritage Development Division at 512.463.6092.
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| Crafty Scrapper Classes |
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308 South College Street
Historic Downtown Waxahachie
March No Frills Crop will be held Saturday, March 20. No Frills Crop is a 14-hour crop that includes pizza, drinks, salad bar and dessert for $25.
Mark your calendar for the 5 year Birthday Bash Crop, Saturday, April 17, as soon as we get all the details we will start sign ups for the birthday celebration.
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| PepWear's $50/$50 Referral Program |
PepWear announces the new, PepWear $50/$50 Referral Program. With the new program, customers save $50 when they refer a friend and their friend receives $50 off too!
The new program is an extension of PepWear's previous referral program which rewarded customers with $50 off their order each time they referred a custom order customer. The new, expanded program will help new customers save too!
"Our business is built on referrals and we appreciate our customers recommending us to their friends, family and colleagues. We wanted to say thank you for the help so we started our Refer A Friend program. The new PepWear $50/$50 Referral Program goes a step further by offering your friends an additional incentive to give us a try," said Craig Johnson, PepWear, LLC President. "With the PepWear $50/$50 Referral Program everybody saves!" he continued.
PepWear attends more than 800 events across the U.S. each year to recognize and celebrate students' achievements. They do so by offering commemorative t-shirts, hoodies, plaques, jewelry, and other items. They also screenprint and embroider custom apparel and promotional items for schools, non-profits, and businesses. True to spirit, PepWear contributes a portion of their annual revenue to support groups that promote youth achievement.
To learn more about PepWear, visit www.PepWear.com. |
| Reins of Life Volunteer Opportunity |
It is time to raise the roof, so to speak, out at Reins of Life. Some funds have been given by the Lone Star PVA and the good folks at ROL are going to start some construction projects that are long overdue at the Riding Center at 1107 Lone Elm Road, Waxahachie, TX 75165.
They are need of volunteers to finish up new sheds for the horses (poles are already in the ground) and redo the existing barn covering a small area to ride in inclement weather. They would also like to be able to have some sand brought in for the riding area and stalls.
If there is anyone who would like help out with these projects please let please contact the great staff of Reins of Life.
Join Reins of Life Therapeutic Riding on Facebook! |
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Hope to see you Thursday night on the red carpet!! Remember, if you miss any of the newsletters or need to see one again, we will now be archiving them. Check them out at http://waxahachiechamber.com/newsletter/default.php! Michelle R. Finch Membership Director Waxahachie Chamber Of Commerce & Convention and Visitors Bureau |
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