Author, Civil Engineer Describes What, In His Observations, It Takes To Make “Strong Towns”
Sep24

Author, Civil Engineer Describes What, In His Observations, It Takes To Make “Strong Towns”

Author Charles “Chuck” Marohn Jr., a civil engineer, Thursday evening described what, in his observations as a professional engineer and a land use planner for decades, it takes to make “Strong Towns.” Charles Marohn Jr., author of “Strong Towns” Some of the basic principals Chuck Marohn discussed have already been implemented or discussed for Sulphur Springs. The ordinance passed allowing accessory...

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Chamber Connection – September 22, 2021: Jay Hodge Chevrolet is Hosting Their First Business Before Hours Networking Event
Sep22

Chamber Connection – September 22, 2021: Jay Hodge Chevrolet is Hosting Their First Business Before Hours Networking Event

By Butch Burney Jay Hodge Chevrolet is hosting the first Business Before Hours networking event from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 28. Join us for coffee, juice and donuts as you connect with other businessmen and women.  Jay Hodge Chevrolet is located on Wildcat Way. This is the first networking event of the fall, and will be followed by a Business After Hours in October. Strong Town Seminar Neal Barker, owner of Town...

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The Strong Town Movement Comes to Sulphur Springs September 23, 2021
Sep17

The Strong Town Movement Comes to Sulphur Springs September 23, 2021

Author Charles Marohn “Many towns in North America are struggling financially despite decades of “growth”. Charles Marohn, professional engineer and founder of the Strong Towns movement, will join us to discuss how to improve the trajectory of our town and help us to become more resilient.”Neal Barker Join guest speaker Charles Marohn and Neal Barker Thursday September 23, 6:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m, at The Venue to...

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Chamber Connection – September 15, 2021: It’s Not Too Late For Stew Cooks To Register For Contest
Sep15

Chamber Connection – September 15, 2021: It’s Not Too Late For Stew Cooks To Register For Contest

By Butch Burney It’s not too late for stew cooks to get their registration forms in for the 52nd Annual World Championship Hopkins County Stew Contest, which will be held Saturday, Oct. 23, at Buford Park. Come by the Chamber office or send us an email and we will get the registration form to you. We are expecting a big turnout for this year’s event, so be sure and get your spot. We will have the north and south sides of the park open...

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Chamber Connection – September 8, 2021: One Week Left to Register as a Stew Contest Cook
Sep08

Chamber Connection – September 8, 2021: One Week Left to Register as a Stew Contest Cook

By Butch Burney The deadline is one week away for stew cooks to get their registration forms in for the 52nd Annual World Championship Hopkins County Stew Contest, which will be held Saturday, Oct. 23, at Buford Park. Come by the chamber office or send us an email and we will get the registration form to you or download one off our website, hopkinschamber.org. We are expecting a big turnout for this year’s event, so be sure and get...

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