Chamber Connection – Oct. 5: Tickets For Hopkins County Stew Festival On Sale Now
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Chamber Connection – Oct. 5: Tickets For Hopkins County Stew Festival On Sale Now

By Butch Burney, President/CEO, Hopkins County Chamber of commerce, [email protected] It’s just a little over two weeks before the 53rd Annual Hopkins County Stew Festival, sponsored by Alliance Bank, and stew tickets and merchandise are on sale! This year, tickets are $8 each or four tickets for $28. You can purchase them at Alliance Bank locations, City National Bank locations, Texas Heritage National Bank and Pilgrim Bank,...

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Chamber Connection – Sept. 21, 2022
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Chamber Connection – Sept. 21, 2022

By Butch Burney, President/CEO, Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce, [email protected] Cooking a pot of Hopkins County Stew for the 2021 contest Tickets for this year’s 53rd Annual Hopkins County Stew Festival, sponsored by Alliance Bank, will go on sale Wednesday, Sept. 21, at the Chamber of Commerce office, local banks and online! This year, tickets are $8 each or four tickets for $28. You can purchase them at Alliance Bank...

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Chamber Connection – Sept. 14
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Chamber Connection – Sept. 14

By Butch Burney, Chamber of Commerce President/CEO, [email protected] Past cooks have until Friday, Sept. 23, to register for the 53rd Annual Hopkins County StewFestival and retain their site from last year. A pot of Hopkins County Stew If you have cooked stew in the past or want to for the first time, now is the time to register for Stew Fest, presented by Alliance Bank. The Stew Festival is Saturday, Oct. 22, with Friday...

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Chamber Connection: Have Conversations With CASA Aug. 31, Final Day To Enter Photo Contest
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Chamber Connection: Have Conversations With CASA Aug. 31, Final Day To Enter Photo Contest

By Butch Burney, Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce President/CEO, [email protected] If you have cooked stew in the past or want to for the first time, now is the time to register for the 53rd Annual Hopkins County Stew Festival, presented by Alliance Bank. The Stew Festival is Saturday, Oct. 22, with Friday night activities, hosted by Bob Evans Foods, will be going on the night before at Buford Park.To register for a cook...

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Aug. 17, 2022 Chamber Connection – 70 Entries Already Registered For Stew Contest
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Aug. 17, 2022 Chamber Connection – 70 Entries Already Registered For Stew Contest

Ribeye Roundup Entry Deadline Is Sept. 1; This Year’s Event Features Junior Cook Category For Ages 7-17 Years Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce logo Sulphur Springs Texas By Butch Burney, Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce President/CEO, Registration for the 53rd Annual Hopkins County Stew Festival, presented by Alliance Bank, have been pouring in. We already have almost 70 entries with more than a month to go before the...

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Chamber Connection – Aug. 3: Time For The Annual Chamber Photography Contest
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Chamber Connection – Aug. 3: Time For The Annual Chamber Photography Contest

Next Business Before Hours Coming Up This Friday At Chamber, Jettribe Mid-America WaterX Championship Is This Weekend At Coleman Park Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce logo Sulphur Springs Texas By Butch Burney, President/CEO, Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce It’s time once again for the Chamber of Commerce’s annual photography contest! The photography contest is open to anyone who resides in Hopkins County. We have seven...

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July 27 Chamber Connection: Stew Sponsorships Letters Go Out Next Week; Vendors Market, Cook Team Apps Available
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July 27 Chamber Connection: Stew Sponsorships Letters Go Out Next Week; Vendors Market, Cook Team Apps Available

Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce By Butch Burney, Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce President/CEO Registration for the 53rd Annual Hopkins County Stew Festival, set for Oct. 22, is open. To register, go online to the Chamber’s website at HopkinsChamber.org/stewcooks, email [email protected] or call 903-885-6515. The cost to enter is $100 per stew pot, with $150 coming from the sponsor to pay for ingredients. This year, stew...

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July 20 Chamber Connection – Stew Cooks Can Now Sign Up For 53rd Annual Stew Contest
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July 20 Chamber Connection – Stew Cooks Can Now Sign Up For 53rd Annual Stew Contest

Coming Up: Wild Horse and Burro Adoption Clinic, Business Before Hours Breakfast, Jet Ski Championships, Ribbon Cuttings By Butch Burney, Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce President/CEO, [email protected] Marking the stew grounds on the northwest entry to Buford Park stands a huge stew pot designating it as the official site for the World Champion Hopkins County Stew Contest Stew cooks, it’s time to get your spots....

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Chamber Connection – July 6
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Chamber Connection – July 6

By Butch Burney, President/CEO, Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce, [email protected] Get your luau on at the Chamber’s next Business After Hours, hosted by Heritage Home Health and Hospice, from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday, July 14, at the Chamber office Heritage will have tropical drinks, food and fun music for everyone to enjoy! Whether you’re a member of the Chamber or not, come on for one of the best networking events....

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Chamber Connection – May 4
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Chamber Connection – May 4

Upcoming Events: Mom’s Day Out, Spring Into Wellness, Mission Fundraiser, Choral Music Concert By Butch Burney, President/CEO of Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce, [email protected] I’ve always maintained that it’s good to be a guy. I’ve seen what women deal with as wives and mothers on a daily basis, and I don’t want that job. It’s way too hard. However, for the next week, it looks like it will be good to be a woman....

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