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JUNE 2012
A PUBLICATION OF THE COMMERCE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Inside
Chamber President’s
Letter................................2
Calendar...........................3
Our Town.........................4
Campus
Connections......................6
Commerce ISD...............10
Business
Directory.........................14
Rangers
Raffle...............................16
4th of July Celebration to
Take Place July 1st
By: Doug Rohrabaugh
Everything is set for this year’s 4th of July Celebration which will take place on Sunday, July 1, 2012 at
Centennial Park in Commerce, TX. This fun family event has become a part of summer fun here in Commerce
and the Chamber of Commerce is hoping that this will be the best year yet. The spectacular event will return to
Centennial Park located just south of Culver Street on FM 3218 next to Commerce Elementary School. Once
again the festivities will be free but participants are strongly encouraged to bring a canned food item to donate to
the Commerce Food Pantry.
The fun will start at 5:00 p.m. with live music by the Cross Trails Band followed by the Dixieland Band, and a
special headliner. Children will find many activities to keep them busy including bounce houses and pony rides.
The Commerce Chamber of Commerce will be providing several free activities for children and families including
sack races, a balloon toss, and a special magic show by professional magician David G. Wonders.
The Red -vs- Blue baseball game will return by popular demand. Last year both teams had so much fun that they
played a second game. The game will begin at 7:00 p.m. at the Eddie Moore Sports Complex and each player of
the winning team will be receiving a special prize courtesy of the Commerce Chamber of Commerce and the many
wonderful sponsors of the 4th of July Celebration.
The evening will conclude with one of the most brilliant fireworks displays in all of northeast Texas. The
hardworking people at Pyrotex always put together a marvelous show and we are happy to bring them back again
this year. The fireworks will begin as soon as it is dark enough to see them which is typically around 9:30 p.m.
We would like to thank our many sponsors that help to make this event possible.
Red Level Sponsors: Texas A&M University-Commerce, McDonald’s, Ben E Keith, and the City of Commerce
White Level Sponsors: Lonestar Eatery Grill & Bar
Blue Level Sponsors: Ken Parker Service (Lennox), Live Oak Professional Center, Churchill at Commerce, Atmos
Energy
Star Level Sponsors: Affordable Furniture, Commerce Economic Development Corporation, Chaney’s Check
Cashing Express, Commerce Vet Clinic, Oak Meadows Townhomes, Hoover’s Automotive, Advantage Copy
Systems, Hayter Engineering, State Representative Dan Flynn, City Sanitation, and Guaranty Bond Bank
Sponsorship opportunities are still available and come with many advantages for your company or organization.
For more information please contact the Chamber of Commerce.
Page 2June 2012
CHAMBER
P re s ide nt ’s L e tt er
CHAMBER
Board of Directors
Dear Valued Members,
Executive Board
We all know that running a small business is tough and some say that running a small business
in a small town is even tougher but there is a secret you need to know and that is, that it is more
fun than being in the big city! If you don’t believe me I will give you what has been deemed as
the top 5 advantages by Bloomberg BusinessWeek of running a small business in a small town.
President
Executive Vice-President
Secretary/Treasurer
Past President
1.You don’t need GPS Navigation
2. Our network is smaller, but we care about you and your business
3. No “rush hour” – only “rush moment”
4. Random encounters are good for business
5. People are helpful
Board of Directors
I am sure you have all started using social media marketing since we last spoke and are on
your way to being tech savvy, so I want you to consider another option for marketing, consider
posting small simple videos to You-Tube and having the link posted on your Facebook or
Twitter or LinkedIn pages.
It is no secret that video can be an extremely effective marketing tool for small businesses. It
is engaging, interactive, and allows potential customers to get to know you and your business
before ever stepping foot in the store. It is a wonderful chance to start building relationships
with people you have never met and granting them an opportunity to get to know you, like you,
and trust you before making a purchase.
You can tell your company story; why you are in business and what you love about it while
highlighting what makes you unique. You can show off your location, introduce your staff,
provide customer testimonials and even show your products in action. You could give a simple
tutorial, a “how to” video which is highly popular and sought after these days. You can promote
one another, if your business uses another business in town; help each other out by letting others
know that you yourself shop local. Highlight promotions or specials or even hold a contest.
Share your success stories, your history and things of historical interest to the local consumer.
I am providing a couple of links one of which is a store owner telling why she opened her
business and what she loves about it and the other is a link showing a contest that a burger joint
promoted on You-Tube. Check them out and start planning a video of your own, I would love to
see videos from our local businesses and just think of the out of town customer you may reach
that would take a day trip to check out Commerce, Texas the home to your business that they
just had to see.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D0lnksBZ7ak
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b1e1BGmtBgQ
Make sure you take a moment this month and celebrate your Dad; Fathers are important people
in our lives and this is a great time to say thanks and I love you to our Dad’s. Until next time
my friends.
Be Well,
Ladonna Patterson
Ladonna Patterson
Michael Glas
Brian McNevin
Michael Glas
Marc Clayton
Blake Cooper
Kent Holbert
Bonnie Hunter
Michael Odom
Dr. Dan Jones
Lisa Martinez
Linnea Smith
Stan McKee
Joel Shanks
Julie Gentle
Marsha Morrison
Mike Williams
Jalinna Jones
Deepti Vanguri
Taylor Fore
Executive Director
Office Administrator
Doug Rohrabaugh
Sheryl Millar
1114 Main Street,
P.O.Box 290
Commerce, TX 75429
903.886.3950
f 903.886.8012
commerce-chamber.com
[email protected]
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Page 3June 2012
CHAMBER
Calendar of Events for 2012
Recycling Day in Commerce………………………………………………………….. June 2
Waste Water Treatment Plant on FM 3218 (Bus Barn Rd.)
Hunt County Fair ………….....……………………………………………………….. June 8 – 16
Hunt County Fair Grounds (Greenville, Texas)
Fourth of July Celebration ……………………………………………………………. July 1
Centennial Park – canned food donation requested for entry (rain date July 7)
Recycling Day in Commerce………………………………………………………….. July 7
Waste Water Treatment Plant on FM 3218 (Bus Barn Rd.)
Recycling Day in Commerce………………………………………………………….. August 4
Waste Water Treatment Plant on FM 3218 (Bus Barn Rd.)
Recycling Day in Commerce………………………………………………………….. Sept. 1
Waste Water Treatment Plant on FM 3218 (Bus Barn Rd.)
Harvey Martin Classic @ Cowboys Stadium …………………………………………. Sept. 14
Arlington, Texas – 4 p.m.
Annual Chamber Golf Tournament …………………………………………….………Sept. 21
Sand Hills Golf and Country Club
Bois d’Arc Bash ……………………………………………………………………….. Sept. 21 – 23
Downtown Commerce
Bois d’Arc Bash Car & Truck Show ………………………………………………….. Sept. 23
Downtown Commerce
Recycling Day in Commerce……………………………………….………………….. Oct. 6
Waste Water Treatment Plant on FM 3218 (Bus Barn Rd.)
Recycling Day in Commerce………………………………………………….……….. Nov. 3
Waste Water Treatment Plant on FM 3218 (Bus Barn Rd.)
Recycling Day in Commerce………………………………………………….……….. Dec. 1
Waste Water Treatment Plant on FM 3218 (Bus Barn Rd.)
Christmas Parade ……………………………………………………………………….. Dec. 6
Downtown Commerce
Get Happy
Make us
your home!
Oak Meadows Town Homes
150 Maple Street
Commerce, TX 75428
903.886.1555
M-F 8a.m.-5p.m.
Susan Oliver, Manager
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CHAMBER
Our Town
2nd Quarter
Chamber Mixer
Tenth Anniversary
Spring Fling Day Camp
By: Doug Rohrabaugh
The Commerce Chamber of Commerce will be holding its second mixer
of 2012 on Friday, June 22, 2012. State Farm Agent Dixie Turman will
host this event in her business located on the northwest corner of Live Oak
and Monroe (1500 Live Oak). These mixers offer Chamber members the
opportunity to get to know one another while networking and sharing ideas.
“We were really pleased with the turnout at our first mixer and hope that this
next mixer is even larger” stated Chamber President Ladonna Patterson.
Organized in 2002, Celebrate the Children ,a 501C3 non-profit agency,
embraces special needs children in the Northeast Texas Region by
sending them to a phenomenal day camp extravaganza on a working
ranch outside of Commerce,Texas. Wranglers, balloons, clowns, and
fire trucks open up the camping world to children who otherwise would
never experience the thrill of a hayride, the delight of catching their
first fish, or the sense of independence from riding a horse.
The first mixer of the year was held at Plain & Fancy Sandwich Shoppe and
was originally scheduled for April 3 but was cancelled due to severe weather
and rescheduled for April 24. Although there was a bit of confusion due to
rescheduling the event was attended by over twenty members. While one
can never be certain about the weather here in Texas the Chamber is hopeful
that there will be no severe weather on June 22 for this mixer.
With a 1:1 ratio of camper to volunteer, Celebrate the Children
emphasizes their abilities rather than their disabilities. The kids take
home new friendships, enhanced group communication skills, and an
improved self-esteem.
The mixer will begin at 4:30 p.m. and wrap-up around 6:30 p.m. This
is an open house type of event so participants can come and go as they
please. While shirts and shoes are required there is no formal dress
code for the Chamber mixer. The Chamber consists of all kinds of
businesses from Plumbers to Attorneys, Charitable Organizations to
Child Care Specialists, and everything in between. These Chamber
mixers are the perfect opportunity for members to grow their business
no matter what line of work they are in.
Heartfelt thanks go out to the generous contributors and compassionate
volunteers, who made it possible for us to celebrate our Tenth
Anniversary Spring Day Camp in April, 2012. For a first hand look
at these remarkable children, interested parties may go to our website
www.texaschild.org , Please call our office at (903) 886-8365 to
donate, to volunteer, or to inquire about future enrollment.
Kris Wright
Executive Director
Page 5June 2012
City Pool to
Open June 2nd
By: Doug Rohrabaugh
The Commerce City Pool is scheduled to open on Saturday, June 2nd at 1:00 p.m. For decades the City Pool has been a
popular place for Commerce residents to escape the heat during the summer months. Preparing the pool for the summer
season is no easy task. The Commerce Parks and Recreation Department (PARD) began took a new approach to pool
preparations by conducting routine maintenance throughout the winter months. In March the city sent PARD department
head Ricky Harris and new pool manager Cory Arrington to a training session in order for them to become certified pool
operators. In May Cory began working on the pool everyday all day in order to prepare for opening day. “This is Cory’s first
year to head up pool preparations and he is doing a great job” said Ricky Harris. Ricky also noted that “the water is crystal
clear and just about ready for opening day.”
Daily admission is just $3. The pool will be open during the summer months Thursday through Sunday from 1:00 p.m. until
7:00 p.m. The city will be offering swim lessons for children ages 3 and up in multiple skill levels. Lessons will be held in
four different sessions at three different times.
Session 1:
June 12-15 & 19-22
Session 2:
June 26-29 & July 3-6
Session 3:July 10-13 & 17-20
Session 4:
July 24-27 & July 31 – Aug. 3
The pool is also available for private parties for a fee of just $100 and includes the services of a certified lifeguard.
For more information about the Commerce City Pool, swim lessons, or private parties please contact the Commerce Parks
and Recreation Department at (903) 886-1150.
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June 2012
Campus Connections
DNJ Learning Center
By: Doug Rohrabaugh
The DNJ Learning Center located at 2929 Monroe is now enrolling
new students from newborns to 12 year old children. DNJ offers
an exciting curriculum for children which will be presented by
experienced teachers. “We want to keep the learning process going
through the summer” said new Director Linda Mitchell. The new
management and staff at DNJ Learning Center also realize that it is
summer vacation and the children need to enjoy their break. Therefore,
DNJ will be incorporating fun activities such as a water activity day.
DNJ Learning Center is open from 5:30 a.m. until 6:30 p.m. Monday
through Friday and is able to accept students with CCS. Transportation
is available to and from CISD schools throughout the regular school
year. Individuals interested in enrolling their child at DNJ will have
the $30 registration fee waived with presentation of this article.
Director Linda Mitchell also noted that DNJ Learning Center will be
holding an Open House toward the middle of June for families to tour
the facilities and enroll their children. For more information about
DNJ Learning Center please contact Linda Mitchell at (903) 886-2414.
Library Thanks Students
and Faculty with iPads
By: Kim Williams
James G. Gee Library at Texas A&M University-Commerce recently
administered the LibQual survey to assess library service quality. The survey
took place during the entire month of April with almost 1000 responses
gathered from A&M-Commerce students, faculty and staff.
Three participants were randomly selected to each win an iPad2. The library
will use the information gathered to determine which areas of service need
improvement and where patrons are satisfied.
“Gee Library is always seeking ways to better meet the needs of our
students, faculty, staff, and community,” said Emily Witsell, reference
librarian. “In order to solicit feedback from a broad group of library users
about how the library is doing, we administered the survey.”
The survey was developed by Texas A&M University and the Association
of Research Libraries. Library users rated the success in providing a wide
variety of services, such as online database access, study space, and help
from librarians.
“To show our appreciation for taking the time to submit feedback, everyone
who completed the survey was entered into a random drawing to win one
of three iPad 2s,” Witsell said. “Our winners were Arynne Johnson, Jessica
Luther and Dr. Chris Myers.”
Librarians are currently assessing the data gathered from the survey, and
results will be shared with the community in the fall.
For more information about Gee Library, go to
tamu-commerce.edu/library/.
Page 7June 2012
Online Biology Master's
Degree Launches
Author Bil Martin Jr. Celebrated
at A&M-Commerce Symposium
By: Sydni Walker
By: Kim Williams
The Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences at Texas
A&M University-Commerce has recently launched a fully-online
Master’s of Science degree in biological science.
Texas A&M University-Commerce Department of Curriculum and Instruction
hosted the Eighth Annual Bill Martin Jr. Symposium May 4, 2012. Jim
Aylesworth, author of more than 30 children’s books, was featured as keynote
speaker.
The degree program will be available this summer to anyone with
a bachelor’s degree and some biology background. The program is
designed to provide opportunities for students to pursue advanced
training in biology using a non-thesis option.
“The department of biological and environmental sciences has had
a successful graduate program in biology for decades, but for many
people, because of their jobs and location, there was simply no
feasible way to enter or complete the program within a satisfactory
time frame,” said Dr. Haydn A. “Chip” Fox, director of the
environmental science program and assistant professor of biological
and environmental sciences. “One of the most notable groups
hampered in this way has been public school teachers.”
Fox explained that teachers are encouraged, and sometimes required,
to pursue a master’s degree, but do not have the time in a regular
school year to accomplish this task, leaving only summers to pursue
a graduate degree.
“The new fully-online biology master’s degree will enable teachers,
or anyone else, to complete the degree in as little as two years,” Fox
said. “Offering the online option to prospective students unable to
attend the university in person is a win-win situation for everyone.”
For more information about the master’s degree program, contact Dr.
Haydn A. “Chip” Fox at [email protected] or 903-886-5378.
“More than one hundred presenters collaborated in the 38 Breakout Sessions,
bringing favorite topics about classroom management, whole-brain learning,
using literature in middle school math, and singing in the classroom,” said Dr.
Josh Thompson, associate professor of early childhood education. “More than
400 participants especially enjoyed the fellowship experience, coming to a
conference together with peers from their schools or field-based centers.”
Featured presenters included co-authors Alma Flor Ada and Isabel Campoy,
authors of children’s books and books for teachers. Ada’s book Magical
Encounters, often used as a textbook in ESL/Bilingual courses.
The BMJ Symposium for educators is held in memory of Bill Martin Jr., author
of more than 300 children’s books and curriculum materials across a span of 50
years. The Bill Martin Jr. Library is housed on the campus of A&M-Commerce
and includes many of his published works, manuscripts, and letters from other
well-known authors in children’s literature.
Dr. Martha Foote, professor and department head for curriculum and instruction,
explained that Martin utilized rhythm, rhyme and sounds of language to create
some works that can be considered household favorites such as Brown Bear,
Brown Bear; Chicka Chicka Boom, Boom; and Knots on a Counting Rope. The
International Reading Association has named Martin to the Reading Hall of
Fame and has selected him as one of the Greats of the 20th Century.
Faculty members of the symposium steering committee were Josh Thompson,
Rheba Icenhower, Mary Beth Sampson, Chris Green, Susan Szabo, Susan
Williams, Gil Naizer, Martha Foote, Jennifer Sennette, Darla Meek, LaVerne
Raine, Heather Doyle, Donna McCrary, Rhonda Clark, Maureen Preston and
Priscilla Nichols.
The Ninth Annual BMJ Symposium is scheduled for Friday, May 3, 2013.
For more information, email [email protected] or visit
www.tamuc.edu/BillMartinJr
Page 8June 2012
Conference Fights Assault
and Domestic Violence
By: Sydni Walker
The 2nd Annual Integrated Approach to Sexual Assault and Domestic
Violence Conference will be held from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. June 13 and from
8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. June 14 on the second floor of the Sam Rayburn Student
Center at Texas A&M University-Commerce.
“The conference is beneficial to our efforts to create healthy communities,”
said Dianna Jones, adjunct instructor of social work and director of Project
RESPECT. “Our motto this year is ‘providing training opportunities for our
campuses and communities to end sexual assault and domestic violence.’”
This conference provides advanced training for existing abuse issues in the
community and at university and college campuses. Attendees will receive
hands-on training for responding, investigating, prosecuting and assisting
professionals in working with both victims and perpetrators of sexual assault
and domestic violence. Participants will learn effective prevention and
intervention tools necessary to provide essential services to their clients.
This event is open to the public and primarily for professionals including law
enforcement officers, social workers, victim service providers, advocates,
social service professionals and other criminal justice personnel.
Dyer Insurance Agency, Inc.
Serving Commerce and the University
for over 75 years
1504 Washington St.,
903-886-2131
Commerce, TX 75428
dyerinsurance.com
Early registration for this event ends June 4 and offers attendees a $5 discount.
After June 4, registration will be $30.
For more information, go to http://www.tamu-commerce.edu/respect.
Beverly Sloan, RN
Nocona Clark, RN
COMMERCE
101 Kings Plaza, Suite H
Commerce, Texas 75428
(903) 886-2666 - Fax 886-3773
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A­ &M-Commerce Honors Six of its
Best at Alumni Awards Gala
By: Ashley Johnson
Texas A&M University-Commerce honored six of its best alumni April 20 at the annual Alumni Awards Gala held at the
Rayburn Student Center.
Dr. Larry Walker, James Thrower, Dan W. Bobst, and the Honorable Hilda G. Tagle were recognized as the 2012
Distinguished Alumni. Dr. James Randy McBroom and Ron Skrasek were named as the 2012 Gold Blazer recipients.
First awarded in 1967, the Distinguished Alumni award is traditionally given to A&M-Commerce alumni who have
achieved unrivaled success in their chosen career field. This year’s distinguished alumni hail from across the country, and
represent the best in their field in business, sports, law, and medicine:
Walker, of Nacogdoches, Texas, has enjoyed a 40-year career in medicine, and currently serves as the medical director of
Hospice of Deep East Texas, is the chief of surgery for Nacogdoches Memorial Hospital, vice president of the board of
directors for the
Nacogdoches County Hospital District, and the first vice president of the Texas Surgical Society. He is also the recipient of
the Bronze Star and Army Commendation Medal for his service in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War.
Thrower, of Detroit, MI., enjoyed on to a five –year career in the NFL. He spent two seasons as a defensive back with
the Philadelphia Eagles, and an additional three seasons as a defensive back for the Detroit Lions. He currently serves on
the City of Detroit Board of water Commissioners, is the president and CEO of Jamjomar, Inc., and is the owner of eight
McDonald’s franchises in Detroit and the surrounding metropolitan area.
Bobst, of Rockwall, Texas, is the founder and owner of Trend HR in Rockwall, a human resources outsourcing company
that provides professional employer organization (PEO) services, employee benefits, human resource support, management
and consulting services, and other HR services to clients throughout the United States.
Tagle, of Brownsville, Texas, was confirmed as a United States District Judge for the Southern District of Texas,
Brownsville Division, in 1998. She became the first Hispanic woman in Texas to hold the position of federal district judge.
McBroom, of Bonham, Texas, recently retired from A&M-Commerce as the associate provost and vice president for
academic affairs. He has served as a member of the alumni association board for many years. He was instrumental in
helping move the organization forward and has been a staunch supporter of alumni activities. He also serves on the Friends
of Sam Rayburn Board of Directors, and is a trustee for Bonham Independent School District.
Skrasek, of Edmund, Texas, is the president and owner of Oklahoma Business Forms in Oklahoma City, specializing in the
print and promotional products industry. His presence and annual support of alumni endeavors including homecoming, first/
last Dinner Dance and the alumni golf tournaments have aided in the perennial success of these events.
The Gold Blazer was first awarded in 1984. Recipients are selected based on the talent, time and effort they have invested in
the university in the previous year. Fifty-four Gold Blazers have been awarded in all.
June 2012
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Commerce ISD
Media Honor Roll
By: Ludonna Smithers
Scott Harvey of KETR FM was named to the 2012 Media Honor Roll by
Commerce ISD. Sponsored by the Texas Association of School Boards (TASB),
the Media Honor Roll program recognizes reporters statewide for fair and
balanced reporting of news about public schools. media representatives from
more than 470 Texas newspapers, radio and television stations and online
publications were honored by their local school districts.
Criteria for the district selection included the media representative’s efforts to
get to know the superintendent, board president and the district’s mission and
goals; report school news in a fair, accurate and balanced manner; give a high
profile to positive news about schools; visit the schools; and maintain a policy
of no surprises by sharing information with school officials.
“We appreciate so much Scott Harvey and KETR radio for their balanced and
accurate approach to sharing both the challenges facing our schools and the
successes achieved by local students, teachers and school board. He work aids
the community in focusing on the goal of providing the best education we can
for every child,” said Commerce ISD Superintendent Blake Cooper.
TASB is a nonprofit organization established in 1949 to serve local Texas
school districts. School board members are the largest group of publicly elected
officials in the state. The districts they represent serve more than 4.9 million
public school students.
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A Member of the Texas A&M University System
www.tamuc.edu
2248 Live Oak St. Commerce, Texas 75428
903.886.2518
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CHAMBER
Commerce Chamber of Commerce
Mission Statement
The purpose of the Chamber of Commerce shall be to promote
the common business interests of merchants and citizens living
and working in the City of Commerce, Texas, and in the immediate area; promote the free enterprise system; encourage the
commercial, industrial and agricultural development of the City
of Commerce and the immediate area; assume a role of active
leadership in community improvement. The Chamber shall
stand for local harmony, cooperation, and progress and shall be
non-partisan, non-sectarian and non-sectional in its activities.
Member Spotlights
Is there a wedding in your future? These Chamber
members can help!:
All Star Enterprises (for t-shirts, hats, favors)
903-886-0300
Bickham Florist903-886-3141
Latson’s (invitations, etc.)903-886-2710
Personalized Printing (invitations, etc.)
903-886-7173
The Lodge/The Catering Company
903-886-7586
Hunt Regional Medical Center - Greenville
Hunt Regional Community Hospital Commerce
We’re growing to serve
the Commerce community’s health care needs
Hunt Regional Community Hospital
Commerce
2900 Sterling Hart Drive
903-886-3161
Hunt Regional Medical Center
Greenville
4215 Joe Ramsey Blvd.
903-408-5000
1312 Washington Street - Commerce, Texas 75428
903 / 886-2126 - Fax 903 / 886-4552 - Metro 972 / 226-0969
www.inwoodbank.com
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CHAMBER
Member Spotlights
Summer is a great time to make sure your finances
are in order. Contact these Chamber memebers now
for a “money check-up.” :
Active Wealth Management
903-455-6956
AIS Financial Services
903-886-8050
Edward Jones & Company
903-886-3333
Financial Network Investment Corp.
903-886-2823
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1021 Park Street
Commerce, TX 75428
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COMMERCE
Business Directory
A C C O U N T I N G – C P A’ s
Conway Company CPAs, PC
886-2123
Kenneth Foust
886-3106
Naeem Ahmad, CPA.P.C. 214-808 0551
A D V E RT I S I N G | S P E C I A L I T I E S
Giggles & Grins 450-4746
Hoss Outdoor Adv. | Billboards I-30
972-212-9315
A I R C O N D I T I O N I N G | H E AT I N G
DMP Services 903-274-7637
Ken Parker Service, Inc
886-6990
Progressive Air and Heat
886-8322
A M U S E M E N T | E N T E RTA I N M E N T
Eagle Golf & Gift
886-4653
NE Tx Children’s Museum 886-6055
Planetarium
468-8652
A N I M A L W E L FA R E
Commerce Humane Assn
903-496-2412
A PA RT M E N T S | P R O P E RT Y M G M T
American Eagle Properties
886-4430
Bradford Place Apts. 886-8855
Charlinda Villages
886-8807
Churchill at Commerce Apts. (Culver) 886-4444
Gant Apartments
886-6863
Landmark Properties
886-7038
Maple Place Apartments
886-4050
MyApartmentMap.com 603-319-1712
Oak Meadows Townhomes
886-1555
Oglesby & Associates
972-742-5099
Sparks Enterprises
817-460-3347
Valentine Properties
886-8881
A RT G A L L E RY / S T U D I O
Commerce Office of Cultural Affairs
217-8050
ASSISTED LIVING/RETIREMENT
Colonial Lodge Retirement Inn
454-6636
Country Homes Estates
886-7754
AT T O R N E Y S
Curtis, Alexander/McCampbell & Morris 455-8113
Edgar J. Garrett
886-3146
The Law Offices of Jim D. McLeroy
885-6476
AUTOMOBILE DEALERS
Commerce Auto Group
886-4014
Commerce Chevrolet/Buick
886-2188
North TX Hyundai 455-4949
A U T O M O B I L E S E RV I C E S / PA RT S
D & E Auto Supply
886-8040
Hoover’s Automotive
886-7781
J J’s Quick Lube
886-8775
O’Reilly Auto Parts
886-1755
Talley Auto Parts
886-2191
BAKERIES
Braum’s
886-6242
Brookshire’s
886-3252
Celebrations-Wedding Cakes
886-3248
Sweeties Donut Shoppe
886-6111
BANKS/CREDIT UNIONS
Alliance Bank
886-3244
Chase Bank
886-2112
Cypress Bank
886-7425
Dixie Turman/State Farm Bank
886-7774
Guaranty Bond Bank
886-2274
Heritage Land Bank
455-2835
Inwood National Bank
886-2126
Lone Star Credit Union
800-588-6928
BOOKSTORES
East Texas Book Store
886-3248
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT/TRAINING
Center for Applied Leadership
886-5086
Commerce EDC
886-1121
CABINET MAKING
Keystone Mfg. Co.
886-1551
C A R P E T C L E A N I N G & R E S T O R AT I O N
Jeff’s Carpet Cleaning & Restoration
885-1320
C AT E R I N G / M E E T I N G F A C I L I T I E S
The Lodge/Catering Company
886-7586
CELL PHONES AND SERVICE
ACN-Independent Rep.
903-335-6034
Wireless TNT (AT&T)
886-1062
CHECK CASHING/LOANS
Chaney’s Check Cashing Express
886-8080
Commerce Cash Express
886-6252
CHILD DEVELOPMENT
DNJ Learning Center
886-2414
Wee Care at Sha’s Sha’s World Care Center 886-4911
CHIROPRACTORS
Jensen Chiropractic
886-4333
CHRISTIAN SCIENCE PRACTITIONER
Judy Biggs 903-413-5086
CHURCHES
Bread of Life Church of Nazarene
886-1515
Commerce Community Church
513-2699
Disciples of Faith Bible Fellowship
886-3644
First Baptist Church
886-3189
First Presbyterian Church
886-3783
First United Methodist Church
886-3220
Full Gospel Business Men’s Fellowship
886-8585
Healing Waters Assembly of God
886-7112
Ridgecrest Baptist Church
886-6034
St. Joseph Catholic Church
886-7135
Word of Life Family Church
886-0917
CLEANERS
Country Cleaners
886-1609
CLOTHING/GIFTS
The Bargain Box
886-8306
Dressing Divas
903-272-4198
My Sister’s Closet
886-1224
COMMERCIAL CLEANING
Quality Home Service
903-243-1854
C O M P U T E R S E RV I C E S / F O R E N S I C S
Wolf Security Analysts
366-6721
COPIERS
Advantage Copy Systems
885-3375
CONCRETE
D. L. Lennon, Inc.
886-3174
CONVENIENCE STORES
Flying L Fast Mart
886-8091
New Way
886-7684
COSMETICS
Mary Kay Cosmetics - Betty Teel Malone 496-2292
Violet Spell, Avon Cosmetics 903-453-5916
COUNSELING
Lakes Regional MHMR
903-455-5770
C O U N T RY C L U B S
Sand Hills Golf/Country Club
886-4455
DENTISTS
Cozart’s Dental Office
886-3081
Mary/Marc McDaniel, DDS
886-6945
D I R E C T S A L E S / P R O D U C T S & S E RV I C E S
AML - Direct Sales Marketing
903-513-3636
DISTRIBUTORS
Ben E. Keith Company
886-2158
Coca-Cola Bottling Co.
903-784-3336
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Commerce Economic Dev. Corporation886-1121
E D I T O R I A L S E RV I C E S
Word Magic
886-6498
E D U C AT I O N
Texas A&M University.-Commerce
886-5081
Commerce ISD
886-3755
Paris Junior College
782-0330
ELECTRONIC SUPPLIES
Kartridge Korner
886-3312
Country Cleaners & Electronics
886-1609
E M B R O I D E RY / P R N T G / P R O M O P R O D U C T S
All Star Enterprises 886-0300
EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES
Kelly Services454-4227
ENGINEERS
Hayter Engineering, Inc.
785-0303
FA R M S U P P L I E S / F E E D
Fix & Feed Commerce Hardware
886-7917
F I N A N C I A L S E RV I C E S
Active Wealth Management
455-6956
AIS Financial Services
886-8050
Continental Credit
886-8500
Edward Jones & Company
886-3333
Financial Network Investment Corp
886-2823
Dixie Turman/State Farm Bank
886-7774
FLORIST
Bickham Florist
886-3141
FOOD STORES
Brookshires
886-3252
FUNERAL HOMES
Commerce Funeral Home/Cremation Serv.
886-8600
FURNITURE
Affordable Furniture & Etc.
886-6096
The Funky Attic
886-0100
GOVERNMENT
City of Commerce
886-1100
State Representative Dan Flynn
455-0971
GRAPHICS
1st Choice Spirit, Grvl
454-8326
Pride Shop
886-5818
H A R D WA R E
Fix & Feed Commerce Hardware
886-7917
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COMMERCE
Business Directory
HOME BUILDERS
Legacy Housing
886-7394
Siena Home/Dale Stotts
214-957-8549
Under Construction
903-468-2683
H O M E H E A LT H
1st Choice
886-2666
Encompass Home Health
886-8877
Home Health Associates
886-0612
Visiting Angels 903-784-3902
HOME INSPECTION
JK’s Professional Inspections 903-886-3069
H O M E R E PA I R / M A I N T E N A N C E /
REMODELING
American Eagle Home Maint/Remodeling
886-4430
Under Construction
468-2683
HOSPICE
Odyssey Hospice454-1107
HOSPITALS
Hunt Reg. Comm. Hospital-Commerce
886-3161
Hunt Regional Medical Center-Greenville
408-5000
H O T E L / M O T E L S / B & B ’s
Bois d’Arc Bed & Breakfast, 886-7705
Commerce Inn
886-8756
Holiday Inn Express, Sulphur Springs
885-6851
Hotel Azul & Suites
886-4777
HOUSING
Commerce Housing Authority
886-2946
INSURANCE
Diversified Insurance
886-6943
Duncan Insurance
886-2183
Dyer Insurance
886-2131
Farm Bureau Insurance
455-6782
State Farm Insurance
886-7774
I N T E R N E T / C O M M U N I C AT I O N S
ACN-Independent Rep
903-335-6034
CenturyLink
800-788-3500
LIBRARIES
Commerce Public Library
886-6858
MANUFAC T UR I NG
Mohawk
886-4153
Covidien
886-3153
Hydro Aluminum Metal Products
468-5012
Legacy Housing
886-7394
Zurn/Pex Hydronics
886-2580
MEDI C AL SE RVI C E S
Hulsey Therapy Services
886-7669
Live Oak Professional Ctr.
886-8818
Lowery Medical Supplies
395-4508
Raffa Clinic
877-707-2332
MENTAL HE ALT H
Lakes Regional MHMR
903 455-5770
NEW SPAPE R S
The Commerce Journal
455-4220
The Commerce Connection
886-3950
NUR SI NG HOME S /L O N G T E RM CA RE
Briarcliff Health Center
903-455-8729
Oak Manor Nursing Home 886-2510
OFFI C E E QUI PME N T
Advantage Copy Systems 903-885-3375
OFFI C E SUPPL I E S /P RIN T IN G
Latson Office Supplies/Printing
886-2710
Personalized Printing
886-7173
O R G A N IZATIO N S
A&M-Commerce Alumni Chapter
886-6175
A&M-Commerce Athletics
468-3033
A&M-Commerce Interfraternity Council
468-3087
Aglaia Club
886-1968
American Legion Post No. 1
886-8479
Beginning Farmer & Rancher Dey
886-5353
Boys & Girls Club of NE Texas
903-455-9233
Celebrate The Children, Inc.
886-8365
Commerce Bells of The Red Hat Society
886.6547
Commerce Classroom Teachers Assn.
886-3758
Commerce Humane Society
496-2412
Coterie Culture Club
886-6263
Commerce Office of Cultural Affairs
903-217-8050
Commerce Parks Foundation
886-7697
Keep Commerce Beautiful
453-7201
Kiwanis Club
886-4733
Lions Club
886-4034
Louise Drake Garden Club
886-6263
Masonic Lodge
886-3549
N. Hunt Co. Retired Teachers Assn.
886-7695
Pi Kappa Alpha
903-422-0316
Pi Sigma Alpha
886-5317
Psychology Club
886-6078
Republic of Texas Parrot Head Club
366-2737
Rotary Club
886-7047
Silver Leos Writing Club 468-7391
Thalian Culture Club
886-6209
Woman’s Culture Club
886-2624
PECANS
Campbell Pecans
903-366-1141
PET SUPPLIES/GROOMING/BOARDING
C&P Bark & Purr
886-2524
Pet Degrees
886-8469
PHARMACIES
Total Care Pharmacy
886-8888
PRINTERS, PUBLISHERS & GRAPHICS
All Star Enterprises
886-0300
Latson’s
886-2710
Personalized Printing
886-7173
Pride Shop
886-5818
PLUMBERS
Ashley Plumbing
886-2355
DMP Services 903-274-9987
Powers Plumbing
886-3300
R A D I O S T AT I O N S
E TX Broadcasting, Inc. (95.9)
885-1546
KETR 88.9
886-5848
RAILROADS
Blacklands Railroad438-1324
RANCHES
Oats Ranch
886-7951
R E A L E S T AT E
Century 21 First Group
886-1200
Jack Chapin Real Estate
886-6373
Janet Williams Real Estate
903-450-5407
R E A L E S T AT E D E V E L O P E R S
Oglesby & Associates
972-742-5099
RESALE SHOP
Goodwill Industries of NE TX 886-3600
My Sister’s Closet (WIN)
886-1224
The Bargain Box
886-8306
RESIDENTIALCLEANING
Quality Home Service
903-243-1854
R E S TA U R A N T S | C L U B S
Braum’s
886-6149
Domino’s Pizza
886-2116
The Grazing Buffalo
886-8160
Lone Star Eatery, Grill and Bar
886-2121
Los Mochis Mexican
886-8200
Lulu’s Burgers
886-3888
McDonalds # 10645
886-7771
Mi Casita
886-4000
Panda Chinese
886-4008
Plain & Fancy Sandwich Shoppe
903-246-3048
Pizza Hut
886-9600
Sonic Drive-In
886-7166
The Drunken Mule
886-3289
Texas Beach Club
455-0219
The Rail
886-8132
R E M O D E L I N G R E PA I R
Under Construction
468-2683
R E TA I L
Wal-Mart 886-3108
SELF- STORAGE FACI LI TI ES
All-American Self Storage
886-7575
The Guard House Self-Storage
886-6040
TA N N I N G S A L O N S
Healthy Glow Tanning Salon
886-0100
T A X P R E P A R AT I O N
H & R Block
886-7252
T I T L E C O M PA N Y
North Texas Title of Hunt County
454-3364
TOBACCO
Chaney’s Tobacco Station
886-8080
T R A N S P O R T AT I O N
Hill Grain Company
886-3133
TRASH HAULING-COMMERCIAL
City Sanitation
886-2314
TRUCKING
BL II Logistics L.L.C.
886-2900
ENERGY PROVIDERS
Atmos Energy
800-460-3030
Eagle Energy
903-422-2960
FEC Electric455-1715
Oncor Electric Delivery
888-313-6862
VETERINARIANS
Commerce Vet Clinic
886-7941
Gregg Animal Clinic
886-3911
WEBSITE DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT
Luminous Productions 903-851-3183
WEDDING
Celebrations-Wedding Cakes
886-3248
W R E C K E R S E RV I C E S
Benson Bros.
886-2765
Page 16 Texas Rangers Raffle
By: Doug Rohrabaugh
The Commerce Chamber of Commerce will be raffling off two lower level tickets to a Texas
Rangers baseball game. The seats, valued at $55 each, are located right by third base just ten
rows up from the field. That is practically close enough to shake hands with third baseman
Adrian Beltre. The game will take place on Saturday, September 29, 2012 in Arlington
beginning at 7pm as the 2010/2011 American League Champion Texas Rangers host Albert
Pujols and the Los Angeles Angels. The Rangers are off to another really great season
leading the American League West Division with 26 wins and only 16 losses. Left fielder
Josh Hamilton is on fire this season as well with 18 home runs and 46 RBIs.
Raffle tickets will be sold for $5 each beginning on Sunday, July 1st at the Commerce
Chamber of Commerce Fourth of July Celebration at Centennial Park. Ticket sales will
continue through the summer with the drawing taking place on Saturday, September 22,
2012 at the 27th Annual Bois d’Arc Bash. The winner does not need to be present to win
and will be contacted on Monday, September 24, 2012 if necessary.
June 2012