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CHAMBER
P re s ide nt ’s L e tt er
Dear Chamber members and friends,
February is known as “Heart Health” month and the month we celebrate Valentine’s
Day, a time to celebrate love in a special way, a time to remember what is important
in our busy and hectic lives.
When I think of love, passion comes to mind. Passion is our drive, what excites
us and what gives us a reason and desire to wake up each day. I’d like to use the
example of water to better explain how passion, either too hot or too cold can have
a direct effect on our business and personal lives.
Water is usually calm and soothing, however it can become extreme in either
direction rather quickly. We heat water to cook with, but heated too much it
becomes destructive, liquefying everything. Water in the form of ice can be added
to a drink and add to our pleasure on a hot summer day, but too much ice and life
becomes barren.
Passion, like water that is calm and neutral creates harmony, peace, acceptance,
balance, growth and productivity, as well as enjoyment for both owner and client.
Passion that is too hot tends to push people away and passion that is too cold leaves
both parties feeling disinterested, as well as disconnected.
Passion that is balanced allows our hearts to sing, allows others to feel good around
us, as well as inspire others to find their own passion in life. Passion that is balanced
can add years to our lives and wealth in the banks.
If we are not passionate we have little to no desire to have skin in the game. And
if we are overly passionate about something we burn through our resources;
physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually. Simply breathe and ask the
following questions:
Does my passion nurture me, is it constructive or destructive to the way I feel?
Does my passion nurture others, is it holding space to allow others to love and to
be loved?
Does my passion feel calm or is it chaotic and nervous?
All of the above questions are important when working with others and working
with our own passion. It allows for a unified field to be created that will allow
harmony, peace and balance to come forward and expand upon our dreams and
desires.
As the President of the Chamber one might say I’m passionate. I’m passionate
about holding space to allow businesses to be all they dream to be or become. I’m
passionate about the people in our town and all the love they have the ability to
share. I hold space (meaning holding no judgment and listening) so that others can
hear what their passion is asking them to become, explore and/or experience. I pray
that my passion makes a difference each and every day in a positive and loving way.
May you find a passion that burns your heart and soul into action, a passion that stirs
your emotions to reflect the love within us all, a passion that makes us remember the
good that is in this world, and a passion that brings into form a strong foundation
for continued growth, health, wealth and happiness.
Let’s make 2016 the best year yet!
Yours truly,
Velvete H. Womack
President
February 2016
CHAMBER
Board of Directors
Executive Board
Velvete Womack
Shelly Gerard
Julie Gentle Joe Shipman
Scott Ward
President
Vice President
Past President
Secretary
Treasurer
Permanent Board Members
David Collier, ONCOR
Blake Cooper, CISD
Bonnie Hunter, CEDC
Dr. Dan Jones, TAMU-C
Elected Board Members
Sarj Agha
Teena Ayers
Holly Bauschka
Ken Bishop
Julie Gentle
Jeannie Harris
Marie Humphries
Darlene McKay
Gary Rusch
John Weatherford
Alicia Wittkopf
Executive Director
Office Administrator
Paul Voss
Sheryl Millar
1114 Main Street,
P.O.Box 290
Commerce, TX 75429
903.886.3950
f 903.886.8012
commerce-chamber.com
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Display Ad (Horz. 5” w x 3” h or Vert. 3.25” w x 4.625” h) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 30
Event Showcase (5” w x 6” h) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 50
Back Cover Ad (10.25” w x 10.75” h) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $300
Chamber Membership Levels
Student . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25.00
Individual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $58.65
Clubs and Churches. . . . . . . . . . $58.65
Business Membership . . . . . . . $175.95
(1-10 full-time employees)
Business Membership . . . . . . . $234.60
(over 10 full-time employees)
Hotels, Motels & Apartments. . $234.60
Banks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $293.25
Manufacturers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . $586.50
Utility Companies . . . . . . . . . . $586.50
2nd Business. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1/2 price
Enhanced Online. . . . . . . . . . . . $50.00
Directory Listing
Call 903.886.3950 to join the Chamber today!
February 2016
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Calendar of Upcoming Events
Grief Share Starts (see page 10). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . February 1
Tubby Adkisson Mobile Mammography Coach at the Hunt Regional Emergency Medical Center.. . . . . . . . March 2
RECYCLE DAY
IN COMMERCE
Annual Chamber Banquet. “Casino Royale” is the theme. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . March 3
The First Saturday of Every Month
Tubby Adkisson Mobile Mammography Coach at the Hunt Regional Emergency Medical Center.. . . . . February 3
Northeast Texas Children’s Museum Daddy Daughter Dance (see page 7 for details). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . February 6
Free Pancake Breakfast for the Community . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . February 27
from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. at Wesleyan Campus Ministry Building at 1504 Lee Street
Free Easter Egg Hunt Hosted by Aglaia Culture Club. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . March 12
at the Commerce City Park for All Children from Age 0 to 2nd Grade (March 19 is Rain Date)
Free Pancake Breakfast for the Community . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . March 26
from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. at Wesleyan Campus Ministry Building at 1504 Lee Street
Tubby Adkisson Mobile Mammography Coach at the Hunt Regional Emergency Medical Center.. . . . . . . . . April 6
Free Pancake Breakfast for the Community . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . April 30
from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. at Wesleyan Campus Ministry Building at 1504 Lee Street
Bois d’Arc Spring Car Show. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . April 30
Free Pancake Breakfast for the Community . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . May 28
from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. at Wesleyan Campus Ministry Building at 1504 Lee Street
4th of July Celebration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . July 2
Miss Bois d’Arc Pageant. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . September 17
26th Annual Bash Golf Tournament . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . September 23
31st Annual Bois d’Arc Bash. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . September 23 & 24
Community Thanksgiving Dinner. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . November 24
from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at First United Methodist Church of Commerce
Small Business Saturday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . November 26
Merry Marketplace & Lunch for Missions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . December 3
from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at First United Methodist Church of Commerce
Bois d’Arc Christmas Celebration & Parade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . December 3
If you would like to us to showcase your event or have it added to the
Calendar of Events please e-mail your event information to the
Chamber of Commerce at [email protected]
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.
• January 2
• February 6
• March 5
• April 2
• May 7
• June 4
• July 2
• August 6
• September 3
• October 1
• November 5
• December 3
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Forfurther information please call 903.408.4000 or by
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CHAMBER
February 2016
Our Community
2016 A Great Start for a New
Year
Commerce Texas Fading From 15
To 16
By Paul Voss
By Paul Voss
First I would like to thank all the members of the Board of Directors leaving
the Chamber Board for their term of service. The Chamber Board is a responsibility
that is a lot of work and some sacrifice to get a worthwhile job done. Each year we
bring in new board members and some come off the board for conflicts with their
jobs. This year we replaced and extended 7 board members and we are very proud
to announce the new members. The new members coming in are Darlene McKay,
John Weatherford, Ken Bishop, Marie Humphries, Teena Ayres with returning
members Velvete Womack and Joe Shipman. I know all of you will welcome our
new board and support them during their new terms. 2016 will be a banner year for
the Chamber of Commerce and we thank you all for your help.
BhC
BRIARCLIFF
HEALTH CENTER
Well I want to give you a small slice of apple pie and it may even have some
whipped cream on top. Commerce, Texas is alive and well with new businesses
wanting to open up all the time. The University is at an all time high enrollment as
well as being very involved in all aspects of our city. Our Chamber of Commerce
events and City events are taking the pride for our city to an all time high. There is
excitement in the air and community spirit in the talk around town. Commerce is
growing not only in size but in maturity. There are art projects, city clean up events,
music concerts, museums, parades, parties, neighborhood functions, beautification
projects, Christmas gift events, charity, good will, people helping people. The
prophets of doom are not tolerated here. Once there was a dream of a city with
neighbors helping neighbors and if you look close enough it is here. The pipe dream
is now, the hope for tomorrow is now, a belief in something better is now. Our
schools are improving, our health care is improving, our economy is improving, our
way of life is improving and a time is near when our restoration of Commerce pride
will be overwhelming.
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You know that perception is sometimes one’s worse enemy. What is perceived
is not always the iron clad truth. Sometimes there are many reasons for actions that
are taken that are unknown and will never really be understood. Our complicated
lives are being escalated to a point that we have no time to sit down and really
dissect important issue’s, we just take the path of least resistance and go along to
get along. As a citizen of this world we often take the approach that someone else
will “take care of it” or “if I don’t acknowledge it, it will go away”, there are always
reasons for us to not to get involved. Our civilization is getting so good at passing
the buck and turning our head the other way. Political correctness is running
rampant and distain for leadership, although sometimes warranted, is at an all time
high. Politicians speak out of both sides of their mouths and the world seems to be
crumbling around us. Every time we let a hint of negativity intrude on good works
or good intentions, it must be cut out. There are always issues to improve on, as well
as explore solutions to make improvements. As long as everyone is on the same end
of the rope pulling for Commerce to win, then the resolution cannot be anything but
success. Our pride, Commerce’s pride and future are at a crossroads. So what on
earth could be positive and uplifting with all the chaos surrounding our little town?
Medical Directors
Dr. Richard Selvaggi
Dr. Thomas Selvaggi
This has been a great year for the Chamber of Commerce in Commerce,
Texas and I personally want to thank all the Chamber members and staff for helping
make this a year to remember. We at the Chamber want to thank every sponsor
and volunteer for all your hard work making 2015 a great year for Commerce and
Commerce business. Commerce’s growth and improvement is no accident and the
hard work is showing in all aspects of our town. Come join us for the 2016 ride
and hold on tight because it will be one heck of a ride. Here is the opportunity
for community, fun, love and excitement and a sense of accomplishment. Thanks
for letting us be a part of this great little town with a great heart.” This Is Our
Commerce”.
February 2016
CHAMBER
Our Community
Commerce-ISD Cheers
Commerce High School cheerleaders made the finals in the first UIL Texas
State Spirit Championship on January 13. Out of 60 participating teams, only 20
made the finals. Each school showcased its best sideline and crowd-leading material
in Fight Song, Time out Band Dance, and Time out Cheer categories. The team
placed fourth in the Crowd Leading Cheer event and participated in the state finals
held later in the evening.
Front: Jacee Buchanan, Sara Rumbaugh, Michelle Parra, Summer Hanson,
Kassady Todhunter, Alexandria Matlock
Middle: Kailee Wright, Jordan Sharp, Mercie Lawson, Riley Bowes,
Caitlin Sneed, Brooklyn Talley, Suzi Davis
Top: Hallie Smith, Claire Dobbs, ErinJensen, Aislinn Jones,
Lexie Moss, Chelsey Beane, Caitlyn Rogers
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Our Community
Theme Announced for Annual Daddy Daughter Dance
When young girls wish upon a star, dreams come true. “Wish Upon a Star”
has been announced as the theme of the 2016 Daddy Daughter Dance
at the Northeast Texas Children’s Museum. “We hope to make dreams come
true for young girls and their dads, granddads, uncles or brothers,” said Sharline
Freeman, Executive Director of the Northeast Texas Children’s Museum.
Beckey Thompson, President of the Northeast Texas Children’s Museum
Board of Directors, will chair the event for the third year. Under her leadership,
each year has surpassed the previous year. This year’s event will feature Valentine
crafts, dancing, food, and balloon entertainment. Of course, the decorations will
feature stars. “We are using special effects to give the Daddy Daughter Dance an
entirely new look for 2016. Our goal each year is to make a girl feel special, and
we feel that we will provide a special setting for this year’s dance”, said Beckey
Thompson.
“There will certainly be activity on the dance floor. We like to give the
young girls and their dads “dad friendly” dances”, said Daniel Starks. Daniel has
been the disc jockey for the Daddy Daughter Dance for the last two years. From
past observation, he is now an expert in what type of dances work best for dads and
daughters.
As this year’s event approaches, the experience of the Beckey and Daniel
should bring new ideas based on their past observations. Food is also part of the
Daddy Daughter Dance, and food for the event will be provided by the Thalian
Culture Club. Tickets are now on sale for $30 for a young lady and her dad,
granddaddy, uncle, or brother. On January 23 the ticket price will be $35. On
February 6, the day of the Daddy Daughter Dance, tickets will be $40. Not included
in the ticket price will be an optional professional photo which will begin at $8.
Tickets may be purchased at the Northeast Texas Children’s Museum or
by calling 903-886-6055.
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their dads busy at the upcoming Daddy-Daughter Dance.
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February 2016
Republic of Texas Parrot Head Club
“Bolsters” Bras for the Cause with their “Support”
Since Bras for the Cause inception in 2009, it has raised more than $300,000.00 to help in the fight against breast cancer
and the benefit of breast cancer patients. This year, 2015, raised the most funds of any previous years with the total exceeding
$122,216.00. The Republic of Texas Parrot Head Club was able to “support” this worthy cause with contributions in excess of
$1000.00 coming from sponsors, member contributions, and voters.
RoTPHC has been a contributor for many years, with our bra’s winning varying awards. This year, days before the planned
event, several of our ladies, Stephanie Coelho, Nancy Manning, Mary Smith, and Ani Coelho, assembled on one evening to create
our latest entry. The theme, “Get Your Annual Check-Up”, was depicted by a checkered finish flag bra, hanging from an air balloon.
Many of our members participated in the annual event in Greenville on October 8th. We had a great evening strolling from
one display area to the next. There were so many entries, over 150, it was difficult to see all of them, and it was amazing to see the
creativity of the bras at the various sponsors downtown. Some were so imaginative and professional that they could have won an
award. Oh, that’s right, they did!!!
If any of you are unfamiliar with Republic of Texas Parrot Head Club (RoTPHC), our main charter is to participate in
activities that are charitable, educational and promote the welfare of the community. I believe we accomplished our goals on that
evening. Bras for the Cause supports Janice’s Closet at Hunt Regional Healthcare Foundation, where breast cancer patients can
receive compression garments, prostheses, wigs, and cure couture treatment gowns which have hidden pockets to hold drainage
tubes and a Velcro front panel that easily opens for examinations. Additionally this fund raiser supports the Tubby Adkisson
Mobile Mammography Coach which enables the women of Hunt County who would otherwise be unable, to receive their annual
mammogram.
In the past, RoTPHC has helped support and participated in the Wounded Hero Benefit, Bois d’Arc Bash, the Hunt County
Women in Need, Commerce Lil’ Angels, Relay for Life, the American Cancer Society and American Heart Association. We are an
IRS Exempt 501 (c) 7 Not-for-Profit organization which was organized in the Commerce area in 2008.
For more information about The Republic of Texas Parrot Head Club go to www.rotphc.com, or call Diana Sidebottom at 903-883-4176
Republic of Texas Parrot Head Club
Lends a hand at the Wounded Hero Event in Campbell
The Republic of Texas Parrot Head Club was able to lend a helping hand at the 4th Annual Wounded Heroes Benefit at Clancys Saloon and Stage last September 12.
Our very own members from Sartain’s Powerhouse, Jeff Pierce and Meghan McDowell donated a Husqvarna 455 Rancher 20” chainsaw valued at approximately
$500.00 to be auctioned at the event. Sartain’s also included three new chains and sharpening just to sweeten the deal! The bidding began at $100.00 and after several
lively and thrilling bids from folks in the audience; the chainsaw was won by Ronnie Price of Price Liquid Feed, who also happens to be a member of our Phlock!!! The
final bid was $670.00.
Ronnie also placed the winning bid on a bottle of “moonshine” that had been donated, but he can’t quite remember how much his winning bid was on that item……
go figure. He thinks it was about $125.00.
In addition to the donation and purchase of the chainsaw and moonshine, our other members were able to donate $230.00 to this worthy cause, thus our total
contribution was over $1000.00.
After the presentation of the flags from all of the branches of our armed services, MIA’ s and Ol’ Glory, several of our members that were present were honored on
stage and thanked by the audience for their sacrifices and commitment. One commented that he had never been thanked or honored and he is 70 years old. We are long
overdue in showing our gratitude to these folks for helping to keep us and our nation the Land of the Free and the Home of the Brave.
This is a truly wonderful event, and I would encourage everyone in the area to make it a point to attend next year.
In the past, RoTPHC has helped support Bras for the Cause, American Heart Association, the Hunt County Women in Need, Commerce Lil’ Angels, Relay for Life
and the American Cancer Society, and now we have added Wounded Heroes Benefit to our list of benefactors. We are an IRS Exempt 501 ( c ) 7 Not-for-Profit organization
which was organized in the Commerce area in 2008.
For more information about The Republic of Texas Parrot Head Club go to www.rotphc.com, or call Diana Sidebottom at 903-883-4176
February 2016
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Donor Appreciation Wall Unveiled
By Julia Gessner
A Texas A&M University-Commerce Giving Society wall was unveiled in
the Rayburn Student Center during the inaugural Lucky’s Thank You Celebration, a
biennial appreciation event for donors.
“In fiscal year 2015, University Advancement collaborated with faculty, staff,
students and friends across campus to raise a record 2 million dollars for A&MCommerce. The majority of these funds help lessen the financial burden for our
students by providing scholarships for those in need and most deserving,” said Vice
President of Advancement Randy VanDeven. “Giving evolves from the heart and at
A&M-Commerce, we are blessed to have many friends with BIG hearts.”
Donors are categorized into society levels by the amount they have donated
over the course of their lives. The eight societies include, from lowest to highest, the
Traditions Society, the Founder’s Society, the Heritage Society, the Rayburn Society,
the Legacy Society, the Cornerstone Society, the Mayo Society and the President’s
Circle.
“We are very excited to have a visual way to say thank you to the individuals
who support this university,” said Director of Advancement Services Brenda Morris.
“Our recognition is based on their cumulative giving total therefore our donors can
move up the wall. They will be inducted at one level and as their cumulative giving
total increases, they will be inducted at another level. Those inductions are going to
take place at the Royal Roar so at that time we will update the wall to reflect where
everyone is in the giving societies.”
The current list of donors on the Giving Society wall is based on the cumulative
giving totals of donors who have agreed to be inducted as of the last Royal Roar on
Aug. 31, 2014. Many other donors have chosen not to be inducted and wish to remain
anonymous. The next Royal Roar will take place on Oct. 7, 2016.
Valentine's Day Fun Facts
♥ More than 36 million heart-shaped boxes of chocolate are sold for Valentine's Day each
year.
♥ On average, men shell out $130 each on candy, cards, jewelry, flowers and dates. That’s
more than double what women commit to spending.
♥ About 8 billion candy hearts will be produced this year; that’s enough candy to stretch
from Rome, Italy to Valentine, Arizona 20 times and back again.
♥ About 1 billion Valentine's Day cards are exchanged in US each year. That's the largest
seasonal card-sending occasion of the year, next to Christmas.
♥ Worldwide, over 50 million roses are given for Valentine's Day each year.
♥ Women purchase 85% of all valentines.
♥ In order of popularity, Valentine's Day cards are given to teachers, children, mothers,
wives, sweethearts and pets.
♥ 73% of people who buy flowers for Valentine's Day are men, while only 27 percent are
women.
♥ Men buy most of the millions of boxes of candy and bouquets of flowers given on Valentine's Day.
♥ In the Middle Ages, young men and women drew names from a bowl to see who their
valentines would be. They would wear these names on their sleeves for one week. To
wear your heart on your sleeve now means that it is easy for other people to know how
you are feeling.
♥ The Italian city of Verona, where Shakespeare's lovers Romeo and Juliet lived, receives
about 1,000 letters addressed to Juliet every Valentine's Day.
♥ Richard Cadbury invented the first Valentines Day candy box in the late 1800s.
♥ Alexander Graham Bell applied for his patent on the telephone, an "Improvement in
Telegraphy", on Valentine's Day, 1876.
♥ The oldest surviving love poem till date is written in a clay tablet from the times of the
Sumerians around 3500 BC.
♥ In Medieval times, girls ate unusual foods on St Valentine's Day to make them dream
of their future husband.
These fun facts are brought to you courtesy of www.stvalentinesday.org.
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February 2016
GriefShare
GriefShare - Begins February 1, 2016
The GriefShare support/recovery group hosted by First Baptist Church of
Commerce will begin its spring semester on Monday, February 1, 2016.
Nationally-recognized grief experts teach via the video-based curriculum
developed by a non-denominational group, Church Initiative.
The Commerce group will meet every Monday night, beginning February 1,
in the Church Parlor from 6 to 8 p.m. for thirteen weeks.
Books are provided free of charge to participants in our local group. For
more information, contact the church office at 903-886-3189 or Jim and Teena Ayres at 903-886-8600. More information and resources are provided at
www.GriefShare.org.
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February 2016
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Fun Facts About the Super Bowl
From Forbes Magazine
Here are some interesting facts about the Super Bowl you can throw out as you are watching the big game this Sunday.
Ratings
Super Bowl XLVIII in 2014 had an average audience of 112.2 million viewers, the most
watched telecast in U.S. history. Seattle Seahawks victory over Denver Broncos by a score
of 43 to 8, it was the most lopsided Super Bowl score in 21 years. Five of the past seven
Super Bowls have been decided by a touchdown or less. (Nielsen)
The last five Super Bowls have been the five most watched telecasts in U.S. television
history, prior to that the most watched telecast was the M*A*S*H finale in February 1983
with 106 million viewers. (Nielsen)
Despite all the tuning sources now available, the audience for the Super Bowl has increased 22.4 million viewers over the past ten years 2004-2014. (Nielsen)
Females accounted for 46.8% of the Super Bowl audience last year. The average audience
for females was a record high 52.6 million. By comparison, The Oscars last year had 43.7
million TOTAL viewers. This was the fourth straight year the Super Bowl had averaged
over 50 million female viewers. During the regular NFL season about one-third of the
viewing audience is female. (Nielsen)
The median age of The Super Bowl viewer in 2014 was 43.7, a slight increase from the
previous year 43.5. (Nielsen)
The program lead-outs to last year’s Super Bowl on Fox last year was New Girl with 26.3
million viewers and Brooklyn Nine Nine 15.1 million. The most watched Super Bowl
lead-out was Friends in 1996 on NBC, the telecast averaged 52.9 million viewers and
guest starred Brooke Shields. (Nielsen)
The last TV program to average a household rating over 40 that wasn’t a Super Bowl was
The Seinfeld finale in May 1998. (Nielsen)
23 of the 25 highest rated sporting events on television have been Super Bowls, the two
lone exceptions were Women’s Figure Skating in the 1994 Winter Olympics (short form
and long form) highlighted by Nancy Kerrigan and Tonya Harding. (Nielsen)
Super Bowl is the highest rated TV shows across all age groups, last year the rating for the
big game with teens (12-17) was 32.0 and kids (2-11) 23.7. (Nielsen)
The Super Bowl’s household rating last year was 47.1, in homes with an income of
$100,000+ it was 58.1. (Nielsen)
In a first, last year The Super Bowl was televised on a Spanish language network (Fox
Deportes), the big game averaged 561,000 viewers. (Nielsen)
Advertisers
A :30 ad in the 2015 Super Bowl cost $4.5 million, the most expensive ad in history and a
12.5% increase from last year’s game. On average, Super Bowl ad rates have grown 10.8%
annually. (Kantar Media)
The number of advertising time has increased from 40 minutes and 15 seconds in 2005 to
49 minutes and 15 minutes in 2014. The 2013 Super Bowl had 51 minutes and 40 seconds
of ad time the highest to date. (Kantar Media)
The total spending among Super Bowl advertisers has grown from $158.4 million in 2005
to $331.8 million in 2014. By comparison, the 7-game 2014 World Series generated $257
million in ad volume. (Kantar Media)
In the 2014 Super Bowl there 22 paid advertisers that ran commercials of 60 seconds or
longer or 40% of all ads. In 2010 Super Bowl there was 11 advertisers that aired longer
form ads that accounted for 18% of ads. (Kantar Media)
In 2015 there will be 15 first time advertisers, the most since the dot com crazed 2000
Super Bowl which had 19 first time advertisers. (Kantar Media)
Historically the three most popular product categories that advertise in The Super Bowl
have been 1. Automobiles 2. Motion Pictures 3. Food & Candy. (Kantar Media)
Hashtags have replace URL as the most popular call to action in Super Bowl advertising.
In 2014 60% of Super Bowl ads had a hashtag and 42% had an URL code. In 2012 only
11% of advertisers had a hashtag and 63% had a URL code. Audi was the first Super Bowl
advertiser to use a hashtag. (Kantar Media)
Super Bowl ads account for 0.11% of all TV ads that will air throughout the year. (iSpot.tv)
61% say they will share Super Bowl ads on social media before the game, and two-thirds
will likely post during the game (CrowdTap)
Digital
Last year Fox offered a pair of live streams (delivered in English and Spanish) of the Super Bowl blowout it drew an average audience of 528,000 viewers per minute, up from
508,000 viewers per minute in 2013. (Fox)
Last year there were 25.3 million tweets during the Super Bowl was 24.1 million in 2013.
The biggest Twitter moment came when Seattle’s Percy Harvin ran a kickoff back 87
yards to open the second half and. That generated 381,605 tweets per minute. (Twitter)
The most shared Super Bowl ad was Volkswagen’s 2011 ad “The Force” which has as of
last month attracted 5,279,772 online shares across social media. (Unruly)
57% of Super Bowl viewers say they will use Facebook and/or Twitter during the game
(Burston Marstellar)
Half Time
Last year’s half time act featuring Bruno Mars and The Red Hot Chili Peppers was the
most watched ever averaging 115.3 million viewers (three million more than the game),
surpassing Madonna with LMFAO and M.I.A. in 2012 as the most watched half time act
(114 million viewers). (Nielsen)
The week following the Super Bowl last year Bruno Mars album sales increased by 206%
and his digital song sales were up 116%. The Red Hot Chili Peppers saw there album sales
increase 220% and digital song sales grew by 121%. (Nielsen)
This year’s half time act Katy Perry (along with Lenny Kravitz) has 64.1 million Twitter
followers more than anyone else. (Twitter)
Miscellaneous
Last year $119.4 million were wagered on the Super Bowl at casinos in the state of Nevada,
it was $98.94 million in 2013. (Statista)
Total spending by viewers for the Super Bowl will reach $14.3 billion in 2015, an increase
from $12.37 billion in 2014. 79.3% plan on buying food, 10.8% will get team apparel and
8.8% will get a new TV. (National Retail Federation)
46.8% of people say the game itself is the most important part of the Super Bowl; 25.1%
say it’s the commercials; 16.2% say hanging out with friends and 11.9% say it’s the half
time show. (National Retail Federation)
17.6% of people plan to host a Super Bowl party, 25.9% plan to attend a party, 5.5% will
watch at a bar/restaurant and 51.1% will do none of the above. (National Retail Foundation)
Next to the Fourth of July more beer is consumed on Super Bowl Sunday than any otherday of the year. $1.01 billion is spent on beer in the two weeks surrounding the Super Bowl
at grocery and convenience stores. (Nielsen)
1.23 billion chicken wings will be eaten on Super Bowl Sunday, nearly four for every
American. (National Chicken Council)
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Fr aternity and Sorority Life
grows at A&M-Commerce
By Julia Gessner
Fraternity and Sorority Life at Texas A&M University-Commerce has grown
with the addition of more individual members and staff including Dr. Zachary
Shirley who was named Director of Fraternity and Sorority Life.
“Texas A&M University-Commerce is pleased to have an employee with Dr.
Shirley’s experience, knowledge, and positive relationships with students to lead
our Greek Life initiatives,” said Vice President of Student Access and Success Dr.
Mary Hendrix. “We are focused on improving student retention and graduation
rates, as well as promoting the development of productive citizens. National
research indicates students who are involved earn better grades, are more likely
to stay in school and graduate, and are more active, contributing members of their
communities.”
Throughout his career at the university, Shirley has seen the Fraternity
and Sorority Life community grow substantially. From fall 2010 to fall 2015, the
university went from having 15 chapters and 338 members to 20 chapters and
nearly 500 members (pending final recruitment outcomes from all councils). The
growth of the program has allowed Fraternity and Sorority Life to become its own
department rather than fall under the umbrella of the Rayburn Student Center, and
the staff has grown with the addition of one professional staff member and a parttime administrative assistant being added to the previous staff of one professional
staff member and a graduate assistant.
“I believe that Fraternity and Sorority Life will continue to play a major role in
not only the recruitment of students to the university, but also to the development of
those students who choose to involve themselves with a Greek-letter organization,”
said Shirley. “Our role as the Office of Fraternity & Sorority Life and as members of
fraternities and sororities is to provide unique, intentional leadership opportunities
for our students, and to advance the fraternity and sorority movement on campus,
within the Commerce community, and ultimately, the world.”
The presence of Fraternity and Sorority Life is felt throughout camps with
members serving as orientation staff, residential assistants, Student Government
Association senators and leaders in other organizations. In addition, the president
of Student Government Association and various homecoming kings and queens are
typically members of the community.
“I believe that Fraternity and Sorority Life on this campus plays a role that
coincides with that of our university, in that we place students in very diverse,
interconnected communities that allow for opportunities for evolution in preparation
to live as members of a global society,” said Shirley.
February 2016
Member Spotlights
Take that special someone out for Valentine’s Day at a
Chamber member restaurant:
Dos Laredos Tex-Mex. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 903-886-1234
Lone Star Eatery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 903-886-2121
Los Mochis. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 903-886-8200
Luigi’s Italian Café. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 903-886-2000
Lulu’s Burgers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 903-886-3888
McKay’s Country Kitchen & BBQ. . . . . . . . . . . . 903-886-8160
Panda. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 903-886-4008
Landon Winery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 903-454-7878
Omega’s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 903-246-3002
Spot Brewery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 903-886-6969
Braum’s. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 903-886-6149
Chicken Express. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 903-886-2222
Dickey’s BBQ. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 903-886-8808
Domino’s Pizza. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 903-886-2116
McDonald’s. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 903-886-7771
Pizza Hut. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 903-886-9600
Sonic. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 903-886-7166
Need a new look to be ready for that special Valentine’s
night out? Call these Chamber members:
Aracely’s Hair Salon. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 903-366-9256
Hair on the Square by Kristie. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 903-886-0191
The Mane Salon & Spa. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 903-886-0717
Fire & Ice Massage by Velvete. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 903-886-0304
Two Eleven Boutique. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 903-886-3020
T&M Commerce Nails. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 903-886-1882
February 2016
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CHILDREN’S LEARNING CENTER
“A 4-Star, Nationally Accredited Learning Program”
2601 State Highway 50-Commerce, TX 75429
903-886-5769
www.tamuc.edu/clc
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COMMERCE
February 2016
Business Directory
A C C O U N T I N G – C PA’s
Conway Company CPAs, PC
903-886-2123
Deborah Harris CPA, PC
903-886-8727
Kenneth Foust CPA,PC
903-886-3106
ADVERTISING | SPECIALITIES
B&D Signs of Texas
903-513-9463
Giggles & Grins 903-450-4746
Hoss Outdoor Adv. | Billboards I-30
469-432-3870
A I R C O N D I T I O N I N G | H E AT I N G
Ken Parker Service, Inc
903-886-6990
New Covenant Plumbing/Heat/A/C 903-886-8882
Progressive Air and Heat
903-366-8197
A M U S E M E N T | E N T E R TA I N M E N T
NE TX Children’s Museum 903-886-6055
Planetarium 903-468-8652
A N I M A L W E L FA R E
Commerce Humane Assn
903-496-2412
ANTIQUES STORE
Fine Finds 903-886-0881
Silver Hammer Auctions
903-468-2363
A PA R T M E N T S | P R O P E R T Y M G M T
American Eagle Properties
903-886-4430
Bradford Place Apts. 903-886-8855
Charlinda Villages
903-886-8807
Churchill at Commerce Apts. (Culver)
903-886-4444
Gant Apartments 903-886-6863
Landmark Properties
903-886-7038
Lion’s Den
903-246-3174
Maple Place Apartments
903-886-4050
Oak Meadows Townhomes
903-886-1555
Sparks Enterprises
817-460-3347
Triple D Properties
903-366-1883
Valentine Properties
903-886-8881
Village Creek Apartments
903-246-3120
ART/GALLERIES/STUDIO
Commerce Office of Cultural Affairs
903-217-8050
Downtown Art Party
903-454-8230
ASSISTED LIVING/RETIREMENT
Colonial Lodge Retirement Inn
903-454-6636
Country Homes Estates
903-886-7754
AT T O R N E Y S
Curtis, Alexander/McCampbell & Morris 903-455-8113
Edgar J. Garrett
903-886-3146
AUCTIONS
Silver Hammer Auctions 903-468-2363
AUTOMOBILE DEALERS
Commerce Auto Group
903-886-4014
Commerce Chevrolet/Buick
903-886-2188
A U T O M O B I L E S E R V I C E S / PA R T S
D & E Auto Supply
903-886-8040
Hoover’s Automotive
903-886-7781
J J’s Quick Lube
903-886-8775
BAKERIES
Braum’s
903-886-6242
Brookshire’s
903-886-3252
Good Donuts 903-886-1011
Sweeties Donut Shoppe
903-886-6111
BANKS/CREDIT UNIONS
Alliance Bank
903-886-3244
Cypress Bank
903-886-7425
Dixie Turman/State Farm Bank
903-886-7774
Guaranty Bank & Trust
903-886-2274
Heritage Land Bank
903-455-2835
Inwood National Bank
903-886-2126
BOOKSTORES
East Texas Book Store
903-886-3248
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT/TRAINING
Center for Applied Leadership
903-461-1823
Commerce EDC 903-886-1121
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
903-885-1320
C AT E R I N G / M E E T I N G FA C I L I T I E S
Peninsula Ranch & Lodge
903-461-9924
Sand Hills Country Club 903-886-4455
Sodexo 903-468-4886
The Billboard House 903-513-9234
CHECK CASHING/LOANS
Chaney’s Check Cashing Express
903-886-8080
CHILD DEVELOPMENT
A&M-Commerce Children’s Learning Ctr
903-886-5769
Jane Jane’s Day Care
903-886-8605
SonShine Center 903-886-0303
CHURCHES
Bread of Life Church of Nazarene
903-886-1515
First Assembly of God Commerce
903-886-0303
Commerce Church of Christ
903-886-6136
Commerce Community Church
903-886-2376
Cross Trails Cowboy Church 903-886-9114
Disciples of Faith Bible Fellowship
903-886-3644
First Baptist Church
903-886-3189
First Christian Church
903-886-2542
First Presbyterian Church
903-886-3783
First United Methodist Church
903-886-3220
Full Gospel Business Men’s Fellowship
903-886-8585
Out of This World Ministries 214-476-3016
Ridgecrest Baptist Church
903-886-6034
St. Joseph Catholic Church
903-886-7135
CLEANERS
Country Cleaners 903-886-1609
CLOTHING/GIFTS
The Bargain Box
903-886-8306
Two Eleven Boutique 903-886-3020
My Sister’s Closet
903-886-1224
Sister Babyz
903-886-3020
West Girls in TX 903-422-2900
COMPUTER SERVICES/FORENSICS
Wolf Security Analysts
903-366-6721
COPIERS
Advantage Copy Systems
903-885-3375
CONCRETE
B & A Concrete 903-886-6845
Brummett Concrete
903-461-2200
D. L. Lennon, Inc.
903-886-3174
Rafter P Construction 903-454-8332
CONVENIENCE STORES
Flying L Fast Mart
903-886-8091
COUNSELING
Lakes Regional MHMR
903-455-5770
COUNTRY CLUBS
Sand Hills Golf/Country Club
903-886-4455
DENTISTS
Commerce Family Dental
903-886-3081
Longbranch Dental
903-455-4161
Mary/Marc McDaniel, DDS
903-886-6945
DISTRIBUTORS
Ben E. Keith Company
903-886-2158
Coca-Cola Bottling Co.
214-388-6052
Dr. Pepper
214-402-2248
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Commerce Economic Dev. Corporation
903-886-1121
E D U C AT I O N
Texas A&M University.-Commerce
903-886-5081
Commerce ISD 903-886-3755
Paris Junior College
903-782-0330
EMBROIDERY/PRNTG/PROMO
PRODUCTS
Adventures In Printing 972-547-4304
B&D Signs of Texas 903-513-9463
Greenville Trophies & Awards
903-455-5441
Personalized Printing 903-886-7173
E M E R G E N C Y M E D I C A L E VA C U A T I O N S
Air-Evac Lifestream
903-886-1551
ENERGY PROVIDERS
Atmos Energy
888-286-6700
FEC Electric 903-455-1715
Oncor Electric Delivery
888-313-6862
ENGINEERS
Hayter Engineering, Inc.
903-785-0303
EQUIPMENT RENTALS
Luckett Crane Service LTD 903-886-3407
FARM/RANCH
Aaron Ranch
903-886-8836
FA R M S U P P L I E S / F E E D
Fix & Feed Commerce Hardware
903-886-7917
Hunt County Farm Supply
903-862-2273
Price Liquid Feed
903-513-4006
Twin Oaks Farm
903-886-5358
FINANCIAL SERVICES
Active Wealth Management
903-455-6956
AIS Financial Services
903-886-8050
Edward Jones & Company
903-886-3333
Dixie Turman/State Farm Bank
903-886-7774
FITNESS CENTERS
Anytime Fitness 903-886-8811
FLORISTS
April Showers 903-886-3104
FOOD-STORES/MARKETS/TRUCKS
Brookshires 903-886-3252
Kathy’s Old Fashioned Ice Cream 469-223-4774
Kona Ice Rocks
469-500-6500
Twin Oaks Farms
903-886-5358
FUNDRAISERS
Kona Ice Rocks
469-500-6500
FURNITURE
Affordable Furniture & Etc.
903-886-6096
F U N E R A L H O M E S / C R E M AT I O N
SERVICES
Commerce Funeral Home & Cremation Services 903-886-8600
GOVERNMENT
City of Commerce
903-886-1100
State Representative Dan Flynn
903-455-0971
HAIR/BEAUTY/NAIL SALON
Aracely’s Hair Salon
903-366-9256
Hair on the Square by Kristie
903-886-0191
The Mane Salon & Spa
903-886-0717
T&M Commerce Nails
214-692-1241
H A R D WA R E
Fix & Feed Commerce Hardware
903-886-7917
HOME BUILDERS
Rafter P Construction
903-454-8332
Crescent Estates Custom Homes
214-957-8549
H O M E H E A LT H
1st Choice 903-886-2666
Home Health Associates 903-886-0612
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
903-886-4430
Mas-Con Builders
903-246-1565
Under Construction 903-468-2683
HOSPICE
Gentiva Hospice 903-454-1107
HOSPITALS
Hunt Reg. Emergency Medical Ctr at Commerce 903-886-3161
Hunt Regional Medical Center-Greenville
903-408-5000
HOTEL/MOTELS/B&B’s
Holiday Inn Express/Best Western Plus, G’ville 903-454-8230
Holiday Inn Express, Sulphur Springs
903-885-6851
Magnuson Hotel Commerce
903-886-4777
HOUSING
Commerce Housing Authority
903-886-2946
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Business Directory
HUNTING
10-2-4 Ranch
254-485-3080
INSURANCE
Cornerstone Senior Services
903-456-3514
Diversified Insurance
903-886-6943
Duncan Insurance 903-886-2183
Dyer Insurance 903-886-2131
Farm Bureau Insurance
903-455-6782
State Farm Insurance
903-886-7774
I N T E R N E T / C O M M U N I C AT I O N S
CenturyLink
800-788-3500
JEWELRY & REPAIR
Drake Jewelers
903-454-1671
LIBRARIES
Commerce Public Library
903-886-6858
LONG-TERM AND CORPORATE LODGING
Lion’s Den
903-246-3174
M A N U FA C T U R E D H O U S I N G
Henly Land & Homes, Inc.
903-886-0112
MANUFACT URING
Hydro Aluminum Metal Products
903-468-5012
Polara Enterprises
903-366-0300
Zurn/Pex Hydronics
903-886-2580
MASSAG E / NUT RIT I ON
Fire & Ice Massage by Velvete
903-886-0304
Mane Salon & Spa
903-886-0717
METAL BUILDINGS
Rafter P Construction
903-454-8332
MED ICAL SE RVICE S
Dr. David Liao Orthopedics
903-454-9900
Hulsey Therapy Services
903-886-7669
Live Oak Professional Ctr.
903-886-8818
Raffa Clinic
877-707-2332
Air-Evac Lifeteam
903-390-7022
MEN TAL H E ALT H
Lakes Regional MHMR
903 455-5770
MUSIC PRODUCTION STUDIO
Brad Davis Audio Production
903-886-6027
NEWSPAP E RS
The Commerce Journal
903-455-4220
The Commerce Connection
903-886-3950
NURSING H O M E S/LON G TE R M C A R E
Briarcliff Health Center
903-455-8729
Oak Manor Nursing Home 903-886-2510
OFFICE E Q UIP M E N T
Advantage Copy Systems 903-885-3375
OFFICE SUP P L IE S/P R I N TI N G
Latson’s Office Solutions
903-885-1553
Latson’s Print Services
903-886-2710
Personalized Printing
903-886-7173
OPTICAL CENTERS
Texas Optical Center
903-455-0294
ORGANIZ AT IO NS
A&M-Commerce Alumni Chapter
903-886-6175
A&M-Commerce Athletics
903-468-3033
Aglaia Club 903-886-1968
American Legion Post No. 1
903-886-8479
Boys & Girls Club of NE Texas
903-455-9233
Celebrate The Children, Inc.
903-886-8365
Commerce Classroom Teachers Assn.
903-886-3758
Commerce Humane Society
903-496-2412
Commerce Office of Cultural Affairs 903-217-8050
Commerce Parks Foundation
903-886-7697
Coterie Culture Club
IOOF Lodge Commerce
903-348-9874
Kiwanis Club 903-886-4733
Ladonia Chamber of Commerce
972-757-8920
Lions Club 903-886-4034
Louise Drake Garden Club
903-886-6263
Masonic Lodge 903-886-3549
N. Hunt Co. Retired Teachers Assn.
903-886-7695
North Hunt SUD 903-886-3458
Pi Sigma Alpha
903-886-5317
Psychology Club 903-886-6078
Republic of Texas Parrot Head Club
903-366-2737
Rotary Club 903-886-7047
Silver Leos Writing Club 903-468-7391
Thalian Culture Club
903-886-6209
United Way of Hunt County 903-455-7414
Woman’s Culture Club
903-886-2624
PAWN SHOPS
B6UP Pawn and Gun 903-246-3030
United Pawn & Bargain
903-886-7874
PECANS
Campbell Pecans
903-366-1141
PET SUPPLIES/GROOMING/BOARDING
Pet Degrees Mobile Grooming
903-886-8469
PHARMACIES
CVS Pharmacy
903-886-0718
Total Care Pharmacy
903-886-8888
PHOTOGRAPHY
Luminous Productions
903-851-3183
PRINTERS, PUBLISHERS & GRAPHICS
B & D Signs of Texas 903-513-9463
Latson’s Print Services
903-886-2710
Personalized Printing
903-886-7173
P R O PA N E
Commerce Automatic Gas 903-886-3045
PLUMBERS
Ashley Plumbing 903-886-2355
New Covenant Plumbing/Heat/A/C 903-886-8882
Powers Plumbing
903-886-3300
R A D I O S TAT I O N S
E TX Broadcasting, Inc. (95.9)
903-885-1546
Hunt County Radio
903-455-1400
KETR 88.9 903-886-5848
Thunder Country 107.1 903-885-7639
RAILROADS
Blacklands Railroad
903-438-1324
R E A L E S TAT E
Century 21 First Group
903-886-1200
Freedom Realty
903-348-5826
Chapin Real Estate
903-886-6373
RESALE SHOP
Goodwill Industries of NE TX 903-886-3600
My Sister’s Closet (WIN)
903-886-1224
The Bargain Box
903-886-8306
R E S TA U R A N T S | C L U B S
Braum’s 903-886-6149
Chicken Express
903-886-7777
Dickey’s BBQ
903-886-8808
Domino’s Pizza 903-886-2116
Dos Laredos
903-886-1234
Good Donuts
903-886-1011
Lone Star Eatery, Grill and Bar
903-886-2121
Los Mochis Mexican
903-886-8200
Luigi’s Italian Cafe
903-886-2000
Lulu’s Burgers 903-886-3888
McDonalds # 10645
903-886-7771
McKay’s Country Kitchen & BBQ
903-886-6080
Omega’s Biscuits & Eggs
903-246-3002
Panda Chinese 903-886-4008
Pizza Hut 903-886-9600
Sonic Drive-In 903-886-7166
Spot Brewery 903-886-6969
R E TA I L
Two Eleven Boutique 903-886-3020
Wal-Mart 903-886-3108
ROOFING
RBS Roofing
903-440-4148
Under Construction
903-468-2683
SE L F-STOR A GE FA C I L I T I E S
All-American Self Storage
903-886-7575
The Guard House Self-Storage
903-886-6040
SIG NS/ BANNERS
B&D Signs of Texas
903-513-9463
Latson’s Print Services 903-886-2710
Personalized Printing
903-886-7173
SEPTIC SYSTEM
Quality Concrete Products
903-886-3055
STO RM SH ELTER
Quality Concrete Products
903-886-3055
T I T L E C O M PA N Y
North Texas Title of Hunt County
903-454-3364
T O B A C C O / VA P E S T A T I O N S
Chaney’s Tobacco Station
903-886-8080
T R A N S P O R TAT I O N / T R U C K I N G
BL II Logistics L.L.C .
903-886-2900
TRASH HAULING-COMMERCIAL
City Sanitation 903-886-2314
TREE SERVICE
Shaffer Tree Service 903-582-9160
T R O P H I E S / AWA R D S
Greenville Trophies & Awards
903-455-5441
VETERINARIANS
Bright Star Equine
903-886-0104
Commerce Vet Clinic
903-886-7941
Hunt County Animal Hospital
903-886-3911
V I N TA G E S T O R E S
Fine Finds 940-231-1362
WEBSITE DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT
Luminous Productions 903-851-3183
WEDDINGS
Luminous Productions 903-851-3183
The Billboard House 903-513-9234
Sand Hills Country Club 903-886-4455
Sodexo 903-468-4890
WRECKER SERVICES
Benson Bros.
903-886-2765
WINERY/DISTILLERY
Landon Winery
903-454-7878