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"Progress Through Participation"
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Chamber News for March 2019
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Monthly Business Luncheon
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Wednesday, March 20 @ Liberty Center (Liberty City Hall)
11:45 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Guest speaker: <to be announced>
CATERED BY:
Blue Plate Catering
Pamala Talbot
(Owner / Executive Chef)
COST: $12
So that we may provide an accurate head count to the caterer, please register for the luncheon as soon as possible in
one
of three ways:
- Via e-mail to chamberadmin@imsday (specify the number of persons in your group).
- Via telephone at 936.336.5736.
- Online using the Events Calendar (look for the green "Register Now" button next to the event).
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2019 CHAMBER AWARDS BANQUET - RECAP
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A large crowd turned out for the Chamber's 43rd Annual Awards Banquet on Tuesday, February 26th at the Dayton Community Center. The highlight of the evening was the announcement of Citizen of the Year for Dayton and Liberty. Julie Campbell was the winner for Dayton, and Frank Jordan the winner for Liberty.
Mike Little served as emcee for the evening's events. Incoming Chamber directors were announced, and outgoing directors for 2018 were honored with plaques. Past Chairman Sandra Sterling presented the gavel to incoming Chairman Bryan Reynolds. Sonja Bruzauskas provided the vocals for the National Anthem and later led the crowd in "God Bless America".
Keith W. Beitler of Landry's Inc. served as guest speaker for this year's event.
The offices of U.S. Senator John Cornyn, U.S. Rep. Brian Babin and State Rep. Ernest Bailes were also represented at the banquet.
The Chamber wishes to thank everyone who came out to enjoy the evening, our many
sponsors, elected officials, guest speaker Keith W. Beitler and all who worked to make this year's banquet a great success. Thanks to Best Hospice Care of Texas and Laura Winegeart for donating the cinnamon rolls.
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UPDATED VISITORS BROCHURES AVAILABLE
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Our
Visitors Guides for 2019 are online and available for
download at the Chamber website (libertydaytonchamber.com).
These are tri-fold brochures listing places to see and things to do in the Liberty-Dayton area including popular events, outdoor activities, local museums, parks and historic sites. A second brochure lists specialty shops and eating establishments courtesy of our member businesses, along with event facilities and places to stay.
Both brochures are offered in Adobe PDF format and updated throughout the year as needed.
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This year's annual
Liberty Jubilee and Street Dance will be held
March 22nd and 23rd in downtown Liberty. Gates open at noon on Friday. The Street Dance will feature Stoney Larue and Mason Lively performing from 8 p,m. - midnight Friday evening. Saturday, all activities run from 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. For information contact the City of Liberty at 936.336.3684 or visit their
Liberty Jubilee page at cityofliberty.org.
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The next bus trip to
Coushatta Resort & Casino in Kinder, Louisiana is scheduled for
Thursday, March 21st. The cost is $15. For reservations contact Eliza Guidry at 936.402.0340. More information on the bus trip can be found at the
Chamber website.
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Listen to our
Monthly Chamber Radio Show on
KSHN 99.9 FM
highlighting the latest news and information from the Chamber. We'll be live on the air
March 21st starting at
8:30 a.m.
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TRINITY RIVER REFUGE NEEDS VOLUNTEER HELP
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Trinity River National Wildlife Refuge is seeking help for their event at the Liberty Jubilee on Saturday, March 23rd. Assistance is needed setting up, handling the animals, putting tattoos on the kids, giving out goodies, getting nature and chapter info out to visitors, and taking down displays at the end of the day.
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MEMBER PROFILE:
WELLS FARGO
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Submitted by Ramiro Mata, Wells Fargo Branch Manager in Liberty.
Wells Fargo is proud to serve Liberty, Texas. Founded in 1852, Wells Fargo is a diversified, community-based financial services company with $1.9 trillion in assets. The company currently provides banking, investment and mortgage products and services, as well as consumer and commercial finance through 7,800 locations, more than 13,000 ATMs, the internet (wellsfargo.com) and mobile banking. There are offices in 37 countries and territories to support customers who conduct business in the global economy. With approximately 259,000 team members, Wells Fargo serves one in three households in the United States. Wells Fargo & Company was ranked No. 26 on Fortune’s 2018 rankings of America’s largest corporations.
The Liberty branch is led by Branch Manager Ramiro Mata, who has been with Wells Fargo for six years. He began his career as a banker and worked his way up. Mr. Mata and his team of 10 are always ready to help any customer meet their financial needs and succeed financially. Customers can make deposits, cash checks, get money orders and cashier checks. In addition, you can see one of the bankers for a business account and account services. The branch also has partnerships with payroll and merchant services, as well as home lending. Stop by when you’re in the neighborhood at 2329 N. Main in Liberty. Telephone 936.336.6512.
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Thank you for your membership and support of the Chamber!
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Chicken Express Dayton
Jonathan Lee (President)
300 E. Hwy. 90 in Dayton
"Providing fast, friendly service of the best quality food!
Home of the legendary Express Tenders® and Chicken E® Sweet Tea!"
Proctor's Mortuary
Lashon D. Proctor (Owner)
2221 Hwy. 90 in Liberty
"Here at Proctor's Mortuary our motto is: 'We Make The Difference'. Our commitment to Professionalism, Caring, Service, and Dignity to our Families will always exceed your expectations. We pledge our very best to you in all we do".
Mayo & Poland PLLC
Bryn A. Poland (Partner)
2114 MasseyTompkins Road | Baytown 77521
"We are one of the oldest elder law and special needs planning firms in Texas.
Whether you are looking for an attorney or information about elder law, we can help."
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Kimberly Stephens is the new Executive Director for
Liberty/Chambers County CASA, filling the position held previously by Debbie Dugger. Born in Dallas, Kimberly comes to the area by way of Florida and Tennessee. She and husband Eric are associate pastors at Conroe First Assembly of God Church. They have four children.
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MARCH
Texas First Bank 100 Year Celebration
- Saturday, March 9, Noon - 3p.m. at Texas First Bank in Hull. Food, live band, kid's activities and tours of the bank.
- Friday & Saturday, March 22-23 in downtown Liberty. Street dance Friday night with Stoney Larue and Mason Lively. Info: City of Liberty - 936.336.3684. cityofliberty.org.
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Chamber Board of Directors Meeting
Monday, March 18, 5 p.m. @ Chamber office in Dayton (109 S. Main St.).
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Dayton Ole Tyme Days
Friday thru Sunday, April 12 - 14.
Relay for Life South Liberty County Friday, April 5 at Liberty Memorial Stadium on Grand Avenue & Bowie Streets. Visit their page
here.
The Chamber's annual
Administrative Professionals Day Luncheon is scheduled for Wednesday, April 24th from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at Liberty Center. The
reservation form is now available for download in PDF format with all the details.
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3rd Annual Rotary Club of Liberty Chili Cook-Off on Saturday, April 13 at Liberty City Hall.
Liberty Freedom Ride, a
bicycle ride benefiting the Liberty ISD Education Foundation, begins at 8 a.m.
(For more information see the flyer at the end of this newsletter).
The event will also coincide with the monthly
Liberty Street Rally car show on the courthouse square.
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Chamber Radio Day is scheduled for Saturday, May 18th. This is an annual fundraiser for the Chamber where you can advertise your business, event or honor someone special during the broadcast day on KSHN 99.9 FM. Be sure to download and complete the
advertising form.
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ONGOING EVENTS
- Liberty Faux Real Trade Days, 321 FM 563 in Liberty. 936.391.8600. Many vendors on hand with crafts, clothing, food, antiques and much more. Held on the weekend following the third Monday each month (except October and December).
- Liberty Street Rally (Cars, Coffee & More) on the square in Downtown Liberty. Meets on the 2nd Saturday of the month (weather permitting), 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. See classic cars, hot rods, motorcycles and more.
- Third Thursday on Sam Houston Street. Participating shops in the 1800 block of Sam Houston (near the courthouse square) are open late every third Thursday of the month with great deals, food and live music.
- Coffee with the Mayor. Held the third Thursday of each month (except for holidays or conflicting events). Citizens of Liberty are invited to have coffee with Mayor Carl Pickett and City Manager Tom Warner in the council chambers of City Hall. This is an opportunity to discuss ideas or projects or to voice any concerns citizens may wish to express. 936.336.3684.
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Please visit our
online calendar
at libertydaytonchamber.com for additional events and updates added throughout the month.
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Past issues of Chamber News can be accessed
here
on the Chamber website. Copies are kept online for a period of one year.
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Liberty-Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce
1801 Trinity Street | Liberty, Tx. 77575 | 936.336.5736 | chamber@imsday.com
109 S. Main Street | Dayton, Tx. 77535 | 936.257.8926 | ldchamber@imsday.com
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