February Connection

A PUBLICATION OF THE COMMERCE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

BLKRT U.S. POSTAGEPAID

PERMIT NO. 102Commerce, Texas 75428

February 2016

Presents

Casino Royalethe 107th Annual Awards Banquet

Join us for a night of

awards, beer and wine, dinner

and casino games

Thursday, March 3, 2016 | 6:00 - 9:30 pm

Rayburn Student Center

Texas A&M University-Commerce

2600 W Neal Street • Commerce, TX

Tickets $30 per person

Cocktail party attire suggested

Puchase tickets at the

Commerce Chamber of Commerce

February 2016

Executive BoardVelvete Womack PresidentShelly Gerard Vice PresidentJulie Gentle Past PresidentJoe Shipman SecretaryScott Ward Treasurer

Elected Board MembersSarj AghaTeena AyersHolly BauschkaKen BishopJulie GentleJeannie Harris

Marie HumphriesDarlene McKayGary RuschJohn WeatherfordAlicia Wittkopf

Executive Director Paul VossOffice Administrator Sheryl Millar

1114 Main Street, P.O.Box 290Commerce, TX 75429903.886.3950f [email protected]

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C H A M B E R President ’s Letter C H A M B E R Board of Directors

Student . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$25 .00Individual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$58 .65Clubs and Churches . . . . . . . . . .$58 .65Business Membership . . . . . . .$175 .95(1-10 full-time employees)Business Membership . . . . . . .$234 .60(over 10 full-time employees)

Hotels, Motels & Apartments . .$234 .60Banks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$293 .25Manufacturers . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$586 .50Utility Companies . . . . . . . . . .$586 .502nd Business . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1/2 priceEnhanced Online . . . . . . . . . . . .$50 .00 Directory Listing

Display Ad (Horz . 5” w x 3” h or Vert . 3 .25” w x 4 .625” h) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$ 30Event Showcase (5” w x 6” h) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$ 50Back Cover Ad (10 .25” w x 10 .75” h) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $300

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Permanent Board MembersDavid Collier, ONCORBlake Cooper, CISDBonnie Hunter, CEDC

Dr. Dan Jones, TAMU-C

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. WomackPresident

February 2016

Grief Share Starts (see page 10) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . February 1

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

Tubby Adkisson Mobile Mammography Coach at the Hunt Regional Emergency Medical Center. . . . . . . . March 2

Annual Chamber Banquet. “Casino Royale” is the theme. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . March 3

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

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Chamber of Commerce at [email protected]

C H A M B E R Calendar of Upcoming Events

RECYCLE DAY IN COMMERCE

The First Saturday of Every Month

Clip and Save This Schedule

• January 2• February 6• March 5• April 2• May 7• June 4

• July 2• August 6• September 3• October 1• November 5• December 3

between the hours of 9:00 am and 1:00 pm.

The City containers have been relocated to the University

parking lot at Campbell and Walnut in the same area as the

University recycle units.

The purpose of the Chamber of Commerce shall be to promote the com-mon 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-parti-san, non-sectarian and non-sectional in its activities.

Commerce Chamber ofCommerce Mission Statement

Wednesdays from 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (Closed 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. for lunch.)

Hunt County Tax Office Commerce Sub-Station Hoursat the Chamber of Commerce

Offering full service to our taxpayers including motor vehicle regis-tration and property tax collection services.

Online services available at www.hctax.info. Forfurther information please call 903.408.4000 or by

email [email protected]

February 2016

C H A M B E R Our Community

By Paul Voss

2016 A Great Start for a New Year

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.

Commerce Texas Fading From 15 To 16

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?

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.

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”.

By Paul Voss

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Commerce-ISD CheersCommerce 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.

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Top: Hallie Smith, Claire Dobbs, ErinJensen, Aislinn Jones, Lexie Moss, Chelsey Beane, Caitlyn Rogers

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Theme Announced for Annual Daddy Daughter DanceWhen 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.

Fun activities are planned to keep daughters and their dads busy at the upcoming Daddy-Daughter Dance.

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 ClubLends 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

Donor Appreciation Wall Unveiled

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&M-Commerce. 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.

By Julia Gessner

♥ 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 Val-

entine'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

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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 Tee-na Ayres at 903-886-8600. More information and resources are provided at www.GriefShare.org.

GriefShare

February 2016

RatingsSuper 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 in-creased 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)AdvertisersA :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)DigitalLast year Fox offered a pair of live streams (delivered in English and Spanish) of the Su-per 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 TimeLast 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)MiscellaneousLast 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 Founda-tion)Next to the Fourth of July more beer is consumed on Super Bowl Sunday than any other-day 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)

Fun Facts About the Super BowlFrom Forbes MagazineHere are some interesting facts about the Super Bowl you can throw out as you are watching the big game this Sunday.

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Take that special someone out for Valentine’s Day at a Chamber member restaurant:Dos Laredos Tex-Mex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .903-886-1234Lone Star Eatery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .903-886-2121Los Mochis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .903-886-8200Luigi’s Italian Café . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .903-886-2000Lulu’s Burgers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .903-886-3888McKay’s Country Kitchen & BBQ . . . . . . . . . . . .903-886-8160Panda . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .903-886-4008Landon Winery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .903-454-7878Omega’s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .903-246-3002Spot Brewery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .903-886-6969Braum’s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .903-886-6149Chicken Express . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .903-886-2222Dickey’s BBQ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .903-886-8808Domino’s Pizza . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 903-886-2116McDonald’s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .903-886-7771Pizza Hut . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .903-886-9600Sonic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .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

Member SpotlightsFraternity and Sorority Life grows at A&M-Commerce

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 part-time 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.

By Julia Gessner

February 2016


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A C C O U N T I N G – C P A ’ sConway Company CPAs, PC 903-886-2123Deborah Harris CPA, PC 903-886-8727Kenneth Foust CPA,PC 903-886-3106A D V E R T I S I N G | S P E C I A L I T I E SB&D Signs of Texas 903-513-9463Giggles & Grins 903-450-4746Hoss Outdoor Adv. | Billboards I-30 469-432-3870A I R C O N D I T I O N I N G | H E A T I N GKen Parker Service, Inc 903-886-6990New Covenant Plumbing/Heat/A/C 903-886-8882Progressive Air and Heat 903-366-8197A M U S E M E N T | E N T E R T A I N M E N TNE TX Children’s Museum 903-886-6055Planetarium 903-468-8652A N I M A L W E L F A R ECommerce Humane Assn 903-496-2412A N T I Q U E S S T O R EFine Finds 903-886-0881Silver Hammer Auctions 903-468-2363A P A R T M E N T S | P R O P E R T Y M G M TAmerican Eagle Properties 903-886-4430Bradford Place Apts. 903-886-8855Charlinda Villages 903-886-8807Churchill at Commerce Apts. (Culver) 903-886-4444Gant Apartments 903-886-6863Landmark Properties 903-886-7038Lion’s Den 903-246-3174Maple Place Apartments 903-886-4050 Oak Meadows Townhomes 903-886-1555Sparks Enterprises 817-460-3347Triple D Properties 903-366-1883Valentine Properties 903-886-8881Village Creek Apartments 903-246-3120A R T / G A L L E R I E S / S T U D I OCommerce Office of Cultural Affairs 903-217-8050Downtown Art Party 903-454-8230A S S I S T E D L I V I N G / R E T I R E M E N TColonial Lodge Retirement Inn 903-454-6636Country Homes Estates 903-886-7754A T T O R N E Y SCurtis, Alexander/McCampbell & Morris 903-455-8113Edgar J. Garrett 903-886-3146A U C T I O N SSilver Hammer Auctions 903-468-2363A U T O M O B I L E D E A L E R SCommerce Auto Group 903-886-4014Commerce Chevrolet/Buick 903-886-2188A U T O M O B I L E S E R V I C E S / P A R T SD & E Auto Supply 903-886-8040Hoover’s Automotive 903-886-7781J J’s Quick Lube 903-886-8775BAKERIESBraum’s 903-886-6242Brookshire’s 903-886-3252Good Donuts 903-886-1011Sweeties Donut Shoppe 903-886-6111B A N K S / C R E D I T U N I O N SAlliance Bank 903-886-3244Cypress Bank 903-886-7425Dixie Turman/State Farm Bank 903-886-7774Guaranty Bank & Trust 903-886-2274Heritage Land Bank 903-455-2835Inwood National Bank 903-886-2126B O O K S T O R E SEast Texas Book Store 903-886-3248B U S I N E S S D E V E L O P M E N T / T R A I N I N GCenter for Applied Leadership 903-461-1823Commerce EDC 903-886-1121C A R P E T C L E A N I N G & R E S T O R A T I O N Jeff’s Carpet Cleaning & Restoration 903-885-1320

C A T E R I N G / M E E T I N G F A C I L I T I E SPeninsula Ranch & Lodge 903-461-9924Sand Hills Country Club 903-886-4455Sodexo 903-468-4886The Billboard House 903-513-9234C H E C K C A S H I N G / L O A N SChaney’s Check Cashing Express 903-886-8080C H I L D D E V E L O P M E N TA&M-Commerce Children’s Learning Ctr 903-886-5769Jane Jane’s Day Care 903-886-8605SonShine Center 903-886-0303C H U R C H E SBread of Life Church of Nazarene 903-886-1515First Assembly of God Commerce 903-886-0303Commerce Church of Christ 903-886-6136 Commerce Community Church 903-886-2376Cross Trails Cowboy Church 903-886-9114 Disciples of Faith Bible Fellowship 903-886-3644First Baptist Church 903-886-3189First Christian Church 903-886-2542First Presbyterian Church 903-886-3783First United Methodist Church 903-886-3220Full Gospel Business Men’s Fellowship 903-886-8585Out of This World Ministries 214-476-3016Ridgecrest Baptist Church 903-886-6034St. Joseph Catholic Church 903-886-7135C L E A N E R SCountry Cleaners 903-886-1609C L O T H I N G / G I F T SThe Bargain Box 903-886-8306Two Eleven Boutique 903-886-3020My Sister’s Closet 903-886-1224Sister Babyz 903-886-3020West Girls in TX 903-422-2900C O M P U T E R S E R V I C E S / F O R E N S I C SWolf Security Analysts 903-366-6721C O P I E R SAdvantage Copy Systems 903-885-3375C O N C R E T EB & A Concrete 903-886-6845Brummett Concrete 903-461-2200D. L. Lennon, Inc. 903-886-3174Rafter P Construction 903-454-8332C O N V E N I E N C E S T O R E SFlying L Fast Mart 903-886-8091C O U N S E L I N GLakes Regional MHMR 903-455-5770C O U N T R Y C L U B SSand Hills Golf/Country Club 903-886-4455D E N T I S T SCommerce Family Dental 903-886-3081Longbranch Dental 903-455-4161Mary/Marc McDaniel, DDS 903-886-6945D I S T R I B U T O R SBen E. Keith Company 903-886-2158Coca-Cola Bottling Co. 214-388-6052Dr. Pepper 214-402-2248E C O N O M I C D E V E L O P M E N TCommerce Economic Dev. Corporation 903-886-1121E D U C A T I O NTexas A&M University.-Commerce 903-886-5081Commerce ISD 903-886-3755Paris Junior College 903-782-0330E M B R O I D E R Y / P R N T G / P R O M O P R O D U C T SAdventures In Printing 972-547-4304B&D Signs of Texas 903-513-9463Greenville Trophies & Awards 903-455-5441Personalized Printing 903-886-7173E M E R G E N C Y M E D I C A L E VA C U A T I O N SAir-Evac Lifestream 903-886-1551

E N E R G Y P R O V I D E R SAtmos Energy 888-286-6700FEC Electric 903-455-1715Oncor Electric Delivery 888-313-6862E N G I N E E R SHayter Engineering, Inc. 903-785-0303EQUIPMENT RENTALSLuckett Crane Service LTD 903-886-3407FARM/RANCHAaron Ranch 903-886-8836F A R M S U P P L I E S / F E E DFix & Feed Commerce Hardware 903-886-7917Hunt County Farm Supply 903-862-2273Price Liquid Feed 903-513-4006Twin Oaks Farm 903-886-5358F I N A N C I A L S E R V I C E SActive Wealth Management 903-455-6956AIS Financial Services 903-886-8050Edward Jones & Company 903-886-3333Dixie Turman/State Farm Bank 903-886-7774F I T N E S S C E N T E R SAnytime Fitness 903-886-8811 F L O R I S T SApril Showers 903-886-3104F O O D - S T O R E S / M A R K E T S / T R U C K SBrookshires 903-886-3252Kathy’s Old Fashioned Ice Cream 469-223-4774Kona Ice Rocks 469-500-6500Twin Oaks Farms 903-886-5358F U N D R A I S E R SKona Ice Rocks 469-500-6500F U R N I T U R EAffordable Furniture & Etc. 903-886-6096F U N E R A L H O M E S / C R E M A T I O N S E R V I C E SCommerce Funeral Home & Cremation Services 903-886-8600G O V E R N M E N TCity of Commerce 903-886-1100State Representative Dan Flynn 903-455-0971H A I R / B E A U T Y / N A I L S A L O NAracely’s Hair Salon 903-366-9256Hair on the Square by Kristie 903-886-0191The Mane Salon & Spa 903-886-0717T&M Commerce Nails 214-692-1241H A R D WA R EFix & Feed Commerce Hardware 903-886-7917 H O M E B U I L D E R SRafter P Construction 903-454-8332Crescent Estates Custom Homes 214-957-8549H O M E H E A LT H1st Choice 903-886-2666Home Health Associates 903-886-0612Visiting Angels 903-784-3902H O M E I N S P E C T I O NJK’s Professional Inspections 903-886-3069H O M E R E P A I R / M A I N T E N A N C E /R E M O D E L I N GAmerican Eagle Home Maint/Remodeling 903-886-4430Mas-Con Builders 903-246-1565Under Construction 903-468-2683HOSPICEGentiva Hospice 903-454-1107HOSPITALSHunt Reg. Emergency Medical Ctr at Commerce 903-886-3161Hunt Regional Medical Center-Greenville 903-408-5000 H O T E L / M O T E L S / B & B ’ sHoliday Inn Express/Best Western Plus, G’ville 903-454-8230Holiday Inn Express, Sulphur Springs 903-885-6851Magnuson Hotel Commerce 903-886-4777H O U S I N GCommerce Housing Authority 903-886-2946

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COMMERCE Business DirectoryH U N T I N G10-2-4 Ranch 254-485-3080I N S U R A N C ECornerstone Senior Services 903-456-3514Diversified Insurance 903-886-6943Duncan Insurance 903-886-2183Dyer Insurance 903-886-2131Farm Bureau Insurance 903-455-6782State Farm Insurance 903-886-7774I N T E R N E T / C O M M U N I C A T I O N SCenturyLink 800-788-3500JEWELRY & REPAIRDrake Jewelers 903-454-1671L I B R A R I E SCommerce Public Library 903-886-6858LONG-TERM AND CORPORATE LODGINGLion’s Den 903-246-3174M A N U F A C T U R E D H O U S I N GHenly Land & Homes, Inc. 903-886-0112MANUFACTURINGHydro Aluminum Metal Products 903-468-5012Polara Enterprises 903-366-0300Zurn/Pex Hydronics 903-886-2580MASSAGE/NUTRITIONFire & Ice Massage by Velvete 903-886-0304Mane Salon & Spa 903-886-0717METAL BUILDINGS Rafter P Construction 903-454-8332MEDICAL SERVICESDr. David Liao Orthopedics 903-454-9900Hulsey Therapy Services 903-886-7669Live Oak Professional Ctr. 903-886-8818Raffa Clinic 877-707-2332Air-Evac Lifeteam 903-390-7022MENTAL HEALTHLakes Regional MHMR 903 455-5770M U S I C P R O D U C T I O N S T U D I OBrad Davis Audio Production 903-886-6027NEWSPAPERSThe Commerce Journal 903-455-4220The Commerce Connection 903-886-3950NURSING HOMES/LONG TERM CAREBriarcliff Health Center 903-455-8729Oak Manor Nursing Home 903-886-2510OFFICE EQUIPMENTAdvantage Copy Systems 903-885-3375OFFICE SUPPLIES/PRINTINGLatson’s Office Solutions 903-885-1553Latson’s Print Services 903-886-2710Personalized Printing 903-886-7173OPTICAL CENTERSTexas Optical Center 903-455-0294ORGANIZATIONSA&M-Commerce Alumni Chapter 903-886-6175A&M-Commerce Athletics 903-468-3033Aglaia Club 903-886-1968American Legion Post No. 1 903-886-8479Boys & Girls Club of NE Texas 903-455-9233Celebrate The Children, Inc. 903-886-8365Commerce Classroom Teachers Assn. 903-886-3758Commerce Humane Society 903-496-2412Commerce Office of Cultural Affairs 903-217-8050Commerce Parks Foundation 903-886-7697Coterie Culture ClubIOOF Lodge Commerce 903-348-9874Kiwanis Club 903-886-4733Ladonia Chamber of Commerce 972-757-8920Lions Club 903-886-4034Louise Drake Garden Club 903-886-6263Masonic Lodge 903-886-3549N. Hunt Co. Retired Teachers Assn. 903-886-7695North Hunt SUD 903-886-3458

Pi Sigma Alpha 903-886-5317Psychology Club 903-886-6078Republic of Texas Parrot Head Club 903-366-2737Rotary Club 903-886-7047Silver Leos Writing Club 903-468-7391Thalian Culture Club 903-886-6209United Way of Hunt County 903-455-7414Woman’s Culture Club 903-886-2624PAWN SHOPSB6UP Pawn and Gun 903-246-3030United Pawn & Bargain 903-886-7874 P E C A N SCampbell Pecans 903-366-1141P E T S U P P L I E S / G R O O M I N G / B O A R D I N GPet Degrees Mobile Grooming 903-886-8469P H A R M A C I E SCVS Pharmacy 903-886-0718Total Care Pharmacy 903-886-8888 P H O T O G R A P H YLuminous Productions 903-851-3183P R I N T E R S , P U B L I S H E R S & G R A P H I C SB & D Signs of Texas 903-513-9463Latson’s Print Services 903-886-2710Personalized Printing 903-886-7173P R O P A N ECommerce Automatic Gas 903-886-3045P L U M B E R SAshley Plumbing 903-886-2355New Covenant Plumbing/Heat/A/C 903-886-8882Powers Plumbing 903-886-3300R A D I O S T A T I O N SE TX Broadcasting, Inc. (95.9) 903-885-1546Hunt County Radio 903-455-1400KETR 88.9 903-886-5848Thunder Country 107.1 903-885-7639R A I L R O A D SBlacklands Railroad 903-438-1324R E A L E S T A T ECentury 21 First Group 903-886-1200Freedom Realty 903-348-5826Chapin Real Estate 903-886-6373 R E S A L E S H O P Goodwill Industries of NE TX 903-886-3600My Sister’s Closet (WIN) 903-886-1224The Bargain Box 903-886-8306R E S T A U R A N T S | C L U B SBraum’s 903-886-6149Chicken Express 903-886-7777Dickey’s BBQ 903-886-8808Domino’s Pizza 903-886-2116Dos Laredos 903-886-1234Good Donuts 903-886-1011Lone Star Eatery, Grill and Bar 903-886-2121Los Mochis Mexican 903-886-8200Luigi’s Italian Cafe 903-886-2000Lulu’s Burgers 903-886-3888McDonalds # 10645 903-886-7771McKay’s Country Kitchen & BBQ 903-886-6080Omega’s Biscuits & Eggs 903-246-3002Panda Chinese 903-886-4008Pizza Hut 903-886-9600Sonic Drive-In 903-886-7166 Spot Brewery 903-886-6969 R E T A I LTwo Eleven Boutique 903-886-3020Wal-Mart 903-886-3108R O O F I N GRBS Roofing 903-440-4148Under Construction 903-468-2683SELF-STORAGE FACILITIESAll-American Self Storage 903-886-7575The Guard House Self-Storage 903-886-6040

SIGNS/BANNERSB&D Signs of Texas 903-513-9463Latson’s Print Services 903-886-2710Personalized Printing 903-886-7173 SEPTIC SYSTEMQuality Concrete Products 903-886-3055STORM SHELTERQuality Concrete Products 903-886-3055T I T L E C O M P A N YNorth Texas Title of Hunt County 903-454-3364T O B A C C O / VA P E S T A T I O N SChaney’s Tobacco Station 903-886-8080T R A N S P O R T A T I O N / T R U C K I N GBL II Logistics L.L.C . 903-886-2900T R A S H H A U L I N G - C O M M E R C I A LCity Sanitation 903-886-2314T R E E S E R V I C EShaffer Tree Service 903-582-9160T R O P H I E S / AWA R D SGreenville Trophies & Awards 903-455-5441V E T E R I N A R I A N SBright Star Equine 903-886-0104Commerce Vet Clinic 903-886-7941Hunt County Animal Hospital 903-886-3911V I N T A G E S T O R E SFine Finds 940-231-1362 W E B S I T E D E S I G N & D E V E L O P M E N TLuminous Productions 903-851-3183W E D D I N G SLuminous Productions 903-851-3183 The Billboard House 903-513-9234Sand Hills Country Club 903-886-4455Sodexo 903-468-4890W R E C K E R S E R V I C E SBenson Bros. 903-886-2765W I N E R Y / D I S T I L L E R YLandon Winery 903-454-7878

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