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IN THIS
NEWSLETTER
● Bonham
Smiles Ribbon
Cutting
● Business
Spotlights of
June
● Community
Events
● Star Chamber
Members
● Community
Calendar
● 2018
Membership
Benefits
July 2018
THE
NEWS LETTER
Does Chamber Membership Help Me?
Begin or Renew your Membership at www.fannincountytexas.com or contact
the Chamber at 903-583-4811
One of the main services a Chamber provides, to its members and to the com-
munity, is connecting a person that is searching, with what they are searching
for. In today's internet saturated culture, making sure your company's online
presence shows up in web search results is almost as important as having a
phone number that potential client can call. After, how can they call you if they
don't know you're there.
Without getting too technical, here's one way Chamber membership boosts
your likelihood of popping up in those search results: membership listing on
our website provides backlinks for you.
What is a backlink? A backlink is when
website A (in our case the Chamber of
Commerce) has a link that goes to web-
site B (your website!). Our website links
back to yours.
So how does it help you get found
online? Here's a snippet from Moz.com, a
company that specializes in optimizing
websites to pop up in search results.
"Backlinks are especially valuable for
Search Engine Optimization because they represent a "vote of confidence"
from one site to another. In essence, backlinks to your website are a signal to
search engines that others vouch for your content. If many sites link to the
same webpage or website, search engines can infer that content is worth link-
ing to, and therefore also worth surfacing on a search result."
https://moz.com/learn/seo/backlinks
Maybe when people are on the hunt they aren't walking into the physical
Chamber office as frequently nowadays, but we're still helping people and
members find each other, one backlink and one conversation at a time.
Bonham Smiles
Ribbon Cutting
The Chamber will be stuffing 400 goodie bags this September! With the start of July, Autumn in Bonham is only three months away. Time to think about the goodies planned for the event.
Based on the increase of riders from our previous years, and expanded interest we’re receiving through our marketing
channels, the Chamber of Commerce anticipates 400 riders in the 2018 ride. And each rider will receive a goodie bag full of helpful information like parking and places to eat or visit, and special rider discounts, and, always a point of curiosity—SWAG! If you want to include something in these goodie bags, don’t worry about stuffing ALL 400 bags. Use this opportunity at the scale that works best for you. Please contact them Chamber and let us know if you are interested, or if you have questions.
Bonham Smiles, a new comer to Bonham and
our Chamber, held its official ribbon cutting Thursday
morning, June 28th for their brand new office at 2008
N. Highway 121, Suite 100. Staff were on hand to lead
tours, answer questions, and award prizes. Radio
station 92.7 Kiss FM and Dixie, Miss Teen UPRA
helped welcome visitors and ramped up the
welcoming and fun atmosphere.
Bonham Smiles is a full family dentistry office,
they care for all ages—from “diapers to dentures”!
The office boasts a special children’s waiting room
area with interactive technology and toys to help
keep your little ones occupied and stress free. They
accept both appointments and walk-ins. Bonham
Smiles will also be offering implant services.
Contact them at 903-486-3221, find them
online at www.visitbonhamsmiles.com or swing by.
2018 Autumn in Bonham Bicycle Rally Goodie Bags
Weichert Realtors Solid Ground Having been in business 17 years, Weichert Realtors, Solid
Ground has grown to their current size of eleven agents and
two office staff in their location at 420 W Sam Rayburn Dr,
Bonham.
The company specializes in farm & ranch,
residential, lake homes, lots & acreage, and property
management services. Weichert Realtors, Solid Ground is a
group of realtors that understand the importance of knowing
the local market and handling your real estate needs with
friendliness, professionalism, a good attitude, and the tools
to overcome the challenges in real estate transactions.
Many of our local community and Chamber activities
receive volunteer and financial support from the staff at
Weichert, Solid Ground. They love to give back in more ways
than one. They are grateful to Fannin County residents for
making them #1 in transactions sold in the
county for the last two years. They look
forward to year 3.
Find them on facebook at Weichert
Realtors-Solid Ground, or online at
www.solidgroundrealtors.com.
Carleton House Bed & Breakfast Owners Karen & Steve Halbrook moved to Bonham
in 1994 and opened the Carleton House Bed &
Breakfast at 803 N Main in April of 1996 and have
been proud Members of the Bonham Area Chamber
of Commerce since then.
With several historical restorations, Karen
and Steve can accommodate business guests,
children, and those looking for handicap
accessibility. In addition to lodging, other services of
the Bed & Breakfast include Candlelight Dinners and
Special Holiday Events with Live Music, Weddings,
Showers, Retreats, Concerts and Parties.
Karen and Steve also bring a diverse set of
talents and skills to the B&B, from technical work
like radio and clock repair to cake
decorating and massages.
Call 903-583-2779 or visit them
online at
www.carletonhouse.com
Bethlehem Baptist held its first service in 1871, and continued through the next 146 years to bring them to today, with the church building at 1415 Franklin Ave, and with five employees on staff, and expansions on the horizon. Bethlehem Baptist Church-The House of Bread is a church committed to standing, striving with one mind, one spirit, united for the faith of the gospel. Events abound at Bethlehem Baptist and they actively serve the community at large through programs such as Annual Food/School Supplies Drives; Fannin County Children's Center; Fannin County Family Crisis Center; Fannin County Relay For Life; Military Care Packages; KOOL Lunches program; Great Days of Service; Sponsor with the Capt. Tim La Vergne Sr. Memorial Blood Drive; You can contact Bethlehem Baptist at 903-583-8061, find them at 1415 Franklin Ave, email them at [email protected], or find them online at www.bethlehemofbonham.net, www.facebook.com/bbcbonham or view live services at www.youtube.com/bethlehehmofbonham.
Bethlehem Baptist Church-
House of Bread
My Clutter opened its doors at 403 N Main in 2014 and
continues to be operated by owners Bruce and Gail Burnham.
Originally from Houston, the Burnham’s have been a substantial
addition to our community, receiving New Business of the Year for 2014. Their store, My Clutter, is a retail gift, home décor, vintage, and antique store. They strive to be the area’s most unique shopping experience and specialize in vintage finds and antiques.
You could catch some great deals on their ever-changing stock during their annual Anniversary Sale, or their Holiday Sales during the Christmas season. You can shop online anytime at www.myclutterantiques.com, or contact them through facebook.com/myclutter or call them at 832-444-6636.
My Clutter
Business Spotlights of June
While the Chamber is hard at work on the behind-the-scene processes and preparations that make the fall
season around here burst with activity, July is the perfect month to make a little space to grab your ice
cream maker, or load up at the fireworks stand, or just
go to your favorite water-side hangout. Work hard,
enjoy life!
July 4th
Dusk
Cele-
Cool Summer Night
at The Carleton House Bed & Break-
fast (indoors) Cool Food, Cool “Fireworks” Show,
Cool Live Music Limited Seating — $20 per person BYOB, WDD (with designated driv-
er) Reservations 903-583-2779
Plans are proceeding on schedule for The Branded Wall. Look for
“Welcome to Bonham” to go up within the next couple of weeks. Track
the progress on facebook at /The-Branded-Wall or learn more about
how the project will work at www.fannincountytexas.com/The-Branded-
Wall
Wine Down on Willow
July 20th, 6pm-8pm
Wineries on hand, music and food available from the delicious local food truck. Creative Arts Center 903-640-2196
GOLD MEMBERS
Bonham Chrysler
Brookshire's Food Store
Fannin Bank
First National Bank of Trenton
First United Bank
Legend Bank
North Texas
Municipal Water District
Oncor
TMC Bonham
Hospital
Bronze Members
Americas Best Value Inn
Atmos Energy
Blain Service Company, LLC
Bonham Independent School District
Bonham Land and Ranches, LLC
Bonham Smiles
Cable One
Century 21 Harvey Properties
Cigna
Clayton Homes
Cole Title Company
Custom Glass and Mirror
David Stanley Construction LLC
Fannin County Leader
Fannin Federal Credit Union
Fannin Pharmacy
Farm N' Home Casualty
Main Street Title
Majestic 6 Theatre
Massey’s Music
McClanahan & Holmes, LLP
McCraw Materials
McCraw Oil & Kwik Chek
Morning Star Academy
Northeast Medical Home Health
Rebel Roots Boutique
Renlita Custom Opening Solutions
RPM Staffing
Weichert Realtors Solid Ground
Warrior Tire
Wise Funeral Home
OFFICERS
Harley Smith, Chair
Deana Staton, Chair Elect
Melody Hammett, Treasurer
Brandi Powers, Secretary
DIRECTORS
Kristy Agerlid
Beverly Kinslow
Staci Murden
Jeff Robinson
Gary Stanley
Megan Towery
Melissa Wallace
Sabrina Wegley
STAFF
Dale McQueen
Susan Purcell
2018 Board of Directors
2017 STAR CHAMBER MEMBERS
July
July 4 - Kiwanis Lake Bonham Fireworks
July 4 - Carleton House Concert
July 5-8 - Bonham Trade Days
July 14 - Bethlehem Baptist Golf Tournament
July 16-17 - Creative Arts Summer Camp
July 20 - Wine Down on Willow, Creative Arts Center
July 26-28 - Kuecklehan Rodeo
July 27-28 - Bonham Quilt Hop
The Bonham Chamber of Commerce Website and click
the “Community Events” calendar header for the entire
Fannin County Community Calendar
Non-Profit $35
Individual $100
Business $175
~ Directory listing on website ~ Ribbon Cuttings ~ Directory Listing in Print ~ Monthly Newsletter and Member
Email Blasts for special business promotions ~ Weekly Activity Emails ~ Social Media Coverage
$300 $1,000
All benefits afforded to General
Memberships, PLUS:
Free Lollipop
Free Link from Front page of Chamber Website to
your website
1/3 page ad in printed Directory
All benefits afforded to General & Bronze
Memberships, PLUS:
Free Lollipop
Full page ad in printed Directory
Individual Banner displayed at Chamber Banquet
and in Multipurpose Complex Year Round
Recognition at General Chamber Events
Chamber Golf Tournament Hole Sponsorship