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PERMIT NO. 102Commerce, Texas 75428

August 2017 A PUBLICATION OF THE COMMERCE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Independence Day Celebration July 1st Commerce, Texas

Well we had an eventful day in Commerce, Saturday the 1st , not knowing whether or not we would be rained out for the 4th Celebration. Two inches of rain overnight and intermittent showers all morning long turned out to be the pre curser of a beautiful day at Centennial Park.

There is a long list of sponsors and donors that we need to thank for a successful event but we will start with Commerce Chevrolet-Buick for your Corporate Sponsorship for this year. Alliance Bank provided the cooker and prepared the food as well as ample help to serve the hot dogs and hamburgers. Ben E. Keith provided the wonderful stage and street signs to distribute all over town. Sonic Drive-In provided all the hamburger and hot dog buns. Fix and Feed provided the water and Ice. Commerce Little Angels loaned us their Bash Bug for the children. Of course we want to thank all our Chamber Board members who came out to help set up, sell food, put out tables and chairs, take money for the food and jump houses, drive the bash bug, run here for this and that and generally make sure that everyone had a great time.

This year we had some great vendors present at the event who were able to present their businesses to the public and get their name out there to help their image. The food bank took in a lot of food as well as monetary donations to help their great cause. Our two local radio stations KETR and the Coyote helped with on the air plugs for the event and a simu-cast of music to go along with the best fireworks show in Northeast Texas from Pyrotex out of Leonard, Texas. The Ben E. Keith stage rocked when the Cross Trails Cowboy Church band preformed as well as when Twisted Whisky took over and finished out the entertainment for the evening.

We always want to thank the Commerce City Police and Fire Departments for helping keep us safe at all our events and the City and Parks Department Employees for all their help.

Now on to the Bash, Look out Commerce the 2017 Bois d’Arc Bash is right around the corner and it should be bigger and better than ever. See you there.

By Paul Voss

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Executive BoardJeannie Harris PresidentJulie Gentle Executive Vice PresidentShelly Gerard Past PresidentJoe Shipman SecretaryMarie Humphries Treasurer

Elected Board MembersSarj AghaTeena AyresHolly BauschkaKen BishopJoe CrenshawVivian Freeman

Jeannie HarrisMarie HumphriesSandra MartinErin McKeeGary RuschAmy Welch

Executive Director Paul VossOffice Administrator Sheryl Millar1114 Main Street, P.O. Box 290Commerce, TX 75429903.886.3950f 903.886.8012commerce-chamber.cominfo@commerce-chamber.com

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Darrek Ferrell, City Manager Noah Nelson, Director of Community Engagement andDirector of Media Relations, Texas A&M University-Commerce

Dear Chamber Members,

Our annual Commerce 4th of July was an incredible success. While the rained threatened to overtake the day, our spirits prevailed. The Cross Trails Band performed to a crowd over stepping mud and battling humidity followed by a rocking performance by Twisted Whisky. The night was capped off with the greatest fireworks show in the area. The success of our annual event was in due to part to several forces working together and achieving greatness. Paul Voss, Executive Director of the Chamber and his wife Susan worked morning noon and night. Gary Rusch brought a team from Alliance Bank to do the cooking while Chad and Julie Gentle brought volunteers from Commerce Fitness for set up. Shelly Gerard, Vivian Freeman, Holly Bauschka, Teena Ayres, and Marie Humphries sold burgers, manned the bounce houses and helped where ever and however to make the 4th of July spectacular. I would like to send a special thanks to Commerce Chevrolet for their generous sponsorship along with the Chamber members who donated, sponsored, and attending. Without you, we wouldn't have found success.

I'd like to take this opportunity to ask you each of our Chamber members to join us in creating the success of the 32nd Annual Bois d'Arc Bash taking place September 22-23 downtown. We have plenty of opportunities available for you to lend a helping hand. Sponsorship, volunteering, booth rentals, and participation are all ways you can give back to your Chamber. Sponsoring the Bash is a great advertisement for Chamber members as your business will be placed in the faces and ears of all who visit downtown at the Bash. Volunteering at the Bash will put the face of your business in front of all who visit the Bash. Selling your business products puts your product and your business in front of everyone at the Bash. Any way you can support the Bash is a marketable opportunity for you.

I look forward to seeing you at the 32nd Annual Bois d’Arc Bash!

Best Regards,Jeannie C. HarrisPresidentjharris@churchillcommerce.com903-886-4444

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Miss Bois d’Arc Pageant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .September 16Bois d’Arc Bash Golf Tournament . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .September 22Commerce Leadership Institute BBQ Fundraiser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .September 2230th Annual Bois d’Arc Bash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .September 22—23 Commerce Masonic Lodge Pancake Breakfast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .September 23Hot Havana Nights (benefitting Women In Need) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .September 23rd,from 6PM-10PM The Emerald Ballroom- Greenville, TX (2316 Johnson Street)Texas A&M-Commerce Homecoming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .October 14Community Thanksgiving Dinner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .November 23from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at First United Methodist Church of CommerceBois d’Arc Christmas Parade & Celebration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . December 2Brunch with Santa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . December 2Merry Marketplace for Missions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . December 2from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at First United Methodist Church of CommerceCommerce Public Library Open House . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . December 2TAMUC Chamber Singers Christmas Concert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Sunday, December 3 at First Presbyterian Church of Commerce at 6:00 p .m . Reception following in Fellowship Hall .Bad Weather Date for Parade if needed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . December 9

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 info@commerce-chamber.com

C H A M B E R Calendar of Upcoming Events

RECYCLE IN COMMERCE

Due to the success of our partnership with the University and our new

location, community members are now welcome to drop off recyclables at

anytime throughout the month.

If help unloading recyclables is needed, please contact us and we will schedule

a time for you to meet a volunteer. Contact us by either

sending an email to commerce.cares.recycling@gmail.com or picking up a flyer at the site which

contains further contact information.

The City containers are in 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. For further information please call 903.408.4000 or by

email rwineinger@hctax.info

On Going EventsFamily Nights at the Commerce Public Library. Every Thursday evening from 6:00-8:00pm.

GriefShare - Begins February 6, 2017 The GriefShare support/recovery group hosted by First Baptist Church of Commerce will begin its spring semester on Monday, February 6, 2017. 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 6, 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 Jim or Teena Ayres at 903-886-8600 or 214-729-7525. More information and resources are provided at www.GriefShare.org.

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C H A M B E R Our Community

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Keturi Beatty Welcomed As New Associate Vice President for Advancement

Texas A&M University-Commerce announced the selection of Keturi Beatty as its new Associate Vice President for Advancement. In this role, she will lead the university’s main fundraising and alumni engagement efforts. Beatty brings more than a decade of experience in institutional advancement, having worked with thousands of volunteers and boards to advance a variety of fundraising and giving programs.

A&M Commerce Interim Vice President for Advancement, Wyman Williams, sees the addition of Beatty to his leadership team as a significant and positive change for the university and the local community. “Keturi brings significant experience and professional skills to our fundraising efforts that will prove to enhance our students’ opportunities in reaching their educational goals,” he stated.

Beatty previously served as the Senior Director of Development for the College of Education at the University of North Texas. In this role, she redesigned major gift solicitation strategy, aligned the strategic priorities of the university’s College Development Board, implemented a peer solicitation program, and integrated communications, alumni, marketing, events and strategies to support college and campaign goals. Prior to her time at UNT, Beatty also held leadership positions with The Hockaday School and the Lamplighter School.

Keturi looks forward to making the philanthropic and personal connections that she knows can change the lives of students. “It’s an honor working with altruistic individuals and translating their passions into philanthropy. I get to make a difference every day, in a profound way.”

University president Ray Keck heralded Beatty’s decision to join the advancement leadership team at A&M Commerce, stating, “We are so delighted to have attracted Keturi and her family to the University and to the city. She brings an experience and understanding of institutional advancement which should greatly enhance engagement by our alumni and our citizens.”

Beatty currently serves on the District IV Board of Directors for the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE), the Board of Governors for St. Timothy’s School in Stevenson Maryland, and the Advisory Board at Oak Hill Academy in Dallas, TX.

Keturi and husband, Blair will move from Dallas to Commerce with their two daughters, Airlie (4) and Priscilla (16 months), and the family cat, Chomsky.

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University Receives National Science Foundation Grant to Increase the Number of Women in Physics

Assistant Professor of Physics & Astronomy, Dr. Robynne Lock, and a team of researchers representing four institutions will unite 16,000 high school physics teachers behind a movement where each teacher will recruit at least one female student to pursue a physics degree in college. The project, led by Florida International University, also includes teams at the American Physical Society (APS) and the American Association of Physics Teachers (AAPT) as well as A&M-Commerce. The $3 million National Science Foundation project grant includes $203,285 for Texas A&M University-Commerce.

Despite the fact that about the same amount of women takes high school physics as men, women make up only 20 percent of the college undergraduates pursuing a degree in physics. To tackle this divide, this project will provide high school physics teachers with strategies and support to recruit women into physics.

"This project has the potential to reduce the gender gap in physics significantly," said Lock. High school physics teachers have direct access to the recruitment of the top women in physics."

The first phase of the project, slated to start with the new school year in August, will involve 10 teachers from urban, suburban and rural schools who will pilot the program, including several Texas teachers. They will ensure that the lessons and best practices, including recognizing students who solve difficult problems, can be adapted for students throughout the country.

By 2018, the research will expand to 24 teachers. Eight of those teachers will be recruited from the northeast Texas region. If all goes as planned, there will be a nationwide rollout by 2019 with a targeted goal of reaching 16,000 physics educators – or about 60 percent of all high school physics teachers.

At the conclusion of the project in 2020, researchers will have more data to determine how their methods might be applied to other STEM fields, including engineering, where women traditionally have been underrepresented.

By Liliana Vasquez

A&M Commerce Stars on the Rise Scholars

The Office of Hispanic Outreach & Retention and Profes! at Texas A&M Commerce co-hosted the annual Stars on the Rise Scholarship Awards Program in collaboration with The Greater Dallas Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. The event was held at the Dallas County Schools Technology & Training Center.

The event was led by Dr. Lee Young, associate vice president for enrollment management, Dr. Fred Fuentes, assistant dean for enrollment management, and Mr. Gilbert Hernandez, director of the Profes! grant.

The Stars on the Rise Scholarship serves marginalized populations by providing competitive scholarships to students in the DFW area. The GDHCC works to foster the Hispanic business community; by extension, with this scholarship, it connects student to resources that would help mitigate the rising costs of universities and community colleges.

This year, Jessica Rivera of Sulphur Springs High School and Ruth Gainzar of Bonham High School were recognized as Stars on the Rise Scholars. Both plan to attend A&M Commerce this upcoming fall.

Rivera will major in Mathematics and minor in Spanish. “I’m excited to further my education at TAMUC in the fall,” said Rivera. She is also the

recipient of the TAMUC Regents Scholars Program, Sulphur Springs Soccer Association Scholarship, Junior Waverly Club Scholarship, Gerald and Glenn Fry Memorial Scholarship, and the Sulphur Springs Area of Retired School Personnel Scholarship.

Gainzar is a recipient of the TAMUC Honors College Scholarship, Presidential Scholarship, and Hagan Scholarship. She is a Verne Cooper Foundation Scholar and Bonham HS Student Council Scholar. She also serves on the Spanish National Advisory Committee and the Bonham Education Foundation. “Being a Stars on the Rise Scholar is such a blessing and an honor because I believe that the theme behind the scholarship embodies my character,” said Gainzar.

The Office of Hispanic Outreach and Retentions provides scholarships through the Stars on the Rise and University Crossroads scholarship programs. For more information on future scholarships, please visit the Texas A&M University-Commerce Hispanic Outreach page. www.tamuc.edu

By Liliana Vasquez

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Texas A&M University-Commerce, L3 Announce Electrical Engineering Partnership

Texas A&M University-Commerce and L3 Mission Integration announced today a major partnership to increase the number of electrical engineers available to regional industries.

L3’s ISR Systems Sector and Mission Integration President Bruce Trego and Texas A&M University-Commerce President Dr. Ray Keck recently signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) regarding the university’s Fall 2017 launch of a new undergraduate degree program in electrical engineering.

The new initiative will significantly broaden opportunities for A&M-Commerce students to engage in cutting-edge internships, technical programs and research projects. As part of the three-year agreement, L3 will provide a distinguished lecturer in electrical engineering to the university.

“Thoughtful Americans have long known that public-private partnerships offer our best hope for significant and sustained progress,” said Dr. Keck. “In fact, this relationship is a distinctly American practice. The MOU marks a significant investment by L3 in A&M-Commerce, making it our largest partner. We are a better university because of L3’s commitment to the community, education and skilled engineering job creation.”

Mr. Trego said, “L3 anticipates hiring as many as 42 new graduate and co-op electrical engineers over the next year. We recruit from 25 schools across the southern region, so the opportunity to hire BSEE candidates from our own backyard is extremely beneficial.”

In addition, Mr. Trego said, “Electrical engineering co-op students will now have even more of an opportunity to gain applicable real-world experience.

We are extremely pleased to be working with the university on a project that will benefit regional industries and add more A&M-Commerce alumni to our workforce.”

The aerospace and defense contractor, located in Greenville, Texas, specializes in the development and maintenance of military aircraft and special-mission systems.

Along with L3, A&M-Commerce received support from other area employers to establish the degree program, including Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC, The Campbell Soup Company, Raytheon Company and Raven Industries.

The university received final approval for the new degree from the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board in April. The electrical engineering program will prepare individuals to apply scientific and mathematical principles to the planning, design and evaluation of electrical and electronic systems and their components. Students interested in joining the inaugural class of electrical engineers at A&M-Commerce can apply for admission via the ApplyTexas online application at https://www.applytexas.org/adappc/gen/c_start.WBX.

The new degree plan is the third engineering program offered at A&M-Commerce, joining bachelor’s degrees in construction engineering and industrial engineering. Those programs are accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology).

By Scott Cason

Ribbon cutting for the Grand Opening of Tokyo Express in Commerce.

Brad Davis playing at the Remember for Me event in Greenville to raise Alzheimer's awareness.

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Commerce Area Alumni Reception

The James Thrower Student Athlete Academic Center in the Field House on the campus of Texas A&M Commerce was a thriving center of activity on July 20 when the Commerce Area Alumni and Community Citizens met to socialize and hear updates on Our University activities.

The Athletic Academic Center was a project that has been on the wish list for our students for several years. James Thrower, a former football, basketball and track E.T.S.U. athlete heard of this need and made it happen with a very generous donation. The Center is heavily used and appreciated by students and faculty. James Thrower appreciated and loved this university.

Alumni Director, Derryle Peace welcomed the crowd. He introduced Sam Walker, our former Men’s Basketball Coach. Sam now has a new title, Executive Director of Alumni Events and is working closely with Derryle in his new position. They are both very enthusiastic about this new assignment.

The program was an informative and delightful presentation. Sam emphasized the love and devotion of the alumni and community for our university. He shared stories of his meetings with other alumni. The stories were heart warming and entertaining. Sam is scheduled, to be working out of the office and on the road promoting our alumni and their many accomplishments. He will be traveling to Grayson, Hunt, Hopkins, and Tarrant counties and the outer edges of Houston to host other receptions of this type.

Sam shared the spotlight with head football coach Colby Carthel.

Colby is enjoying winning seasons. He shared highlights of the past and projections for more winning seasons in the future.

Judy Sackfield, Associate Athletic Director for Academics in charge of athletic scholastic activities was the next speaker. She reported on the many academic accomplishments that have been made by the athletes. Judy has been with the university several years and has made a great impact on the scholastic improvements of the athletes.

Sam introduced our new member of the Advancement Office. Keturi Beatty is Associate Vice President with Advancement. Keturi moved to Commerce from Denton. She immediately fell in love with our university and town. Her husband and she bought a house before she started to work. They have two adorable little girls.

Sam reiterated that there would be many more gatherings of this type in the future, here, there and everywhere there are alumni of this university. He loves to hear their success stories and their experiences as Lions. Sam thanked the group for their attendance and attention. It was a great evening of fun and information,

Derryle thanked the crowd of more than 100 people. He thanked his group of Stephanie Fiorisi, Rachel Mitchell and Amy Bassham for their help in making this event so very enjoyable and successful.

IT IS ALWAYS A GREAT DAY TO BE A LION!

By Ann Julian

Keturi Beatty, new Associate Vice President for Advancement

Devin Girod, Senior Director of Development, visits with alumni Ralph and Janis Stroope

Nancy and Keith McFarland visit with Jean Klaus

The Alumni Event crew, Derryle Peace, Stephanie, Fiorsi, Rachel Mitchell, and Sam Walker

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1114 Main Street, PO Box 290, Commerce TX 75429 903.886.3950 www.commerce-chamber.com

BOIS D’ARC BASH SPONSORSHIP 2017 Company __________________________________________________________________________ Address ___________________________________________________________________________

P.O. Box/Street City State Zip Contact Person Signature _______________________________________ Phone ______________ Email Address _____________________________________________________________________ Please indicate the level of your sponsorship:

Corporate ($2,000 or more) __________

Major ($1,000-$1,999) __________

If you are a Corporate, Major, or Gold Sponsor please indicate if your Sponsorship is to be

applied to either the Bash or the Golf Tournament OR split between each event.

Bash ___________ Golf Tournament ____________

Use this column only for ADDITIONAL Sponsorship for Golf Pageant Parade (Write amount in column & circle event)

Gold ($500) __________ $_____________

Silver ($250) __________ $_____________

Bronze ($100) __________ $_____________

Green ($50) __________ $_____________

T-shirt size(s) SM_____ M_____ L_____ XL_____ XXL_____ XXXL_____ (Please place quantity of each size needed in the blanks, based on your level)

This form must be completed and returned along with your check to the Chamber of Commerce, PO Box 290, Commerce, TX 75429, by August 8, 2017. You may opt to receive an invoice from the Chamber of Commerce if you prefer.

We can also accept MasterCard, Visa, or Discover, with an additional $5 convenience fee. If you have any questions, please contact the Chamber office.

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Brookshire's Donation Supports the Northeast Texas Children's Museum

As Brookshire's Grocery carts travel at the Children's Museum, the "Customer in Training" sign can be seen just above the heads of the young customers. Since 2009, the Brookshire's Grocery area has been one of the most popular areas in the Children's Museum. Their continuing support goes toward supporting this exhibit. "As the items are constantly purchased and then restocked, many of the empty containers need to be replaced with Brookshire's Grocery items, "said Sharline Freeman, Executive Director of the Children's Museum.

Brookshire's Grocery has included signage to add to the authenticity of the area. Dennis Anderson of Kartridge Korner added a "beep" for scanning each item. Each new addition has resulted in the increased popularity of the area. Young shoppers sometimes clear the shelves in their enthusiasm to scan and purchase the items.

As the number of visitors has increased each year at the Children's Museum, the Brookshire's Grocery area has had additional "Customer in Training" young shoppers. "This has been a great partnership. Our annual Easter Egg Hunt is sponsored by Brookshire's Grocery. We appreciate their continuing support.", said Donna Tavener, President of the Board of Directors of the Northeast Texas Children's Museum.

Broc Hohenberger, Manager of Commerce Brookshire’s, presents the Brookshire’s dona-

tion to Sharline Freeman, Executive Director of the Northeast Texas Children’s Museum.

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C H A M B E R Our Community

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A�ordable Furniture • B & A ConcreteB6UP Pawn & Gun • Brad Davis Music

City Sanitation • Commerce Automatic GasCommerce Funeral Home

Commerce Lions Club • Commerce Vet ClinicConway Company CPAs PC • Country Cleaners

Dixie Turman • Dickie’s BBQDos Laredos Tex-Mex • Duncan Insurance

Dyer Insurance • Edgar J. (Jay) GarrettFix & Feed Commerce Hardware

Flying L FastmartGreenville Trophies & Awards

Hoover's Automotive • Ken Parker ServiceKenneth Foust • Los Mochi's Restaurant

LuLu's Burgers • McKay's Country KitchenNational Wild Turkey Federation

Oak Meadows TownhomesPrice Liquid Feed • Rancheo ViejoState Representative Dan Flynn

Texas A&M-Commerce Alumni Assn.Thalian Culture Club • Two Eleven Boutique

Red Level Sponsors

White Level Sponsors

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10-2-4 RanchAaron's Ranch

Advantage Copy SystemsAtmos Energy

Briarcli� Health CenterChurchill at Commerce

Colonial LodgeCommerce EDC

Commerce Housing AuthorityCommerce ISDCypress Bank

Guaranty Bank & TrustHayter Engineering

Hunt County Farm SupplyHunt Regional Medical Center

Inwood BankLive Oak Professional Center

Mohawk Industries, Inc.Oncor

Personalized PrintingSonic

Total Care PharmacyTriple D Properties

Cross Trails Cowboy Church

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C H A M B E R Our 4th of July Sponsors - Thank you for all you do.

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Betty BrownResidential Services Coordinator

Commerce Housing Authority500 Tarter

Commerce, Texas 75428903-886-2946

www.commercehousing-tx.com

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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 ENo Kill Hunt County & Surrounding Areas 903-450-7083A N T I Q U E S S T O R EFine Finds 903-886-0881A 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 903-246-3174Oak Meadows Townhomes 903-886-1555Sparks Enterprises 817-460-3347Triple D Properties 903-366-1883Village 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 903-217-8050A 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 903-886-3146Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson 903-454-2059A U T O M O B I L E D E A L E R SCommerce Chevrolet/Buick 903-886-2188Meador Auto Group 903-886-2660A 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 903-886-1121

ProActive Leadership Group 214-325-1159C 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 903-885-1320C A T E R I N G / M E E T I N G F A C I L I T I E SBest Western Plus Monica Royale, Greenville 903-454-3700Peninsula Ranch & Lodge 903-461-9924Sand Hills Country Club 903-886-4455Sodexo 903-468-4886C 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 Christian Church 903-886-2542First Presbyterian Church 903-886-3783First United Methodist Church 903-886-3220Full Gospel Business Men’s Fellowship 903-886-8585Griffith Chapel CME Church 903-886-6781Out 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 903-886-1224C 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. 903-886-3174C 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 903-886-3081McDaniel General Dentistry 903-886-6945 Smile Corner 903-886-0640D I S T R I B U T O R SBen E. Keith Company 903-886-2158Coca-Cola Bottling Co. 214-388-6052E 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 903-782-0330

E 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 254-218-0930E N E R G Y P R O V I D E R SAtmos Energy 888-286-6700Commerce Automatic Gas 903-886-3045FEC 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 903-886-3407E V E N T P L A N N I N G4 Ever Event Planning 903-458-9627FARM/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 903-886-8050Dixie Turman/State Farm Bank 903-886-7774F I T N E S S C E N T E R SAnytime Fitness 903-886-8811Commerce Fitness 903-886-1266 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 903-886-3252Cajun Cone 903-413-1202Kathy’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 903-886-8600Jones-Walker and Son 903-886-3131G 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 SCrescent Estates Custom Homes 214-957-8549H O M E H E A LT H1st Choice 903-886-2666Home Health Associates 903-886-061

COMMERCE Business Directory

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COMMERCE Business DirectoryH 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 903-886-4430Under 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 ’ sBest Western Plus Monica Royale, Greenville 903-454-3700Holiday Inn Express, Sulphur Springs 903-885-6851Holiday Inn Express & Suites, Greenville 903-454-8680Magnuson Hotel Commerce 903-886-4777H O U S I N GCommerce Housing Authority 903-886-2946H 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 903-886-2131State 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 903-246-3174MANUFACTURINGHydro 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 903-886-0717MEDICAL 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 903-455-8729OFFICE 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 903-455-0294

ORGANIZATIONSA&M-Commerce Alumni Chapter 903-886-6175A&M-Commerce Athletics 903-468-3033Aglaia Club 903-886-1968American Legion Post No. 1 903-886-8479Celebrate The Children, Inc. 903-886-8365Commerce Food Pantry 903-886-2771Commerce Humane Society 903-496-2412Commerce Leadership Institute 903-366-1321Commerce Office of Cultural Affairs 903-217-8050Coterie Culture ClubHunt County Shared Ministries (FISH) 903-455-0545IOOF Lodge Commerce 903-348-9874Commerce Lil Angels 903-886-4733Ladonia Chamber of Commerce 972-757-8920Lions Club 903-886-4034Louise Drake Garden Club 903-886-6263Masonic Lodge 903-886-3549National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) 903-886-8880No Kill Hunt County & Surrounding Areas 903-450-7083North Hunt SUD 903-886-3458Psychology Club 903-886-6078Republic of Texas Parrot Head Club 903-366-2737Rotary Club 903-886-7047Silver Leos Writers Guild 903-468-7391Thalian Culture Club 903-886-6209United Way of Hunt County 903-455-7414PAWN SHOPSB6UP Pawn and Gun 903-246-3030P E C A N SCampbell Pecans 903-366-1141P 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 E A L E S T A T ECentury 21 First Group 903-886-1200Chapin 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 903-886-6149Cajun Con Sno-cone Stand 903-413-1202Chicken Express 903-886-7777Dickey’s BBQ 903-886-8808Domino’s Pizza 903-886-2116

Dos Laredos 903-886-1234Dos Gringos Locos 903-413-5686Lone 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 903-886-4008Peace of Bread Sandwich Shoppe 903-246-3048Pizza Hut 903-886-9600Rancho Viejo Mexican Grill #2 903-886-0900Sonic Drive-In 903-886-7166 Spot Brewery 903-886-6969Tokyo Express 903-886-1777 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 903-468-2683R V P A R K S / C A M P G R O U N D SStinson RV Resort 903-455-7878SELF-STORAGE FACILITIESAll-American Self Storage 903-886-7575SIGNS/BANNERSB&D Signs of Texas 903-513-9463Latson’s Print Services 903-886-2710Personalized Printing 903-886-7173 T 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 S H H A U L I N G - C O M M E R C I A LCity Sanitation 903-886-2314T 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 SCommerce Vet Clinic 903-886-7941Hunt County Animal Hospital 903-886-3911 Sulphur River Vet Clinic 903-886-0104V 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 S4 Ever Event Planning 903-458-9627Luminous Productions 903-851-3183 Sand Hills Country Club 903-886-4455Sodexo 903-468-4890W O M E N ' S C L O T H I N GTwo Eleven Boutique 903-886-3020W 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