NOVEMBER, 2009
MARION COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE NEWSLETTER
THE PRESIDENT’S PEN: With the advent of Thanksgiving and the glories of the Christmas season we pause to give thanks for all we have and the joy of family and friends. The Marion County Chamber of Commerce sends its greetings of joy and good will to all. We, again, offer our thanks to our members and volunteers who faithfully support this office, Jefferson and Marion County - the place we call home.
NEW MEMBERS:
Holiday Inn Express & Suites – Marshall (Lodging)
Pine Hill Nursing & Rehabilitation – Jefferson (Nursing & Rehabilitation Center)
Linden Economic Development Corporation – Linden (Economic Development)
B & K Construction – Jefferson (Construction Company)
Austin Street Bistro – Jefferson (Restaurant)
Caddo Lake Steamboat Company, the Graceful Ghost
– Uncertain (Caddo Lake Tours on steamboat/paddlewheeler & pontoon boat)
Caddo Lake Paddlewheel Tours – Uncertain (Caddo Lake Tours)
The Sandwich Shop – Jefferson (Restaurant)
Johnson’s Ranch Marina – Uncertain (Caddo Lake Tours, Cabins, Canoe Rentals)
Magnolia Manor Nursing Home – Jefferson (Nursing Home)
Edge Office Products – Marshall (Retail Office Supplies & Copiers)
Music City Texas Theatre – Linden (Music Theatre)
The Carriage House Bed & Breakfast – Jefferson (Lodging)
Zef’s Remodeling – Marshall (Home Improvement)
Mitchell’s Home-Style Cook’n and BBQ – Jefferson (Restaurant)
Glory Dayz at Torrans Outlet – Jefferson (Restaurant & Retail)
Pat’s Gourmet Popcorn . . . and More – Jefferson (Food, Gifts, Seasonal Décor)
Morning Glory’s Coffee Shoppe, Etc. – Jefferson (Coffee, Espresso, Herbal Teas)
Johnny on the Spot – Longview (Portable Toilet Rental)
Ambrosia’s Tea Room – Jefferson (Tea Room & Restaurant)
UPCOMING EVENTS:
November 20-21: “Actors Workshop” Collins Academy
November 26-December 31: Rail of Lights Christmas Train
November 27: Christmas Lighting Ceremony @ Lion’s Park
November 27: Merchants Open House
November 27-29: “Mahalia” Opera House Theatre Players
November 30: KCS Holiday Christmas Holiday Express Train
December 1-31: Cold Hands, Warm Hearths Christmas Home Tour
December 3-6 & 10-12: 27th Annual Christmas Candlelight Tour of Homes
December 4-5 & 10-12: Jean Shepherd’s Comedy “A Christmas Story”
December 7: Jefferson’s Old-Fashioned Christmas Parade
EVENT SPONSORS: Made-Rite of Longview & AT & T
* Those interested in participating in Jefferson’s Old Fashioned Christmas Parade, please call the Marion County Chamber of Commerce NO LATER THAN Friday, December 4, (903) 665-2672.
* For information regarding membership in the Marion County Chamber of Commerce, call (903) 667-2672 or see Jefferson's official website www.jefferson-texas.com
BEST WISHES TO YOU AND YOURS FOR A VERY HAPPY THANKSGIVING!