February was a whirlwind of activity here at the Smithville Chamber of Commerce. We’ve been busily preparing for several upcoming events as well as planning for our annual Spring Communitywide Garage Sale on April 3. Be sure to register your sale at www.smithvilletx.orgor get ready to hunt for treasures.
The news of the reopening of businesses in Texas to 100% will mean our local businesses will be working harder than ever, especially in this busy spring season. With 34 new businesses having opened their doors since Jan. 1, 2020, Smithville is welcoming new businesses as well as seeing existing businesses expand. On the other side of the positive news, we have many businesses that have struggled to remain open and maintain their staff members during the pandemic. Remember to shop Smithville first. So much of what we all need in our day to day lives can be purchased right here in our own small town. I remind everyone that talks about the way Smithville “used” to be that all of the businesses you remember from years past were supported by local residents, who shopped in and supported their town and their merchants. “Shop local” is more than just a slogan, it’s a way of life in communities like ours.