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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
We hope that you and your families are safe and unharmed following the winter storms affecting everyone in our community. The snow was lovely, but the aftermath will be impacting our community for some time.
Though the Smithville Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center was closed last week, we took many, many calls and e-mails asking for phone numbers, business closure information and asking about local resources. We have continued to update our Facebook page as well with important information. Local plumbers, electricians and repair businesses are experiencing high call volumes. If you need repairs, be sure to call and get on their lists as soon as possible. Visit our website for a list of Chamber member businesses like plumbers, electricians, construction services, insurance companies and more: www.smithvilletx.org
The Smithville Chamber of Commerce’s board of directors held its annual retreat “virtually” this year on Saturday. The board discussed the 2020 year and all of the many projects and programs the chamber completed or launched. From dozens of online podcasts in the new Chamber Chatter series, online training, virtual luncheons, the annual candidate forum and more, the chamber worked hard to continue to serve its members and the community. The chamber worked hard to bring a small business mini-grant program to Smithville businesses impacted by the pandemic, started a marketing and music grant program and continued its façade grant program. The chamber launched a website shopinsmithville.com re-designed its website at www.smithvilletx.org and launched Smithville’s first-ever community magazine “SMITHVILLE 78957.” The chamber also created a virtual online page for Bastrop County MLK Day with other county and city leaders, created its online ECO/PHOTO FEST event and main
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Marshall County Chamber of Commerce executive director Scott Reager this past week announced special events for 2021.
Via Chamber Chatter, the weekly newsletter of the Chamber of Commerce, the dates of seven events which the Chamber will hopefully be able to sponsor were announced. Along with plans for these events, requests were made for members to volunteer to spearhead these attractions.
Of course, the key to having the events will be if Gov. Jim Justice changes the numbers of individuals who can gather.
Reager hasn’t scheduled any of the events until early April in hopes that the governor will act in favor of the Chamber.