A PUBLICATION OF THE COMMERCE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

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PERMIT NO. 102Commerce, Texas 75428

December 2014

Saturday, December 6, 2014Festivities begin at 2:00 p.m.Enjoy Music, Food, Craft Vendors

Bois d’Arc Christmas Celebration & Parade

Parade entrants need to pre-registerDownload a registration form at:www.commerce-chamber.com

Pictures with Santa ~ Bring your own camera!Fashion Show at 4:00 p.m. ~ presented by Sister BabyzChristmas Movies at 5:30 p.m.Parade at 7:00 p.m.

Another Great Event Powered By Your Chamber

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Executive BoardLisa Martinez PresidentOpen Executive Vice PresidentJulie Gentle Past PresidentMichael Odom SecretaryShelly Gerard Treasurer

Elected Board MembersSarj AghaRobin AlexanderJoe FeducciaTony HenryShane KubacakGary Rusch

Joe ShipmanBeckey ThompsonScott WardMike WilliamsVelvete Womack

Executive Director Paul VossOffice Administrator Sheryl Millar

1114 Main Street, P.O.Box 290Commerce, TX 75429903.886.3950f 903.886.8012commerce-chamber.cominfo@commerce-chamber.comTo place an ad in the CONNECTION feel free to contact us.

C H A M B E R President ’s Letter C H A M B E R Board of Directors

Student . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$ 25Individual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 57 .50Clubs and Churches . . . . . . . . . $ 57 .50Business Membership . . . . . . .$172 .50(1-10 full-time employees)Business Membership . . . . . . . . . $230(over 10 full-time employees)

Hotels, Motels & Apartments . . . $230Banks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$287 .50Manufacturers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $575Utility Companies . . . . . . . . . . . . $5752nd Business . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1/2 priceEnhanced Online . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$ 50 Directory Listing

Display Ad (Horz . 5” w x 3” h or Vert . 3 .25” w x 4 .625” h) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$ 30Event Showcase (5” w x 6” h) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$ 50Back Cover Ad (10 .25” w x 10 .75” h) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $300

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Chamber Membership Levels

Advertising in the Connection is a great way to increase your businesses visibility beyond the Connection or Chamber website Directories

Call 903.886.3950 to join the Chamber today!

Permanent Board MembersMarc ClaytonBlake Cooper

Bonnie HunterDr. Dan Jones

Dear Chamber Members and Commerce Community,

What a blessing it is to enjoy the holidays within our community. I encourage each of you to share the joy with our local businesses, as well as, look out for special holiday programming from the Chamber of Commerce, the university and others.

Thank you for your amazing support and loyalty to Commerce, Tx. Continue this spirit as we bring in the new year.

Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas!

Sincerely, Lisa Martinez - Chamber PresidentExecutive Director of Marketing CommunicationsTexas A&M University-Commerce

Tony Henry

Beckey Thompson

Velvete Womack

Joe Shipman

Commerce Chamber of Commerce Mission StatementThe purpose of the Chamber of Commerce shall be to promote the common 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-partisan, non-sectarian and non-sectional in its activities.

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Brunch with Santa at the Children’s Museum, 9:30-11:30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . December 6

Merry Marketplace & Lunch for Missions at First United Methodist Church of Commerce, 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. . . . . . . . . December 6

Bois d’Arc Christmas Celebration & Parade 2:00 - 9:00 p.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . December 6

Library Open House 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . December 6

CISD Winter Art Festival; High School at 6:00 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . December 11

Christmas Parade (Bad Weather Date) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . December 13

Hunt County Gives Christmas Food Basket Distribution at First United Methodist Church Commerce (pre-registration required) ..............December 20

Wellness University at The Northeast Texas Children’s Museum . . . . . . . . . . . . January 17, 2015

Annual Chamber Banquet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . March 12

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 DAY IN COMMERCE

The First Saturday of Every Month

Clip and Save This Schedule

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 registration and property tax collection services.

Online services available at www.hctax.info.

Forfurther information please call 903.408.4000 or by email rwineinger@hctax.info

• November 1• December 6• January 3• February 7• March 7• April 4

• May 2• June 6• July 4• August 1• September 5• October 3

between the hours of 9:00 am and 1:00 pm.

at theCity Wastewater Treatment Plant

4000 FM 3218Commerce, TX 75428

903.886.6792

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C H A M B E R Our Community

This month our first Spotlight is on Benson Brothers Wrecker Service at 6689 Highway 24 North in Commerce. The President and owner is Jason Cunningham and his son’s Justin and Jake. This local company has been in business for 53 years and is growing and going strong. Jason bought this company from the original four Benson Brothers in 1988. They now have offices in Commerce, Sulphur Springs and Greenville. There are 14 wreckers in their fleet and they service all of North East Texas and some parts of Oklahoma. Jason told us they did over 8,500 tow’s last year mainly in Hunt, Delta and Hopkins counties. They are an approved AAA provider as well as Cross Country and offer industrial roadside tire service. Benson Brother’s equipment is able to tow anything from small vehicles to large tractor trailer rigs. They have equipment to aid farmers and ranchers as well as just about anything else you can think of needing a tow.

Their other locations are 1300 West Shannon Road, Sulphur Springs, Texas 75482 903 886 2765 and 6201 Highway 380, Greenville, Texas 75402 903 455 0504. The 1 800-Hookyou toll free number is going all the time. Their long time motto has been” 23 ½ Hour Towing Service “.

If you stuck in a ditch, buried up to the axles with your tractor, broken down with a dead battery or just can’t get your vehicle to get up and go, call Jason, Justin, Jake or any of the fine employees of Benson Brothers and they will be glad to help you any time. They are proud members of the Chamber of Commerce and we recommend this business to all who call. We are proud to have them as part of our community.

Spotlight on Local Businesses

Plain & Fancy Sandwich Shoppe is located in Commerce at 1708 Monroe in the Oglesby Plaza. The shop is owned by Sandi Wallace and Heather Salverino and the manager is Brandi Crump. They are open for breakfast and lunch Monday through Friday 7:30 to 3:00. There is a full breakfast menu as well as fresh brewed coffee every day, from muffins to waffles, biscuits and gravy with bacon. They also serve hot plate lunches with sandwiches and soups through the middle of the day.

In warm weather they have a great patio to accompany the great dining room inside the shop. One of the best kept secrets in Commerce is their world class catering. They can accommodate groups from 5 to 300 or more with finger foods, pastries, cookies, pies etc. as well as full meals at your location with servers and the trimmings.

This local business has been hanging in there with all the construction on Monroe Street for the last year or two and we are proud to have them as members of the Chamber and our community.

Take time and go by for a tasty meal or even a cup of Joe and show your appreciation for this great small business here in Commerce.

Benson Brothers Wrecker Service

Plain & Fancy Sandwich Shoppe

We are starting a monthly supplement to put a Spotlight on Local Businesses in Commerce. This is a random process and there is no particular order to this process. It may be a food vendor or a manufacturing facility but we want everyone to know who and how our local businesses are run and what services they provide. We will be accepting suggestions as we proceed in this process, so drop us a line and tell us about your favorite business.

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C H A M B E R Our Community

Thanks-for-Giving is a new service project hosted by the Leadership Engagement and Development (L.E.A.D.) department at Texas A&M University-Commerce to help underprivileged families have the ultimate holiday experience. In collaboration with the Campus Activity Board (CAB), L.E.A.D. has selected a group of students to help identify local families in need and design individual care packages for each family. This is one of the many service projects offered by the L.E.A.D. department under a new umbrella program called Dare-2-Roar.

“The idea for Thanks-for-Giving stems from a desire to make a direct impact on the Commerce community,” said Adalyn Burger, L.E.A.D. department graduate assistant. “Sometimes with community service, you don’t get the opportunity to see how you made an impact. When you give to someone directly and personally, it makes it even more inspiring.”

Students will work with and get to know each family, while becoming familiar with their principal needs and design care packages accordingly. Care packages may contain resources such as food, blankets, energy certificates and more. On Saturday, November 15 students will present the care packages to the families as an effort to provide a holiday experience these families could not otherwise afford.

“We want to help our students to be well rounded leaders and that includes knowing what servant leadership means and what it looks like in action,” said Danielle Davis, director of L.E.A.D. “We not only want to teach but provide opportunities for students to practice these leadership skills.”

This is the newest addition to the L.E.A.D. department and features a variety of cutting-edge service learning opportunities for students to address the needs of their community. Dare-2-Roar strives to equip students with the necessary knowledge, skills, and values to promote civic engagement. Each program is open to a limited number of participants.

Thanks-for-Giving Service Project Hosted by L.E.A.D.

Texas A&M University-Commerce is now a member of AmazonSmile, a donation program funded through the online shopping website, Amazon.com. AmazonSmile allows users the same shopping selection as Amazon.com but a portion of the purchases will go towards the non-profit organization of your choice. A&M-Commerce has already begun receiving donations from this program and hopes to see more as the holiday season progresses.

To sign up, visit smile.amazon.com and select Texas A&M University-Commerce as the non-profit.

Shop with AmazonSmile to Give

The Texas A&M University-Commerce Office of Hispanic Outreach and Student Programs was recently chosen as a finalist for the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board’s Star Award.

The Texas Higher Education Star Award was established in 2001 by THECB to recognize exceptional contributions toward meeting one or more of the goals set forth by the Texas higher education plan adopted in 2000, Closing the Gaps by 2015. This year the board chose eight finalists, including A&M-Commerce.

“These finalists represent the state’s most effective efforts for closing the education gaps that challenge our state,” said Commissioner of Higher Education Raymund A. Paredes. “The Coordinating Board is proud to recognize the people and the institutions that develop and implement these programs, as well as the organizations and others who support them. We look forward to announcing the winners in November.”

The 14th Annual Star Awards Ceremony will be held on November 21 in Austin, Texas in conjunction with the Texas Higher Education Leadership Conference. The eight finalists will be recognized at the luncheon on Friday, and the winners will be announced.

“We are delighted that the Coordinating Board and its award selection committee have deemed the work and efforts of the Office of Hispanic Outreach and Student Programs at Texas A&M University-Commerce worthy of recognition,” said Director of Hispanic Outreach and Student Programs Luis Franco.

In the spring of 2009, the Office of Hispanic Outreach opened on the A&M-Commerce campus in response to the university’s strategic enrollment plan to become a Hispanic serving institution. Since then, A&M-Commerce has marked its highest Hispanic enrollment at 1,690 students, recorded a retention rate of over 70% for first-year Hispanic students, been recognized as an “Emerging HIS” by Excelencia in Education, and the university has been identified as a “Best Graduate School for Hispanics” by Hispanic Outlook Magazine.

A&M-Commerce a Finalist for Star Award

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Fire Chief Jack Berni and local firemen were present at the City Council meeting this week to award plaques to the local fire poster contest winners. This Fire Safety Poster Contest is to teach local students about fire safety at school and at home. There were over 300 entrants in the event and according to Chief Berni it was a difficult choice to pick winners. Councilwoman Emma Martin sponsored this event for the City and was on hand to help give out the awards to the winners.

The winners from Commerce Elementary School was Caleb Winston, A.C. Williams: Mia Cardena, Commerce Middle School: Libby Blount and Commerce High School: Telsi Sorim. For their achievement the students will get to ride on the fire engine in the upcoming Christmas Parade on December 6 in downtown Commerce.

Fire Department Announces Winners of Poster ContestLess than a month ago, sitting in a pickup in front of City Hall, an idea

sprang up about the need for a way to communicate community events here in Commerce. One thing led to another and sign companies were called, electricians were consulted as well as construction experts. Local companies were visited to consult about financing and plans started coming together for a community project. Little did we know that the snowball would roll as fast as it did and now the erection of the information signs in Commerce is becoming a reality. Pledges have been made and contracts have been signed as well as materials being ordered.

Right now the pledges had grown to over $80,000 to erect 3 electric LED signs to be placed in strategic locations around Commerce to display information about anything going on that the public needs to know. This format can be used for Public Notices, Emergencies, Weather related events, Visitors information, School activities, City announcements, University events as well as advertising for local businesses. The sponsors of the signs will have their logos on the signs and the LED programs will run 24/7.

The sponsors for the signs are the City, Commerce Economic Development, the Chamber of Commerce, Texas A&M-Commerce, Commerce Independent School District, Ben E. Keith, Hydro Aluminum, Benson Brothers Wrecker Service, Commerce Veterinary Clinic, Fix and Feed, Cypress Bank, Hunt Regional Healthcare, Guaranty Bank and Trust, Alliance Bank, Fire and Ice Massage, Under Construction and County Line Electric.

The final designs and formalities of erecting these signs are in the process of being completed as well as coordination with the DOT for placement of them along or near roadways. Information about Commerce and happenings in our area is becoming a reality, so look forward to enjoying this joint project within our community.

New Sign Project to Get Underway Soon

We have a schedule of special programs for each Thursday night this fall. Check our website for additions and changes at commercepubliclibrary.orgDecember 4 – Anti-Bully program with Judie Grau – 6-7pm

December 6 – Open House from 5-7pm

December 11 – Lego Club – all ages welcome – 6-7pm

December 18 – Holiday Story time and craft – 6-7pm

Mark your calendars and add Family Literacy Nights, Thursdays 6-8pm, at the Commerce Public Library to your weekly schedule. If you have any questions, please call (903) 886-6858 or e-mail director@commercepubliclibrary.org

Commerce Public Library News

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The city council gave keys to the city to Farmers Electric Co-op, Churchill at Commerce, Under Construction, B&A Concrete, Texas A&M-Commerce Athletics and the Chamber of Commerce for donations received to erect the new scoreboards at Eddie Moore Sports Complex. The new scoreboards will be an asset to the updated baseball/softball fields at the sports complex. For the past several years Commerce has hosted quite a few state and regional tournaments at the Eddie Moore Complex and these scoreboards along with the new concrete walkways and pads will add to the appearance of the park. There is also advertising available for the inside fences of the ball parks and if any business wants to help they need to contact Parks Department head Ricky Harris at 903 886 1151 for further information. This picture is of the Executive Director of the Chamber of Commerce receiving the key for the Chamber’s participation from Mayor Ballotti.

City Council Recognizes Local Businesses for Scoreboard Contributions

Well Small Business Saturday is not so small any more in Commerce, Texas. Fire and Ice Massage, the Chamber of Commerce and some local businesses have engaged in a fun way to celebrate shopping and promoting small businesses by having a “Treasure Hunt”. 21 local businesses are on the Treasure Map and anyone who wants to participate should be at City Hall by 10am on Saturday November 29 to receive their instructions and equipment needed to traverse the treacherous trail of hidden gold. Welcome to a world of learning about local businesses and dodging pirates as well as finding prizes, gold coins, free gifts with a whole lot of fun. After the “Treasure Hunt” is complete there will be a meet at the Chamber of Commerce and there will be a drawing for prizes and gift cards. This is just another way to keep our dollars and shopping right here in Commerce and let our local businesses introduce themselves to the whole community. Remember shop Commerce first, then shop Commerce again.

Small Business Saturday in Commerce

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C H A M B E R Our Community

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When I think about Christmases past, the memories are of the red Power Ranger that our son had to have, which happened to be the same toy that every other 8-year-old boy in the world wanted; the year our daughter asked Santa to bring her brother home from the Army and he was able to fill her request; the year our youngest son said that he didn’t need to tell us what he wanted for Christmas, because Santa already knew; and the list goes on. We all have fond memories of past Christmases. Don’t let holiday stress force you into giving thieves a better chance to make your memories bad ones. Thieves love the holiday season as much as everyone else.

The following tips from the Commerce Police Department will help you have a safe and happy holiday season.• Be sure that the doors and windows of your home are locked when you leave

your home, even for a few minutes. Don’t display presents where they can be seen from a window or doorway. Hide them if you leave town. Keep the lights and a radio or television on so that it will appear that your home is occupied, even if it isn’t.

• When you will be away from home for long periods of time, use an automatic light timer and have neighbors pick up the newspaper, mail and even park in your driveway from time to time.

• Avoid leaving large empty boxes on the curbside for trash pickup, as they may indicate to burglar’s items that may be worth stealing from the home.

• Never park in a dark lot, no matter how convenient they may be.• Put packages in the trunk and make sure car windows are closed and doors are

locked.• Avoid carrying large amounts of cash. Use checks or credit/debit cards when

possible.• Stay alert and know what is going on around you, especially at ATM’s.• Women should carry their purses over the shoulder and keep them closed or

zipped.• Immediately report any suspicious persons and activities to police.• Tell children to avoid adults asking for assistance or directions of any kind.

Adults DO NOT ask children for help!• Avoid shopping alone – shop with a friend or loved one.• Have your keys out and ready before you get into your car.• Remember where you parked your car. Even though this might sound

elementary, many parking lots are spread out over large areas. Being unable to locate your car can cause you undue stress and confusion that may present you as a better target to a criminal.

• It is not uncommon for people to try to take advantage of others generosity during the holidays by going door-to-door for charitable donations when there is no charity involved. Ask for identification and find out how the funds will be used. If you aren’t satisfied, don’t give.

Last but not least, don’t let holiday stress get the best of your holiday spirit. Crime prevention starts at home. Start a neighborhood tradition. Look in on neighbors this holiday season. Make time to get together with friends and family. Think about reaching out in the spirit of the season and help someone who is less fortunate or lonely.

HAPPY HOLIDAYS FROM THE CITY OF COMMERCE!!

Holiday Safety Tips

✤ Holiday hours for City Offices are as follows: Wednesday, December 24 – Closed Thursday, December 25 - Closed Thursday, January 1, 2015 - Closed

✤ Emergency water services are available by calling the Commerce Police Department at 903/886-1139.

✤ The Clean Commerce Campaign will take place in Section A on Wednesday, December 17. This is for residents who live on the north side of Live Oak and the west side of Park Street.

✤ City Council Meetings are held at 6:00 p.m. on the third Tuesday of each month. The public is invited to attend. Council Meetings are also aired “Live” on KETV Channel 3.

✤ Animals available for adoption are listed on the City’s website at www.commercetx.org.

City of Commerce Monthly Report

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EAT!Homemade Stew & Cornbread

$3 Children & Students • $5 Adults • $8 Jars To Go

ENJOY!Youth & Children’s Choirs @ 11:30 am

Christmas Craft Station For Kids

SHOP!Baked Goods & Other Delights • Antiques & Vintage Finds

Christmas Decorations & Gifts • Alternative GiftsAll Proceeds Go Directly To Missions In Commerce & Beyond

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BRUNCH WITH SANTASaturday, December 6, 2014 from 9:30 A.M. to 11:30 A.M.$7.00 per person • $10.00 at doorGet your cameras ready, bring your wish list and say “hello” to jolly old Saint Nick!l Pancake Breakfast by Kiwanis Clubl Giant Cupcake with Christmas Train l Balloon Entertainment

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A C C O U N T I N G – C P A ’ sConway Company CPAs, PC 886-2123Deborah Harris CPA, PC 886-8727Kenneth Foust CPA,PC 886-3106A D V E R T I S I N G | S P E C I A L I T I E SGiggles & Grins 450-4746Hoss Outdoor Adv. | Billboards I-30 972-212-9315A I R C O N D I T I O N I N G | H E A T I N GKen Parker Service, Inc 886-6990New Covenant Plumbing/Heat/A/C 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 886-6055Planetarium 468-8652Reed’s Entertainment 885-7136A N I M A L W E L F A R ECommerce Humane Assn 903-496-2412A P A R T M E N T S | P R O P E R T Y M G M TAmerican Eagle Properties 886-4430Bradford Place Apts. 886-8855Charlinda Villages 886-8807Churchill at Commerce Apts. (Culver) 886-4444Gant Apartments 886-6863Landmark Properties 886-7038Maple Place Apartments 886-4050 Oak Meadows Townhomes 886-1555Oglesby & Associates 972-742-5099Sparks Enterprises 817-460-3347Valentine Properties 886-8881Village 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 217-8050Downtown Art Party 454-8230A 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 454-6636Country Homes Estates 886-7754A T T O R N E Y SCurtis, Alexander/McCampbell & Morris 455-8113Edgar J. Garrett 886-3146A U T O M O B I L E D E A L E R SCommerce Auto Group 886-4014Commerce Chevrolet/Buick 886-2188North TX Hyundai 455-4949A 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 886-8040Hoover’s Automotive 886-7781J J’s Quick Lube 886-8775O’Reilly Auto Parts 886-1755BAKERIESBraum’s 886-6242Brookshire’s 886-3252Good Donuts 903-886-1011Sweeties Donut Shoppe 886-6111B A N K S / C R E D I T U N I O N SAlliance Bank 886-3244Cypress Bank 886-7425Dixie Turman/State Farm Bank 886-7774Guaranty Bond Bank 886-2274Heritage Land Bank 455-2835Inwood National Bank 886-2126B O O K S T O R E SEast Texas Book Store 886-3248B U S I N E S S C O N S U LT A N T SBusiness Growth Experts, LLC 903-366-6042B 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 GCommerce EDC 886-1121

C 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 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 SNew England Flare Catering 203-558-9395Peninsula Ranch & Lodge 903-461-9924Sodexo 468-7586The Billboard House 903-513-9234CELL PHONES AND SERVICEACN-Independent Rep. 903-335-6034C H E C K C A S H I N G / L O A N SChaney’s Check Cashing Express 886-8080C H I L D D E V E L O P M E N TJane Jane’s Day Care 886-8605C H I R O P R A C T O R SJensen Chiropractic 886-4333C H U R C H E SBread of Life Church of Nazarene 886-1515Commerce Church of Christ 903-886-6136 Commerce Community Church 513-2699Cross Trails Cowboy Church 886-9114 Disciples of Faith Bible Fellowship 886-3644First Baptist Church 886-3189First Christian Church 886-2542First Presbyterian Church 886-3783First United Methodist Church 886-3220Full Gospel Business Men’s Fellowship 886-8585Ridgecrest Baptist Church 886-6034St. Joseph Catholic Church 886-7135C L E A N E R SCountry Cleaners 886-1609C L O T H I N G / G I F T SThe Bargain Box 886-8306My Sister’s Closet 886-1224Sister Babyz 886-3020West Girls in TX 903-422-2900C 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 366-6721C O P I E R SAdvantage Copy Systems 885-3375C O N C R E T EB & A Concrete 903-886-6845Brummett Concrete 903-461-2200D. L. Lennon, Inc. 886-3174Rafter P Construction 454-8332C O N V E N I E N C E S T O R E SFlying L Fast Mart 886-8091Mr. Minit Food Mart 886-3415C O S M E T I C S / S K I N C A R E :Rosalyn Rose – Mary Kay 972-369-3930 C 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 886-4455D E N T I S T SCommerce Family Dental 886-3081Longbranch Dental 455-4161Mary/Marc McDaniel, DDS 886-6945D I S T R I B U T O R SBen E. Keith Company 886-2158Coca-Cola Bottling Co. 214-388-6052Dr. Pepper 214-402-2248E C O N O M I C D E V E L O P M E N TCommerce Economic Dev. Corporation 886-1121E D U C A T I O NTexas A&M University.-Commerce 886-5081Commerce ISD 886-3755Paris Junior College 782-0330

E L E C T R O N I C S U P P L I E SCountry Cleaners & Electronics 886-1609E 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 972-547-4304 All Star Enterprises 886-0300Greenville Trophies & Awards 455-5441E 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 886-1551E N E R G Y P R O V I D E R SACN-Independent Rep 903-335-6034Atmos Energy 800-460-3030Eagle Energy 903-422-2960FEC Electric 455-1715Oncor Electric Delivery 888-313-6862E N G I N E E R SHayter Engineering, Inc. 785-0303EQUIPMENT RENTALSService Rent-All 885-6815Luckett Crane Service LTD 886-3407F A R M S U P P L I E S / F E E DFix & Feed Commerce Hardware 886-7917Hunt County Farm Supply 862-2273Twin Oaks Farm 903-886-5358F I N A N C I A L S E R V I C E SActive Wealth Management 455-6956AIS Financial Services 886-8050Edward Jones & Company 886-3333Dixie Turman/State Farm Bank 886-7774F L O R I S T SApril Showers 886-3104F O O D - S T O R E S / M A R K E T S / T R U C K SBrookshires 886-3252Kona Ice Rocks 469-500-6500Rae-Lili Farm & Outlaw Tamales 214-434-7393Twin Oaks Farms 886-5358F U R N I T U R EAffordable Furniture & Etc. 886-6096The Funky Attic 886-0100G O V E R N M E N TCity of Commerce 886-1100State Representative Dan Flynn 455-0971G R A P H I C SPride Shop 886-5818H 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 886-0191Leslie Rose Hairstylist 903-413-7523T&M Commerce Nails 214-692-1241Tanasha’s House of Style 246-5523H A R D WA R EFix & Feed Commerce Hardware 886-7917 H O M E B U I L D E R SLegacy Housing 886-7394Rafter P Construction 454-8332Crescent Estates Custom Homes 214-957-8549H O M E H E A LT H1st Choice 886-2666Home Health Associates 886-0612Visiting Angels 903-784-3902H 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 903-886-4430Mas-Con Builders 903-246-1565Under Construction 903-468-2683

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COMMERCE Business DirectoryHOSPICEOdyssey Hospice 454-1107HOSPITALSHunt Reg. Comm. Hospital-Commerce 886-3161Hunt Regional Medical Center-Greenville 408-5000 H O T E L / M O T E L S / B & B ’ sBois d’Arc Bed & Breakfast, 886-7705Helm Hotels Group 903-450-5780Holiday Inn Express, Sulphur Springs 903-885-6851Horse Apple Hill Inn 903-413-8118Magnuson Hotel Commerce 886-4777H O U S I N GCommerce Housing Authority 886-2946H U N T I N G10-2-4 Ranch 254-485-3080I N S U R A N C ECornerstone Senior Services 456-3514Diversified Insurance 886-6943Duncan Insurance 886-2183Dyer Insurance 886-2131Farm Bureau Insurance 455-6782State Farm Insurance 886-7774I N T E R N E T / C O M M U N I C A T I O N SACN-Independent Rep 903-335-6034CenturyLink 800-788-3500JEWELRY & REPAIRDrake Jewelers 454-1671L I B R A R I E SCommerce Public Library 886-6858M A N U F A C T U R E D H O U S I N GHenly Land & Homes, Inc. 886-0112MANUFACTURINGHydro Aluminum Metal Products 468-5012Zurn/Pex Hydronics 886-2580MASSAGE/NUTRITIONFire & Ice Massage by Velvete 886-0304METAL BUILDINGS Rafter P Construction 454-8332MEDICAL SERVICESHulsey Therapy Services 886-7669Live Oak Professional Ctr. 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 886-6027NEWSPAPERSThe Commerce Journal 455-4220The Commerce Connection 886-3950NURSING HOMES/LONG TERM CAREBriarcliff Health Center 903-455-8729Oak Manor Nursing Home 886-2510OFFICE EQUIPMENTAdvantage Copy Systems 903-885-3375 OFFICE SUPPLIES/PRINTINGLatson’s Office Solutions 885-1553Latson’s Print Services 886-2710Personalized Printing 886-7173Pride Shop 886-5818OPTICAL CENTERSTexas Optical Center 455-0294ORGANIZATIONSA&M-Commerce Alumni Chapter 886-6175A&M-Commerce Athletics 468-3033Aglaia Club 886-1968

American Legion Post No. 1 886-8479Boys & Girls Club of NE Texas 903-455-9233Celebrate The Children, Inc. 886-8365Commerce Classroom Teachers Assn. 886-3758Commerce Humane Society 496-2412Commerce Office of Cultural Affairs 903-217-8050Commerce Parks Foundation 886-7697Coterie Culture Club Keep Commerce Beautiful 453-7201Kiwanis Club 886-4733Ladonia Chamber of Commerce 972-757-8920Lions Club 886-4034Louise Drake Garden Club 886-6263Masonic Lodge 886-3549N. Hunt Co. Retired Teachers Assn. 886-7695North Hunt SUD 886-3458Pi Kappa Alpha 903-422-0316Pi Sigma Alpha 886-5317Psychology Club 886-6078Republic of Texas Parrot Head Club 366-2737Rotary Club 886-7047Silver Leos Writing Club 468-7391Thalian Culture Club 886-6209United Way of Hunt County 455-7414Woman’s Culture Club 886-2624PARTY RENTALSService Rent-All 885-6815PAWN SHOPSB6UP Pawn and Gun 903-246-3030United Pawn & Bargain 886-7874 P E C A N SCampbell Pecans 903-366-1141P E T S U P P L I E S / G R O O M I N G / B O A R D I N GPet Degrees Mobile Grooming 903-886-8469P H A R M A C I E STotal Care Pharmacy 886-8888P R I N T E R S , P U B L I S H E R S & G R A P H I C SAll Star Enterprises 886-0300Latson’s Print Services 886-2710Personalized Printing 886-7173Pride Shop 886-5818P R O P A N ECommerce Automatic Gas 886-3045P L U M B E R SAshley Plumbing 886-2355DMP Services 903-274-9987New Covenant Plumbing/Heat/A/C 886-8882Powers Plumbing 886-3300R A D I O S T A T I O N SE TX Broadcasting, Inc. (95.9) 885-1546Hunt County Radio 455-1400KETR 88.9 886-5848R A I L R O A D SBlacklands Railroad 438-1324R E A L E S T A T ECentury 21 First Group 886-1200Freedom Realty 903-348-5826Chapin Real Estate 886-6373Hunt County Real Estate 903-450-7273 R E A L E S T A T E D E V E L O P E R SOglesby & Associates 972-742-5099R E S A L E S H O P Goodwill Industries of NE TX 886-3600My Sister’s Closet (WIN) 886-1224The Bargain Box 886-8306This & That Resale Shop 214-226-2046

R E S T A U R A N T S | C L U B SBlack Angus Grill 903-355-8540Braum’s 886-6149Chicken Express 886-7777Domino’s Pizza 886-2116Dickey’s BBQ 903-886-8808Good Donuts 886-1011Lone Star Eatery, Grill and Bar 886-2121Los Mochis Mexican 886-8200Luigi’s Italian Cafe 886-2000Lulu’s Burgers 886-3888McDonalds # 10645 886-7771McKay’s Country Kitchen & BBQ 886-6080Panda Chinese 886-4008Plain & Fancy Sandwich Shoppe 903-246-3048Pizza Hut 886-9600Sonic Drive-In 886-7166The Drunken Mule 886-3289R E T A I LWal-Mart 886-3108R O O F I N GNovaTech Construction 903-335-6034RBS Roofing 903-440-4148Under Construction 903-468-2683SANDSpeight Sand 886-6457SELF-STORAGE FACILITIESAll-American Self Storage 886-7575J & R Hill Self Storage 886-3133The Guard House Self-Storage 886-6040SEPTIC SYSTEMQuality Concrete Products 886-3055STORM SHELTERQuality Concrete Products 886-3055S T U D E N T & C O R P O R A T E L O D G I N GLion’s Den 903-246-3174T A N N I N G S A L O N SHealthy Glow Tanning Salon 886-0100T I T L E C O M P A N YNorth Texas Title of Hunt County 454-3364T O B A C C OChaney’s Tobacco Station 886-8080T R A N S P O R T A T I O N / T R U C K I N GBL II Logistics L.L.C . 886-2900T R A S H H A U L I N G - C O M M E R C I A LCity Sanitation 886-2314T R E E S E R V I C EShaffer Tree Service 903-582-9160T R O P H I E S / AWA R D SAll Star Enterprises 903-886-0300Greenville Trophies & Awards 455-5441Pride Shop 886-5818V E T E R I N A R I A N SBright Star Equine 886-0104Commerce Vet Clinic 886-7941Hunt County Animal Hospital 886-3911W 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 GThe Billboard House 903-513-9234Sodexo 468-4890W R E C K E R S E R V I C E SBenson Bros. 886-2765