We just finished up the annual and traditional time of Thanksgiving with family, friends, helping, giving, listening, and encouraging. I hope we all found moments of joy and spent some parts of the day giving thanks, not just in our hearts, but to those we shared time with.
People bring a richness to our lives that adds a special value we might overlook, whether that is through a personal relationship, a casual one, work-related, or something of an abstract. If you missed someone, it is never too late to give a simple thank you.
Pervasive through town is news of the Lady’s Night Out happening on Dec. 7! Be sure to come by the office and pre-pur chase your wine glass and pick up a Santa Bingo card—which started Nov. 25, so don’t wait! Janet and Shelley have been working diligently on the Lady’s Night Out and the Christmas parade.
We just enjoyed Tuesday, Nov. 28. Did you participate? Send us your feedback on Facebook. Many thanks to the county for setting up the Christmas tree in the Courthouse Square.
The chamber is also hosting a Tourism Assessment group from the Governor's office and State agencies during Lady’s Night Out; they will be experiencing it up close and personal right along with us! We appreciate this visit and their expertise to help us expand our tourism program in Columbus.
We wanted to take this opportunity to announce the Annual Chamber Member Meeting on Thursday, Jan. 25. Speakers will deliver messages on the … - State of the Columbus Chamber of Commerce: Chairman of the Board of Directors Peggy Harrison - State of the City: Mayor of Columbus Lori An Gobert - State of the County: Colorado County Judge Ty Prause.
What a great line-up and we look forward to having a room full of chamber members! Your RSVP is appreciated; just call the chamber office at 979-732-8385.
This was mentioned last month, but worth repeating on Jan. 17, the chamber is partnering with Columbus High School on a Career Fair for grades 9-12.
Introducing students to businesses and businesses to students to help students identify various career options right here in their home area, as employers identify a potential workforce.
Contact Becky Nutt to discuss how you can be a part of this important project at execdir@ columbustexas.org or call 979732-8385. Thanks go to each of you for participating in your community, helping your friends and family, smiling, giving out a kind and thoughtful word, and being “there.”
Thank you!
