May 2022 ChamberWorks

ChamberWorks

May 2022 Chairman of the Board Dr. John Turner Blinn College District First Vice Chair Shay Morrow QuestSpecialty Corporation

brenham, texas

washington county chamber of commerce

Successful day on golf course

The second annual Chamber Classic was held on Friday, April 29 at the BrenSecond Vice Chair ham Country Club.

Becky Ogg Forty teams were registered for this Germania Insurance event and the weather was a bit windy, but otherwise beautiful!

Treasurer day on the golf course Prizes were given Successful to the top three Dan Blalock teams, as well as for longest drive by Brenham Abstract nd Annual Chamber Classic was held on Friday, April 29 at the Brenham Country Club.

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Lunch Sponsors: Closest to the Pin: Allan Kunze Dr. Tylor Chaplin Lunch Sponsors: Brenham ISD Thank you to these following sponsors:

to Thank you to theseThank following you sponsors:

2nd place team: Bluebonnet Electric team members Kyle Merten, Matt Kenjura, Bart Seilheimer and Scotty Mueller.

3rd place team: Techline, Inc team members Jeff Padavick, Allan Kunze and Lowell Ogle.

these following sponsors:

Jim Chisolm Texas Star Winery Carlos Garcia Mariachi’s Mexican Restaurant Kara Matheney Washington County AgriLife Extension Service

Lunch Sponsors: Lunch Sponsors:

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Sponsored by

Blinn College Foundation

Michelle Panko Barking Ranch Pet Resort

Thursday, May 19

Roger Ross Coldwell Banker Properties Unlimited

Promotional Sponsor:

Promotional Sponsor: Promotional Sponsor:

Jeffrey Sadler BRIANNAS Fine Salad Dressings Darron Smith Brenham National Bank Matt Wamble Burton ISD

Networking Event

Silver Sponsors:

Silver Sponsors: Silver Sponsors: Appel Ford Bank of Brenham Baylor Scott & White Health BIG Brannon Industrial Group Blue Bell Creameries Bluebonnet Electric Cooperative Brenham Veterinary Hospital

Appel Ford Bank of Brenham

Baylor Scott & WhiteAid Health Capital Appel FarmFord Credit Padgett Hearing Center Bank of Brenham BIG Brannon Industrial Group Co. CB4 Services, LLC PLANNORTH Architectural Blue Bell Creameries Baylor Scott & White Health Citizens State Bank Velocity Gymnastics Bluebonnet Electric Cooperative BIG Brannon Deep in theIndustrial Heart Group Farms WCTractor Creameries Brenham Veterinary Dr. Blue JohnBell Turner Wellmann InsuranceHospital Agency, Inc. Bluebonnet Electric Cooperative Capital Farm Credit Mariachi’s Mexican Restaurant Brenham Veterinary CB4 Services, LLC & Deep in the Heart Farms Mattrezzz Guys Hospital Capital Farm Credit

Citizens State Bank

4:30 – 5:30 Tour the STEI Building 900 Prairie Lea St., Brenham 5 – 7 p.m. Gather at the Whigham House 704 College Ave., Brenham Unwind after work and expand your network!

Meet other Chamber members and generate new business contacts.

Enjoy food and drinks, learn what’s new in the community, and exchange business cards and brochures.

Free for Chamber members and employees!

Beverages sponsored by Mike Hopkins Distributing.

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New Location

Ribbon Cuttings

25th Anniversary - Celebration

Announcement of the 2022 Read Book

Citizens State Bank-Burton

Pleasant Hill Winery

Lifetime Learning

Branch Manager: Linda Blacklock 515 N. Main St., Burton

Owners: Bob and Jeanne Cottle 1441 Salem Rd., Brenham

www.lifetimelearningbrenham.org

New Member New Member

New Member

Nicholson Lake Road RV Park

Sterling Estate Solutions

Owners: Victoria and Jerry Gurka 4200 Nicholson Lake Rd., Chappell Hill

Owner: Stephanie Wehring (979) 337-4191

Victorem Performance Nutrition Owner: Jenna Brown 2350 FM 389, Brenham

Jamie Rankin ....................................... President/CEO Jane Hinze ....................... Member Services Manager Shae Janner .............. Business Programs Manager Dawn Konieczny .... Communications Coordinator Sarah Hansen ...................... Financial Coordinator

314 S. Austin St. | 979-836-3695 Brenham, Texas 77833 ONE STOP SERVICE COMPANY Residential – Commercial Electrical 1-979-836-6336

TECL 22459

bjelectricinc@att.net

www.brenhamtexas.com

GROUP BUYING POWER Chamber members can now get major savings on credit card payment processing.

Learn about our new member benefit program.

Contact Will Watson at (979) 345-2988 • will.watson@infintechllc.com

www.infintechllc.com

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Renewing Members April 1-30 Botts Title Company — 50 years Calvary Baptist Church — 50 years Harvey’s Water Wells, Inc. — 43 years R & S Leasing — 40 years Texas Farm Credit — 39 years Brookshire Bros. Grocery — 38 years LaRoche Chev-Cadillac-GMC-Buick — 37 years Brenham Monument Company — 35 years Must Be Heaven — 35 years Coldwell Banker Properties Unlimited — 34 years Buddy’s Appliance — 32 years Twiggs, Keith — 30 years Bluebonnet Petroleum — 29 years Chappell Hill Sausage Co. — 29 years Tate, Milton — 29 years Brenham Heritage Museum Bus Depot Gallery — 28 years Citadel Christian School — 27 years Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites — 26 years Ace Hardware Brenham — 25 years Nancy’s Antiques — 25 years Camp For All — 24 years Hodde & Hodde Land Surveying, Inc. — 24 years First Baptist Church — 23 years Renken, Julie — 22 years Faith Mission/Higgins Branch — 20 years Professional Communications — 19 years Toy Box Child Development — 18 years Animal Friends of Washington County — 17 years Edward Jones-Brice Milliorn, CFP, Financi — 16 years Neal Financial Group — 16 years PapeScapes — 16 years BT Longhorn Steak House — 15 years Lamar Advertising — 15 years Solutions In Sound — 14 years Creatively Yours, LLC — 13 years Green Duct Services — 12 years Philips Veterinary Hospital — 12 years Select Furnishings — 12 years

Stanpac USA LLC — 12 years Kool Shades Window Tint — 11 years Quality Glass — 11 years Yumm! Sweets & Eats — 11 years Westbrook Storage — 10 years Arts for Rural Texas (ARTS) — 9 years Home Sweet Farm Biergarten — 9 years Texas Baptist Historical Museum — 9 years Luedtke, Terry & Robin — 8 years American Overhead Door Co., Inc. — 7 years Lauren Haevischer, Asst. District AttorneY — 7 years

Red Fern Woodwork & Renovations — 7 years James Pharaon Creative — 6 years Burger King/Kolkhorst Foods — 5 years SVN | Riverstone Commercial Real Estate — 5 years Cy-Fair Tire — 4 years Kat-Bird Cyclery — 3 years NAMI Brazos Valley — 3 years Washington County Republican Women — 2 years Davis Custom Builders of Texas, LLC — 1 year Glasco Stone & Landscape Supply — 1 year Jarvis Tire and Wheel, LLC — 1 year

New Chamber Members ASPEN DENTAL Office Manager: Danielle Shirley 802 HWY 290E Brenham, Texas 77833 Phone: 979-353-3027 www.aspendental.com Dentists

MIC GROUP Contact: Andrew Barrera 3140 S. Blue Bell Road Brenham, Texas 77833 Phone: 979-277-7804 www.micgrp.com Manufacturer

FOOD’S HERE, LLC Contact: Christina Rust Brenham, Texas 77833 Phone: 979-421-0112 www.foodsheretexas.com Food Delivery Service

NICHOLSON LAKE ROAD RV PARK Owner: Victoria Gurka 4200 Nicholson Lake Road Chappell Hill, Texas 77426 Phone: 979-337-4411 www.nlrdrvpark.com Camping/Rv/Retreats/Lodging

LIFE CHANGES HOME CARE Owner: Kami Froelich Falk 24 N. Bell Bellville, Texas 77418 Phone: 979-270-7300 www.lifechangescares.com In Home Health Care

Corrections and additions:

THE ORIGINAL TEXANA Owner: Sherri Roberts 5000 Krueger Road Washington, Texas 77880 Phone: 281-808-8795 www.theoriginaltexana.com Events/Reception Facilities

On board list: Dan Blalock is Treasurer Paul Aschenbeck needs to be moved up to Secretary

Thank you to our Chairman’s Circle members ...

Remove Roger Ross

Thank you to our Presidential Level members ...

Please add BIG logo to Presidential Members

Bluebonnet Properties

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More Chamber Classic Winners Highest scoring team: Seidel Schroeder team members Cody Boeker, Jason von Rosenberg, Wade Seidel and Kyle Jones.

Longest Drive Female: Paige Fischer

Longest Drive Male: Bart Seilheimer

Closest to the Pin: Allan Kunze

YPO April Networking Happy Hour at Thyme Day Spa

County “Adopt-A-Sign” Partners To ensure the long-term care of the Welcome Sign monuments at the five entry points to Washington County, four landscaping companies from our community have volunteered to oversee their maintenance.

PLM Texas Glasco & Co. Landscaping

Washington County Landscapes Wise Landscaping

A Partner for P.E.A.C.E. (Public Education Ambassador for Community Engagement) is encouraged to share the monthly value and promote that value within the company so that possible employees and customers will see that you also support public education. It is in hopes that the adults who see these values at their workplace will share with the children in their lives who are also seeing this at school. These Core Essential Values are taught at both Brenham and Burton ISDs. Thank you to these Partners for P.E.A.C.E. who have signed to continue to make this program a success in Washington County. They help reinforce the Core Essential Values students are learning in local public schools at their businesses and through their employee interactions:

• Ant Street Inn • Bank of Brenham • Blue Bell Creameries • Boys & Girls Club of Washington County • Brand It Graphix • Brenham Iron Works, LLC • Brenham National Bank • Brenham State Supported Living Center • BRIANNAS Fine Salad Dressings • Burton Chamber of Commerce • Citizens State Bank • City of Brenham • Creatively Yours • Germania Insurance • Independence Coffee Co. • Mandy Allen at Better Homes & Garden Real Estate Hometown • PlanNorth Architectural Co. • Seidel Schroeder • The Banner Press • Thielemann Construction Co., L.P. & Stegent-Thielemann Plumbing • Unity Theatre • Washington County Landscapes We are now signing up our Partners for P.E.A.C.E. for the 2022-23 school year. Please contact Shae Janner for more information at shae@brenhamtexas.com or call 979-836-3695.

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April Members of the Month Coldwell Banker Properties Unlimited 601 Medical Court, Brenham 979-836-0011 buybrenham.com How long have you been in business?

— Since 1987 What services do you offer?

— Real Estate Consultation & Sales, Investment and Development, Mineral Estate Consultation and Reports, Full-time Agent Training and Development Tell us something unique about your business.

— We are a 3rd Generation Female owned and operated company. We’ve been #1 in Sales in Washington County since we opened the company in 1987.

What do you love about Washington County?

— We love working and living in a community of friends and neighbors. The small town feel when you co-op with other local companies and agents who you’ve known for years, is priceless. The feel of being so much more than a business in a community, but part of our clients lives, and those of their kids and grandkids. Living in Washington County is a dream not everyone gets to experience, but we’re thankful we do and can share that dream with locals, as well as newcomers to our area.

This project will fill the iconic Brenham landmark with state-of-the-art, interactive exhibits and a wonderful space to showcase our artifacts.

What do you love about Washington County?

— We love the rich and diverse history of Washington County and love the fact that our job means telling those stories. We strive to find the lesser known people and events, not just the “usual suspects.” Hopefully every time we get a chance to interact with public, they walk away thinking that they learned something new.

K & H Portable Toilets, Inc. 1201 TX-105, Brenham 979-836-0552 khtoilets.com How long have you been in business?

— 41 years What services do you offer?

— We rent and service portable toilets in Washington and surrounding counties for construction sits, oil rig locations, special events, festivals, fairs and any community event when extra temporary restrooms may be needed. All of our portable toilets are self-contained. We have several types and colors of portable toilets available as well as hand washing sinks and hand sanitizers.

Tell us something unique about your business.

— We are a family owned and operated business. We pride ourselves on our prompt delivery and exceptional customer service.

What do you love about Washington County?

— We just love small town life. We love the support that our county offers to our community and local businesses like ourselves.

Legacy Texas Realty 206 W. First St., Brenham 979-277-4056 savannahgutierrez.work How long have you been in business?

— 2 years What services do you offer?

— Real Estate Tell us something unique about your business.

— We give back to non-profit organizations with each sale.

What do you love about Washington County?

— In Washington County, we have tons of support from local companies that are always willing to give when needed. The love and support is an awesome thing about Washington County.

Brenham Heritage Museum 313 E. Alamo St., Brenham 979-830-8445 brenhamheritagemuseum.org How long have you been in business?

— The Brenham Heritage Museum was opened in 1993 at the old Post Office, so we are completing our 28th year telling the stories of Brenham and Washington County. Since then, we have expanded into two additional buildings: the Bus Depot Gallery, where we currently mount rotating exhibits while our main building is undergoing renovations, and our Collections building.

What services do you offer?

— The Brenham Heritage Museum Bus Depot Gallery offers rotating history and art exhibits to the public. We also offer other history programming both in person and online. The Bus Depot Gallery may be rented for meetings and events if the exhibit allows for that use.

Tell us something unique about your business.

— The Brenham Heritage Museum is currently undergoing a massive renovation of our 1915 Post Office.

Wanda Smith talks to a packed crowd at the Administrative Professionals’ Appreciation Luncheon.

Washington County Blue Blazers The Blue Blazers is a club with 15-20 members and more than 40 years of tradition. They support the mission of the Washington County Chamber. The volunteers in the club act as official greeters and hosts of our community. Their activities include monthly meetings, greeting at Chamber functions, recruiting new Chamber members, and conducting ribbon cuttings and grand openings.

Justin Colley

Tammy Jaster

BIG — Brannon Industrial Group

City of Brenham-Blue Bell Aquatic Center

Darlene Denman

Genna Lechler

First Baptist Church School

Joyce Dickschat

Brenham National Bank

Shelby Dollar

Bank of Brenham

Brand It Graphix

Candace Lubojasky

Rachel Nordt Edward Jones

Linda Pipes

Retired-School Teacher

Carl Prihoda

Christy Schlottmann

Christy Schlottmann Farmers Agency

Matt Wellmann

Wellmann Insurance

Kristie Wensel

Candace Lubojasky | Real Estate & Design

Citizens State Bank

Brenham State Supported Living Center

Kristie Marth

Kathy Randermann

Barbara Wilganowski

Brenham Iron Works

KTTX 106.1/KWHI 1280

Spherion Staffing

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Ashley Hall feeds the alpacas at Peeka Ranch.

Matt Wellmann is considering buying some alpaca socks from the gift shop at Peeka Ranch.

Steph Jarvis, director of the Texas Cotton Gin Museum, begins the tour.

Leadership Explores Agriculture The May session of Leadership Washington County was held on May 4th in Washington County and it focused on just a few of the agriculture-related businesses.

The day started by traveling to Peeka Ranch Alpaca farm in Burton where owner La Nell McMahon greeted the class and explained the operation. She answered many questions and then allowed the class to pet and feed alpacas.

They then toured the gift shop which showcases many of the items made from alpaca fleece.

The group then traveled to the Texas Cotton Gin & Museum, also in Burton.

The class had the opportunity to peruse museum artifacts and watch a movie about the 1914 gin and the ginning

process with Museum Director Steph Jarvis. Then museum assistant Tynan Shadle gave the class an up-close tour of the gin. Once a year, the 1925 Bessemer Type IV engine gets fired up to gin and bale cotton during the annual Cotton Gin Festival held in April.

The class then traveled to Miracle Farm where they had a delicious lunch prepared by their staff. During lunch, several of the boys who are residents at Miracle Farm sat with Leadership participants, talked about their lives, and asked about the adults’ lives. After some question and answer time, everyone enjoyed a tour of the scenic property. At the horse arena, the group learned about the importance of the horse program at Miracle Farm. The tour concluded at the

Tynan Shadel, programs coordinator of the cotton gin museum, leads the class through the gin.

arena where several boys demonstrated what they have learned about horsemanship and team roping while at Miracle Farm.

They then got on the bus back to Brenham to visit Pleasant Hill Winery. Owner and winemaker, Bob Cottle, started out with a tour of the vineyard. Climate and soil are the biggest tribulations to grape growing in this part of Texas, but Pleasant Hill grows seven different varieties that are resistant to diseases that other grapevines may succumb. The class was then able to cool off in the wineries 62 degree cellar to hear about fermentation and other processes to prepare the wine for bottling. To conclude the tour, those who wanted to participate in a tasting were able to do so.

Gena Wilimitis, Director of Development at Miracle Farm, takes them on a trailer ride through the property.

The class will be honored at a graduation ceremony on May 24th at the Ant Street Inn in Downtown Brenham.

Big thanks go to all of the individuals and businesses who have spoken to, inspired, and motivated the Leadership class members over the past several months. The program is a great success because of all the community support that is received.

Plans are underway for the next LWC class to form this summer, and all alumni in the community are invited to get involved and help plan and coordinate sessions.

Please contact Jane Hinze if you are interested in being a session facilitator for the 2022-23 program.

In the vineyard with Bob at Pleasant Hill Winery.

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What’s Happening in April Thursdays Thirsty Thursdays Tacos & Trivia The taproom is open from 3-9pm on Thursdays with trivia from 6pm to close. 206 S. Jackson St., Brenham (brazosvalleybrewery.com).

May 12 YPO at Bank of Brenham - Chappell Hill Branch Join in networking with the Young Professionals Organization of Washington County, 9000 Hwy. 290 E., Chappell Hill, 5-7pm.

Every Tuesday & Thursday CG Group Fitness Classes CG is a group fitness program both in-person and online across the nation. Unlimited access to ALL workouts nationwide with your membership, giving the flexibility you need to stay consistent. Small group training for all fitness levels. 5:30-6:30pm, Cub Stadium main entrance.

Membership fees vary from $59-$89/mo. 979-551-3042, email michelle.rigsbycpt@gmail.com.

Fridays Friday Vibes Live music, beer, and bites at Brazos Valley Brewery. Taproom is open from noon to 10pm every Friday. Family and dog friendly. 206 S. Jackson St., Brenham (brazosvalleybrewery.com).

May 14, 21, 28 Scouting Washington County Brenham Heritage Museum’s new exhibit in the Bus Depot Gallery, 313 E. Alamo St., 10am-4pm every Saturday in May; free (brenhamheritagemuseum.org).

Sound on Stage Saturdays Brazos Valley Brewery and Taproom is open Saturday from 12pm-10pm with live music every Saturday from 6pm-9pm and all day on a beer release day. Playground for the kiddos and lots of outside seating for the doggos.

206 S. Jackson St., Brenham (brazosvalleybrewery.com).

Weekends thru October Antique Carousel Rides at Fireman’s Park Ride a piece of history. Brenham’s Antique Carousel at Fireman’s Park is open every weekend through October (excluding Easter weekend), Saturdays 11am-4pm, Sundays 1-4pm, N. Park St., Brenham. $1 per ride.

May 14 “Why We Sing” concert The Brenham Children’s Chorus ensembles will present “Why We Sing” which includes “At the Bandstand” for the community; 2-3:30pm, Dr. W.W. O’Donnell Performing Arts Center, Blinn College, Brenham. Adults $10; students, children 12 and under $5; family pack of 2 adults and any number of children $25 (brenhamchildrenschorus.com).

Sundays Sunday Funday at Brazos Valley Brewery Open 12pm-7pm serving Big “A” Pretzels and Nachos and rotating Food Trucks. Playground for the kiddos and lots of outside seating for the doggos. Live Music for amazing Texas Artists from 3-6pm. 206 S. Jackson St., Brenham (brazosvalleybrewery.com).

May 17 BVH Senor Discount Day Brenham Veterinary Hospital offers a senior discount day on the third Tuesday of each month. Pet owners over age 50 save 15% on wellness exams, wellness vaccines, spays and neuters. By appointment only, please call 979-8362472 to schedule. Small animals only, does not apply to large animals - cattle, horses, llamas, donkeys etc. (brenhamvethospital.com).

May 17 Parkinson’s Support Group Meeting Parkinson’s Support Group Meeting at the Margaret E. Blizzard Senior Activity Center. It’s Free come and learn.

Speaker Donna & Ricky Meinecke. 9:30-10:30am, 1301 E. Tom Green St., Brenham.

May 17 Chappell Hill Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours Hosted by Bluebonnet House, 5095 Main St., Chappell Hill, 5-7pm.

Wednesdays Whiskey Wednesday at Brown Water Cigar Bar Every Wednesday, join Brown Water Cigar Bar for weekly cigar and whiskey (Brown Water) pairings and specials.

Enjoy national premium cigars from a walk-in humidor with bourbon, scotch, rum, Irish whiskey and wine flights; 11am-8pm, 200 W. Alamo, Downtown Brenham.

Wednesdays Hop Day Wednesday Open 3pm to 9pm with Dapper Bear Food Truck from 4pm to 9pm serving their famous crabcakes and other seafood goodies. Family and pet friendly with plenty of outside seating and playground. 206 S. Jackson St., Brenham (brazosvalleybrewery.com).

Wednesdays Beer Wednesday at Floyd’s Wine Lounge Every Wednesday for Beer Wednesday. Half-off all draft beers from 3-10pm, 315 S. Baylor St., Downtown Brenham.

May 19 Brenham Children’s Chorus Drive Thru Chicken Fried Steak Dinner Catered by Smitty’s Cafe and Bakery from 4-6:30 pm.

Tickets are $14 each and available in the Chorus office at 1301 S. Market Street and on the Chorus website brenhamchildrenschorus.com.

May 19 Connect After 5 - Blinn College Foundation This event invites you to come enjoy some great networking, delicious food and refreshments.

Bring plenty of business cards to share with other members. 706 College Ave., Brenham, 5-7pm.

May 19 Friends of Bluebonnet Opry Featuring M & M Playboys, Ella Broussard, Shane Lala, and The Bluebonnet Opry House Band. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Show Starts at 7:30 p.m. Grill is open for great tasting food. Silver Wings Ballroom, 4100 Hwy. 105, Brenham. Tickets $8 at the door (friendsofbluebonnet opry.com).

Working for YOU. As a Chamber member, your promotional information is seen by thousands of people every month.

WALK-INS Chamber of Commerce April 2022 — 422

WEBSITE www.BrenhamTexas.com Unique Visitors Total Pages April 2022 — 6,007

April 2022 — 12,297

May 20 Ribbon Cutting New Location - Brand It Graphix New Location for Brand It Graphix, 2507 Becker Dr., Brenham, 11am.

May 21 Living History Saturday Travel back in time to where a nation was born in 1836.

On the third Saturday of each month, staff and volunteers dress in period clothing to bring to life the people and events of Old Washington for a unique opportunity for the entire family to discover various aspects of life during the Republic of Texas. The program features family activities including writing with a quill pen, signing a copy of the Texas Declaration of Independence, visiting with militia soldiers or playing early Texas games. Tours of Independence Hall will not be offered these days. Contact Adam Arnold at (936) 878-2214, ext. 228 or adam. arnold@tpwd.texas.gov (WhereTexasBecameTexas.org).

May 21 Shake, Rattle & Roll American Heritage Girls’ Daddy Daughter Fundraiser Fundraiser Sock Hop. Dress in your 50’s best for dancing, dinner & dessert; 6-9pm, St. Mary’s Church PAC. Tickets are $20 available from any AHG member or at Parts & More, 1407 S. Day St., Brenham.

May 23 Seth McMeans Lecture Series: James Harkins James Harkins is the Director of Public Services for the Texas General Land Office Archives and Records Program. Held at the Brenham Heritage Museum Bus Depot Gallery, 12-1pm. The lecture is free to all BHM members and only $5 for all others. Boxed lunches are additional $10 each. Deadline is May 19 to order, 979-830-8445.

June Highlights

June 2 Ribbon Cutting - The Original Texana New member ribbon cutting, located at 5000 Krueger Rd., Washington, 4pm.

June 4 Burton Farmers & Artisans Market All local home-grown and hand-crafted items. Texas Cotton Gin Museum Roy Winkler Family Pavilion, 307 N. Main St., Burton, 9am-1pm. Sponsored by Burton Chamber of Commerce (burtontexas.org/farmersmarket).

Networking Happy Hour Thursday, May 12 5 – 7 p.m.

Bank of Brenham – Chappell Hill Branch 9000 Hwy. 290 E., Chappell Hill

Expand your business network and make new friends!

For more information about the Washington County YPO, send your contact information to washcoypo@gmail.com. or visit online: www.Facebook.com/YPOwashingtoncounty Beverages Sponsored by Mike Hopkins Distributing

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‘Chamberversary’ Celebration Visits

Brenham LP Gas 40 years

Thrivent 35 years

Brenham Maifest 40 years

Goss Communications 25 years

Appel Ford 35 years

Kountry Boys Sausage 20 years

Member Job Openings chamber.brenhamtexas.com/jobs American Overhead Door Garage Door Installer/Helper 7405 TX-36, Brenham

Appel Ford

Service Technician 979-836-3659, 1820 Hwy. 290 W., Brenham

Boys & Girls Club Office Administrator Apply on Indeed.com

BRIANNAS Fine Salad Dressings Marketing Internship – w/pay 3015 S. Blue Bell Rd., Brenham

Camp For All

Food Service Supervisor PT/Seasonal Cook Volunteer Supervisor 6301 Rehburg Rd., Burton

First Baptist Church School

Preschool and Nursery Teacher Assistants 302 Pahl St., Brenham or visit fbcsbrenham.org for an application.

First United Methodist Church Teacher Aide 408 N. Baylor St., Brenham

Moorman Tate, LLP Legal Assistant/Paralegal 207 E. Main St., Brenham

Personnel Services Various Job Openings 2556 Ryan St., Brenham

Schleider Furniture

Hermann Furniture

Delivery Driver/Warehouse Help Apply in person at 307 S. Austin St., Brenham

Life Changes Home Care

Washington County Chamber of Commerce

Full and Part-time Sales Associates 213 W. Alamo St., Brenham

Caregivers 979-270-7300 or visit lifechangescares.com

Margaret E. Blizzard Senior Activity Center Cook 1301 E. Tom Green St., Brenham

314 S. Austin Street, Brenham www.brenhamtexas.com