FROM THE 11-13-07 e-Newsletter: HERE‘S WHATS HAPPENING WITH BUSINESSES IN JOHNSON CITY: Things are hopping in JC. Look at all this forward moving business news.
NEW CHAMBER VISITOR CENTER: The Chamber is finally moving in to the restored, historic Withers-Spaulding building at the corner of Hwy 290 & Nugent. Same phone number: 830-868-7684. Free broadband, Wi-Fi public internet access. Free brochures, maps, info. Friendly greeters to help visitors and local businesses. Bring your brochures for our rack, and flyers to post on our board. We should have the doors open in just a couple of days. The new Chamber Visitors Center will start receiving brochures from everyone Nov 16, (just come by and drop them off), and next Friday (Nov 23) we will be formally open for public access.
SUZY Q’S: 830-868-5500; East Main Street, Johnson City, TX 78636. Home decor, gifts and more. Owner: Susan Whittington. Congratulation to this new store on Main Street that will provide more local shopping opportunities and fill one of our empty buildings! Opening Nov 15. Ribbon cutting this Sat, 11/17 @ 10a. Another store by one of our Chamber members!
LMR CONTRACTING & FAMILY MARTIAL ARTS & FITNESS CENTER: In the same building as Suzy Q’s. New Chamber member. Ribbon cutting this Sat, 11/17 @ 10a.
SOUTHERN IMAGES SALON, FLOWER & GIFT SHOP: Moved from Nugent to Main, near the Visitor Center.
TEXAS 290 DINER MOVE & EXPANSION: (830) 868-2424; Just moved to 300 East Main Street, Johnson City, TX 78636. Open Mon-Fri 10a-3p. Major expansion of space. They hope to expand hours and days. Yes, more elbow room to enjoy those great lunches!
LOST CREEK VINEYARD WINERY TASTING ROOM: 830-868-7828. 300 block of East Main, Johnson City, TX 78636. Open Thur-Fri: Noon-5p, Sat-Sun: 10a-5p. www.lostcreekvineyard.com. Located is the same building as Anders Realty, they are preparing their space and will be opening very soon.
LONE STAR COFFEE BAR: Change of ownership to Michael Wranischer, Featuring Coffee, Cappucino's, Espresso's, Latte's, Biscotti's, and pastries. Free Wi-Fi. Open 8a-2p everyday except closed Wednesday. Welcome Michael! * New Chamber member!
NOT TOO SHABBY: Has reopened after a respite. 830-868-2146; 402 E. Main, Johnson City, TX 78636. Quilting supplies, gifts, primitive-vintage linens, shabby chic, Moda fabrics, handmade jewelry, quilt classes. Owner: Janie Moreland. Open Wed-Sat, 10a-5:30p. Welcome back! * New Chamber member!
LITTLE EDEN CHRISTIAN LEARNING CENTER: 830-868-7500; 200 West Main, Johnson City, TX 78636. Licensed child care. Hours: 7a-6p, Mon-Fri. Hot meals are a part of our service to our clients. They offer care to all children, even government funded care. Welcome!
WATSON STUDIO GALLERY: 105 Nugent Street (across from the Friendly), Johnson City, TX 78636. Experience the fusion of technology and the artist's hand, mind and heart. Photographic and digital fine art. Owner: Carol Watson, Gallery Director, Fine Art Photographer. More arts for the “Heart of the Arts in the Texas Hill Country”. Email: carol@watsonstudiogallery.com. Web: www.watsonstudiogallery.com. Opening November 23, 2007.
(The) HISTORIC PEARL ANTIQUE MALL & TEA ROOM: 201 North Nugent Avenue, Johnson City, TX 78636. 830-868-2711. www.HistoricPearl.com, info@HistoricPearl.com. The Historic Pearl Mall features antique dealer booths (multiple vendors), open Thursday-Saturday, 10a-5p, Owner; Charlene Holden Crump, 512-632-5999. Lunch at the Historic Pearl Tea Room: 11a-2p (menu selections plus tea, scones), BYOB (Consider wines from the Friendly wine bar across the street. Stop by or call over for delivery!) Prepared by Elissa Johnson. The Historic Pearl, circa 1879. New ownership and new Chamber member. Welcome back!
Sat & Sun, Nov 17 & 18, Bunkhouse Gallery 13th Semi-Annual Exhibition & Sale: Info @ www.wenmohsranch.com
ARTS Encounters at the Beninis: Saturday November 24th and Sunday, November 25th. This month a financial expert, a sculptor, a Hollywood actor, a photographer specializing in 3-D Photography, and a national champion fiddler will highlight the cultural event. Events begin at 1:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome, free of charge. For information on the speakers, visit www.ArtsEncountersatBeninis.com or call 830-868-5244.
UPDATES:
OTHER NEW CHAMBER MEMBERS: Boot Hill Health Store, and Riverbend Homes. Congratulations! We thank all for their confidence and willingness to participate in our economic expansion. Please do not hesitate to volunteer for committee work. Board positions openings are also coming up. Here is your chance.
EXPANDED, UPDATED, ENVIGORATED CHAMBER WEB SITE: We have been hard at work to make this communication tool a more valuable resource for local businesses and tourists planning a visit. Call or email me with updates. Check out your business or non-profit listing at www.JohnsonCityTexasChamber.com.
MASTER CHAMBER EVENT CALENDAR: Our Chamber web site contains an expanded event calendar that is tourism oriented. Check out what is on the web site and send in updates and new event listings.
JOHNSON CITY PORTAL CALENDAR: Be sure to also check the very detailed, comprehensive community event calendar and directory at www.HillCountryPortal.com (click on Johnson City). Every single meeting and event we know of is listed here. Call or email me with updates, additions, etc. Make this work for you.
VOLUNTEERS: We sure can use more volunteers to sign up to work as Greeters at the Visitors Center. Our Chamber and Johnson City are on the move. Join us as we gain steam!
DONATIONS: The Chamber always welcomes your donations and your volunteer effort. Call or email us.
TELL ALL:
Yes, tell us any news that will encourage our local economy. Send emails to address below. Chamber member or not. News, events, listings, notices, etc.
If we can help you with Chamber membership or anything else related to promotion of your business or our local economy, please let any of our Board members know (see list on our web site).
George Cofran
Director, Communications
Johnson City Chamber of Commerce
Chamber Office: 830-868-7684, Web: www.JohnsonCityTexasChamber.com, Email: info@JohnsonCityTexasChamber.com
Please note our new Chamber web site and email addresses above. The old ones are still active but we are promoting the new addresses.
My Cell Phone: 281-300-7177
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