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Orange County / Eco. Development
Published 08/08/2010 - 10:51 p.m. CST
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Center Stage held a grand opening ribbon cutting recently.
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Greater Orange Area Chamber of Commerce welcomed Center Stage Boutique
to the Orange community with a ribbon cutting recently. Owned by John
and Evelyn Taylor, the boutique is located at 521 S. Hwy 87, Suite B
in Orange.
Published 08/04/2010 - 12:24 a.m. CST
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David Claybar and Shane Johns are the new owners of Tuffy's Eatery in Mauriceville
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Local business men, David Claybar (Old Orange Café and Catering
Company) and Shane Johns (Mann Insurance Agency) have saved a
Mauriceville restaurant. Tuffy’s Eatery was scheduled to close its
doors on Sunday, June 27; instead, the landmark restaurant will
continue to serve the people of Southeast Texas for decades to come.
Normal operation resumed Thursday, July 1.
Published 07/26/2010 - 11:40 a.m. CST
The third annual signature weekend for the Red Cross is almost here
and
volunteers are busy with preparations for the Paint the Town Red
Gala
and Swing Red Golf Tournament. The goal is to raise $30,000 for
the
organization.
Published 07/20/2010 - 9:52 p.m. CST
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Employee of the Month Stephanie Sonnier from Complete Staffing and Angela Beck, chamber director.
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Stephanie Sonnier managed Complete Staffing Texas by herself, working
out of her car trunk, meeting candidates in parking lots, in the heat
or cold, driving numerous miles over Southeast Texas to build the
business and meet deadlines.
Published 07/15/2010 - 12:15 a.m. CST
A program for small business affected by Hurricane Ike in Orange,
Hardin and Jefferson counties – the application deadline of which was
Jan. 8 – has gotten phones ringing at economic development offices in
all three counties wondering as to the program’s money status.
Published 07/14/2010 - 12:53 a.m. CST
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Hearthland Inc. – named Business of the Month by the Bridge City Chamber of Commerce. Pictured are: Angela Mays, leasing manager; Shawn Skinner, CEO/president; and Angela Beck, chamber director. Not pictured is Richard Hudson, COO/VP and Landon Fragsein, physical plant supervisor.
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The main goal for Hearthland Inc. has been to provide safe and
affordable housing for its tenants since the day it was founded.
Published 07/11/2010 - 12:11 p.m. CST
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Zumba is the new exercise craze offered at FitLife
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It was a fun day for women in Bridge City Saturday at the Community
Center. The Bridge City Chamber of Commerce hosted BLISS, a day of
pampering, as a fundraiser. Many area businesses that cater to women
were represented.
Published 07/07/2010 - 12:24 a.m. CST
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Fallon Foster, second from left, with the Better Living for Texans program at a recent event, visits with Yallemework Kibrework, Kim Peveto and “Elsie.”
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Fallon Foster’s visual aids include a giant clogged artery and a bag
called “five pounds of fat.”
The Texas AgriLife Extension Service’s Better Living for Texans targets youths and adults of all ages who want to learn to eat well and save money.
The Texas AgriLife Extension Service’s Better Living for Texans targets youths and adults of all ages who want to learn to eat well and save money.
Published 07/02/2010 - 4:01 p.m. CST
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GOACC Spotlight Business of the Month, The Jumping Bean
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The Jumping Bean was recently presented the Spotlight Business of the
Month award for July by the Greater Orange Area Chamber of Commerce.
Published 07/26/2010 - 11:36 a.m. CST
Fifty charitable nonprofit agencies in Southeast Texas will get a
boost
for their programs from Entergy Texas’ Community Partnership
Grants
program, slated to award $45,000 this year. Since Entergy
began the
program in 1994, $500,000 has been awarded to deserving
projects.
Published 07/16/2010 - 7:28 a.m. CST
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Muddy Water Marina is open for business
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Muddy Water Marina is your portal to the Sabine River. They offer a
variety of bait and tackle for every sportsman. Muddy Water Marina has
a great launch site with plenty of parking, ice, snacks and cold
drinks for you to take along for the ride.
Published 07/15/2010 - 12:09 a.m. CST
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development recently approved
the state of Texas’ revised plan for $1.7 billion in Round II
Hurricane
Ike funding.
The revised plan allocates $317,492,059 to the Southeast Texas region for non-housing and housing projects.
The revised plan allocates $317,492,059 to the Southeast Texas region for non-housing and housing projects.
Published 07/13/2010 - 11:20 p.m. CST
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GOACC held a ribbon cutting for the opening of Fleur de Chic.
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Fleur de Chic is now open for business. Owners, Candice and Ginger
Harrison, invites the public to stop by. Fleur de Chic offers 2,400
square feet of shopping.
Published 07/07/2010 - 12:45 a.m. CST
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Ricky Becnel demonstrates how the root stock plant is “choked” to allow all the plants energy to go into the bud that is grafted onto the root stock. He says they have a 99 percent success rate with their grafts.
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If there is anything you ever want to know about citrus, ask Ricky
Becnel.
The public will have the opportunity to do just that on July 20.
The public will have the opportunity to do just that on July 20.
Published 07/05/2010 - 3:51 p.m. CST
Entergy Texas, Inc. recently filed a proposal with the Public Utility
Commission of Texas to give customers a fuel-related refund that will
show up as a credit on bills for six months beginning in September.
Published 07/01/2010 - 1:46 a.m. CST
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Michelle Burnett and son Thomas have sold fireworks in front of Carpet Factory Warehouse since Thomas was a toddler
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For most Southeast Texans, the Fourth of July means good food, family
fun, and fireworks.
To 15-year-old Thomas Burnett, the Fourth of July means work. His family has owned the fireworks stand on the corner of Texas 62 and Farm Road 105, in front of the Carpet Factory Warehouse, since he was a toddler.
To 15-year-old Thomas Burnett, the Fourth of July means work. His family has owned the fireworks stand on the corner of Texas 62 and Farm Road 105, in front of the Carpet Factory Warehouse, since he was a toddler.
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