NEWTON
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
NEWSLETTER

 


 

           PURPLE PRIDE! GO EAGLES!!!

 


 

 

JOB INFORMATION
The Welcome Center Depot

 

       The Welcome Center will have a "Job Information" bulletin board with job positions posted.
 We encourage all area businesses to come by and post any positions they may have  available.
 
                             Texas Department of Transportation / 2 Job Openings

Jasper, Texas             Opening Date: 05/09/13 Closing Date 05/22/13 at 5 pm
Beaumont, Texas        Opening date  4/26/13 Closing date Until Filled
Apply online: http://www.txdot.gov/inside-txdot/careers/apply.html


                                         Newton I.S.D. Vacancy

                                     Bus Driver /Transportation                           

    Applications online www.newtonisd.net. More information gwen.satterwhite@newtonisd.net

Newton Chamber of Commerce

50th Annual Awards Banquet 
will be coming in 2014
The Chamber would like to thank everyone for their continued support!
Will be Celebrating in 2014 our 50th year!

Meeting Notes

Our May meeting is on Thursday the 9th at the Welcome Center 201 West Court St.
12 noon – 1:00 pm. A light lunch will be served with a $5 donation.
 The Chamber will go over Community reports and the coming events for the New Year.
 We hope that you will be able to join us!
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We are now located in The Welcome Center Depot at 201 W. Court St. We are next door to our
Caney Creek Walking Park. We have loads of information on Newton and surrounding areas.
Our meetings are the 2nd Thursday of every month. Time 12 noon- 1:00pm.
We encourage all business to stop by and drop off any information they may have. The
Chamber is in the process of having "Welcome Packages" for newcomers to our area.
We would like for you to drop by for a visit!
Our office is opened Tuesday - Friday 9:00 -4:00 p.m.
(Closed Noon-1pm)
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The Newton County maps are in!!
 The maps are $2.00 donation at the Chamber office.
We thank each and every one for their support!
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The Welcome Center Depot
Newton Economic Development Corporation

Have Courthouse Rededication T-shirts for sale!
Sizes from Child to Adult available!
The History Center has brought Publications and the New Courthouse Ornament
for sale.

 Have a Fresh Pot of Coffee brewing!
Come by for a visit!


The Welcome Center Depot is located at 201 W. Court St. next door to the beautiful
Caney Creek Walking Park.  The Welcome Center was built by the N.E.D.C. and its
purpose is to promote the City of Newton, Newton County and all businesses.
OPEN:   Tuesday – Friday
     Hours are 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Closed from Noon to 1pm for lunch

The Welcome Center Depot has brochures and other information. We encourage our
business community to come by and leave any information you may have. The Welcome
Center now has several publications from the History Center for sale.
 
For scheduling of events or meetings to have at Welcome Center.
Contact:  Gail Love 409.379.5527

 Newton Service Unit Salvation Army



All funds donated to the Salvation Army Newton Service Unit stay right here!
All donations stay right here in Newton County! All donations are tax deductible.

Contact information: 409.379.3491 Keith Patterson
newtonumc@valornet.com

 Newton County Events


Newton Fair April 30th - May 4th
Arm Bands April 15th- 26th: City Hall, Burkeville Elem., Burke Hardware in Deweyville
Cost: $18.00 at Fair will be $22.00

 

New Business!




Newton County Public Library




Please drop by for a visit and support the NCPL!

          
Sharon Long / Director 409.379.8300

 History Center


June 21, 2013 1:00 pm- 2:30 pm Howard Civic Center
Presentation by the Battleship Texas Foundation
Awareness of the plight of the Battleship Texas's
Public invited !!



The History Center now has FOR SALE "Cemeteries of Newton County Texas".
For $25.00 you get a book listing all 122 cemeteries with their location, GPS reading,
history (if known) and 2
photos PLUS CD with a name index listing 16,100 people
now "resting" in Newton County. By placing the names on CD we will no longer take
forever updating our information. The
information will be updated 4 times a year.
Call the History Center for your copy TODAY!!
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History Center Contact:
Jonnie Miller/Chair 379-2109
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Powell Hotel Museum
379-2109

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Hines Heritage Museum
Contact: Bobbye Tilley 409.381.1123 or 409.988.5409

 DETAS
Deep East Texas Archeological

 

Meeting April 1st  7pm at the NCHC Delama Briggs of Leesville, La. will relate the
history of the Confederate Steamer "Dan", it's capture by the Union Navy and the ultimate destruction
in the Sabine River. Everyone is invited to join in the meeting.

For more information, please contact Jonnie Miller at the Museum at 409.379.2109 or
Dixie Dixon at 936.366.6029 Email dickie.dixon@hotmail.com

  

Newton Area Business Association

Santa's Workshop & Christmas Train Tours
Was a great success for the 2012 year! Thanks to all those who participated!
 

 

2013 Chamber Membership Dues

The Newton Chamber of Commerce has started their 2013 Membership!

Chamber membership is not limited to business owners! Everyone is eligible to join the Chamber. Our goal is to PROMOTE NEWTON in every way that we can and everywhere we go!
Only Newton residents can PROMOTE NEWTON, so join in and help us succeed this goal!
Dues paid now are for the new Chamber fiscal year January 1, 2013 through December 2013.
Membership packages are: Chamber Friend (Individuals and Retirees) $30
Associate/Non-Profit $30, Basic Business $50
Silver $100, Gold $250 and Platinum $500.
For more information call 409-379-5527 or email at newtonchamber@hotmail.com

Personal Message From  Secretary

I am striving to keep our website updated with information about our area Businesses and all
other information that comes my way. Please send me any information that I may need to update.

Thank you all for your support!
Gail Love


The Chamber Notes is a monthly newsletter of the Newton Chamber of Commerce and does not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of all Chamber members, officers and directors. We invite all member’s comments and suggestions. If you are interested in providing information or a special feature for the newsletter or have a meeting or event, please contact:


Newton Chamber of Commerce
Gail Love,   Secretary/Treasurer
P.O. Box 66 Newton, Texas 75966
Telephone: 409-379-5527 Fax: 409-379-9035  
Email: newtonchamber@hotmail.com