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2023 Live at Zero StoneFREE Concert Series

Bring your lawn chairs, ice chests, and picnic dinners to enjoy an evening of FREE live music at Zero Stone Park,
400 S Nelson Street
Sponsored by Lancium and Presented by the Fort Stockton Chamber of Commerce

7:30 pm – 9 pm
July 14 – Marcos Mendoza JR
July 28 – The March Divide

Food trucks are welcome!
Call (432) 336-2264 for more information.
*NewsWest 9 will be LIVE at Zero Stone on July 14th!*
Chamber Ambassadors will meet
Tuesday, July 11 at 12 noon at the
Fort Stockton Chamber of Commerce,
1000 E Railroad Ave

Youth Leadership Accepting Applications for Class of 2023-2024

The Youth Leadership program provides community learning and volunteer experience to high school seniors, with scholarship opportunities upon successful completion of the class. All students who will be a senior during the 2023-2024 school year are eligible to apply. Visit fortstockton.org for the application
The deadline to apply is 3 pm on September 1, 2023
Start gathering up your favorite digital photos of events and places in Fort Stockton from the past year - 4 winners will receive a $150 VISA gift card each, and YOUR photo could be featured in official marketing publications for Fort Stockton! Rules and more information on how to submit are available on the Fort Stockton Chamber of Commerce website - fortstockton.org

Member News & Events

2023 Live at Zero Stone

Marcos Mendoza JR
Friday, July 14, 7:30 - 9 pm
Zero Stone Park
400 S Nelson Street
FREE!
Sponsored by
Lancium
NewsWest9 will be broadcasting LIVE during the concert

Pecos County State Bank

95th Anniversary
July 14, 11 am - 2 pm
Main Bank Lawn
500 N Main St

Lilah Smith Safe House

2023 Rummage Sale
Saturday, July 15
8 am
First Baptist Church
401 N Gillis St
Large indoor rummage sale to generate funding for nonprofit programs at the Lilah Smith Safe House
Donate items today!
Email intake@lilahsmithsafehouse.org
or call (432) 299-2287
for more information


Community News & Updates

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2023 Water Carnival
July 13, 14, 15
Comanche Springs Pool
www.fswatercarnival.org
Miss Rodeo Comanche Springs
Fashion Show Dinner
Saturday, July 22, 6 pm
Pecos County Civic Center
1618 Airport Dr
More information:
missrodeocomanchesprings@gmail.com
Visit our community calendar for more Upcoming Events & Activities
Fort Stockton ISD Events/News
from fsisd.net
  • July 23 - School Board Meeting

Training & Resources for Business

Online Training & Webinars
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  • SBDC Webinar: E-Mail Marketing Essentials for Your Business
    July 6, 1 pm
    Research says that for every $1 spent on E-Mail marketing there is an average $44 return on investment. This class will teach basic and advanced techniques to propel your E-Mail efforts.
  • SBDC Webinar: Making a Basic Website Through Google Sites
    July 10, 10 am
    In this training, participants will learn how to create a basic website using Google Sites, a user-friendly and free website building platform. They will explore the features and functionalities of Google Sites, including customizing templates, adding text and images, embedding multimedia and creating navigation menus. The class will provide step-by-step guidance on building a professional looking website that showcases their business or services.
  • SBDC Webinar: Termination Best Practices
    July 11, 9 am
    From firing for cause to workplace layoffs, terminating employees requires effective policies and good recordkeeping. Especially during these challenging times, we need to be sure that we are able to consistently support our business needs and enforce the disciplinary process while meeting our compliance obligations. This session reviews best practices for managing the termination process: from setting clear policies and communicating with employees to responding to regulatory agencies. In this session, business owners and managers will be introduced to compliance standards, key steps for developing practices that support their organization’s culture, and cautions to help defend their business.
  • SBDC Webinar: Brand Consistency
    July 12, 10 am
    As a business owner, you know your industry better than anyone. But without a strong brand presence in your market, you could be making yourself look less appealing to prospective customers. Taking time to create and maintain a wellcrafted company image builds trust, establishes a roadmap for your marketing, and fast-tracks credibility. In this session, attendees will review “before and after” company brands; learn the benefits of creating and using Branding Guidelines; utilize free and low-cost tools to create consistency across your company; and review your current brand and create a high-level plan for future use.
  • SBDC Webinar: Grants for Small Business
    July 13, 10 am
    Free money for small businesses? The honest answer is no, but there is grant money for small business for people that qualify. Attend this webinar and learn about what types of grant programs are available, how to find them, how to qualify and what are the steps needed to apply.
Visit our Business Calendar for more business-related events & training

July 2023 Business Spotlight

City Bank

809 W Dickinson Blvd
Fort Stockton, TX 79735
(432) 336-7134
www.city.bank
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