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2023-2026 Fort Stockton Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors
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Thank you to all members who returned their ballots to elect their representatives.
The new board members will begin their terms in October:
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Angela Harral – Harral Livestock
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Daniel Casillas – Mingo’s Burritos
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Jeanna Ivy Martinez – Wallace Lumber
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Caitlyn Bennett – 5 O’Clock Somewhere
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Jennifer R Gonzales – Realtor, Century 21
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Chamber Ambassadors
will meet
Tuesday, August 8 at 12 pm
at the Fort Stockton Chamber of Commerce,
1000 E Railroad Ave
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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
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The deadline to apply is 3 pm on September 1, 2023
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Gather 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
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Lilah Smith Safe House
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Nunez Park, 509 S Main St
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Enjoy live music from Al Haney, games, picture booth, and food. The Rick Carr Band will be hitting the stage at 8:00pm.
Admission fee: $5 a person BYOB
- there will be a fee of $10 per cooler
Call (432)299-228 for more information
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Pecos County Feed & Supply
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Fort Stockton Community Theatre
Texas Comedies in Bonnie & Clyde:
A Musical Comedy
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Saturday, August 26: 7 pm - $15, includes meet-the-cast reception after the show
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Sunday, August 27: 2 pm - $10
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Community News & Updates
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Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday
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tax-free purchases of most clothing, footwear, school supplies and backpacks (sold for less than $100) during the annual tax-free weekend. You can purchase qualifying items tax free from a Texas store or from an online or catalog seller doing business in Texas. In most cases, you do not need to give the seller an exemption certificate to buy qualifying items tax free.
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Fort Stockton ISD Events/News
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- August 14 - 2023-2024 school year Begins
- August 28 - School Board Meeting
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Training & Resources for Business
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Online Training & Webinars
Click webinar titles for more information or to register
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- SBDC Webinar: Small Business Tax Benefits: Credits and Deductions (IRS)
August 9, 1 pm
No cost virtual event. The Internal Revenue Service encourages those who are self-employed or own a small business to take advantage of certain tax benefits and learn about IRS resources that can help them meet their federal tax obligations. Let’s explore business expenses and deductions, business depreciation deductions, business tax credits, the American Taxpayer Relief Act and qualifications for the Earned Income Tax Credit. Presentation includes currently available small business tax credits available for employers, including Employee Retention Credits and Credit for Paid Sick and Family Leave. This webinar also will include a live question-and-answer session.
- SCORE Webinar: Marketing Plan 101
August 10, 1 pm
Don’t be overwhelmed by all the choices for marketing your business and where your time and money would be well spent. Without a plan in place, you could waste thousands of dollars and hundreds of hours trying to grow your business.
- SCORE Webinar: Writing a Winning Business Plan
August 15, 1 pm
A business plan is a tool for thinking more clearly about your business idea. It helps you stay organized and on track, gain a better understanding of your market, confirm that your financial model is realistic, and create a long-term vision and strategy.
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