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Nominations for the 2023 Oustanding Citizen of the Year are now being accepted.
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This honor is bestowed annually to local citizens who have shown outstanding community spirit and a commitment to the betterment of the community throughout their lifetime. Selection is based not only on the nominee’s commitment to the community and participation in varied community activities and civic enterprises but also on evidence of personal and business progress and cooperation with individuals and civic organizations. Sponsor references are also taken into consideration. An anonymous committee is selected to judge each nominee’s achievements and the nature of service to the community and to pick the most outstanding and deserving nominees.
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Nominations must be delivered to the Chamber of Commerce in a sealed envelope marked “Nomination – Outstanding Citizen” by 5 pm, Friday, February 9, 2024. The recipient will be revealed at the Annual Chamber Banquet, February 29, 2024.
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The 2024 table decorating theme is: Showcase Your Business
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Thursday, February 29, 2024 – 6 pm
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Pecos County Civic Center
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Join us in recognizing YOU, our membership, as well as community volunteers.
Citizen of the Year and many more awards will be presented, including Outstanding Student of the Year, Presidential Make a Difference Award, Ambassador of the Year, and Leadership Alumni of the Year.
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It’s an evening of good fun, good food, and good news!
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All tickets include admission and dinner.
Individual tickets: $20
Tables for 10*: $200
*includes 10 tickets at a reserved table, and entry into the table decorating contest with a chance to win our coveted traveling trophy.
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Centennial Bar & Lounge
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Wednesday, January 17, 7 pm
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Community News & Updates
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Fort Stockton ISD Events/News
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- January 12 - Panther Basketball vs Seminole @ Home-9th/6:00pm/JV/5:00pm/V/7:30pm
Prowler Basketball vs Seminole-District Match @ Home-9th/5:00pm/JV/5:00pm/V/6:15pm
- January 13 - Panther & Prowlers Powerlifting Meet @ Monahans-8:45am
- January 16 - JV Panthers/JV Prowlers vs. Monahans; Varsity Prowlers/Freshman Panthers vs. Monahans; Varsity Panthers/Freshman Prowlers vs. Monahans
- January 19 - JV Panthers/JV Prowlers @ Andrews; Varsity Prowler/Freshman Panthers @ Andrews; Varsity Panthers/Freshman Prowlers @ Andrews
- January 20 - FSHS Swim @ District Meet; Powerlifting hosts Fort Stockton Power Classic
- January 22 - 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: Becoming an Educated Credit User
January 16 - 10 am
No cost Virtual event. Good credit is important to both your personal and business needs. Lenders can look at how you have handled your past obligations even if you are a corporate officer signing for the business. Many business owners have had credit issues because of the pandemic. This two (2) hour presentation covers aspects of becoming an educated credit user.
Key Topics
How is your credit reported?
The effects poor credit has on you and your business
The five key activities that affect your credit
Improving or rebuilding your credit
What you can do if your credit report is wrong
Business Credit
- SBDC Webinar: E-Commerce Strategies for the Small Business Owner
January 17 - 10 am
Are you ready to start selling your products or services online, but not sure where to start? In this one-hour session where we’ll walk through the basics of online selling for small businesses. You will learn about what to look for in an ecommerce platform; how to make your product images stand out, and how to create a positive experience for your online shoppers without breaking the bank.
- SBDC Webinar: Setting Up Your Marketing for 2024
January 24 - 10:30 am
Marketing on a small business budget is tough. In this training for award winning entrepreneur and marketer Stephanie Scheller, she will break down the most common mistakes to avoid in 2024, the key to great marketing in today's crowded marketplace, and how to put together a marketing plan that works for small business budgets! The Texas South-West SBDC's have partnered together to bring you expert content to help your small business grow and succeed.
- SBDC Webinar: TABC AUDITS
January 25 - 11 am
Attention Food and Beverage Certificate holders- TABC will begin scheduling random audits with current Food and Beverage Certificate holders. ARE YOU READY?
Learn about:
• Major Violations
• To-Go Laws
• Required Financials
• Regulation Changes
• Compliance Reporting
There will be a Q&A for attendees. Presented by the Texas Alcoholic and Beverage Commission.
- SBDC Webinar: How to Start Selling in Amazon’s Store
January 30 - 1 pm
In this session, discover if you’re ready to sell in Amazon’s store and how to get started. Learn the fundamentals of selling with Amazon including what to sell and when, how to list and deliver your products, and how to grow and scale your brand online. We will also share information on the resources and programs Amazon has to help enable small business success. The Texas South-West SBDC's have partnered together to bring you expert content to help your small business grow and succeed.
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