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CCL Area Chamber gets ready for annual Awards Banquet

CCL Area Chamber of Commerce press release

The 2016 Cedar Creek Lake Area Chamber of Commerce Awards Banquet is slated for March 21 at Cedar Creek Country Club. Doors will open at 6 p.m, with dinner at 6:30.

In announcing this year’s banquet theme, “Stars of Cedar Creek Lake”, Chamber President Jo Ann Hanstrom explained that the annual chamber awards banquet is truly a night to celebrate “stars” among us in the Cedar Creek Lake community. Hanstrom said of the event, “The winners of all the awards are chosen from nominations submitted by their peers and are representative of the wonderful spirit of volunteerism in our community and in our chamber family.”

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Clay moderates CEO Roundtable

Athens ISD Communications Specialist Toni Garrard Clay moderates a “CEO Roundtable” on Monday sponsored by the Athens Chamber of Commerce. The event centered around an open discussion of experience, advice and personal stories among some of the area’s leading business owners. They are (from left) Hayden Elder, Charles Elliott, Brandon Allen, Kevin Lilly and Sean Ray. The evening was part of the Young Entrepreneurs Academy (YEA!) program, in which students from Athens ISD, Cross Roads ISD, Athens Christian Preparatory Academy, as well as a home-schooled student, are working toward developing their own businesses. (Courtesy photo)

Cedarview celebrates Dr. Seuss’s birthday

Cedarview Place residents celebrated Dr. Seuss’s birthday on Wednesday, March 2, in Seussville. The Cat in the Hat, Thing 1, 2 & 3 along with the Lorax were present at this whimsical party among the Truffua trees. Even the local VNA nurse, Michelle joined in on the chance to let out her inner child. During the day, residents dined on green eggs and ham, Cat in the Hat parfaits, 1 fish 2 fish sweets and washed it down with some Lorax juice. (Courtesy photos)

Chamber holds ribbon cutting for Simpson Hearing Center

The Athens Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting at Simpson Hearing Center Thursday. Simpson Hearing Center is located at 603 South Palestine Street in Athens. Phone: 903-670-1290. They are open Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (Photo via Athens Chamber of Commerce Facebook page)

Athens Job Fair set for March 23

Workforce Solutions press release

The time is closing in on our Athens Job Fair, set for 9 a.m. to noon Wednesday, March 23. The Workforce Solutions East Texas is proud to be partnering with the Athens Economic Development Corporation to bring this premier event at no cost to you.

Due to our extensive marketing initiatives, i.e., radio, mail-outs and a large labor pool from our Workforce Solutions centers, we anticipate a large turnout of job seekers therefore please bring your job descriptions, paper applications or information on how to apply with your company. A good estimate will be around 200 to 350 job seekers.

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