Quitman Chamber of Commerce

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Thank you, Platinum Supporters:

Business of the Month May2010

Congratulations to Larry Coventry, CPA, Member of the Month for May, 2010.

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Pictured are Bryan Coventry, Larry Coventry, and  and Chamber Director Theresa Gilbreath.

 

 
 

Congratulations, Becky!

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This week's Quitman Ca$h winner, Becky Watts (right), is pictured accepting $100 cash from Brookshire's manager Shannon Beech. Also pictured is the new Executive Director for the Chamber of Commerce, Toni Cole (left).
 

Welcome!

Nestled in the northern edge of Texas' Piney Woods and gateway to Lake Fork, the Quitman area offers a relaxing respite from the big city, some of the best fishing in the country, and a lifestyle coveted by many.  The Greater Quitman Area Chamber of Commerce exists to support the business community of this area.  Whether you are looking for a vacation spot or a place to call home, the Chamber hopes that this site will help answer some of your questions.  Please contact us with any additional questions or comments. Our phone number is (903) 763-4411, or you can e-mail us at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

 

Greater Quitman Area Chamber of Commerce



Chamber Chatter

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talking_stickfiguresBy Toni Cole

What an eventful month June has turned out to be! Wood County Electric hosted the monthly Network Mixer and delighted all who attended with a wonderful buffet of delicious food including beef brisket and fresh fruit. Glen Davis was on hand to accept the "Member of the Month" banner for July and Executive Director Mary Bass was surprised when all present sang "Happy Birthday" to her! Brookshire's will be hosting the July Network Mixer and it promises to be equally as memorable.

Mary-Bass-retirementSadly, the June Mixer turned out to be one of Executive Director Mary Bass' last official events. Mary has decided to retire and spend her time with husband Gene enjoying their home on Lake Fork. Mary's smile and pleasant demeanor made her an asset to the Chamber and a joy to be around. She will be greatly missed. In the meantime, Toni Cole has assumed the role of Executive Director on a temporary basis.

Weekly drawings for $100.00 continue to bring a lot of foot traffic into the chamber office. Experience Quitman Ca$h is in its 14th week and is more popular than ever. To be eligible, a person simply needs to spend $20.00 or more at a Quitman area business (utilities are excluded) and bring the receipt (on which they have written their name and phone number) into the chamber office before 2pm each Wednesday. Receipts can be dropped in the outside mail receptacle after office hours. June's prize sponsors include the Chamber of Commerce, Papadales, and KD Tire.

Lake-Fork-Seafood-ribbon-cuThe Chamber welcomed new member Lake Fork Creek Steak and Seafood with a ribbon cutting on June 24th. Several chamber directors were on hand along with Miss Dogwood, Leslie White to help owner Seth Bowdoin "cut the ribbon".

A Bluegrass Show is planned for Saturday, June 26 at 7:00pm at the Carroll Green Civic Center in Quitman and will feature entertainers Mack Smith of Chandler and On My Way from Longview. Tickets are $8.00 for adults and children under 12 are free. For more information, please contact Mack Smith at 903-852-6588 or Daisy Smith at 903-714-5248.

July promises to be equally as busy. A ribbon cutting is planned for July 8th at noon at Oak Ridge Marina on Lake Fork. Everyone is invited to come out and help welcome the Chamber of Commerce's newest member.

Experience Quitman Ca$h drawings will continue weekly with prize sponsors for the month including the Chamber of Commerce, BTP Services and Quitman Chiropractic. If you are a customer of these businesses, be sure to tell them how much you appreciate them participating in the Quitman Ca$h program.

The Yantis Catfish Classic on Lake Fork will be taking place July 24 and 25. Entry forms are available at www.lakeforksa.com. With a guaranteed payout of $26,000.00 the event promises to be very popular and of course, the Chamber of Commerce will be on hand with lots of "freebies" and information.

Quitman Community Theater is currently in rehearsals for their 18th production, Two By Two, a musical by Richard Rodgers. Two By Two, under the direction of the very talented Bob Hibbard is the touching story of Noah and the Ark and features local talent including Miles Mutchler, Cora Beaty, Keith Haisten, Kay McEntire, Micah Brooks, Hannah Graham, Brett Murphy and Candace Brooks. Performances are scheduled for July 30, 31 and August 1,6,7, and 8. For more information, you may call 903-967-2164.

Preparations and planning has begun for Bingo in the Park during the Old Settlers Reunion, coming up August 4-7. The Chamber of Commerce is in need of volunteers to help with Bingo. If you are interested, please call the Chamber office at 903-763-4411.

It is the Chamber's desire to serve the needs of the community and its businesses. Comments and suggestions on how we can better serve you are always welcome.

Classic Car Cruise Night at Quitman Dairy Queen

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Below are just some of the classic cars on display at the Dairy Queen in Quitman Thursday night. Whether you are a fan of the "muscle cars" of the late 60's and early 70's or just like to talk a walk back in time, Dairy Queen is the place to be as they host monthly Cruise Nights.

CONGRATULATIONS BYERLENE!

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Quitman-Cash-week-13Week 13 Experience Quitman Ca$h winner Byerlene Ropel (right) is shown accepting $100.00 from Chamber of Commerce Chairman Gina Lange.
Next drawing will be Wednesday, June 30th at 3pm. Deadline to turn in receipts for this drawing is 2pm Wednesday.
For more information, you may call City Hall at 903-763-2223 or the Chamber of Commerce office at 903-763-4411.

New Message Board!

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The Greater Quitman Area Chamber of Commerce has set up a new LED (Light Emitting Diodes) electronic message board at the Governor Jim Hogg City Park. The electronic message board replaces the chamber's old (manual) marquee sign, which was installed more than 20 years ago.

The funds to purchase and install the new message board were contributed by BankTexas. "As a community bank, BankTexas has long been committed to supporting local schools, charities, and organizations," said Troy Robinson, bank president & CEO.

"Replacing the manual message board with a new technology sign has long been the goal of the Quitman Chamber, "said Chamber Chairman Martha Scroggins. "We are extremely grateful to BankTexas for helping make this a reality long before we thought it would be possible." The 4' x 8' sign will be used to promote city and community events throughout the year. The sign has the capability for both still and action presentations that can be programmed easily.

"The message board will not only be used to display the chamber's events, network mixers and members of the month, but also other events in the area and possibly students of the month," she said. "We really want to showcase Quitman." Those wishing to promote upcoming events can contact the chamber office at 903-763-4411.

Quitman Chamber Directors, Troy Robinson, president and CEO of BankTexas (left) and bank employees unveiled the city's new LED electronic message board with a special ribbon cutting ceremony last Saturday evening following the Quitman/Lake Fork Kiwanis Club's annual Christmas Parade. BankTexas contributed the funds for the purchase and installation of the new sign. The 4' x 8' sign was installed last Monday at the Governor Jim Hogg City Park. (Democrat photo by Kiki Bettis)

Quitman, Texas

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The Town of Quitman is a pioneer town with history that goes back to 1850 when it was founded. At that time it was established as the County Seat of Wood County.   Quitman was incorporated as a Type A General Law City in 1941.   History accounts relate that it received it’s name from John A. Quitman, who as a governor of Mississippi at one time and a prominent figure in the Mexican War.  In the early years agriculture served as the principal economic motivator of the area; and, Quitman experienced significant activity as a service center for farmers of the area.  As was the case with many rural communities, the Great Depression brought a severe economic decline to the community.

 

However, during the World War II era oil was discovered in the area and boosted the economy.  The Great Depression had a severe effect on the population; however in recent years the creation of nearby recreational lakes has added to the economic vitality of the City.  Mirroring the economic pattern of the era, Quitman experienced a decline in population during the years of the Great Depression and World War II.  However, the population of Wood County has been climbing steadily since 1960.  With the exception of the 1990 Census number, Quitman has been matching the growth experienced by the county.  The highest population recorded for Quitman was recorded in the 2000 Census with 2,030 persons.

 

However, records show the 2005 estimate as being 2,131 persons.  Utilizing the historic populations and following the county trend for increased growth, the estimated future populations for year 2010 and 2020 are 2,322 persons and 2,706 persons respectively.

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