New Members!

Homemade Gourmet

Jennifer Forester

254-442-3964

Loftin Team Penning Supply

501 CR 143 Cisco

254-442-4030

The Open Door

1906 Hwy 206 Cisco

254-442-3000

USA Home Furnishings

300 S Seaman Eastland

254-631-0002

Seller’s City St Apts

806 Conrad Hilton Cisco

254-442-4854

Stagecoach Crossing Apts

1501 Hwy 206 Cisco

817-658-6263

B&B Outdoors

1312 Conrad Hilton Cisco

254-442-2486

Cisco Auto/Truck Service

402 W 8^th Cisco

254-442-1701

The Movie Box

Located inside The Lunch Box

1607 Hwy 206

$1.00 Rentals on all movies

Tri Star Home Care

1106 W 6^th

254-442-4996

Business of the Month

Horner Cabinets & Trim

Owner: Matt Horner

507 Conrad Hilton

254-631-9288

Trick or Treat at the Pavilion

 We will be having the 2^nd Annual Trick or Treat at the Pavilion Oct 31^st 5:30pm-7:30pm.  Spaces will be available at the pavilion and along the sidewalk.  Businesses on Conrad are also encouraged to hand out candy at their place of business. A list will be made of all those participating with name and location listed.  Currently there are 26 participants: Chamber, Mountain Top Church, The Lunch Box, Ann Williams Real Estate, State Farm Insurance, County Line, Jody Rabb CPA, Cisco Medical Clinic, Order of Eastern Star Chapter 461, Pizza Heaven Express, Alphagraphics, Subway, Integra Care, East Cisco Baptist Church, Texas Stuff, Philpott the Florist, Marcia’s Creations, Crossties Pizza Pro, Dairy Queen, Fire Dept, Barry’s BBQ, American State Bank, Cool Clear Water, Homestead Nursing & Rehab.  If you would like to join us call 442-2537.  Mark your calendars, claim your spot and stock up on candy!!  

Hunter’s Appreciation Luncheon

This year the Hunter’s Appreciation Celebration will be a luncheon on November 1^st from 11am-1pm at the Community Pavilion. There will be prize drawings throughout the luncheon and as always great food. Judge Rex Fields will be our emcee and James Ramsay event chairman and board president has started rounding up sponsors and prizes. Current sponsors are: Tri Tex Sales, Brookshire’s, Texas Stuff, Herman Auto Parts, Thornton Feed Mill, Stan’s Tire, Linda’ Café, B&B Outdoors, Ted & Rex’s, Outdoor Specialties.   All you need is a current hunting license to get in free.  The Jr Chamber will be set up selling chances to win a giant 6’ Christmas stocking full of toys $3.00 a ticket or 10 for $25.  All proceeds go toward the Jr Chamber Community Improvement Project.

HOLIDAY MARKET

AT THE HILTON

Holiday Market at the Hilton will be November 22^nd & 23^rd.  Sat 22^nd 9am-5pm Sun 23^rd 11am-4pm. We have 50 venders participating this year so make sure to stop by and check out all they have to offer.  Get your Christmas shopping done early all in one location!    Contact the chamber office at 442-2537 or come by 309 Conrad Hilton Ave for more information.  Look for a sneak peek list of venders and items in the November news letter. The Jr Chamber will be set up selling chances to win a giant 6’ Christmas stocking full of toys $3.00 a ticket or 10 for $25.  All proceeds go toward the Jr Chamber Community Improvement Project.  The Chamber will be selling town throws.

2008 Lighted Christmas Parade, Business Decorating Contest & Community Tree Lighting

This year’s theme for the December 2, 2008 Lighted Christmas Parade & Business Decorating Contest is “Toyland Christmas”.  1^st,2^nd & 3^rd Place prizes will be awarded in the business decorating contest.  If you would like to enter please contact the office at 442-2537 or email me at ciscoinfo@ciscotx.com.  The parade will begin at 6:15pm with line up starting at 5pm and judging at 5:30pm.  1^st, 2^nd & 3^rd place prizes will be awarded in 11 categories. The Annual Community Tree Lighting will follow the parade at the pavilion.  Stay after the parade to enjoy the entertainment, hot cocoa and lighting of the tree.  Enter for a chance to win a giant 6’ Christmas stocking full of toys. $3.00 a ticket or 10 for $25.  All proceeds will go to the Jr Chamber Community Improvement Project.  Then join us at the Hilton Center to see Santa!

Tour of Homes

& Holiday Bake Sale

Dec 7^th 1pm-5pm

If you would like to be on the tour of homes or would like to nominate someone please contact the office by Oct 31^st.  Each year the chamber board of directors donate several homemade baked items for our annual fundraiser.  Every year more people attend to purchase the festive goodies for their holiday parties, gifts or to feed extra family members.  The demand has greatly out grew the board and the wonderful spouses who donate their time and talents to the bake sale.  If you would like to donate a homemade item to the chamber for the bake sale please call me. The board will still be donating items and would apprecaite the help. We will contact you after Thanksgiving as a reminder.  Thank you for your support and involvement.

WIN A 6’ CHRISTMAS STOCKING FULL OF TOYS

The Jr Chamber will be selling chances to win a giant Christmas stocking full of toys, games, stuffed animals and more starting Nov 1^st until Dec 12^th.  Tickets are $3.00 each or 10 for $25.  You can purchase your tickets here at the chamber any time during Nov 1^st thru Dec 12^th or at the following events. Hunter’s Appreciation Luncheon Nov 1^st, Holiday Market at the Hilton Nov 22^nd & 23^rd, Community Tree Lighting Dec 2^nd, Holiday Bake Sale Dec 7^th, Chamber Open House Dec 12^th. The winner will be drawn Dec 12^th at 4pm.  All proceeds will toward the Jr Chamber Community Improvement Project. The Jr Chamber has picked a project and I’m currently working on permission to proceed. Once it has been confirmed I will send out a formal announcement of the project.

MEMBERSHIP DISCOUNT

CARD UPDATE!

The following is an updated list of businesses offering a discount to fellow members.  If you haven’t received your membership discount card yet contact me.  Even individual members receive a discount card.   You can add your discount at any time just let me know.  Remember Cisco First!!!!!!

The Lunch Box: 25% off any order

Plexus Healthcare: 20% off supplements

AAB Sales: $200 off purchase of boat or car

Lone Star Appliance Repair: 20% off

Alphagraphics: 5% off on all business printing.

Charlie’s Wood Shop: 20% off on any knife.

Morgan Building & Spas of Eastland:

35% off buildings or spas

Knights Inn: 10% off

Texas Stuff: 10% off purchases $10-$100.  20% off purchases $101 and up.

L&M Services: 10% off signs

Schaefer Tire & Tow:  $35 off any tow

JT Ranch Dry Goods: 10% off on staff shirts for your business (your name & logo monogrammed on the shirt)

The Man’s Store Antiques: 20% off to chamber members excluding gold & silver.

Mia Bella’s Candles: 10% Off any purchase.

County Line: 10% off advertising

Cisco Medical Clinic: Receive 25% off visit when you pay cash

Cisco Auto – Truck Service: Receive 10% off on an oil change with membership card.

 Jennifer Forester Homemade Gourmet: Receive 10% off purchase

December 31^st: Let me know if you want to change your discount otherwise I’ll keep it the same for 2009!

UP COMING EVENTS!

Oct 15^th TMCN Annual Conference in San Angelo

Oct 20^th – 24^th Chamber Week

Oct 20^th – Gift Day free gift to all chamber members.  I will hand deliver or mail if necessary.

Oct 21^st – SBDC Workshop “Where Did I Put My Time?” 12-1:30 at chamber call for more details.

Oct 23^rd – Calling All Past Members. (Special rate for any past member who rejoins)

Oct 24^th – Member Appreciation Day. Free Hotdog Lunch for members. 12-1:30pm at the community pavilion. Drinks donated by Dr. Pepper – Ranger

Oct 31^st – Trick or Treat at the Pavilion 5:30pm-7:30pm

Nov 1^st – Hunter’s Appreciation Luncheon 11am-1pm at the community pavilion.

Nov 11^th – Open Doors’ Live Banquet First Baptist Family Live Center 7pm