PALESTINE —
The spotlight will be on local businesses Friday during the Palestine Area Chamber of Commerce’s Business Expo.
The event will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Palestine Mall. Admission is free.
“The Business Expo is a free event to the public and has many new exhibitors. The library will be having its book sale. Oncor always has interesting and interactive activities,” Chamber Board of Directors President Sloan Shuffler said. “The best way to find out who has a business in Palestine, is to come see for themselves, and meet the owners face-to-face. I invite consumers to come find the treasures in our community.”
Confirmed participants for the Business Expo include: Academy Apartments, Allstate Insurance, American Red Cross, Anderson County Republicans, Atmos Energy, Bar-S Ranch Resort, Carol Metteauer- National Farm Life Agent, Caring Companions, Carroll’s Automotive, CASA of Trinity Valley, Centurylink, Christian Heritage Academy, CJ Enterprises, Contemporary Catering, Crown Home Health Services, Denby’s, Diamond B Ranch, Dogwood Trails Assisted Living, East Texas Copy Systems, East Texas Home Inspection & Pest Control Services, Edward Jones, Elkhart Oaks Care Center, Gold Eye Clinic, Goodwill of East Texas, Greenbrier Nursing, Gutter Helmet, Harry’s Building Materials, Heritage Land Bank, Holiday Inn Express, Integracare Home Health & Hospice, KBHT Radio, KYYK Radio, Lakeview Methodist Conference Center, Mary Kay Cosmetics, Oasis Travel, Oncor Electric Delivery, Palestine Association of Realtors, Palestine Herald-Press, Palestine Public Library, Palestine Regional Medical Center, Red Hat Rentals, Regions Bank, Resolutions Weight Loss Center, Richardson Media & Publishing, Shirley’s Portraits, Shop My Town First, STS Electronic Recycling, Third Day Heat & Air, Toni’s Petals & Parties, Trinity Valley Community College, Trucare Living Centers, University of Texas at Tyler Palestine Campus, Verizon Wireless and Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC.
During the Business Expo Friday, various public officials will be available during this schedule:
• 11 to 11:45 a.m. — “Cookies with the Chief” with Police Chief Robert Herbert
• 11:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. — “Munchies with the Mayor” with Mayor Bob Herrington
• 12:30 to 1:15 p.m. — “Juice with the Judge” with County Judge Robert Johnston
• 1:15 to 2 p.m. — “Sweets with the Sheriff” with Sheriff Greg Taylor
• 2 to 2:45 p.m. — “Oreos™ with the Ohrt” with City Manager Michael Ohrt
For more information about the Business Expo, call the Palestine Area Chamber of Commerce at 903-729-6066.
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