The Chamber is pleased to announce that the City of Mineral Wells has been named Member of the Month for March. Under the leadership of Mayor Mike Allen and City Manager Lance Howerton, the city is moving forward with development of a fossil park and has been an excellent partner with the Chamber on the Shop Local and Win promotion and two upcoming bicycle races. The Chamber also commends the city for making every effort to redevelop the historic Baker Hotel.

On February 1, 2010 the Chamber congratulated Bealls Department Store for being named February Member of the Month.  Bealls has been a pillar in this community offering clothing, jewelry, accessories, shoes and gifts for the entire family.  Bealls was a key supporter in the Shop Local and Win promotion, ensuring everyone had their cards stamped and were entered to win the shopping spree.  Pictured are Manager Ann Burns and staff.

On January 4, 2010, the Chamber congratulated Perri Leavelle of Perri Leavelle Design with the January member of the month honor.  Perri has donated countless hours creating and designing a new tourism logo, an advertising campaign, and creating the Christmas Market and Christmas Experience design work, which is being featured through out the state.  We appreciate Perri Leavelle Designs for all the hard work and talent in making sure tourist know to “COME VISIT MINERAL WELLS TEXAS WHERE OUR HERITAGE IS A LITTLE BIT CRAZY.”

On December 2, 2009, The Mineral Wells Area Chamber of Commerce presented the Mineral Wells Index with the Member of the Month Award for December.  The Mineral Wells Index has exemplified superb coverage of the happenings in Mineral Wells with special attention to the Chamber’s ribbon cuttings and Christmas Experience Shop Local and Win Promotion.  The Chamber appreciates Editor David May and Publisher Mel Rhodes and the Index staff for their support and endless efforts in keeping us all on top of the News.

On November 3, 2009, members of the Chamber Board of Directors, Leadership Mineral Wells Class 15 and Executive Director Beth Watson, presented Choate Electric with the November Member of the Month Award. Choate Electric, located at 204 S.E. 4th Avenue, has been a member of the Mineral Wells Area Chamber of Commerce since 1959.  The business was established in 1955 and specialized in Electrical Wiring.  With the times changing, it quickly branched out to include air conditioning and heating, helping make Choate the successful business that it is today. This family owned business has survived the test of time because their motto is “Put customers first.”  With their superior customer service, Choate Electric is ready, willing and able to handle all of your heating and cooling needs.

On October 1, 2009 the Mineral Wells Area Chamber of Commerce surprised Ken Williamson and his staff at First Financial Bank with the October Member of the Month Award.  We thank First Financial Bank for their continued support of the Chamber and the Community of Mineral Wells.  With their generous donations and marquee promotions First Financial Bank has proven themselves to be a pillar in this community.  First Financial Bank offers fast and friendly banking with convenient hours and let’s not mention the fresh baked cookies on Fridays. Thank you First Financial Bank!

September Member of the Month, Hill’s Style Shoppe, a North Texas tradition in ladies fashion, is celebrating over 63 years in operation. The store is currently operated by Margaret Hill Colton. Her father and grandfather established the store in 1946. Numerous honors hang on the walls in recognition of the family’s service and charitable work. In 1996 Margaret was nominated for the prestigious Texas Family Business of the Year Award. She is currently serving as Mayor Pro Tem of the Mineral Wells City Council. Hill’s Style Shoppe is located at 106 South Oak in historic downtown. Hours are 10am to 5:30 pm, Monday through Saturday. For more information call 940-325-6501 or drop in and discover the High Fashions and the Brighten Collections that are sure to set you apart from the crowd.  

On August 7th Elliott and Waldron Abstract Co. was surprised with the Chamber Member of the Month Award.  Presenting the Award were Annette Bennett, Brian Shoemaker and Bobbye Estes of the Chamber Board of Directors, Chamber Director Beth Watson and Leadership Mineral Wells Class 15 members Ken Johnson, Susan Retana, and Brian Bennett.  The Chamber wishes to congratulate Elliott and Waldron Abstract Co. for 50 years of dedicated service. Pictured are Jane and Wendell Privitt and Staff.

Chamber Chair Elect Annette Bennett presented ONeal Distributing Keg 1 with the Chamber Member of the Month recognition for July. The Chamber thanks ONeal Distributing Keg 1 for its generosity and partnership.  Pictured at left are Scott ONeal, David Cockerham and Jeff Gillespie.

Chamber Board members Annette Bennett and Brian Shoemaker presented Ace Hardware with the Chamber Member of the Month recognition for June. The Chamber thanks Ace Hardware for providing fast and friendly customer service. Pictured at left are Timothy Hampton, Leslie Bradshaw and Mitch Bradshaw.  In Mineral Wells Ace is definitely the place with helpful hardware consultants.

Chamber Board members Annette Bennett and Bobbye Estes presented Farm Bureau Insurance with the Chamber Member of the Month recognition for May. The Chamber appreciates Farm Bureau Insurance and the enthusiasm of the FBI Girls. Their support and dedication to the Chamber and our community make us all stand tall. Pictured at left are FBI Agents Penni Beauregard, Pat Bazzell and Susan Wallace. Not pictured: Pam Caudle.  

In April, Annette and Bobbye carried the “Member of the Month” sign over to Simms Lumber Company, now marking its 80th year. Pictured is manager Shawn Mahoney.  

Chamber board members Annette Bennett, Bobbye Estes and Brian Shoemaker recently surprised Heidi Satchell, owner of The Booksatchell, with the “March Member of the Month” honor. Booksatchell recently celebrated its 10th anniversary.