Constructing the perfect ribbon cutting

The Daily Sentinel recently attended a ribbon cutting event for Forman & Sons Construction, (936) 560-2228.

Senior Partner John Forman and family welcomed Chamber members and guests.

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Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening - Nacogdoches Furniture Company

The Daily Sentinel recently attended a ribbon cutting during the Grand Opening event for Nacogdoches Furniture Company, 2219 South St. (936) 564-6122.

Store Director Larry Ledbetter, wife Monica and sons Blake and Justin welcomed Chamber members and guests.

Left: KFOX 95.5 D.J. Dan Patrick gives radio listeners all the info from a live remote at the Nacogdoches Furniture Company's Grand Opening event.

Pizazzy Flamingo Bingo

The Daily Sentinel recently attended a ribbon cutting for the Knights of Pythias, Lanana Lodge #106, (936) 559-1169.

Grand Vice Chancellor Joe Bennett and Prelate John Bard welcomed Chamber members and guests to the event held in the Flamingo Bingo hall. Bingo is just one avenue of fund raising for the Knights of Pythias and their related orders. The money collected stays in Nacogdoches County and benefits charities and organizations such as the Boy Scouts and The Women's Crisis Center.

For more info on Flamingo Bingo, please call 936-462-7070.

Ribbon cutting for new reception hall in historic Nacogdoches

The Daily Sentinel recently attended a ribbon cutting for Lanana Hall, Inc., 108 N. Lanana St., (936) 564-2626.

Owner Garvin Fitch welcomed Chamber members and guests to the newly-remodeled private reception hall and meeting facility.

Lanana Hall is available by reservation, located on the east side of historic downtown Nacogdoches. Accommodates up to 175 guests ~ table seating for up to 100 ~ 1000 sq.ft. kitchen equipped for your caterer's food service.

Lanana Hall also offers the following conveniences:

- A 30-foot bar with seating for 10

- Coffee and tea service area

- Two 8-foot media screens

- Audio system and music

- Cable TV

- ADA compliant facilities

Lanana Hall can professionally host your event whether it is a wedding reception, business or club meeting, family reunion, birthday celebration or office and holiday party. Whatever the occasion, Lanana Hall will provide a tasteful, pleasant and comfortable setting for your special event.

Cutting ribbons at Dairy Queen on North Street

The Daily Sentinel recently attended a ribbon cutting for Dairy Queen, 3121 North St., (936) 564-2448.

Store Manager John Fee and Supervisor Naomi Walker welcomed Chamber members and guests.

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Dairy Queen also offers gift cards to use at participating locations. Cards can be "re-filled." Great idea for college students! Mom, Dad, relative or friend buys gift card, and SFA student uses in one of the two restaurant locations in Nacogdoches.

Angelina Home Health cuts a red ribbon

The Daily Sentinel recently attended a ribbon cutting for Angelina Home Health Services, 4635 N.E. Stallings Dr., Ste. 104, (936) 560-4663.

Owners David and Dovianne Boyd and Administrator Donna Harvin welcomed Chamber members and guests.

Cutting the ribbon for Nacogdoches Cardiac Imaging Center

The Daily Sentinel recently attended a ribbon cutting for Nacogdoches Cardiac Imaging Center, PLLC, 1023 N. Mound St., Ste. L, (936) 564-2099.

Dr. Vijaya R. Pokala, Mrs. Rama Pokala, daughter Geetha and Dr. B.W. Henderson welcomed Chamber members and guests.

Ribbon cut for Nacogdoches Cardiac Center

The Daily Sentinel recently attended a Nacogdoches County Chamber of Commerce ribbon cutting for Nacogdoches Cardiac Center, 1023 N. Mound St., Ste. K, (936) 564-2099.

Dr. Vijaya R. Pokala, Mrs. Rama Pokala, daughter Geetha and Memorial Hospital Administrator Tim Hayward welcomed Chamber members and guests.

Fun jump for Leadership Skills

Leadership Nacogdoches ends on a high note Thursday as facilitator Tim Clipson leaps to the conclusion of the 2006-07 program.

Clipson helped lead nine of the 14 classes since the program’s inception in the late 1980s. The 23-member class began a one-day-per-month program of community involvement and learning in August 2006 and held a graduation ceremony Thursday evening, May 10.

Leadership Nacogdoches is a program of the Nacogdoches County Chamber of Commerce, and will begin taking applications for the 2008-09 program in July 2008.

(Photo: Bruce R. Partain)

Ribbon cutting at the State Farm Insurance new location

The Daily Sentinel recently attended a Nacogdoches County Chamber of Commerce ribbon cutting for State Farm Insurance, 1105 N. University Dr., Ste. 102, (936) 564-8341.

Owner Jamie Rodrigues welcomed Chamber members and guests to the newly-remodeled offices.

New look celebrated at Casa Ole

The Daily Sentinel recently attended a Nacogdoches County Chamber of Commerce ribbon cutting for Casa Olé, 1116 N. University Dr., (936) 560-1189.

Owners Dixon and Debi Shanks and Manager Larry Tutt welcomed Chamber members and guests to the newly-remodeled restaurant.

Nacogdoches Hematology Oncology Clinic P.A cuts the red ribbon

The Nacogdoches County Chamber held a May 3, 2007, ribbon cutting for Nacogdoches Hematology Oncology Clinic P.A., located at 1225 N. Mound St.

Dr. Dyanesh Ravindran, his family and staff were at the event to warmly welcome Chamber ambassadors, members and guests. The clinic was open for tours and many people commented on the beautiful building and the thoughtful design, which helps patients feel comfortable during treatments.