As we head into spring break this week, the Smithville Chamber of Commerce would like to encourage everyone to get outside and enjoy the nice weather, green grass and sunshine. We call this special weather “Chamber of Commerce weather” – a perfect time to get out, enjoy the wonderful parks in and around Smithville, buy some BBQ items at Brookshire Brothers or Smithville Meat Locker and sit outside with friends and family, like it you like a meal. What a wonderful community we live in!
The Chamber celebrates our many great healthcare providers this year with our motto, Get Well in Smithville. In January we launched the series with Ascension Seton Hospital, followed by Towers Nursing Home in February. This month we’re highlighting Smithville Pharmacy. Smithville Pharmacy is a family owned compounding pharmacy offering a variety of services including free delivery, custom compounding, wound care and more. Visit them online at: https://smithvillepharmacy.com.
Small Business Grants: The Chamber, in partnership with the City of Smithville, administers a small business grant program. We will be hosting weekly information sessions on Thursdays at 12pm in the Chamber for the next few weeks or you can download the application from our website, give us a call and we can email it to you or pick it up at our office. These grants can be up to $2,500 and are available to eligible Smithville businesses on a first come, first served basis.
2022 Visitor Guide and Business Directory: Be sure to contact us for an advertisement in this publication, which has been a mainstay of businesses in the Smithville area for decades. For information on ad space, contact our Publications Manager Debbie Denny at 512-844-3930 or email: debbie@debbiedennymedia.com.
The Smithville Workforce Training Center medical classroom building opened this week with a grand opening band average on March 13th. Medical classes begin next week with a certified nursing assistant course, followed by bloodletting and paramedic courses. visit www.smithvilleworkforcetrainingcenter.com Details of all upcoming courses including plumbing, welding and more.
The Chamber celebrated the ribbon-cutting of Southern Direct Primary Care, LLC, a new full-service primary care provider. It is located at 1509-B Dorothy Nichols Lane, Smithville. Learn more about Southern Direct at: https://www.southerndpc.com. Congratulations on this wonderful new business!
Mark your calendars
March 17, 5-7pm: Chamber Blender Sponsored by Smithville Noon Lion’s Club & Pocket’s Grille, at Pocket’s Grill, 205 Fawcett St. – St. Patrick’s Day Theme!
March 25, Noon: Chamber Lunch & Learn, Speaker: Chris Kirby, Attorney at Law, will speak on estate planning and title deed issues. Please reply at 512-237-2313. This is a live event at The Chamber, 106 First St., Smithville.
March 30, 12:00 p.m.: Virtual Chamber Training: Canva for your company. Canva simplifies design with customizable templates. Bring your vision to life with your choice of colors, fonts, and elements. This easy-to-use software will help you create marketing materials for your business. Free for chamber members. Register online at: https://business.smithvilletx.org/events/details/canva-virtual-online-class-8368.
April 2, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.: Bastrop County Health Fest and Smithville Empty Bowl Project, downtown Smithville. Information about empty bowls: www.smithvilleemptybowl.com.
April 7th, 8th, 9th: Spring Street Sweep: Go to the chamber and get supplies to clean up the streets and parks of Smithville. This is a self-paced event where you choose your day, time and location for the cleaning. The Chamber’s Keep Smithville Beautiful Committee is providing all materials, including garbage bags, gloves, and garbage grabs. Call us at 512-237-2313 for more information.
April 9th, 2-6pm: Spring Wine Walk. Many of our downtown stores partner with local wineries to showcase their wines while you stroll and shop. Enjoy live music and culinary specialties along the way. Many thanks to our title sponsor: Tom and Debi Etheredge. To purchase tickets, call 512-237-2313 or visit www.smithvilletx.org.
Music in the Park: Join us for our annual Music in the Park series in downtown Smithville at the Pavilion on Thursdays in April from 6pm to 8pm. Lineup: April 7: Bucksnort Boogie Boys; April 14: Johnny Rockit Band!; April 21: Envy of them all; April 28: Shop Dawgz.
April Quarterly Luncheon: Join us for our Smithville Area Chamber of Commerce quarterly luncheon on April 27 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, 400 Olive St on the activities of the county in his “State of the County” presentation. Tickets are $15, sponsorships are $50. Many thanks to our luncheon sponsor: Doug’s Plumbing. Register here: https://business.smithvilletx.org/events/details/chamber-quarterly-luncheon-april-8340.
Smithville Township Job Fair: Attend a job fair. are you hiring There are no costs for participating as an employer/seller; Simply register by calling 512-237-2313 or online at https://business.smithvilletx.org/events/details/job-fair-03-15-2022-8292. Sponsored by the Smithville Area Chamber of Commerce, the Smithville Public Library and the Texas Workforce Commission.