Hazle-White Building Wins 2026 Texas Downtown President's Award for Best Rehabilitation/Restoration
NACOGDOCHES— The City of Nacogdoches Main Street program is excited to announce that the Hazle-White Building, located at 401 E. Main Street in historic Downtown Nacogdoches, has won the 2026 Texas Downtown President's Award for Best Rehabilitation/Restoration/Renovation in the Under 50,000 population category. The Texas Downtown President's Awards recognize outstanding projects, places, and people contributing to the vitality of downtown communities across Texas. The Hazle-White Building was selected as a
Chamber Myths vs Facts
FACT CHECK: What People Get Wrong About Chambers of Commerce Most people have heard of their local chamber of commerce, but far fewer could tell you what it does. Only 44% say they know their chamber, while 70% want to know more. That gap gets filled with guesses and misconceptions that only weaken the public image of local chambers. Let’s take a closer look at those myths and set the record straight. Click Here
Blueberry Golf Bash Scores Big with Networking, Competition and Community Spirit
The Nacogdoches County Chamber of Commerce held its 29th Annual Blueberry Golf Bash on Oct. 9 at Woodland Hills Golf Course, bringing together business leaders, community members, sponsors and golfers for a day of friendly competition and business networking. Teams enjoyed beautiful weather and excellent course conditions while building relationships and strengthening professional connections throughout the day. The Blueberry Golf Bash continues to be one of The Chamber’s favorite annual traditions,
Why East Texas businesses should care about TAB's new CEO
The Texas Association of Business (TAB) recently named Kelly Keel as its new President and CEO, effective Oct. 2. While leadership transitions at statewide organizations rarely make front-page news in local communities, this one deserves attention from business owners across East Texas. The reason is simple: decisions made in Austin increasingly affect whether businesses in East Texas can find workers, expand facilities, navigate regulations, access infrastructure and compete in a rapidly changing