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Thursday, September 11, 2025
The September 2025 Business Beautification Award, sponsored by Vinmark Roofing, was presented to La Cienega Mexican Food for the upgrades to the patio and  dining area.  The murals on the chairs make you feel like you have just stepped into Mexico and that coupled with the delicious food, now that is a winning combination.  La Cienega Mexican Food is located at 708 W. Hubbard For more ...read more
Categories: Business Beautification Award
Thursday, September 11, 2025
The Mineral Wells Area Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors presented the Gold Star Award to the Mineral Wells Senior Center.  Ms. T, had the idea of hosting bingo with school supplies that would be donated to our local children. What a great and selfless act to touch lives and meet the needs of some local families.  For more information about services and events at the Mineral Wells Senior ...read more
Categories: Gold Star Award
Wednesday, August 20, 2025
The Chamber Ambassadors presented the Gold Star Award to Palo Pinto General Hospital for being an incredible community partner.  The hospital staff is constantly looking for ways to make a difference in our county.  They Host a Carter BloodCare drive once a month, they were selling Texas Strong t-shirts to help the Flood Relief Foundation in the Hill Country, and they were also a collection site ...read more
Categories: Gold Star Award
Monday, August 18, 2025
It used to be enough to have a sign, a storefront, and a steady stream of foot traffic. You opened your doors, hung a few flyers, maybe ran an ad in the local paper. People noticed. They came in. Business happened. But now? A sidewalk sandwich board doesn’t stand a chance against someone scrolling on their phone, searching for what you sell, two blocks away. That’s the reality: even the most ...read more
Categories: General News Article, Press Release, Chamber, Community
Wednesday, August 13, 2025
On August 12, 2025, the Mineral Wells Area Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors and Ribbon Cutting Sponsor Vyve Business, welcomed Toledo Finance to the Chamber with a ribbon cutting ceremony held at their new location 937 FM 1821 suite J.  Toledo Finance has been a business in this community for eleven years and has been a thriving small business since 1969.  If you need a small loan to help you ...read more
Categories: Ribbon Cutting
Tuesday, June 24, 2025
In an era where thumb-stopping visuals are the difference between attention and oblivion, businesses need more than just a good camera and a budget. They need an edge—a way to consistently generate bold, clever, and visually rich content that reflects their brand’s voice and value in milliseconds. AI is now stepping into that role, not just as a tool, but as a creative partner. When used well, ...read more
Categories: Chamber, Community, General News Article, Press Release
Monday, May 12, 2025
For years, tax season cast a long shadow over small business owners and independent entrepreneurs. It was a time when shoeboxes full of receipts, half-remembered deductions, and complicated IRS forms ruled the day. The burden wasn’t just financial; it was emotional, pulling focus from the real work of building and running a business. But in a subtle and powerful shift, modern technology has ...read more
Categories: Chamber, Community, General News Article, Press Release
Monday, April 28, 2025
If you're a small business owner with a brick-and-mortar shop, your storefront isn't just real estate—it's an open invitation. It’s the first conversation you’re having with every person who walks by, whether they stop or keep strolling. A display window has the power to draw people in, set expectations, and quietly tell a story about what’s inside. And in an age where foot traffic competes with ...read more
Categories: Community, General News Article, Press Release, Chamber
Monday, April 28, 2025
In today’s content-hungry world, small teams in places like Mineral Wells are finding themselves caught between limited time and increasing demands for digital marketing. Entrepreneurs, marketers, and civic leaders know that video works — but who has the time to start from scratch every time? Here’s the good news: one of the smartest shortcuts in video marketing is also one of the most ...read more
Categories: Chamber, Community, Press Release, General News Article
Monday, March 24, 2025
Tax season creeps up on small business owners like an uninvited guest who won’t take the hint. But instead of dreading the paperwork and potential surprises, you can tackle tax filing with confidence—if you know the right strategies. Here’s how to file your small business taxes effectively without losing sleep (or your sanity). Start Early, Stay Ready Let’s be honest: nothing creates chaos ...read more
Categories: Chamber, Press Release, General News Article
Friday, February 14, 2025
You don’t need a massive budget to create a successful digital marketing strategy. With the right approach, you can maximize resources, leverage free tools, and focus on high-impact tactics that deliver strong results. The key is to be strategic—knowing where to invest time and effort while avoiding unnecessary spending. Whether you’re a small business, a startup, or an entrepreneur, crafting a ...read more
Categories: Chamber, Press Release, Business News, General News Article
Tuesday, December 03, 2024
Running a small business requires balancing growth with environmental responsibility. Sustainable practices can align business goals with ecological care, fostering efficiency and community trust. Implementing greener strategies often leads to cost savings while strengthening relationships with environmentally conscious customers. Thoughtful decisions about energy use, materials, and waste ...read more
Categories: Community, Press Release, Chamber, General News Article, Business News
Friday, April 21, 2023
MINERAL WELLS ­-- The Mineral Wells Area Chamber of Commerce and Visitor's Bureau this week received four Texas Travel Awards. Two of the awards were based on market size; one was a statewide honor; and one was a People’s Choice Award based on online voting.   The awards are:Under the Radar Activity (by population): Mineral Wells Fossil ParkVisitor Center (by population): Mineral Wells Visitor ...read more
Categories: Chamber, Press Release
Tuesday, November 22, 2022
AUSTIN – State Rep. Glenn Rogers has formally filed a pre-Legislative-session bill that, if approved, would designate Mineral Wells as “The Wellness Capital of Texas.” State lawmakers will convene in January. Austin news outlet KXAN on Tuesday first reported the bill’s filing on its website. Rogers, R-Graford, was quoted as saying Mineral Wells and the surrounding area “has become an ...read more
Categories: Chamber, Community, Economic, General News Article, Press Release
Thursday, August 11, 2022
MINERAL WELLS – The Mineral Wells Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors on Thursday unanimously approved relocating the Chamber offices and the Tourism and Visitors Bureau downtown to the Poston’s Building. The Chamber will be sharing space in the historic Poston’s Building, located on North Oak Avenue, with City of Mineral Wells Economic Development and Main Street offices. Mineral Wells ...read more
Categories: Press Release, Chamber, Community
Tuesday, July 12, 2022
MINERAL WELLS ­– Music recording artist Casey James is returning to Mineral Wells this September to perform at the 97th Annual Mineral Wells Area Chamber of Commerce Awards Banquet. A Millsap High School graduate and former Cool resident, Casey blasted his way onto the national music scene with his riveting performances and third-place finish on season nine of “American Idol.”  Set for Sept. ...read more
Categories: Chamber, General News Article, Press Release, Community Event
Wednesday, November 10, 2021
MINERAL WELLS – Dozens of people turned out Wednesday morning to celebrate the start of construction on the first planned residential development ever in Mineral Wells. The event took place at the western edge of the 113-acre tract located along Garrett Morris Parkway between U.S. Highway 180 East and Municipal High 379. The development is called The Wells. When completed, the three-phase project ...read more
Categories: Chamber, Community, Press Release, Economic Development
Tuesday, September 21, 2021
11th Annual Crazy Fossil Dig set for Oct. 16  MINERAL WELLS, Texas – Visitors to Mineral Wells Fossil Park typically find and take home varieties of crinoids (sea lilies), trilobites, echinoids (urchins), brachiopods, pelecypods (clams and oysters), bryozoans, corals, trilobites (arthropods), plants -- and sometimes a piece of a prehistoric shark.  That is what happened on Aug. 27 when Los ...read more
Categories: Community, General News Article, Press Release, Tourism Event, Community Event
Tuesday, September 14, 2021
MINERAL WELLS, Texas -- The U.S. Census Bureau has provided 2020 Census numbers to the Texas Legislature. Surprisingly, Palo Pinto County officially showed very little population growth from the last Census count. Census numbers are used by the Legislature to redistrict its House and Senate districts. Gov. Greg Abbott has called a special session beginning September 20, 2021, to address ...read more
Categories: Chamber, Press Release