Circle M BBQ of Eastland has been chosen as Eastland's Business of the Month for January 2016.  John and Carrie Miears are the owners, and their customers are in for a real treat!

Take a look at what TripAdvisor.com has to say about Circle M!

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It's that time of year again!

Eastland Chamber of Commerce is hosting the 54th Annual Golden Deed Awards Banquet on Thursday, February 25th at Siebert Elementary School cafeteria.  The Banquet will be followed up by the popular Grand Mixer at The Lumberyard.  Live entertainment at both locations.  

The theme for this year is "The Fabulous '50's". The featured speaker for the evening will be Kevin Tutt of Tutt & Daggs Corporate Speakers.  You won't want to miss this inspiring and motivational speaker!

The Chamber will recognize outstanding high school students as well as presenting awards for Community Service, Business of the Year, and the coveted Golden Deed Award.  Eastland Fire Department will present the Greg Simmons Meritorious Service Award, and Eastland Masonic Lodge will present the Community Builder Award.

After the banquet and awards ceremonies, we'll move over to The Lumberyard next to Grimes Memorial Garden for the Grand Mixer, which is a 21+ event.  Elvis tribute artist Terry E will take us back in time with his music.

Tickets are on sale at the Chamber now for $20 each or a table of 6 for $100.

The June 2014 issue featured an article entitled "DO not call me!" The article described three telephone scams, in which fraudsters deceived innocent businesses and people, resulting in large phone bills. Recently we received reports of another telephone scam rearing its ugly head. It is referred to as the "One Ring" scam: Scammers call your cell phone but only allow the phone to ring one time. They hang up in hopes you will call the number back assuming the call was cut off. If the phone number starts with one of these area codes: 268, 284, 473, 649, 664, 767, 809, 829, 849 or 876, you will find yourself being charged international rates if you call back. Although the numbers appear to be from a U.S. area code, they are not. These are country codes. If you call the number back someone will answer, then place you on hold or have you listen to a lengthy message, all while charging you a large per–minute fee plus international rates for the call. If you happen to receive a call like this, do not call the number back. There is no danger in getting the call: the danger is in calling back and racking up a whopping bill. If you are tempted to call back, first check the number online to find out if it is a U.S. area code or an international country code. The schemers do not just target cell phones. They also call businesses. They leave messages urging consumers to call to collect a prize or find out about a sick relative. Ignore the message. Do not call the number back. If you do, the charges afterward can become a real nightmare because you did actually make the call. If you complain, both your local phone company and your long distance carrier will not want to get involved and will most likely tell you they are simply providing the billing for the foreign company. You will end up dealing with a foreign company who argues they have done nothing wrong. Before calling an unfamiliar number back keep these three things in mind:   Check any unfamiliar area codes before returning calls. Be aware many 3–digit area codes connect callers to international telephone numbers. If you do not otherwise make international calls, ask your local or wireless phone company to block outgoing international calls on your line.   If you become a victim, you can file a complaint with the Federal Communications Commission using an FCC online complaint form found at www.fcc.gov/complaints. You can also file your complaint with the FCC's Consumer Center by contacting:   1.888.CALL.FCC (1.888.225.5322) voice 1.888.TELL.FCC (1.888.835.5322) TTY 1.866.418.0232 fax, or The Federal Communications Commission (in writing)

Texas Midwest Community Network (TMCN) is again hosting the TMCN Leadership Program in which two Eastland High School 11th graders will team up with a business leader to attend motivational meetings in Abilene with Tutt & Daggs, Corporate Speakers.  

The students will compete with other students from our region for scholarships, while learning how to develop community projects and become community leaders.

Our students this year are Rosa Ojeda and Peyton Bird.  They will team up with Bess Marwitz of Bird Electric to develop a community project, and then, in September, present the project for consideration for a scholarship.

Eastland is very fortunate to have young people that take an interest in their community, and we look for great things, not only from these two students, but from those whom they will inspire to become involved.

Sponsors for the Golden Deed Awards Banquet are still needed!
 
If it is not feasible for you to be a monetary sponsor this year, please consider being a sponsor of our Silent Auction by donating merchandise or services in the value of about $50 or more.

Contact Cecil at (254) 629-2332 to become a sponsor!