OCTOBER 2026 OCTOBER 2026
Monthly Newsletter 512-237-2313
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This is a monthly publication of the Smithville Area Chamber of Commerce.
Smithville Area Chamber of Commerce A Message from the Executive Director
If you thought September was busy… hang on to your hat! October is packed with wonderful events, activities, and opportunities to connect, and I can’t think of a better Welcome from Kathy way to welcome fall in Smithville. Danielson, Executive Director Ambassador Program We are especially excited about Saturday, October 3. Update from Keep Smithville What an incredible day we have ahead of us! The Beautiful Community-Wide Garage Sale, Meet Me at the Depot, Cornerstone Partner Spotlight: and the Smithville Music Festival are all happening that First National Bank Bastrop day, giving residents and visitors plenty of reasons to get Board Spotlight: Cinda Wilkey out, explore Smithville, and enjoy our community. September Mixer Recap We are so proud of the work the Smithville Music Festival organizers have put Film Alley Bastrop Ribbon into this year’s event. Bringing an event like this together takes an enormous Cutting Meet Me at the Depot amount of planning, coordination, and commitment, and we’re looking forward October Luncheon to seeing our community come out and enjoy the music and festivities. Be sure October Mixer to check out our latest Chamber Podcast featuring Larry Wilson, where you can New & Renewing Members hear more about the festival and what’s planned for this year. [Listen Here] October Calendar of Events October is also a great time to support the Chamber through our Ambassador Member Events Advertising Opportunities Raffle! Tickets are now on sale, and our Ambassadors have put together some Visit Smithville Texas amazing packages that truly celebrate our town and the businesses that make Board of Directors Smithville special. Membership Levels There’s plenty more ahead for our Chamber members, too. Our October Cornerstone Partners Chamber Mixer will be hosted by Panama Rose, Main Street Gifts & More, and Mosaic Art & Home. We’ll follow that with our October Chamber Luncheon, featuring Smithville City Manager Trey Job as our guest speaker. We hope you’ll join us for both opportunities to connect, learn, and spend time with fellow members. And while we’re talking about Mixers, we’re already looking ahead to 2027! Members are beginning to reserve dates to host next year’s Chamber Mixers. If your business or organization would like to host, now is a great time to let us know. Hosting a Mixer is a wonderful way to welcome fellow Chamber members into your business, showcase what you do, and make new connections.
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As always, thank you to our members, volunteers, partners, and community for continuing to show up, support one another, and make Smithville such a special place to live, work, and do business. We’re looking forward to seeing you around town during this very busy—and very fun—month. Happy Fall, y’all! Kathy Danielson Executive Director, Smithville Area Chamber of Commerce
Shop Local Gift Basket Raffle – Ticket Available Now! Prize Package 1: Luxury and Relaxation Package One night stay with breakfast for four at the Hyatt Lost Pines in Bastrop, plus a Parobek Plumbing and AC basket that includes a two-year Friends and Family membership. Donation by Hyatt Lost Pines Bastrop and Parobek Plumbing & AC. Approx. Value: $1400.00 Prize Package 2: Costal Fun Package Rockport stay listed as three days and two nights donated by Jeanette Shelby Realty and two beach chairs donated by Kim Dugey. Approx. value $500.00 Prize Package 3: Family Fun Package Four movie passes donated by Bastrop Schulman Theatres, a basket of books donated by the Smithville Library, an Echo Dot donated by Highline, One month of free lessons by Central Texas Art Academy, Lost Pines Cleaners gift certificate, a Pickleball paddle and book by Living Room gifts. Approx. Value $525.00 Raffle tickets are $5.00 each. Please contact Janet at 210-998-9802 for tickets Smithville Chamber of Commerce
Prize Package 4: Home and Garden Package Large outdoor bench and weather station donated by Kim Dugey, Smithville Garden Club basket filled with seeds, goodies and plants, a Mountain Laurel donated by Debbie Denny, a pictured donated from LPAA Arts to include a $10.00 gift certificate. Approx. value $670.00 Prize Package 5: Local Services Package Parobek Plumbing & AC gift backet with two-year friends and family Membership, a $100.00 Service gift certificate from Jacob PC and Tech Solutions, a onemonth Tiger gym membership, a banner from Sign and Banner Texas valued up to $50.00, and a $140.00 Auto Detail gift Certificate from Lost Pines Toyota. Approx. Value $1000.00 Prize Package 6: Friends Package Pink toolboxes from The Nitsche Group, cake pops from Becki Womble, a wine basket from Frontier Bank, $25 gift certificate from 602 Restaurant, Gift certificate from Lost Pines Cleaners, and a gift certificate from Bastrop Signs. Approx. value $520.00
The winner will be announced at the October Chamber Mixer, and you do not have to be present to win! Ambassador Committee Janet Roby – Ambassador Committee Chair & HR Director, Parobek Plumbing & AC Kim Dugey – Commercial Banker, VeraBank Cody Blissit – Adjutant, American Legion Allison Bastien – Graphic Design & Print Sales, Bastrop Signs Ann Rosecrance – Keep Smithville Beautiful Jeff Rietz – Regional Sales Manager, Highline Internet Eric Gil – Commander, American Legion Bre Meador – Real Estate Agent Kimberly Beaver – Hair Stylist Baylee Goodall – Relationship Manager, Capital Farm Credit Wendi Moltrum – Wellsential Health
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Updates from Keep Smithville Beautiful (Committee of the Smithville Area Chamber of Commerce)
Fall Super Sweep litter clean up October 10-17 with the special river cleanup on Sunday, Oct. 11 @ 3 pm. Join our Colorado River clean up (includes the use of kayaks/canoes from Rising Phoenix Adventures), Cottletown Rd, or pick your own place! Click here for more info and to register. Questions? Email us at keepsmithvillebeautiful@gmail.com
Come together to pick up litter and keep Smithville beautiful! Gloves, pickers, and bags provided. How To Participate Choose a volunteer option: Join our Colorado River clean up, Cottletown Rd, or pick your own place (e.g., your neighborhood, park, anywhere! Suggestions here). Register: Click "Participate Now" and include estimated # of participants, date, and place (if applicable). We'll follow up: You'll automatically receive a confirmation email then we'll follow up introducing ourselves and providing more details. Keep Smithville Beautiful! Why Volunteer? Give Back: Help maintain and enhance the beauty of our community’s outdoor areas. Meet Neighbors: Connect with others who share your passion for a clean and inviting environment. Enjoy the Outdoors: Spend time outside while making a meaningful contribution.
Keep Smithville Beautiful is a 501c3 non-profit dedicated to the beautification and environmental sustainability of Smithville with Silver Star status from the Keep Texas Beautiful program.
Updates from Keep Smithville Beautiful (Committee of the Smithville Area Chamber of Commerce)
Join Keep Smithville Beautiful for the 2026 Sustainable Home & Garden Show, a free, family-friendly community event focused on practical ways we can care for our homes, our community, and the Colorado River. Saturday, October 17, 2026 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM Railroad Park Pavilion | Smithville, Texas FREE & open to the community This year’s theme, “Partnering to Keep the Colorado River Clean,” brings together community partners, environmental experts, students, exhibitors, and residents for a day of education, inspiration, and hands-on opportunities to make a difference. Throughout the day, explore exhibits and presentations covering air quality, habitat conservation, groundwater, household hazardous waste, zero-waste practices, sustainable living, and more. The event will also celebrate local students through the Plastic Collection Challenge and the Waste to Wonder Recycled Art Contest, showing how young people can turn environmental awareness into action and creativity. Event Day Highlights The day begins with an opening ceremony at 10:00 AM, followed by presentations and activities sponsors who share Keep Smithville Beautiful’s throughout the day, including: commitment to environmental sustainability, Air Quality Presentation education, waste reduction, conservation, and Lost Pines Habitat Conservation Plan beautification. Groundwater Workshop & Demonstration Sponsor, exhibitor, vendor, and volunteer opportunities Household Hazardous Waste Presentation are still available! Whether you want to showcase your Zero Waste 101 organization, support environmental education, or CARTS Presentation simply lend a hand, there are many ways to be part of Plastic Collection Challenge & Waste to Wonder this year’s event. Awards Ceremony For more information, contact Ann Rosecrance, ViceExhibitor and community partner displays throughout Chairman & Development Officer, at keepsmithvillebeautiful@gmail.com or 805-798-5407. the day. The event is made possible through the support of an Come learn, connect, and discover simple ways we can work together to keep Smithville beautiful—and the outstanding group of community partners and Colorado River clean.
CORNERSTONE PARTNER CORNERSTONE PARTNER SPOTLIGHT SPOTLIGHT
Strong communities are built by people and organizations that choose to invest in them—not just once, but year after year. This month, the Smithville Area Chamber of Commerce is proud to recognize First National Bank of Bastrop as one of our valued Cornerstone Partners. First National Bank of Bastrop has long been a familiar and trusted presence in our area, supporting the individuals, businesses, and organizations that make our communities stronger. For Smithville, that commitment has included years of support for the Chamber and the work we do to promote local businesses, strengthen connections, and create opportunities for our community. That kind of partnership matters. As a Cornerstone Partner, First National Bank of Bastrop helps the Chamber continue programs, events, and initiatives that bring people together and support a healthy local business community. Their involvement reflects something we value greatly at the Chamber: businesses that understand that investing in a community goes well beyond the services they provide. First National Bank of Bastrop also understands the importance of local businesses. From providing
everyday banking services to helping entrepreneurs and established businesses explore financing and Small Business Administration lending options, the bank works with customers at many different stages of business and life. But what makes a community bank an important part of a community isn't simply what happens inside the bank. It's showing up. It's building relationships. It's supporting local organizations and being part of the communities its customers call home. We are grateful for the many years First National Bank of Bastrop has supported Smithville and the Smithville Area Chamber of Commerce, and we appreciate their continued commitment as a Cornerstone Partner. Partnerships like these help us do more for our members—and for Smithville. Thank you, First National Bank of Bastrop, for continuing to invest in our Chamber and our community. Learn more about First National Bank of Bastrop and its banking services at www.fnbbastrop.bank.
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Getting to Know Our Board Members Cinda Wilkey This month, we’re pleased to introduce Cinda Wilkey, a member of the Smithville Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors whose professional career has been built around helping organizations work better—and helping the people within them succeed.
Cinda spent more than 20 years working with school districts, beginning her career on the district side as a Business Manager. That firsthand experience gave her a deep understanding of the challenges school districts face, from managing finances and human resources to balancing deadlines, compliance requirements, and everyday operations. She later brought that experience to the Washington School Information Processing Cooperative (WSIPC), where she helped school districts improve the finance and HR systems they depend on. With WSIPC serving more than 280 districts across Washington, Cinda took particular pride in guiding districts through change, solving problems, and helping ensure technology made people's jobs easier rather than more complicated.
made our community home. They have three children and four grandchildren. And there's another side to Cinda that might surprise you. For many years, she and her husband were heavily involved in ballroom dancing, taking their talents all the way to Blackpool, England, where they competed six times—an experience Cinda describes as amazing. From school finance and technology to ballroom dancing on an international stage, Cinda brings a unique combination of experience, problemsolving, and perspective to our Chamber Board. We’re grateful to have Cinda Wilkey serving the Smithville Area Chamber of Commerce and helping us continue building a strong, connected business community.
Cinda and her husband traded Seattle for Smithville just over seven years ago and have
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September Chamber Mixer Brings Community Together Our September Chamber Mixer was a wonderful evening of conversation, connections, and community, hosted by The Bluebonnet Room and Main Street Gifts & More. Chamber Mixers give our members a chance to step away from the workday, catch up with familiar faces, meet someone new, and strengthen the relationships that make Smithville’s business community special. A big thank you to The Bluebonnet Room and Main Street Gifts & More for welcoming our Chamber members and making the evening such an enjoyable one. We appreciate our local businesses that open their doors and help create opportunities for our members to connect. Thank you to everyone who joined us—we loved seeing you there!
Celebrating Film Alley Bastrop The Smithville Area Chamber of Commerce was pleased to join our friends and Chamber partners from Bastrop and Elgin for the ribbon cutting celebration at Schulman Theatres – Film Alley Bastrop in September. It was a fantastic turnout and a great opportunity to celebrate Film Alley and the continued investment in businesses and entertainment opportunities throughout our area. Chamber representatives, community leaders, business owners, and guests came together to mark the occasion and welcome this exciting addition to the region. Events like this are also a wonderful reminder of the value of collaboration between our neighboring communities. By showing up for one another, sharing connections, and celebrating local and regional businesses, our Chambers help strengthen the entire area. The Smithville Area Chamber of Commerce is always proud to support our Chamber partners in Bastrop and Elgin while representing and building connections for the Smithville business community. Congratulations to the entire Film Alley Bastrop team on a wonderful celebration!
Smithville’s Gingerbread Men Are Getting Ready for the Holidays! Adoption Day Returns November 14 It may only be October, but some familiar Smithville faces are already getting ready for the After their repairs, fresh paint, and a little rest, holidays! the Gingerbread Men will be ready to head back Our beloved Gingerbread Men will soon make into Smithville! their annual return, and before they head out into Gingerbread Man Adoption Day is November 14, the community for another festive season, a few when these oversized holiday friends will once of them need a little attention. Some are getting a again be looking for seasonal homes throughout “facelift,” others may need a little “minor surgery,” the community. and there may even be a few new members Paint Day, Adoption Day, and seeing the joining the Gingerbread clan this year. Gingerbread Men appear around town have Lend a Hand at Paint Day — October 8 become a fun part of the holiday season in We’re looking for creative helpers to join us for Smithville, and we appreciate everyone who Gingerbread Man Paint Day on October 8 from helps us keep the tradition going year after year. 9:00 AM–3:00 PM at Railroad Park. For information about volunteering for Paint Day, Whether you’re artistic, handy with a paintbrush, returning a Gingerbread Man, or participating in a student looking for service hours, or simply this year’s festivities, contact the Smithville Area someone who enjoys being part of a fun Chamber of Commerce at (512) 237-2313. Smithville tradition, we’d love to have you join us. Volunteers will help give our Gingerbread Men the We can’t wait to see the Gingerbread clan back around town! touch-ups they need to look their best for the holidays. Do You Still Have a Gingerbread Man?
As we prepare for the season, the Chamber is also reconciling our Gingerbread Man inventory. If you adopted one last year and he never made his way back to the Chamber, it’s time to send him home! Please call the Chamber at (512) 237-2313 to make arrangements for his return. Having everyone accounted for helps us maintain accurate inventory and, most importantly, makes sure as many Gingerbread Men as possible are available for families and businesses to enjoy this year.
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Slow Down, Stay Awhile:Spend the Weekend the Smithville Way Live music, railroad stories, treasure hunting, Fall Browse Visit Smithville lodging options. Market Days, local history, shopping, dining and a Once you are checked in, head toward downtown Sunday market in small-town Texas for dinner or a drink before the music starts. Most weekends fill up fast. Smithville has plenty to see and do, but this one is meant for slowing down, wandering a little, and enjoying the town at your own pace.
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Friday Night - Smithville Music Festival The fifth annual Smithville Music Festival runs October 2–4 gives you plenty of easy reasons to Friday and Saturday in downtown Smithville, with linger in Smithville, with live music beginning the stage on Main Street in the Historic District. Friday evening, a laid-back Saturday morning at The festival is free and family-friendly, with local Meet Me at the Depot, a community-wide garage and regional music, refreshments and plenty of sale, Fall Market Days, local history, shopping and room to bring a chair, find a spot and enjoy the dining, and a Sunday market that makes it easy to evening. stretch the weekend just a little longer. Published artist schedules already show FridayHere is one way to spend the weekend the Smithville way.
evening performances, so plan to arrive with time to eat, wander downtown and settle in before the night gets going. Check the festival Facebook page FRIDAY, OCTOBER 2 - ARRIVE, SETTLE IN & FIND for the final lineup and set times as the weekend THE MUSIC approaches.
Check In and Put the Car Keys Down for a While Or Take the Spooky Route Start by finding your home base for the weekend. If your idea of a fall weekend leans more toward Smithville has vacation rentals, cottages, ranch haunted woods than dancing on Main Street, stays, RV options and other places to settle in Scream Hollow Wicked Halloween Park is also including several stays close enough to downtown open Friday night near Smithville. Its October 2 that you can make the town part of the schedule is 7:00 p.m. to midnight, with multiple experience rather than just a stop along the way. haunted attractions, a haunted hayride, food, live
entertainment and other Halloween experiences.
Slow Down, Stay Awhile:Spend the Weekend the Smithville Way The haunted attractions are recommended for ages 12 and up. It is a ticketed attraction, so check availability before heading out. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3 - MAKE A DAY OF IT 8:00 AM - Start With a Little Treasure Hunting Smithville's Fall Community-Wide Garage Sale gets an early start at 8:00 a.m. and continues until 3:00 p.m. – City maps of known sale locations can be picked up on the porch of the MKT Depot, 102 NE 1st Street. The semi-annual garage sale turns Smithville into one big treasure hunt, with sales scattered around town and plenty of opportunities to find a good deal, uncover a hidden gem or discover something you did not know you needed until you saw it. Early birds can make a few garage-sale stops before 9:00, or save the treasure hunt for later. You have until 3:00 p.m. to explore. 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM - Smithville Fall Market Days If your treasure hunting leans more toward handmade goods and market finds, head over to Smithville Fall Market Days at the American Legion, 145 American Legion Road. The market runs from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and features more than 70 vendors with vintage finds, handmade goods, local makers, food options and a coffee truck.
The American Legion bar will also be open with beer and wine available. Because Fall Market Days runs into the afternoon, it is easy to work into the day before or after Meet Me at the Depot, Heritage House tours or downtown shopping. Browse a little, grab a bite and keep moving at your own pace. 9:00 AM - Noon - Meet Me at the Depot From 9:00 a.m. to noon, the Smithville MKT Depot & Railroad Park becomes the gathering place for Meet Me at the Depot. Pull up a rocking chair and hear local residents share porch stories and railroad memories. Challenge somebody to checkers or dominoes. Visit with the owners of classic cars gathered for the cruise-in. Listen to live music under the gazebo featuring Cody Cotton and Frank Cavitt & Friends. Bring the kids for storytelling, take a trolley ride and grab some iced tea or lemonade available from concessions. There is no complicated schedule to follow. That is kind of the point. They don't make Saturdays like this anymore. We do. Come for an hour if you would like. Stay all morning if you forget to look at the clock. You can read more about the First Saturday Fall Series here: Slow Down and Come Sit a Spell at Meet Me at the Depot This Fall
Slow Down, Stay Awhile:Spend the Weekend the Smithville Way 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM - Heritage House Open House Tours
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While you are already in the heart of town, make time for the Smithville Heritage House & Museum at 602 Main Street. The museum is open on First Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. for open house tours, making it an easy companion stop to Meet Me at the Depot and a chance to spend more time with Smithville's local history.
This is not the Saturday for eating in the car. Take the Long Way Around Town If you want to stretch your legs between stops, make your own tour. Smithville has a self-guided film-location map highlighting places connected to productions filmed here - including the town's well-known ties to Hope Floats - and downtown itself rewards a slow walk past older storefronts, The house itself dates to 1908 and is part of the Smithville Heritage Society's work to preserve and public spaces and bits of local history. share local history. Step inside to explore Download the Smithville Film Tour Map or simply photographs, artifacts, documents and keep walking until something catches your eye. memorabilia that help tell the story of Smithville Saturday Evening - Back to Main Street for More and the people who shaped it. Music Noon and After - Eat, Shop & Wander Downtown The Smithville Music Festival continues Saturday, so after lunch, shopping, history and a little When the noon whistle blows, do not head for downtime at your lodging, head back downtown the highway just yet. for another round of live music. Bring your chair Downtown Smithville is only a short distance or blanket, find your spot and let Main Street away, with local boutiques, antiques, gifts, art and carry the evening. plenty of places worth wandering into. Browse The nice thing about October 3 is that you really Smithville shopping and see what catches your do not have to choose just one thing. Mix it up eye. however you like. Nobody is keeping score. And after a morning of railroad stories, trolley Sometimes a small town is exactly what you need. rides, treasure hunting and talking, lunch will probably sound pretty good. Smithville has cafés, Spend the weekend the Smithville way. barbecue, Mexican food, bakeries, grills, a wine bar, a brewery and other local places to grab lunch, coffee, dessert or a cold drink.
Join Us for the September Mixer sponsored by Panama Rose, Main Street Gifts & More, and Mosaic Art & Home! Join us for an evening of connection and community at our October Chamber Mixer, sponsored by Panama Rose, Main Street Gifts & More, and Mosaic Art & Home! Chamber Mixers are a relaxed, welcoming way to network, strengthen relationships, and get to know fellow business and community members. Members and prospective members are always welcome. Thursday, October 15, 2026 5:00 – 7:00 PM 216 Main Street Smithville, TX 78602 Door prizes will be given out at 6:00 PM! | Don’t miss out on the fun. | Mark your calendars and bring a friend!
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WELCOME NEW MEMBERS - SEPTEMBER We would like to thank these new businesses/organizations that have joined the Smithville Area Chamber of Commerce. Remember to support your local business and those that continue to support our community.
RENEWING MEMBERS
Austin Title Bastrop Economic Development Corporation Bastrop Opera House Butler Contracting CASA of Bastrop, Lee & Fayette Counties Combined Community Action Dumbeck Custom Homes Garner & Riley Physical Therapy Lone Star Mobile RV Service Nancy Janecek Roadhouse Paige Ruiz Lawn Services Sames Bastrop St. Paul’s Ladies Altar Society The Lodge at Lost Pines Apartment Homes W.J. Nixon Masonic Lodge No. 421
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October 2026 Check out our online calendar for event details!
Members: Be sure to add your events to our web calendar!
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The Smithville Area Chamber of Commerce podcast has been on pause since 2021, and we’re eager to relaunch it as a fresh way to share exciting updates about the Chamber, spotlight our members, and highlight the people, businesses, and organizations that make Smithville thrive. We’re inviting Chamber members and community partners to be featured as guest speakers. Whether you’d like to talk about your business offerings, nonprofit mission, an upcoming event, or a big announcement—this is a great platform to share your story. And don’t worry if you’re camera shy…we are too! We’ll take good care of you and make it a comfortable, fun experience. Plan ahead and get on the calendar now—spots will fill quickly! Sponsor the Chamber Chatter Podcast in 2026! Businesses can sponsor an episode for $150 per episode. Each sponsored episode will receive broad exposure as the Chamber shares the podcast across: major podcast platforms, the Chamber’s YouTube Channel, Chamber Facebook page (7,500+ followers), Chamber eBlasts and Newsletters (1,198 inboxes). This reach extends well beyond Smithville and Bastrop County, making it a powerful and affordable marketing opportunity. Please note: there are only 10 speaker and sponsorship opportunities available for 2026—once they’re filled, that’s it! Interested in being a guest or sponsoring an episode? Contact us at 512-237-2313 or Chamber@SmithvilleTx.org. We’d love to feature you on the Chamber Chatter Podcast!
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Your Next Stop: Smithville, Texas A look at how the Chamber and City are partnering to grow tourism and community pride. The Smithville Area Chamber of Commerce is proud to work alongside the City of Smithville in a shared mission to promote our town as a vibrant and welcoming destination. One of the key ways we’re doing this is through the official tourism website, VisitSmithvilleTX.org. This website was created to celebrate everything that makes Smithville special—our historic Main Street, thriving arts scene, family-friendly festivals, rich film history, and natural beauty. From charming shops and local eateries to outdoor adventures and unique places to stay, the site is packed with resources for both visitors and residents. It also features a calendar of community events, guides to dining and lodging, and helpful links for planning a visit. Whether someone is coming from across the state or just across the county, VisitSmithvilleTX.org helps them experience all that our town has to offer. This partnership between the Chamber and the City is a great example of how we’re working together to support local businesses, boost tourism, and build long-term economic vitality for Smithville. We encourage you to explore the site, share it with friends and family, and help us spread the word—Smithville is more than just a hidden gem… it’s a destination worth discovering. VisitSmithvilleTX.org
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REMINDER: TAKE ADVANTAGE OF YOUR MEMBERSHIP If you're a Smithville Area Chamber of Commerce business member make sure to take advantage of your membership by submitting your events, sales, or business information to us to include in our Monthly Newsletter. Please email your information to us and be sure to include a supporting image for social media to Info@SmithvilleTx.org. The deadline for submissions is the 3rd Monday of each month by 12PM.
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Elisa Puentes Office Manager
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2026 CHAMBER BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Cathy Meek Chair
Cheryl Burns Karrie McKeown Craig Strickland Ellie Thomas Vice Chair
Caroline Noya Wendi Moltrum Community Wellsential Member Health
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Kim Dugey VeraBank
Josh Coy First National Bank
Janet Roby Parobek Plumbing
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