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A Huge Thank You to the College of Business at Texas A&M University-Commerce for inviting us to be apart of this wonderful opportunity! #Business #CollegeofBusiness #TAMUC #GreenvilleChamber #HuntCounty #Opportunity #Prosperity #Networking #College #CollegeClasses @tamuc

This week's Ambassador Spotlight goes to Debbie Sickels! Thank you Debbie for your hard work & dedication to not only this chamber, but also this community. We can't wait to see you continue to grow on your journey as an ambassador!

🚨BEWARE OF SCAMMERS!!!🚨 Report any sketchy emails you receive claiming to be the Greenville Chamber. We value the safety of our community and we will never ask you to send money through email. #beware #scam #warning #greenvillechamber #greenvilletx #weloveourmembers

Greenville Young Professional Member Laura Ashley decided to stop by the Chamber today to work on decorating our Heart in front of our Chamber. We appreciate all the love and hard work that she pours into our Chamber💚 #GreenvilleChamber #LauraAshley #GYP #Painting #Community

If you are looking for a House, Barndo or Farmhouse plan, then look no further! Give Tracy’s Custom Homes a call today at 972-784-9044 and they will help you with plan your next dream house🏡 #TracysCustomHomeDesigns #Home #Homes #FarmHouse #Barndominium #FarmersvilleTX

This week's Ambassador Spotlight goes to Rich Carter! Rich is now retired and living the good life. He is a graduate of the University of Alabama. Roll Tide!!! #AmbassadorSpotlight #ChamberAmbassador #GreenvilleChamber

Business AFTER Hours with Kincy Abstract & Sabine Title Company was a Huge Success Last Night! A Huge Thank You to Kincy Abstract & Sabine Title Co. for hosting and making it a fun networking night for everyone! We had some many Chamber members show up to network and mingle.

Paris Junior College has a lot to offer to students - as Dr. Pam Anglin, PJC President explains why we're here! 🐲

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@TheYetiKnowswhy @JerichoXVI @RealJamesWoods Not mentioned is the Audie Murphy and American Cotton Museum in Greenville Texas (Hunt County) and a large bronze statue of him near the entrance as well as many of the medals and awards that he was given, including the Medal of Honor.

My father was the recipient of two Purple Hearts during the war in the Pacific against Imperial Japan in World War II. I didn’t realize that the actual Purple Heart citation, though evolved from the Badge of Military Merit, was created in 1932 (on George Washington’s Birthday). George Washington creates the Badge of Military Merit   On this day in history, August 7, 1782, George Washington creates what is now known as the Purple Heart award. It was originally known as the Badge of Military Merit.  Washington had long wanted an award for average soldiers who performed meritoriously in combat. From his headquarters at Newburgh, New York, Washington issued an order that read in part:       "The General ever desirous to cherish virtuous ambition in his soldiers, as well as to foster and encourage every species of Military merit, directs that whenever any singularly meritorious action is performed, the author of it shall be permitted to wear on his facings over the left breast, the figure of a heart in purple cloth, or silk, edged with narrow lace or binding. Not only instances of unusual gallantry, but also of extraordinary fidelity and essential service in any way shall meet with a due reward."         The heart-shaped purple cloth medal was originally called the "Badge of Military Merit," and contained the word "Merit," surrounded by oak leaves. Those awarded the medal were to have their name recorded in a special book and were given the privilege of walking through any sentry or guard, just like officers could do. This was the first time a major military power awarded average soldiers for meritorious conduct in a time when awards usually went to the officers.       Historians have verified only three recipients of the Badge of Military Merit during the Revolution, though there are some others who may have received it. The reason for so few awards of the medal is unclear, but it probably had to do with the fact that the war was almost over when it was created. The medal was never officially discontinued, but fell out of use for over a century. One of the three medals was awarded to one of the three verified recipients, Sergeant Elijah Churchill. It now belongs to the New Windsor Cantonment, a New York historical site which was the last encampment of the Continental Army during the American Revolution.       The use of the Badge of Military Merit faded after the Revolution, but in 1918, General John Pershing revived the idea of a badge of merit. General Charles Summerall, US Army Chief of Staff, pushed the idea of reviving the badge in 1927. In 1931, his successor, General Douglas MacArthur, pushed the idea further and the US War Department announced the creation of the "Order of the Purple Heart" on George Washington's 200th birthday, February 22, 1932. The awards could be given to anyone who met certain criteria back to April 5, 1917.       At first, the Purple Heart was awarded for meritorious conduct on the battlefield, just as the original Badge of Military Merit was, and was only awarded to members of the US Army. In 1942, President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed an order extending the Purple Heart to other branches of the US Armed Forces, and to those who had been killed in military service on or after December 7, 1941.       Also in 1942, the "Legion of Merit" was created, which is an award for meritorious conduct in battle. This made the Purple Heart award obsolete, so its requirements for award were changed. Today, the Purple Heart is awarded to anyone who is wounded or killed during military service in the US Armed Forces. It is the oldest existing US military award, with the exception of the "Fidelity Medallion," a one-time award given to three soldiers involved in the capture of Major John Andre, the British spy who helped facilitate Benedict Arnold's treason.   Thanks for this essay to revolutionary-war-and-beyond.com. Please visit this wonderful site for more extensive history of the American Revolution.

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Our work at Hunt Regional Hospital in Greenville, Texas, passed the final inspection from the Texas Department of State Health Services. Congratulations to our team, who contributed to the success of this project. #thecesgway #teamcesg cesg.com

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Come out today at 11:30AM and join us for a Business Luncheon to learn about the updates on Paris Junior College at the Greenville Center! #GreenvilleTX #GreenvilleChamber #ChamberofCommerce #Members #ParisJuniorCollege #PJC #WeLoveOurMembers #ChamberFamily @ParisJC

Please join us in VIPcare as a new member of the Greenville Chamber of Commerce🎉 We are very happy to have your business be apart of our Chamber Family💚 #GreenvilleTX #GreenvilleChamber #ChamberofCommerce #Members #VIPcare #WeLoveOurMembers #ChamberFamily @getVIPcare

A Huge Thank You to Lone Star Credit Union for their generous donation of goody bag items for the 2023 Annual Golf Classic on September 8th⛳️ #Golf #Donation #Items #GreenvilleTX #GreenvilleChamber #Thankful #Blessed #ThankYou #GoodyBag

A Huge Shoutout to our Summer Intern Kenobi Corrales. Kenobi started working here at the Chamber at the beginning of this Summer and he has been such a tremendous help to everyone! He always had a smile on his face and was willing to help anyone who walked through our door.

This week's Ambassador Spotlight goes to Joann Wade! Thank you Joann for your hard work & dedication to not only this chamber, but also this community. We can't wait to see you continue your journey as an ambassador! #AmbassadorSpotlight #ChamberAmbassador @HancockWhitney

A Huge Thank You to Women in Need for their generous donation of goody bag items for the 2023 Annual Golf Classic on September 8th⛳️ #Golf #Donation #Items #GreenvilleTX #GreenvilleChamber #Thankful #Blessed #ThankYou #GoodyBag @womeninneed

A Huge Thank You to Mr. & Mrs. Hutchins for donating 4 A/C Units to the Hunt County Senior Service Alliance for seniors during this Summer☀️ The Hutchins baked Strawberry Pies and sold them to raise money for these A/C Units🍓🥧 We truly love our Members 💚🙏

Al & Tammy Schaefer with ALLTAM’s Builders Plus, LLC decided to stop by today and pick up a member plaque✨ #AlltamsBuildersPlus #GreenvilleChamber #GreenvilleTX #WeLoveOurMembers #Plaque #Community #Members #ChamberFamily #HuntCounty