Greater Ennis Chamber of Commerce, Ennis, TX

09/14/2026

We’re wrapping up the 2026 Small Business Training & Development Series, and we’d love to have you join us for the final session on Thursday, September 24!

Presented by Ennis Main Street (Downtown Ennis Tx) collaboration with the Ennis Economic Development Corporation and the Greater Ennis Chamber of Commerce, this series has brought our local business community together to share ideas, build connections, and gain practical tools for continued growth.

📅 Thursday, September 24, 2026
⏰ 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Ennis Welcome Center – Bluebonnet Room
201 NW Main St. | Ennis, TX

If you’ve attended previous sessions, come finish the series with us! If you haven’t been able to attend yet, this is your final opportunity to join us.

🍽️ Enjoy a FREE lunch
🤝 Connect with fellow local business professionals
💡 Gain practical information and resources you can put to work

Don’t miss the final session—reserve your seat today!

🔗 Register here:
https://business.ennis-chamber.com/events/details/ennis-main-street-small-business-training-development-series-3988?calendarMonth=2026-09-01

Let’s close out this series with a great room full of Ennis businesses, entrepreneurs, and professionals ready to learn, connect, and grow together!

09/12/2026

🔥 TODAY IS THE DAY, ENNIS! 🔥

The 5th Annual Patriot Day BBQ Bash & Concert is happening TODAY! Gather your family and friends for a full day of BBQ, classic cars, live music, and community fun.

📍 LOCATION
K.J.T. Society #35
1216 S. Paris Street
Ennis, TX 75119

🕤 OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
9:00 a.m.–10:30 p.m.

Your $15 wristband includes:

🍖 BBQ judging (Beginning at 10:45am)
🚘 Car show
🔧 Car swap meet
🎶 Live concert
🅿️ Parking

Children 12 and under are FREE, and wristbands will be available for purchase onsite!

Come experience an exciting BBQ competition sanctioned by Outlaw BBQ association , featuring talented cook teams competing for top honors.

Then, stay for live music beginning at 6:45 p.m. with:

🎸 Justin Ross and DWR
🎤 Special guest Truck Stop Gamblers

Bring your people and spend the day celebrating with your community!

A heartfelt thank-you to our sponsors, volunteers, competitors, and community partners for helping make this event possible.
Victory Claims Consulting Ralston Outdoor Advertising Oncor Valvoline Express Care Prosperity Bank H-E-B Ellis County Veterans Celebration Ennis Ford

09/11/2026

Leadership Ennis — Who Should Apply?

You don't need “President,” “CEO,” or “Director” in your title to be a leader.

Leadership Ennis is being designed for both emerging AND established leaders who want to grow, connect, and become more engaged in the community around them.

You might be a young professional ready for your next step, a business owner seeking deeper community connections, a manager preparing for greater responsibility, an established executive wanting to better understand Ennis, or a nonprofit or civic leader looking to broaden your network.

Different careers. Different experiences. Different perspectives.

One community.

📅 Applications open October 2026.

👇 Know someone who belongs in the 2027 Leadership Ennis class? Tag them below.

Leadership Ennis
Honoring Our Community. Leading Our Future.

09/11/2026

🇺🇸 Today, we pause to remember September 11, 2001—to honor the lives lost, the heroes who answered the call, and the courage and unity shown by our nation in the days that followed.

As we gather for the 5th Annual Patriot Day BBQ Bash & Concert, we come together with three important purposes:

⭐ Remembering 25 years since September 11, 2001
🇺🇸 Celebrating 250 years of America
🔥 Celebrating five years of the Patriot Day BBQ Bash

Patriot Day weekend begins TODAY with Kids Que, and the main BBQ Bash & Concert is TOMORROW, Saturday, September 12, at K.J.T. Society #35.

Saturday’s activities will begin at 9:00 a.m. with a special Opening Ceremony and Salute presented by Ellis County Veterans Celebration. We invite the entire community to join us as we honor our veterans, first responders, and all who serve.

Stay for a full day of:

🍖 BBQ judging (Beginning at 10:45am)
🚘 Car show and car swap meet
🎶 Live music and concert
🤝 Family fun and community fellowship

Thank you to Ellis County Veterans Celebration, our sponsors, volunteers, competitors, and community partners for helping make this meaningful event possible.

Gather. Remember. Reflect. Rejoice.

🎟️ View the complete schedule and purchase tickets:

https://business.ennis-chamber.com/events/details/5th-annual-patriot-day-bbq-bash-concert-3991?calendarMonth=2026-09-01

09/10/2026

🚒 BIG NEWS, ENNIS FAMILIES! 🚒

Wonderfully Made Therapies has a fire truck ride to school to give away, and we want it to go to a kid who deserves the spotlight!

Do you know a child who has accomplished something amazing, pushed through a tough time, or is chasing a big dream? We want to hear their story and celebrate them in front of the whole community.

👉 To nominate: Complete the document found at the QR code or using this link https://forms.gle/6yqsVpat4Sc3q5KHA

We'll pick one Ennis-area kiddo to surprise with a real fire truck ride to school, courtesy of Wonderfully Made Therapies!

Tag a family you think deserves this. Let's find our Ennis Kid Hero! 💛

Special thank you to the Greater Ennis Chamber of Commerce, Ennis, TX and the Ennis, Texas Fire Department for facilitating this event!

09/10/2026

Make connections that move your business forward.

Join us for Building Blocks for Business: Connect@Noon and spend your lunch hour connecting with Ennis business professionals.

Spotlight Hosts: Eric & Jennifer Keathly - Texas Premier Realty North Central Texas Group / Bristol General Store

📆Thursday, September 17, 2026
⏰12:00 PM
📍Ennis Welcome Center – Bluebonnet Room
201 NW Main St., Ennis, TX 75119

Connect with local professionals, exchange ideas, increase your business visibility, and enjoy a FREE lunch.

Registration is required. Reserve your seat today:
https://business.ennis-chamber.com/events/details/building-blocks-for-business-connect-noon-september-2026-3989?calendarMonth=2026-09-01

Bring your business cards. Make a connection. Grow your network.

Building Blocks for Business: Connect@Noon (September 2026)

09/10/2026

A little reminder for today. 💗

Keep learning. Keep growing. Keep becoming the person you want to be.

Progress does not have to be perfect to matter.

You’ve got this. ✨

09/10/2026

🏀⚾🏈 Behind so many local teams is a local business helping make it possible.

They sponsor uniforms. Buy banners. Support fundraisers. Donate prizes. Help cover travel costs. And sometimes they simply say “yes” when a coach, parent, or student walks through the door asking for help.

That support adds up.

So the next time you see a local business sponsoring a team in our community, remember to support them too. 💙

Local businesses help build strong teams, strong families, and a strong community. ❤️

09/09/2026

⛳ You don’t have to swing a club to put your business in the game!

The 2026 Greater Ennis Chamber of Commerce Golf Classic provides several opportunities to promote your business, connect with community leaders, and support the Chamber.

Business visibility opportunities include:

🏆 $5,000 Presenting Sponsor — includes two foursomes
🥇 $3,500 Gold Sponsor — includes one foursome
🥈 $2,500 Silver Sponsor — includes one foursome
🍽️ $1,500 Lunch Sponsor — includes one foursome
🏅 $1,000 Awards/Trophy Sponsor — includes one foursome
🥤 $750 Drink/Refreshment Cart Sponsor
⛳ $250 Tee, Green, Practice Range, or Putting Green Sponsor

The $750 Drink/Refreshment Cart and $250 course sponsorships do not include a foursome.

Ready to play?

🏌️ $600 Foursome
🏌️‍♀️ $185 Individual Player or Guest

Join us Friday, October 16, at Old Brickyard Golf Course for an afternoon of golf, networking, and community engagement.

Secure your preferred opportunity today! A special thank-you to our committed sponsors for supporting the Chamber and helping make this event possible.
H-E-B

View the complete benefits and register:

https://business.ennis-chamber.com/events/details/2026-greater-ennis-chamber-of-commerce-golf-classic-3993?calendarMonth=2026-10-01

09/09/2026

🎉 Great community events are made possible by businesses that step up and show their support!

As we prepare for the Patriot Day BBQ Bash & Concert this Saturday, September 12, we would like to recognize and thank our incredible event sponsors:

⭐Victory Claims Consulting
⭐Ralston Outdoor Advertising
⭐Oncor
⭐Valvoline Express Care
⭐Prosperity Bank
⭐H-E-B
⭐Ellis County Veterans Celebration
⭐Ennis Ford

Their support helps bring our community together for a full day of BBQ judging, classic cars, the car swap meet, family fun, and live music!

Join us this Saturday, invite your friends, and help us show these businesses how much their investment in the Ennis community is appreciated.

Drop a “THANK YOU” in the comments and help us recognize our sponsors! 👇

🎟️ Tickets are $15, and children 12 and under are FREE.

Get your tickets and view complete event details:

https://business.ennis-chamber.com/events/details/5th-annual-patriot-day-bbq-bash-concert-3991?calendarMonth=2026-09-01