Mineola Area Chamber of Commerce

10/22/2026

We want to give a HUGE thank you to Walmart Mineola for sponsoring our annual Downtown Trunk or Treat by donating over 140 bags of candy for our participating downtown businesses! 🧡

Thanks to their generosity, our downtown businesses will be ready to welcome all our little trick-or-treaters with plenty of treats! 🍭👻

We are so grateful for community partners like Walmart who step up to support our local events and help make Mineola a fun place for families. Thank you for helping make this year’s Trunk or Treat extra sweet! 🍫🕷️

Show Walmart some love and help us give them a BIG Mineola thank you! ❤️

10/21/2026

We have a little Halloween surprise for you! The Mineola Chamber of Commerce is giving everyone an early treat by making our Downtown Trunk or Treat Costume Contest COMPLETELY FREE! That's right, no entry fee!

We want everyone to have a chance to show off their Halloween spirit, so grab your costumes and get ready to compete for some great prizes!

Here's the catch: We're only accepting the first 10 registrations in EACH age category, so don't wait to sign up!

📍 Downtown Mineola
📅 Saturday, October 31
🕔 Trunk or Treat: 5–7 PM
🏆 Costume Contest: 6:30 PM
💲 Costume Contest: FREE!

Sign up for the Costume Contest by scanning the QR code on the flyer or by calling the Mineola Chamber at 903-569-2087.

And don't forget to bring the kiddos downtown for an evening of candy, costumes, and Halloween fun! We can't wait to see everyone! 👻

10/19/2026

It's time for our 2026 Membership Drive! From October 19–31, we're making a special push to welcome new businesses, organizations, and individuals into the Mineola Chamber of Commerce.

Our goal? 30 NEW MEMBERS!

Whether you're a small business, an established company, a nonprofit, or an individual who wants to support our local business community, there's a place for you at the Chamber!

Membership offers opportunities to promote your business, build valuable connections, increase your visibility, participate in community events, and be part of a network that supports local growth.

Already a Chamber member? Help us spread the word! Refer a business, share this post, or encourage someone you know to join. Every new connection helps strengthen our business community.

Interested in becoming a member? Get in touch with one of our wonderful Board of Directors members or contact the Chamber office. We'd love to welcome you!

Let's reach 30 new members and continue growing together!

10/19/2026

Our Featured Business of the Week is Lone Star Cutting Solutions!

Founded in the early 2000s, Lone Star Cutting Solutions designs and manufactures American-made CNC machinery right here in Mineola. Their equipment includes CNC plasma cutters, fiber laser systems, waterjets, CNC routers, and pipe and tube cutting machines, serving manufacturers and fabricators across the country.

In addition to manufacturing, they provide equipment service, technical support, training, and replacement parts to help keep their customers' operations running smoothly.

We're proud to recognize a local company that continues to build innovative equipment right here in Texas while serving customers nationwide!

Thank you for being a valued member of the Mineola Chamber of Commerce!

10/17/2026

🏃‍♀️🌿 What a great morning at the Gator Run 5K during NatureFest at the Mineola Nature Preserve!

The Mineola Chamber had a blast helping out, and we loved seeing so many wonderful runners come out and participate! Thank you to everyone who made this morning such a success! 💚

🌳 Nature Fest is still going until 4:00 PM TODAY! There’s still time to come out, enjoy the festivities, and spend the day celebrating nature and our community!

We hope to see you there! ☀️

10/16/2026

Homecoming Parade 2026 🧡

10/16/2026

Our Annual Downtown Trunk or Treat is just TWO WEEKS away! We can't wait to see downtown Mineola filled with families, costumes, and plenty of Halloween fun!

This year, we're adding a Costume Contest for ALL ages! Entry is just $5 per person, and we have some great prizes up for grabs! Don't miss out on the fun — sign up today!

Costume Contest Registration:
https://forms.gle/3DLu8VR1JqQ1Jotj6

Want to join the fun by handing out candy? We would love to have local businesses participate in our Downtown Trunk or Treat! Business registration is completely FREE, so decorate your vehicle, stock up on candy, and come be part of the fun!

Business Registration:
https://forms.gle/UHW9BAZuZCdxNAHb8

We look forward to another spooktacular evening in downtown Mineola!

10/14/2026

🕵️‍♀️🔎 Ready to hunt, Mineola?!

Our friends at Bird Dog Insurance Services, LLC are hosting a scavenger hunt, and today’s clue is ready to go! 👀

Head over to their most recent post to find today’s clue and see if you can figure out where to go! 🐾

Good luck, everyone! 🎉

SOMETHING FUN IS COMING TO DOWNTOWN MINEOLA! 👀

We're officially launching our FIND THE BIRD DOG Scavenger Hunt! 🎉

Our MINI Bird Dogs will be hiding inside local downtown businesses, and YOUR job is to find them! 🔎

Here's how it works:

🔎 Follow our page for clues and sneak peeks of their hiding spots!

🛍️ Visit participating downtown Mineola businesses and search for our hidden Bird Dogs!

🎁 Find one? Bring it to our Bird Dog Insurance office to claim your MYSTERY PRIZE!

Our goal is simple: Get our community out exploring, shopping, and supporting the amazing small businesses that make Downtown Mineola special! ❤️

We're excited to team up with our downtown neighbors and have a little fun along the way!

👀 Our first Bird Dog will be hiding soon! Who's ready to hunt?!

📍 Bird Dog Insurance | Downtown Mineola
Upstairs above the Mineola Chamber of Commerce

SHOP LOCAL. HUNT LOCAL. WIN LOCAL!

10/13/2026

A HUGE thank you to Peoples for being the Title Sponsor at Scramble in the Pines this year! This event would not be possible without your support!

Scramble in the Pines is coming up on Friday, November 13th at the Mineola Country Club. Sponsorships and team sign ups are still open, but they are going QUICKLY! Reserve your spot today here: https://events.golfstatus.com/event/scramble-in-the-pines-golf-tournament/

10/12/2026

Our Featured Business of the Week is Monica Cook - State Farm Agent!

Monica and her team help individuals, families, and businesses find coverage to fit their needs. From auto, homeowners, renters, and motorcycle insurance to life, health, pet, and business insurance, they offer a variety of options to help protect what matters most.

What makes Monica's office special is its commitment to building relationships, educating customers, and providing personalized service. Her team works to make insurance easier to understand so customers can feel confident about the coverage they choose.

Whether you're reviewing an existing policy, looking for a new quote, or planning for your family's future, Monica Cook and her team are ready to help!

Thank you for being a valued member of the Mineola Chamber of Commerce!