Contact: Kelly Daniel 936-560-5533
Membership & Marketing Manager
City Manager Jim Jeffers will present “I-69 + Planning = Economic Development” at the Nacogdoches County Chamber of Commerce Fourth Friday Luncheon. The event is noon to 1 p.m., Feb. 26 at Austin Hall, 4603 North St. Jeffers views the interstate project as “the greatest economic development engine for the City and County of Nacogdoches since Stephen F. Austin State University came to Nacogdoches.”
Gold sponsors are Axley & Rode, LLP, Nacogdoches Economic Development Corp. and SERVPRO of Lufkin/S. Nacogdoches County.
Jeffers was appointed city manager in July 2003 by the Nacogdoches City Council He has 40 years experience as a city manager serving in Fritch and Plainview, Texas, and Portales, New Mexico. Jeffers has extensive experience in city finances, employee relations and strategic planning. He maintains an inclusive, entrepreneurial management style and has the proven ability to build strong teams from diverse groups, providing result-oriented actions. He earned a Masters of Political Science and a Bachelors of Arts in Public Administration from West Texas A&M University. He and wife Gwendolyn have five children, seven grandchildren and two more on the way.
The information presented is vital for all local businesses, and the luncheon serves as the Nacogdoches County Chamber’s monthly membership meeting. All are invited to attend and stay informed of what is happening in the area.
Registration is requested by noon, Feb. 24. Lunch is $16. Find the secure “pay online and register” option in Hot News at www.nacogdoches.org or call 936-560-5533.
All attending may enter the $50 drawing sponsored by Commercial Bank of Texas, and all Chamber members are entered in a $250 drawing sponsored by Axley & Rode, LLP, but you must be present to win.
