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Survey says Texans want catfish labeling

Should local restraunts say on the menu where their catfish was raised? A new survey seems to say they should.

According to the survey, 86 percent of respondents support legislation that would require Texas restaurants to inform consumers about the origin of the catfish served. Moreover, 92 percent of survey respondents said restaurants should be made to follow the same strict Federal labeling laws governing grocery stores.

Roger Barlow, president of The Catfish Institute (TCI) based in Jackson, Miss., said the survey proves what producers have claimed for some time – consumers want to know where their food comes from.

Mineola Economic Development Team sponsors Informational Seminar

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If you are a current business owner, would like to expand your business or start a new business, the Mineola Economic Development Team will be conducting an "Informational Seminar" on Tuesday, October 27 at 5 p.m. at Mineola's City Hall.

Presentations are scheduled from Jim Albritton, SCORE counselor; John Mulligan, USDA, Rural Development; Luke Kimbrough, East Texas Regional Development Company; Scott Hampton, AEP/SWEPCO; Don Proudfoot, Small Business Development Center; Rhonda Reynolds, The Center for Research and Development UT Tyler; Laurie O'Neal, State Economic Development Council; and Adam Steck, local entrepreneur.

An open discussion and one-on-one opportunities will follow the presentations.

Subway sandwiches will be served at 5 p.m. with the seminar to begin at 5:30 p.m. Attendance will be limited, so make your reservations early. For reservations, call Mineola City Hall at 903-569-6183 or the Mineola Chamber of Commerce at 903-569-2087.

The Mineola Economic Development Team is a partnership of the City of Mineola and the Mineola Foundation, Inc.

Marketing for Non-Profits

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A brand new webinar has been scheduled for September 15th, from 2 - 3 p.m. This is a MUST attend event if you work for or sit on a board of a non-profit organization.

Especially when donations are down and times are tight, it is important to market your organization as effectively as possible and take advantage of every free opportunity for PR possible. This 60-minute webinar will cover the basics of free and low-cost PR and then reveal the tricks of the trade, giving you a leg up on the competition.

Ever ask these questions?

Why didn't the newspaper publish my press release?
Why didn't the radio station cover my event?
Who do I call...the publisher, the editor, the ad guy?
Why aren't my flyers getting any response?

Get the answers Tuesday, September 15th, 2 - 3 p.m. And best of all , you can do it in the comfort of your own office. All you need is a computer with an Internet connection and a telephone. Gather the whole staff or all of your board members around the computer and find out how to super-charge your public relations campaign.

You'll also find out...

The most common money-wasting question most organizations ask their clients!
The five deadly press release faux pas!
Ten FREE ways to create buzz for your organization!
Great ideas and Best Practices!
Resources for even more successful PS campaigns!

Join us Tuesday, September 15th, from 2 -3 p.m. To register This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call us at 903-569-3823. The cost is $39.95 and includes one computer connection. Please remember, more than one person can view the presentation on a single computer.