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City of Van Economic Development Corporation (EDC) Executive Director Tammy Weidman recently released information regarding upcoming events in the city. The ‘3rd Thursdays with Erin Picking Circle’ will not take place during the month of January but will resume from 6:30-8:30 p.m.

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Trinity Valley Community College recently passed a preliminary assessment of seven dual-credit sites by a visiting committee of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on College Board of Trustees. This assessment affirms the high quality of the dual-credit programs offered by TVCC.

Tyler Junior College’s student media, The DrumBeat, recently won several awards at the Texas Community College Journalism Association’s annual conference, which recognizes the best in community college journalism statewide.

Resolutions can be made at any age. Seniors who may feel that they are past the point in life where trying something new or setting goals is relevant to them can reconsider, as it’s never too late in life to have aspirations big or small.

The Van Zandt County Genealogical Society will have its regular meeting on Saturday, November 26, at 2 p.m. at the main Van Zandt County Library, 317 First Monday Lane in Canton.

The Van Zandt County Child Welfare Board will be honoring businesses, individuals, and organizations who have supported county children in foster care through monetary donations, company resources, or voluntary hours.

Shortly after the Thanksgiving leftovers are put away, individuals’ thoughts shift to shopping. This is likely why the biggest shopping weekend of the holidays tends to fall directly after Tom Turkey has bid adieu.

Conscientious consumers who want to help local entrepreneurs thrive may not need any extra incentive to support small businesses in their communities. However, that doesnÕt mean it isnÕt worth noting the tax benefits of buying local compared to buying online or in other towns or cities. Small businesses pay sales taxes to the city and county where the business is located, which means a significant amount of the money spent at local businesses is ultimately going to the community at large. In addition, local businesses tend to hire local residents, who pay taxes on their incomes. Those taxes also benefit the towns and cities where workers live and work. This ripple effect of supporting local businesses is one reason why the Small Business Adminstration estimates that, for every $100 consumers spend at a small business, $48 remains in the community.