Bogus Advertising Alert
We have heard from several members in the past couple of weeks that an out-of-town printing company has been calling around to get people to advertise on a calendar, brochure or magnet that they said would be distributed by and/or was endorsed by the Washington County Chamber. That is false. (The caller also says it will be distributed by the City and/or County, and as of this week we determined that is also not true.)
A few members called to inquire when they were contacted, before making any decision. That is always a step that we recommend.
Please note: the Chamber works with outside vendors to produce the full-color “Official Street Map of Brenham & Washington County” and occasional other products. When these projects are conducted, all members will receive notification on Chamber letterhead and via Chamber emails. Phone calls from our vendors may be received, and they are legitimate. Calls from other companies that you have not read about in Chamber publiciationsare not affiliated with the Chamber in any way.
If you ever have doubts about a marketing offer that mentions the Chamber, please do not hesitate to call us first to verify the project. For all projects, we recommend you
always request the information be sent to you in writing before you are asked to make a decision. Ask to see a sample of past projects to review the quality. And if you have time, contact others who have advertised previously on the product/publication.
When in doubt, simply call us at (979) 836-3695 or send an email to info@brenhamtexas.com to check on the status of the project being discussed. We are here to be of service!