Photo - Nacogdoches County Chamber of Commerce interns Carolyn Whitney, left, and Megan Haynes hold a few of the unique items going up for bid in the East Texas Online Auction that include a wooden hand-carved duck donated by Robert Sitton, a Dallas Cowboy mini helmet signed by #88 Drew Pearson and a decorative wooden cross donated by M & S Pharmacy.

Let the online bidding begin - April 14

Click and bid on great items and travel packages collected from local merchants and others around the state in the East Texas Online Auction produced by the Nacogdoches County Chamber of Commerce. The auction runs April 14 through May 12, and the link to the online auction is at nacogdoches.org.

"Promotion is a significant benefit for the businesses that participate," said Executive Assistant Barbara Holl. "All it takes is a an item or gift certificate donation. This online auction is viewed by many people in the area and attracts viewers from across the state and nationwide."

Donating to the online event can be an excellent, low-cost part of a marketing plan. Benefits of participating in the East Texas Online Auction include:

• A direct link from the auction item description to your website, increasing the total number and diversity of visitors to your website.
• Your donation acknowledged in the Nacogdoches County Chamber of Commerce monthly newsletter.
• A contribution is tax-deductible as a regular business expense.

• A contribution helps build Nacogdoches and the surrounding area as a visitor destination, retiree location and great place to do business.

“Everyone has a chance to win the Top Referrer mystery prize," said Chamber Vice Chair Staci Hodges, Brookshire Brothers. “Just go to the auction site, click the ‘Refer Friends’ button near the top left of the page and share with all your email contacts.”

Contact the Nacogdoches County Chamber for more information, call 936-560-5533 or email chamber@nactx.com.