AUGUST BUSINESS OF THE MONTH for the Fairfield Chamber of Commerce is Budget Inn, located at 303 I-45 W (behind Cooper’s gas station). The business has been a member of the Chamber since 1996. Owner of the 45 unit hotel is Ken Thakor. Management since 2015 is the Patel family: TJ & wife Bhumi (pictured), and TJ’s parents, Peter & Maya. “We love our customers and this town,” says Maya. “The hospitality business is what we enjoy.” Budget Inn is open 24/7; and can be reached by calling 903-389-5443 or online at http://www.budgetinnfairfield.com/. Congratulations! (Photo by Nicole Schaefer)