The mission of the Bay City Chamber of Commerce & Agriculture is to promote and advance the interests of the Bay City business and agricultural communities. These goals will be accomplished by encouraging growth of existing businesses and industries, providing assistance to new firms or individuals seeking to locate in Bay City, and advocating legislative and political actions beneficial to the business or general community. The Chamber will also support and encourage those cultural and civic activities that improve or expand the quality of life in Bay City.
Why Should You Join the Bay City Chamber?
Exposure for your business.
Two free flyer inserts in the monthly Chamber newsletter within your first year of membership (you provide the flyers).
Involvement opportunities, including various active committees.
Promotion for your business through the Chamber’s Membership Directory, website, newsletter, and direct referrals.
Networking with other members at Chamber functions such as Monthly Mixers, committee meetings, and community and special events.
Participation in seminars and workshops.
Opportunity to purchase mailing lists or labels for your company mailings.
Grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremonies for your new businesses or relocations.
Opportunity to display your promotional materials in the Chamber lobby area.
Opportunity to participate in business-related projects such as the Industrial Trade Show and Purchasing Agents Seminar.
Membership plaque identifying you as a recommended business.
Email updates from the Chamber on the latest breaking news concerning the county, and upcoming networking and workshop opportunities.
When dealing with the public, Chamber members are ALWAYS recommended FIRST.
Officers
Chairman of the Board Cathy Gann STP Nuclear Operating Co.
Chair Elect Tami Savage Prosperity Bank
Treasurer Robert Bain Individual Member
Immediate Past Chair Steven Parker OXEA Corporation
Board of Directors
Tim Bell Bell Valuation
Jack Conner First State Bank
Louis Deluna Don Davis Dealerships
Jean Fehmel Professional Real Estate
Tiffany Foltyn Matagorda Regional Medical Center
Tim Frawley STP Nuclear Operating Company
Shelly Gormey Bay City Tribune
Maria Hamilton The Legacy Campus
Larry Harges HEB Grocery
Donna Huitt MEHOP
Rick Johnson Bay City Independent School District
Tressa Leadford International Bank of Commerce
Barbara Sanders Edward Jones
Harriet Townsend Matagorda County Courthouse
Ex-Officio Members
Nate McDonald Judge Matagorda County
Richard Knapik Mayor City of Bay City
Owen Bludau Executive Director Matagorda County Economic Development Corp.
D.C. Dunham Executive Director Bay City Community Development Corp.
Paul Johnson President Bay City Independent School District Board of Directors
The mission of the Bay City Chamber of Commerce & Agriculture is to promote and advance the interests of the Bay City business and agricultural communities. These goals will be accomplished by encouraging growth of existing businesses and industries, providing assistance to new firms or individuals seeking to locate in Bay City, and advocating legislative and political actions beneficial to the business or general community. The Chamber will also support and encourage those cultural and civic activities that improve or expand the quality of life in Bay City.
