Bay City Chamber of Commerce & Agriculture
Our Mission
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 are 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 also supports and encourages 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 Email Blasts to membership within your first year of membership.
- 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.
- 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 Heather Hilliard
Health Food Cottage
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Chair Elect Fred Gaytan
OXEA
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Treasurer Aaron Fox
Matagorda Regional Medical Center
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Immediate Past Chair Aldo Capristo
STPNOC
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Board of Directors
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Charles Brookhouser
First State Bank
Angela Cunningham
Bay Villa Health Care Center
Christie DementVan Vleck ISDAaron FoxMatagorda Medical GroupErik FranksonWard Real EstateFred GaytanOXEA ChemicalsImelda HowardSugar Valley RV ResortDianna Kile LopezIndividual ConsultantMike MeyersJackson ElectricTroy NugentTenaris Bay CityJames ScardamiEdward JonesDr. Marshall ScottBay City ISDTeri TreadwayMatagorda Area RepresentativeGordon WinfreyVarichem International Inc. |
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Ex-Officio Members
Nate McDonald Judge Matagorda County
Mark Bricker Mayor City of Bay City
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Mike Ferdinand Executive Director Matagorda County Economic Development Corp.
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Robert Klepac
President Bay City Independent School District Board of Directors
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Staff
Mitch Thames IOM President and CEO
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Irene Bishop IOM Vice President
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Committees
- Agriculture and Aquaculture
- Educational Activities
- Past Chair Advisory Council
- Ambassadors
- Healthcare
- Legislative
- Special Events
- International Latin Professionals
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