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 Chamberís Business 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.
Opportunities to purchase mailing lists or labels for your company mailings.
Grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremonies for your new businesses or relocations.
Opportunities to display your promotional materials in the Chamber lobby.
Opportunities 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.

2024 Executive Board

Chairman of the Board
Matthew Gullett, Tenaris Bay City
Chairman Elect
John Dickerson, Edward Jones
Treasurer
Warren Robicheaux, Matagorda Regional Medical Center
Immediate Past Chair
Danyel Biggerstaff, First State Bank

2024 Board of Directors

Ashley Brooking, Bay City Tribune
Tim Carnell, LyondellBasell
Jason Childers, Southwest Funding
Savannah Cornelius, STP Nuclear Operating Company
Christie Dement, Van Vleck Independent School District
Chrystal Folse, Schulman’s Movie Bowl Grille
Barry Fry, Advantage Liquidations
Eric Gardner, Jackson Electric Cooperative
Bruce Krauskopf, Matagorda Construction & Materials
Ted Lieb, Gillen Pest Control
Sydney McCreary, Capital Farm Credit
Dr. Dwight McHazlett, Jr., Bay City Independent School District
Christella Rodriguez, Bay City Police Department
Shawn Short, Equipment Share
Vee Strauss, CEM, AEP Texas
Christina Warmke, Gateway Mortgage
Eric Wright, OQ Chemicals Corporation

Ex-Officio Members

Bobby Seiferman, Judge, Matagorda County
Robert Nelson, Mayor, City of Bay City
Mike Ferdinand, Executive Director, Matagorda County Economic Development Corporation
Jessica Russell, Executive Director, Bay City Community Development Corporation
Jill Westmoreland, President, Bay City Independent School District Board of Directors