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Mission Statement: To work in partnership with businesses and governmental entities to promote commerce and tourism while maintaining and enhancing the environment where we live. What is the Chamber of Commerce? The
Rockport-Fulton Area Chamber of Commerce is a voluntary organization of
businesses and individuals who are investing their time and money in a community
development program – working together to improve the economic, civic
and cultural well-being of the area. “The
Chamber creates a giant pool of brainpower, bringing individuals and
firms into a great collection of ideas and energy, enabling them to
accomplish collectively what they could never do alone.” US Chamber of Commerce Membership Benefits... *
Exposure for Your Business through
various opportunities including the CAT Pot Sponsor at the Chamber
Luncheon; Business Showcase booth; complimentary listings in the membership
directory; corporate table purchases at functions; opportunities to host
Chamber functions; event sponsorships; news articles and advertising and
listing/link on internet. *Advertising Opportunities
in our newsletter and in the membership directory; the Fishing Guide
Booklet; Internet advertising program; include your brochures in
our monthly mailing; purchase mailing labels for nominal fees. *Committee Involvement is
the best way to ensure that your Chamber participation is meaningful and
beneficial to you and your company. Committee work will enable you to
augment new business associations and serve as your own leadership
development program. Chamber Board members generally are first
identified through their committee service. *
Ribbon Cutting/Grand
Opening/Ground Breaking ceremonies are conducted free of charge to
new businesses. Ask about our complimentary Grand Opening Banner. *
Small Business Assistance
through business counseling and informative seminars, provided
complimentary by the nearest SBDC Center; informative seminars are held
at various locations throughout the winter months. *
Access to
information such as maps, demographic data, our promotional DVDs and
other valuable resources. *
Visitor Center
is a great place for your brochures, business cards, menus, etc. In the
winter months (January thru March) 150-200 people stop in each hour and
that is an average of 21 people per hour. *
The Voice for Business and Community Issues
in communicating our concerns and issues to local, state and national
leaders. Ask about Aransas County Day at the Legislature. *
Opportunities to Contribute
your talents and resources to enhance our community - a way to give back
and show that you care. * Events such as “Business After Hours” provide networking opportunities.
The membership covered by this application shall be considered as renewed from year to year unless notice is given in writing prior to renewal date. Annual investments are to be paid in
advance. For Federal Income Tax purposes, your membership investment in the Rockport-Fulton Area Chamber of Commerce, plus payments for Chamber publications, advertising and other services may be deductible as an ordinary and necessary business expense. |