About the Chamber
The Texas City-La Marque Chamber of Commerce is settled in and open for business in the fabulous new Chamber Visitors Center located at 9702 Emmett F. Lowry Expressway in Texas City. The facility neighbors College of the Mainland, Mall of the Mainland, and Gulfway Plaza. VIEW MAP!
WHAT IS THE CHAMBER AND HOW DOES IT FUNCTION?
Your Chamber of Commerce is a voluntary partnership of business and professional people working together to build a healthy economy and improve the quality of life in your community.
As your Chamber works to accomplish these goals, it wears many hats: economic developer and planner; tourist center informant; business spokesperson; business counselor and advisor; and public relations practitioner.
Simply stated, the Chamber works to make your community a better place for everyone to live, work and play.
The Chamber of Commerce functions through active committees of the organization. Money, planning, inspiration and guidance are useless unless the members work vigorously on the committee of their choice.
Every member has a voice in determining the policies and projects. Every member is needed to work on active committees to get the job done.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
The Texas City-La Marque Chamber of Commerce is an organization of businesses and people whose purpose is to created a positive business environment, assist in economic development, support public and private institutions, promote tourism and community involvement. In general, enhance the quality of life in our communities.
The Chamber works aggressively with th economic development agencies of the area including the Texas City Economic Development Corporation, The La Marque Economic Development Corporation as well as the Galveston County Economic Development Alliance to attract new business to the community as well as help existing companies get a competitive advantage in a global marketplace.
COMMUNITY PROJECTS
In addition to working on economic development, promoting tourism, welcoming newcomers and assisting new businesses, the Texas City-La Marque Chamber of Commerce is also dedicated to hosting and coordinating several community projects and events.
COMMITTEES AND NETWORKING
The Chamber offers the opportunity for all members to participate in any of the ten committees that meet during the year. In addition to the educational and networking opportunities available that committees offer, many other events and gatherings make networking possible.
MISSION STATEMENT
The Texas City-La Marque Chamber of Commerce is an organization of businesses and individuals whose purpose is to create a positive business environment, assist in economic development, support public and private institutions, promote tourism and community involvement and, in general, enhance the quality of life in our communities.
GOALS
1. Promote a positive business climate for business and industry
2. Promote and assist in economic development
3. Encourage local purchasing and employment
4. Support and advance education
5. Promote tourism
6. Increase Chamber membership and retain existing members
7. Encourage membership involvement in Chamber activities
8. Support the goals and objectives of our committees
9. Enhance environmental awareness
10. Educate and keep membership informed of legislative activities
CHAMBER HISTORY
The Texas City-La Marque Chamber of Commerce was formed in January of 1969 with the purpose of promoting civic, economic, industrial, agricultural, educational and social welfare for the people of La Marque and Texas City.
The merger between the Texas City Chamber of Commerce and the La Marque Chamber of Commerce came after several months of studies which showed the practicality of the formation of one central Chamber of Commerce in order to better serve the interests of both cities and the Metropolitan area. The study was made on the premise that one large organization can undertake and carry out a more complete and effective program for our changing structure.
The Texas City-La Marque Chamber of Commerce currently has a membership of approximately 800 dedicated, community-spirited individuals, businesses, and industries who have truly helped make this a winning Chamber.
