Galveston Texas, City Guide
Friday, April 19, 2024
Dear Chamber Members,This year marks the 167th anniversary of the Galveston Chamber of Commerce, Texas’ first Chamber, and we remain honored to serve YOU, the business community! The Galveston Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors and staff realize that in order to have a strong economic environment, you must have a strong community that supports and encourages growth and innovative thinking. We have representatives from the business community, educators, community leaders and private citizens who recognize that we all share in the responsibility of creating economic success and stability as well as a healthy community environment for our citizens. Our…
AMOCO Federal Credit Union Shawn BaileyPresident & CEOShawn Bailey serves as president and chief executive officer of AMOCO Federal Credit Union. With over $580 million in assets, AMOCO is in the Top 25 in Texas and Top 5 in the Houston Metroplex in terms of asset size for credit unions. AMOCO recently was recognized by the Houston Chronicle as one of the Top 100 companies to work for in the Houston area. Bailey has over 15 years of credit union experience and holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from New Mexico State University and a master’s degree in Business…
The Galveston Chamber of Commerce Ambassador Club is a committee of goodwill representatives whose objective is to promote your Galveston Chamber of Commerce and maintain our membership strength. Ambassadors are responsible for welcoming new and expanding businesses to the chamber at ribbon cuttings, mixers, luncheons, personal visits and special events. Ambassadors actively recruit members and continue to represent the Galveston Chamber while conducting business for themselves in the community. To recognize them for their participation, Ambassadors earn awards including the official Galveston Chamber of Commerce Ambassador Club navy blazer. Any person who is a representative for an active chamber member…
The C-Crewe, short for Chamber Crewe, was a product of the chamber’s Out-of-the-Box Committee and serves as the chamber’s young professionals group. The C-Crewe’s objective is to engage professionals under forty in the Galveston business community with the Galveston Chamber of Commerce. The group meets monthly for educational luncheons that create an excellent opportunity for them to make connections with one another and influential business leaders in our community. Additionally, they host after-hours mixers and two annual events, including Mudbugs & Beer on the Bayou each May and the Turkey Trot in November. Find them on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ChamberCrewe. Amber…
American Home Builders Barry ConnerOwner/PresidentAmerican Home Builders is a wholly owned subsidiary of Americas Home Place, founded in 1972. It has over 40 years of impeccable service to its customers. American Home Builders is proud to provide services to the Hurricane Ike recovery effort in the Galveston area, including work with Galveston County (GHAP), Chambers County and Liberty County. Between these programs and Hurricane Rita recovery, American Home Builders has built over 370 houses in the Galveston/Beaumont areas. Staff consists of Barry Conner, president; Wayne Norris, CFO; Diane Eiland, vice president; Richard Smith, division vice president; Nina Lala, Texas coordinator;…
166th Annual Meeting: A Salute to Hollywood Hollywood was the theme and the “stars” turned out on March 16 at The San Luis Resort. More than 320 guests enjoyed the presentation ofawards, dinner and dancing. Mark your calendar for March 2, 2013 to celebrate our 167th Annual Meeting. 22nd Annual Golf Tournament The 22nd Annual Golf Tournament was held in August 2011 at the Galveston Country Club. Nearly 200 golfers took part in this time-honoredevent. The 2012 tournament will take place on August 27, 2012 at the Moody Gardens Golf Course. Celebrating Women: Mind, Body, Spirit Annual Conference Leigh Anne…
Galveston Chamber of Commerce leading the state in Governmental Affairs,Education, Business Development The Texas Chamber of Commerce Executives (TCCE) announced their Texas Programs of the year at their Annual TCCE Conference held in Austin, Friday, October 14. TCCE is the premier organization for chamber of commerce professionals in the State of Texas that enhances professional growth of its members while developing the skills needed to improve the business climate in Texas. These awards recognize the most outstanding Chamber programs in Texas that have a positive economic impact on the local economy – programs that make a real difference in their…
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