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.
2022 Executive Board
Chairman of the Board Amanda Sitka STP Nuclear Operating Company
Chairman Elect Mark Bookmyer LyondellBasell
Treasurer Danyel Biggerstaff First State Bank
Immediate Past Chair Jim Coleman Jackson Electric Cooperative
2022 Board of Directors
Sydney Armatta Capital Farm Credit
Thomas Davis Matagorda Area Chamber of Commerce
Christie Dement Van Vleck Independent School District
John Dickerson Edward Jones
Chrystal Folse Schulman’s Movie Bowl Grille
Matthew Gullett Tenaris Bay City
Shea Krauskopf Wadler, Perches, Hundl & Kerlick
Alice Lowery Lowery Real Estate
Scott Lowry United Rentals
Tyler Montgomery McCoy’s
Warren Robicheaux Matagorda Regional Medical Center
Vee Strauss, CEM AEP Texas
Lindsey Vance Angels Care Hospice
Ed Weddle Texas Farm Bureau
Eric Wright OQ Chemicals Corporation
Ex-Officio Members
Nate McDonald, Judge Matagorda County
Robert Nelson, Mayor City of Bay City
Scott Hardwick, Executive Director Matagorda County Economic Development Corporation
Jessica Russell, Executive Director Bay City Community Development Corporation
James Scardami, President Bay City Independent School District Board of Directors
Chamber Staff
President & CEO Mitch Thames, IOM
Vice President Irene Bishop, IOM
Committees
- Agriculture and Aquaculture
- Ambassadors
- Educational Activities
- Hispanic
- Special Events
- Healthcare
- Legislative
Special Events
- Annual Banquet
- Golf Tournament
- Lighted Christmas Parade
- Live Oak Tree Sale
- Member Annual Crawfish Boil
- Summer & Christmas Market Day
- Matagorda County Day in Austin
- New Teacher Luncheon
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