Advocate for Business

The Chamber is the voice of the business community in local, county, and state issues representing the business community in problem solving and promoting economic development.  Of special note, the Chamber:

• Continues to train current and future community leaders through the Leadership Training Program, now in its 20^th year

• Co-Hosts the well attended and informative Business & Industry Breakfast

• Maintains the Convention and Visitors Center which provides local information to hundreds of visitors annually

• Continues to coordinate the activity of the Brownwood Industrial Foundation, Inc., the independent economic development arm of the Brownwood Area Chamber

• Conducts military appreciation events.

• Sponsors  the well attended and effective Legislative Day in Austin which reinforces the strong political influence of the Brownwood Chamber

• Is recognized as sponsoring one of the best Texas Scholars Programs in the state, providing $5,000-$10,000 in scholarships each year to area graduates.

• Has developed plans to market local tourism assets such as hunting in Brown County,  conventions and meetings in  Brownwood, and attracting tourists to Lake Brownwood. The Chamber is also supportive of  Lake Brownwood State Park  to encourage the improvement of the facilities. 

Monthly Luncheons - Conducted to encourage business-to-business and member networking opportunities.  Luncheons usually feature a key speaker(s) and are typically sponsored by a Chamber member.

Member Communications - Include monthly newsletters and weekly broadcast e-mails

Business Training and Education - Workshops and seminars designed to help businesses meet the needs of today's fast-paced business environment.  Topics may broad to have appeal to a majority of businesses or they may be specific to meet the needs of certain target audiences.  Workshops and seminars may be sponsored by the BACC or in partnership with local, regional or state-wide entities