Nacogdoches County Chamber of Commerce staff, board members and volunteers are busy year-round. These are just a few of our programs. Get involved today!
Membership Services Division
2024 - 2025 Vice Chair Katie Blevins, Nelson Rusche College of Business, Stephen F. Austin State University
Programs
Alive After Five
This after-hours business mixer brings people together at a Chamber member’s location to spotlight that business. Attendees exchange information, distribute business cards and enjoy business networking.
Ambassadors/Ribbon Cutting
Captains: Bobby Bridwell, Tyrone Curl, Darla O'Neill, Dustin Beavers, Grace Handler-Welch, Mary Mocniak, Paul Smith III, Dakota Marks, Henry Dekoeyer and Ted Smith.
The Ambassadors are the public relations arm of the Chamber, providing ribbon cutting, grand opening and groundbreaking services and support. Ambassadors benefit by being on the inside track of new developments, meeting new business owners and helping the Chamber support its members. If your job includes being active in the community and making frequent contact with prospective customers, you should be an ambassador.
- The Ambassador committee is sponsored by Millard's Crossing Historic Village.
Click for the Ribbon Cutting checklist and prep.
Chamber Stars
This group is the public relations arm of the Chamber, assisting with ribbon cuttings, grand openings and groundbreaking services and support. In addition, they maintain contact with current members to determine member needs.
Business Connect
This monthly luncheon series meeting features high-profile speakers and informs the business community of important issues. Program presentations are designed to educate and better equip attendees with the information needed to make fact-based decisions. It is also an excellent venue to make and renew contacts with other professionals.
Chamber Lift Off! Member Success Orientation
This initiative explains Chamber programs and benefits to new and prospective members, highlighting the tools available for maximizing a Chamber membership.
Operation Thank You!
Volunteers have a quick one-on-one visit with members, deliver the new map and membership directory and thank members for their continued support. This annual event typically occurs the third week of January. It's lots of fun and great networking for our members.
Very Important Volunteer
Recognizing the chamber volunteers who go above and beyond for chamber programs, the Membership Services Vice Chair names a VIV each quarter.
Past Presidents & Chairs
The Chamber board arranges an annual reception with past Presidents and Chairs of the Chamber, to bring them up to speed on current Chamber activities and solicit their input and support.
