Resource Development Division
2023 - 2025 Vice Chair Darla O'Neill, Nacogdoches Salvation Army
Texas Blueberry Festival presented by Tipton Ford
The 34th annual event scheduled for June 8, 2024.
Chair Grace Handler
The Texas Blueberry Festival is a family-friendly event that draws thousands of attendees with free activities, music, and scrumptious food. More than 100 arts, crafts and food vendors set up in downtown Nacogdoches on the second weekend in June. This event helps raise funds for Chamber programs such as newcomer information, education and small business development. Get involved! There are many volunteer opportunities for leaders and followers!
Blueberry Golf Bash
The 26th annual golf bash will be held in October 2023 at Lumberjack National.
Chair Ralph Ervin
Thirty-two teams of golfers share a day of exercise and business networking while raising funds for the Chamber. This annual event is held in October.
Facilities Task Force
This group is working to raise funds to develop the Chamber building into multi-use, multi-tenant and a welcome center for all new businesses and residents.
www.nacogdoches.org
The Chamber’s website is renewed with a brand-new look each year and updated almost daily. It includes an interactive community calendar, unique membership listings with member products and services description, and the ability for members to advertise with links to their own sites. Staff post Hot News items, events and documents that are available to members and the general public. Members can enhance their listings with links and images. Sponsorship opportunities are also available to help promote local business and fund Chamber operations.
Chamber Publications
The Chamber works with partner members to publish an Official Guide & Membership Directory and the Official City and County Street Map. Chamber publications are vital resources to the hundreds of families and retirees moving to our community each year, new and relocating businesses, existing Chamber members, and thousands of area visitors and newcomers - including incoming SFA students and their parents. These publications also help fund Chamber operations.
Directories and maps are delivered throughout Nacogdoches County and beyond, and digital distribution broadcasts advertising messages on this website all year round.
- In 2022, the Chamber will print and distribute 10,000 maps. Maps are the most requested piece of information the Chamber offers. This useful tool helps users navigate Nacogdoches streets, county roads, the SFA campus, area gardens and attractions, and publishes the boundary lines for county school districts.
- The Chamber will prints and distribute 5,000 directories in 2022. Directories include membership listing and contact information, relocation resources and showcase Chamber and community programs.
“These publications are great resources for so many people — professionals, students, newcomers, visitors, retirees and Chamber members alike! Your ad promotes your business and your community while supporting the Chamber’s events and programs.” Scarlett Sloane, Past-Chair of the Board of Directors, Parkway Financial
"Hello. My husband and I are relocating to Nacogdoches this summer/fall so I can finish my degree at SFA. My husband will be employed at SFA. We are looking forward to the move and learning more about Nacogdoches and all it has to offer." -Sara, Austin, Texas "Our daughter is a student at SFA. We are seriously considering moving to the area. Any relocation packets you may have would be extremely helpful. I'm a Photographer and interested in relocating my business as well. Thank you for any help." -Ronnie, Calera, Alabama "We are checking places to retire and are interested in your community." Fred, Belen, New Mexico
