alpine chamber of commerce
MEMBERSHIP
Consider being part of the Alpine Chamber of Commerce . Here are just a few of the many benefits you ’ ll receive by belonging to the Chamber .
Alpine Visitors Center , 106 N . 3rd St .
ALPINE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BOARD OF DIRECTORS Pictured from left to right : Andy Ramos , Eva Mendes , Martha Latta , Lauren Sanders , Patricia Long , Rusty herman , and Jim McDonald . Not pictured : Darrell Dodds , Mary Jane Sauceda , Dave Dumas , Mark Chandler .
Grow Your Customer Base
Your membership provides you with tremendous opportunities for high profile exposure . Through our many publications , website , members only Visitor Center displays , and media exposure through mixers , your company reaches thousands of new potential customers .
Impact Our Community Through Committees And Task Forces
Bring your experience to the table . Join any of the many exciting and rewarding committees designed to help your business and community flourish .
Reach Out To Potential New Customers
Our website contains a full listing of our members , staff , and upcoming events . With over one million hits each year , your own website is just a click away from those visiting the Chamber website .
Business Advocacy
The Alpine Chamber maintains a strong business presence at all levels of government to protect and advance business interests .
Maximize Networking Opportunities The Alpine Chamber offers monthly mixers and social events that make it easy to personally connect with prospective customers and suppliers .
Referrals
The Chamber averages 230 calls each week inquiring after goods , services or other information concerning the Alpine / Big Bend area . Membership entitles you to first referral status .
Display of Member Information Thousands of people visit our Chamber office each year where the cards , brochures and flyers of our member businesses are on prominent display .
To join the Chamber , please visit www . alpinetexas . com , drop by 106 N . 3rd St ., or call ( 432 ) 837-2326
Marketing Opportunities
The Chamber “ Business News ” newsletter offers updates on local , state and national issues concerning your business , as well as member news and features .
Annual Awards Banquet
The annual Awards Banquet is held each January and honors an Alpine student and local business leaders with three different awards . The 2016 recipients and the awards they received are :
Kaela M . Michaels received the Mr . Jim Francois - Student of the Year Award named in honor of Jim Francois , a strong supporter of Sul Ross University , Sunshine House , Alpine Public Library , Alpine High School graduate scholarships , the
Visitors Center and other organizations . The Sul Ross Fine Arts Building is named in his honor .
Martha Latta received the Benjamin Berkeley - Citizen of the Year Award named in honor of Dr . Berkeley who helped form the Alpine Commercial Club which is now the Alpine Chamber of Commerce . He was the first mayor , bank president , and was a Texas state senator .
Johnny Carpenter received the Paul Forchheimer - Business Professional of the Year Award named in honor of Mr . Forchheimer , a longtime civic and business leader and strong supporter of Sul Ross University .
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