Chamber Connecting community members , businesses
Membership with the Alvarado Chamber generates many benefits . You ’ ll become a part of an active cooperative of business people ranging from large corporations to successful small businesses … all working together to help make Alvarado a lucrative place to live and work !
The chamber ’ s board of directors and many dedicated members work tirelessly to facilitate and maintain a dynamic , highly productive organization . You ’ ll always be able to count on the outstanding businesses that are part of the Alvarado chamber .
They are dedicated towards positive change , are a closeknit network for you and your employees , a resource for the business community , and an entry point for new residents and visitors .
Since 2012 , the chamber ’ s mission has been to improve Alvarado ’ s overall business climate and quality of life through the sponsorship of programs that promote , facilitate and stimulate economic growth , civic participation and business advocacy .
In 2017 , the chamber moved into a permanent office inside the Pioneers and Old Settlers pavilion , where it hosts its monthly luncheons and other events .
President Marty Douglas said they ’ re looking to expand membership and host more events in 2023 .
“ Our mission is to create networking opportunities for you as our business community and to provide outlets to be able for you to promote and advertise your business ,” he said .
As a chamber , Douglas said their goal is to promote local businesses , while also maintaining a good relationship with the city and school district .
The chamber conducts networking luncheons the first Thursday of each month and Douglas said they want members to learn something from their guest speakers . “ We want them to be a value for you personally and professionally ,” he said . “ We don ’ t want to waste your time . We want to have people that will come in and speak into you , speak into your business and have you walk away with information .” As well as continuing their current projects like ribbon cuttings and after hour socials , he said they are looking to add more events throughout the year .
Some possibilities include hosting a business expo , music festival and bringing back the chamber ’ s yearly awards banquet and ambassador program .
The chamber needs participation from all chamber members , he said . To help businesses , they need to know what they need . They plan to add more local businesses into the chamber this year , as well as new businesses coming into the city .
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