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Providing for residents , businesses chamber ' s goal

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rich history of over 55 years gives character to the Burleson Area Chamber of Commerce .
In 1965 , 75 members of the Burleson Lions Club established the Burleson Area Chamber of Commerce to support the development of their rapidly growing community . The group felt a permanent chamber was needed to lead the business community into the next century . On April 18 , 1966 , the Burleson Area Chamber of Commerce was officially founded ,
6 Burleson Visitors Guide and Directory with Judge Herschel C . Winn serving as the organization ’ s first Chairman of the Board .
Led by President Andy Pickens , the BACC is one of the largest and most active chambers in North Texas . With close to 500 members , the BACC spans a variety of individuals , small-owned businesses and larger chains . Gabrina Daniels serves as the Member Services Manager .
The chamber ’ s goal is to help create