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PRESIDENT Andy Pickens
a community where businesses want to operate , people want to visit and everyone wants to live . They are advocates — the members are the faces , voices and energy of the community — an important facet in efforts to attract new business and residents .
Membership with the Burleson Area Chamber of Commerce gives you access to an organization dedicated to advocating for the business community , creating connections , providing an extra level of credibility and making a positive impact in the Burleson community .
COVID has forced many businesses to make changes in how they operate and the chamber is no exception . The focus of the chamber going forward is to give our members more EXPOSURE in the community through social media , weekly newsletters etc ., TRAIN our members in requested areas through luncheons , chamber 101 and other events , and CONNECT our members with each other through networking opportunities and other avenues available through the chamber .
The chamber strengthens the local economy by providing events that bring in individuals from outside the area such
MEMBER SERVICES MANAGER Gabrina Daniels
as the Taste of the Town BACC which will be held in October .
Over the years , many individuals have served as the chamber ’ s chairman of the board , dedicating countless hours and exerting a tremendous influence on the Burleson Chamber and our growing , thriving city . The list of past chairs is truly a “ Who ’ s Who ” in the city of Burleson today and in years past .
The chamber looks forward to the next 50 years of leadership and business advocacy from the leaders of the Burleson Area Chamber of Commerce . For information , call 817-295-6121 .
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