“ I started to get involved as a way of bridging the gap and helping to facilitate communication between the campus and the chamber ,” Vienne said .
Vienne has served on various committees within the chamber of commerce and was eventually nominated to serve on the board of directors . Since joining the chamber board , she has been a constant advocate for economic development in the region .
“ I think it is a big misconception that the chamber is just there for small businesses . It ’ s there for all businesses and really for the community as a whole ,” Vienne added . “ I think that the chamber is the gateway to the community and its businesses , and Sam Houston State has an obligation in making sure that the partnership is strong .”
As the leader for the chamber ’ s board of directors , Vienne says that she wants to continue the work that the chamber has been doing for the past few years .
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I think it is a big misconception that the chamber is just there for small businesses . It ’ s there for all businesses and really for the community as a whole .
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Ray Hernandez , the president and CEO of the Huntsville-Walker County Chamber of Commerce .
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