Welcome to Palestine , Texas ! Palestine is rich in history , gorgeous scenic drives , and offers a true Southern experience . Palestine is a charming town conveniently located between three major cities . Long known for its natural beauty and historic charm , the city has rapidly become a top travel destination on the strength of its restaurants and unique , family-friendly attractions . In the spring and fall , Palestine ’ s biggest draws are those beloved dogwood trees . Every spring the Palestine Area Chamber of Commerce host the Dogwood Festival in Davey Dogwood Park when the flowers are blooming in all their glory . If you miss the spring bloom comeback again in November when the fall foliage creates breathtaking color displays .
I was raised in East Texas and I am proud to return here with my family where we live , work and relax . Palestine is a great choice for anyone trying to escape the treacherous and frenetic metropolitan areas .
The pandemic of 2020 has made this an incredibly tough year on many of our members , and the Palestine Area Chamber of Commerce will be there to reshape the new normal . Employee health , supply chain strategy , offsite workforce , online sales , and commercial real-estate are all drastically changing . I see this as a great opportunity for our community to focus on these new priorities and to provide local growth . We have leaders , business owners , educators and citizens who realize that we all share in the responsibility of creating economic success and happiness within our community .
To our current members , thank you for your support . The Chamber ’ s goal is to continually improve the quality of life for our community and work together to build a healthy economy for Palestine and the surrounding area . We will continue to work with the local government to promote growth , networking , and quality improvement .
As the 2020-2021 Chairman of the Board , I am honored to serve the Palestine Area Chamber of Commerce and work alongside our dedicated Board , Chamber members and community to promote Palestine and the surrounding area . If you are not a member of the Palestine Area Chamber of Commerce , please join us today . Your membership will benefit your business and the community . Respectfully ,
Chairman of the Board
Palestine is a special place filled with people who understand the good oldfashioned culture of southern hospitality and the importance of building relationships on every level . Having the advantage of being born & raised in Palestine , I am thankful for what we have built here . I am always interested in talking to newcomers in our community and I am reminded by them of what a beautiful place we live and how wonderful the people of Anderson County are .
To our current Chamber members , thank you for your continued support . It is an exciting time to be a member of the Palestine Area Chamber of Commerce . We continue to partner with our local government and other organizations to pursue improvements in the overall quality of life for the city , county , and region . Our success in achieving our mission and purpose is due to a collaborative effort from the Chamber Board of Directors , Members , Ambassadors and the City of Palestine .
For those of you considering relocating your business or opening a new business in Palestine , you will find that becoming a Chamber member a great value . Palestine is thriving and we invite you to join us as we continue to grow . Regards ,
Past Chairman of the Board