Committees
Ambassadors Club
Mission Statement: Strengthen overall relationship with members by assisting with chamber events and creating awareness of the Chamber in the community.
Ambassadors serve as greeters at Chamber events and generally foster goodwill among the membership. Ambassadors are asked to serve for at least one year and most choose to renew their Ambassadorship.
The Ambassadors meet on the First Tuesday of every month from 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.; locations vary.
For more information about Ambassadors or if you are interested in becoming an Ambassador, please contact the Chamber at 512.393.5900.
Business Development Advisory Board
Mission Statement: To serve the small and minority owned businesses, working closely with all businesses and community leaders and other councils to determine and recommend appropriate subjects of training, information sharing and general business assessments.
The Business Development Committee meets on the fourth Thursday of every month from 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. in the Chamber Board Room.
For more information on the Business Development Committee, or if you are interested in joining the Committee, please contact the chamber at 512.393.5900.
Education Committee
Mission Statement: This committee addresses issues of educational progress in San Marcos by strengthening the liaisons between the business community and all available resources including the San Marcos Consolidated Independent School District and Texas State University. It fosters cooperative programs between business, industry and education, so students will be better prepared for work experiences after graduation from high school, technical training institutions and college. It serves as a vital link between local educational systems and local businesses. It encourages business leaders to participate in the classroom by allowing employees to participate in the classroom by allowing employees to participate in school activities and tutor students with special needs.
The Education Committee meets the first Thursday of every month from 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.; locations vary.
If you would like more information about the Education Committee or are interested in joining the Committee, please contact the Chamber at 512.393.5900.
Government Affairs Advisory Board
Mission: Review pending and existing legislation and regulations for their impact on business and develop positions that promote the overall best interests of our members. The committee develops programs that inform and encourage members to participate in the Chamber's government affairs initiatives.
The Government Affairs Committee meets on the third Thursday of every month from 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.; locations vary.
For more information about the Government Affairs Committee or if you are interested in joining the Committee, please contact the Chamber at 512.393.5900.
Leads Groups
Mission: Helping Chamber members grow their businesses by giving and receiving profitable leads.
A leads group is comprised of many different types of businesses who are intently focused on being a marketing force for each other. This group becomes a networking environment where you can build relationships with other business professionals. During the leads group meetings, other members will become familiar with your business and learn how they can refer you to their own circle of contacts.
The San Marcos Leads Groups are the premier business networking groups at The San Marcos Area Chamber of Commerce. Our group membership is primarily business-to-business focused. Only one member per business category is allowed, so there is no intra-group competition.
Leads Group I:
Meets the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month from 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.; locations vary
Leads Group II:
Meets the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month at the Root Cellar, 215 N. LBJ (map) from 7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Leads Group III:
Meets every two weeks on Wednesdays from 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.; locations vary
Visit the Chamber's Community Calendar for upcoming Leads Group meeting dates and locations.
Natural Resources Advisory Board
The Natural Resources Committee meets on the first Wednesday of every month from 12:00 p.m. (noon) - 1:00 p.m.; locations vary. For more information about the Natural Resources Committee, or if you are interested in joining the Committee, please contact the Chamber at 512.393.5900.
Special Events Committee
Mission: Work with Chamber Staff to organize major special fundraising events for the Chamber; Increase profitability of special events and consider new events to meet program needs of the organization.
For more information about the Special Events Committee or if you are interested in joining the Committee, please contact the Chamber at 512.393.5900.
