Port Lavaca Chamber of Commerce

Identification

Business members receive a window decal identifying you as an active member of Port Lavaca’s most active and progressive business organization. New members and their businesses are introduced at Chamber events.

Click here to Download the Membership Form

Click here to Download the Membership Benefits Form

 

Ribbon Cutting Ceremonies & Groundbreakings

Ribbon cuttings with pictures in the Chamber’s monthly publication “Focus”, and the Port Lavaca Wave and Dolphin Talk are offered at no charge to Chamber members for new businesses, expanded or remodeled businesses, new business locations and new owners of an existing business. Click here for ribbon cutting / groundbreaking guidelines.

Website

Your business will automatically be listed on our website, optional links to your own website, a map to your business location and other advertising available. As our domain name implies, anyone interested in Port Lavaca comes to www.portlavacatx.org first!

Business Promotion

Your brochures, business cards and promotional products displayed in our Chamber lobby hosting over 500 visitors each month. Your business coupons are included in our new member and newcomer packages and you receive valuable coupons from other members.

Business Referrals

When asked to supply names of business / services in our area, our staff policy is to offer those businesses and organizations that are members of the Chamber. Additionally, Chamber business is conducted with Chamber members.

New Business Contacts

Make new contacts and create opportunities to expand your business by meeting new potential customers through Chamber events, committee involvement, ribbon cuttings, publications and mailings. Monthly events include Business to Business Luncheons, Board of Directors meetings, and quarterly Business And Social Hours (BASH).

Community Involvement

Volunteering for Chamber committees gives you the opportunity to study community needs in-depth and find solutions to concerns of the business community. This is your chance to help shape the future of Port Lavaca! The Chamber is a well organized, strong advocate for the business community affecting public policy decisions to the benefit of the business community and the well being of Calhoun County.

Meeting Facilities Available

Complimentary use of the Chamber’s Board Conference Room in our Class A office space can be scheduled for small meetings.  We also manage the Bauer Event Center, with seating up to 700 people.

Full Time Staff

Experienced, well qualified staff to help with your needs and questions.

Tax Deduction

Your investment in the Chamber may be deductible as a necessary business expense. Please check with your accountant.

Networking / Participation in Annual Special Events

Chamber members are invited to participate in:

• Business Expo for Members
• Annual Meeting / Awards Banquet
• Festival of Lights
• Consignment Auction
• Multiple other events as announced
• Business to Business Luncheons
• Business and Social hours
• Main Street Committee
• Women in Business Council
• Builders Round Table
• Business Expo
• Awards Dinner
• Market Days
• Ribbon Cutting Ceremonies
• Grand Openings

Business Information

• Visitors Center
• Tourism Packets
• Relocation Packets
• Membership Directory
• Website

Plus

• Access to meeting space
• Member Recognition
• Educational Opportunities
• Marketing Opportunities