Over the past 47 years your Chamber has demonstrated its commitment as a leader in the promotion and support of the business community in the area.Under the leadership of Mike Hurd in a challenging 2010 economy, our chamber achieved growth in membership, increased event participation and improved our financial condition. We are very grateful for Mike's dedication and accomplishments during his term and wish to thank him for his service.

I personally believe that one of the keys to a strong organization is to have the right people in the right positions and support them in what they do well. We are very fortunate to have Teri Bland, our Executive Director, and her dedicated assistant Ora Majka. These two work long hours with little recognition, and we should all be thankful to them for all they do to manage and support Chamber activities.

While Social Networking is a relatively new concept with media like Facebook and Twitter, the Bridgeport Area Chamber has been functioning as a network for local businesses to reach out to the community and to each other for years. Membership is where our organization starts - without our members we have no reason to exist. It is the support of our member companies and individuals that have made the Chamber a strong network for over 47 years. The Bridgeport Area Chamber offers monthly
luncheons every third Thursday of the month and participates in Quarterly Mixers with other Wise County Chambers.

The Chamber also hosts three major events a year with the Barnett Shale Sporting Clay Shoot, Butterfield Stage Days and Coal Miners' Heritage Festival. These events, along with new business ribbon cuttings, are the perfect opportunity to promote your business with your peers. We have a dedicated team of twelve board members that come from a cross-section of the community. It's the Board members that make up numerous committee chairs along with many volunteers who commit their time and energy toward making our events successful. I appreciate the investment your organization has made in this Chamber and I encourage you to get involved by attending or volunteering in as many events as you can.

By taking advantage of these opportunities available through the Chamber, you can meet and work with people committed to helping the community and enjoy the benefits of networking and promoting your company. If you are new to the area or possibly considering locating your business in Bridgeport, remember that the Chamber has much information that can be of help to you. Thank you for your ongoing support of the Chamber. We look forward to a great year of working together to strengthen the economy of our local businesses and to promote this wonderful community and the surrounding area.

Sincerely,

Colby Shawn
2011 President

Bridgeport Area Chamber of Commerce Membership Benefits

The Chamber serves as a resource network to support local business by offering quality professional programs and initiatives that lead to a strong business community.

Won't you join with your fellow business men & women in the united effort to make our area a better place to live, to make doing business in our area good business, and to promote and preserve the free enterprise system?

CLICK HERE to download the Membership Form