The Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce
was established in 1928 with the mission of promoting
business and community
growth and development by promoting economic programs
designed to strengthen and expand the income potential
of all business within the trade area, as well as promote
a civic, social and cultural environment to increase
value of the community.
The chamber has 24 elected board members
who serve 3-year terms. There are several committees
that all members of the chamber can serve on:
Community Development Division (Father Mark Kusmerik, Division Chair) - Agri-Business, Medical Expo
Economic Development Division (Ben Hamilton, Division Chair) -Transportation,
Industrial Relations
Education Development Division (Kim Stacy, Division Chair) -
Adopt-A-School Program, Jacksonville Day in Austin and
Leadership Institute
Organization Development Division (Mary Lou Taylor, Division Chair) -
Ambassador Club, Membership Meetings
Retail Development Division (Gerry Stovall, Division Chair) -
Beautification, Business After Hours, Retailer Association
Visitor Development Division (Nancy Washburn, Division Chair) -July 4th Fireworks, J'ville Music Jam, Old
Fashioned Christmas, Tomato Fest, Tops in Texas Rodeo.
The 425 (and growing) members of the
Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce represent a number of
businesses that offer quality products and services. |
