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Brazosport Area Chamber of Commerce

The Economic Engine of Brazoria County

300 Abner Jackson Parkway, Lake Jackson, TX 77566
Phone: 979-285-2501 Fax: 979-285-2505
Email: chamber@brazosportchamber.org

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Strategic Plan

Chairman of the Board

Wendy Mazurkiewicz, Freeport LNG   

2022 Slogan

“Local Focus for a Global Economy”

Mission Statement

Provide unified support and promotion of the Brazosport Community for economic prosperity.

Vision Statement

The center of influence for a prosperous community.

Community Issues Division

Vice Chairman Donald “Dude” Payne, Brazoria County Commissioner

Brazosport Together Task Force
Brent Bowles, iAD Architects
Provide opportunities to promote Chamber members in order to promote their growth and profitable success. 

Brazosport Professionals Network
Anne Bartlett, Brazosport College &  Chris Ballew, True to Life Ministries
Provides an opportunity for  professionals to focus on leadership and business development in order to promote success, excellence, and innovation among our community’s leaders.

Safetytown Coordinating Committee
Barbara Franklin & Lucy Pendon
Provide an organized, educational safety program for children having completed kindergarten.

Shop Local First                                                                                                                                                            Encourage shopping locally to support the local business community to become more profitable in order to grow and succeed.

Convention and Tourism Division

Vice Chairman Nancy Wollam, Representative Cody Vasut’s Office

Lodging & Attractions Committee
Gather and exchange information to cross-promote attractions.

Economic Development Division

Vice Chairman Joe Ripple, Brazoria County Flood Plain Director

Southern Brazoria County Housing Committee
Joe Ripple, Brazoria County Flood Plain Director
In conjunction with the Economic Development Alliance for Brazoria County, compile information on available property and meet with potential investors, developers and builders to promote these areas for development.

Government Affairs Committee
Ravi Singhania, Port Commissioner and Nancy Wollam, Representative Cody Vasut’s Office
Keep informed of local, state and federal legislation affecting our business community and recommend appropriate action to the Chamber Board of Directors.

Transportation Committee
John Cone, Clyde Cone Realty
Improve area transportation by meeting with TxDOT, Texas Gulf Coast Regional Airport, Brazoria County Engineer and Port Freeport on transportation, signage and infrastructure issues and projects needed for the area.

Membership Division

Vice Chairman Heather Rimato, Rimato Insurance

The Ambassadors
Judge Jack Brown, Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1, Place 1
Serve as the public relations arm of the Chamber at ribbon cutting ceremonies and various Chamber events throughout the year.

Leadership Task Force
Neldia Ahlquist, Neldal Insurance
Conduct the 2023 Leadership Brazosport Class designed to develop the future leaders of the community.

Membership Luncheons
Joe Ripple, Brazoria County Flood Plain Director
Present luncheons throughout the year with speakers on various issues affecting Chamber members and the business community.

Public Affairs Division

Vice Chairman Jason Cordoba, Cordoba Law Firm, P.L.L.C.

Brazoria County Day Support Committee
Sandra Shaw, President & CEO, Brazosport Chamber
Support Brazoria County Day in Austin (the world’s largest shrimp cocktail) in conjunction with the Economic Development Alliance for Brazoria County and the six other Chambers of Commerce in Brazoria County, to be held at Fiesta Gardens on February 28, 2023. Invitations are sent to all state legislators and state agencies to attend.

Mayors and City Managers Meetings
L.G. “Butch” Murrell, Coastal Machine & Mechanical
Mayors & City Managers from the eight cities in the Brazosport area meet quarterly to discuss municipal activities and needs and enhance communication between the Chamber and cities.

National Prayer Day
Fred Ortiz, Help, Inc.
In conjunction with the Brazosport Ministerial Alliance implement prayer sessions on National Prayer Day.

Organizational Division

Vice Chairman Scott Daigle, MEGlobal

Banquet/Auction
Joe Ripple, Brazoria County Flood Plain Director
Present an entertaining banquet and auction on August 11, 2022.

Awards Luncheon
Joe Ripple, Brazoria County Flood Plain Director
Recognize the Outstanding Man & Woman of the year,
Ambassador of the year, Lifetime Achievement Award
and Business Partner of the year at an Awards
Luncheon to be held on March 9, 2022.

State of the Community
Joe Ripple, Brazoria County Flood Plain Director
Host a luncheon in September or October of 2022 providing reports on various sectors of the Brazosport economy.

Holiday Tour of Homes
Jeannette Merritt, Integrity Mortgage 
Host a tour of some of Brazosport’s finest and most unique homes in December of 2022.

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Shop Local Weekend!

June 24 - June 26
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Fri 24

Fireball Fridays – Pops Pizza & Arcade / Barcadia Pool & Sports Bar

June 24 @ 4:00 pm - 11:30 pm
Freeport TX
Fri 24

Outdoor Concert featuring Steel Country

June 24 @ 7:30 pm - 10:30 pm
Lake Jackson TX
Sat 25

Fort Velasco Day

June 25 @ 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Freeport TX
Sat 25

Fort Velasco Exhibit

June 25 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Freeport TX

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