To fill out the online application

Benefits of Membership

24-hour marketing via our website at www.southwesthoustonchamber.com
Two free listings in the Business Directory
Business-to-business referrals and networking opportunities
Publicity in local newspapers
Advertising/sponsorship opportunities in our electronic newsletters, calendar updates, annual business directory, map, trade tables, and events
Discounts on Chamber publications, lists, labels, and disks
Member-to-member Value Card discounts
Business assistance and professional development through SCORE (Service Corps of Retired Business Executives), the University of Houston Small Business Development Center, the United States Chamber of Commerce, the Texas Association of Business, workshops and seminars.

Chairman’s Circle

Chairman’s Circle membership is the highest level of membership in the Greater Southwest Houston Chamber. The members have made investments significantly above their scheduled levels. They have signified their leadership and commitment to the Chamber and play a proactive role in the organization’s efforts to build a solid foundation for the continued prosperity of the local community.

Chairman's Circle Members

Bank of Texas
Bracewell & Giuliani LLP
CenterPoint Energy
Chevron
Community National Bank
Crain Caton & James
I.W. Marks Jewelers, Inc.
International Bank of Commerce
Law Offices of Keith Lovelace
Memorial Hermann Southwest Hospital
Reliant Energy
Southwest News & Village News
Sterling Bank
SterlingMcCall.com
Tradition Bank

From the Staff

The Greater Southwest Houston Chamber is in its 60th year of Connecting Commerce & Community – not just as a motto but also as a way of doing business. We have moved from being bound by the City of Bellaire to covering a wide swath along the Interstate-10, Westheimer, Bellaire, and South Main corridors. We include several neighborhoods and unique communities. The diversity of the area encourages us to look for ways to partner with all facets of the business community to achieve goals that are mutually beneficial.

No one does business the way they did several years ago, or even several months ago. Because the marketplace is changing at a rapid pace, the Chamber realizes that we must offer new and varied opportunities for all types and sizes of businesses.

We know that we must communicate quickly and effectively with our members, as well as to provide activities such as ribbon cuttings, committee work, networking before- and after-hour events, business assistance programs, and members only benefits that are all geared toward helping our members grow their businesses.

We are grateful for the support that our many members have given us over the years, and we know that it is only through the time and effort of such dedicated volunteers that we can continue serving the businesses of Southwest Houston. Thank you for the opportunity!

Sincerely,

Toni Franklin, President & CEO

Jonathan Beitler, Community Development Coordinator

Top 5 Reasons to Join the Chamber:

1. NETWORKING

Enlarge your circle of influence in the business community by meeting others at multiple Chamber functions each month.

2. VISIBILITY

Expose your business to a wider audience of business owners and decision makers. Enhance your name recognition. Your business is being referred 24-7 through our website, membership directory, phone, email and word of mouth.

3. BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS

In this era of relationship marketing, building relationships with potential clients and customers is essential to your business growth and expansion.

4. INVOLVEMENT

Voice your opinions. Learn what others think and then work towards a common goal on committees and task forces.

5. ADVOCACY

The Chamber is a unified voice for business. We advocate at the local, state and federal levels on behalf of Southwest Houston businesses and are a champion of the free enterprise system. We have a strong, positive relationship with government and work to strengthen prosperity and growth in our community.

Membership Benefits

NETWORKING EVENTS

1. Monthly Breakfast/Luncheon
2. Annual Banquet/Special Events
3. Ribbon Cuttings
4. Committees/Task Forces

“MEMBERS ONLY” BENEFITS

1. Member to Member Discount “Value Card”

2. Member websites linked from the GSWHCC website.

ADVERTISING OPPORTUNITIES

1. Annual Membership Directory

2. Area Map

3. Chamber Sections of Southwest News, Village News, and Jewish Herald-Voice

4. Monthly Luncheon Mini-Trade Fair Table

BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES

1. University of Houston Small Business Development Center

2. Workshops and Seminars

Every new Chamber member receive a Ribbon Cutting with photo exposure in area newspapers (valued at over $1000), and listings on the Chamber’s website and in the Annual Membership Directory.

To fill out the online application

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