Chamber Programs & Events
Chamber Programs
Business of the Month Award
Businesses complete an application, which is submitted to a committee. A weighted-matrix identifying what you are involved in, have you improved the look of your business and what impact you have had on the community, is used for selection. The business selected receives a plaque, and Business of the Month Banner at a ceremony. All monthly award winners then have a chance to win Small Business of the Year. This is announced at the Annual Banquet.
Bay Blazers
The Bay Blazers Membership Team is made up of 15-20 members who attend ribbon cuttings, ground-breakings, meet monthly, bring in new members and host Business After Hours and Business Expo. They wear white shirts labeled with Bay Blazers across the back and the Chamber logo embroideried across the front. To become a Bay Blazer, go to "Get Involved" on this website and click "Bay Blazers."
The Bay Blazers Membership Team is made up of 15-20 members who attend ribbon cuttings, ground-breakings, meet monthly, bring in new members and host Business After Hours and Business Expo. They wear white shirts labeled with Bay Blazers across the back and the Chamber logo embroideried across the front. To become a Bay Blazer, go to "Get Involved" on this website and click "Bay Blazers."
Charmers
A volunteer greeter program of the Visitor Center. Mostly retired individuals who love to assist our visitors. Volunteers help anwer phones, stuff goodie bags and assist the staff. They have a lot of fun at their monthly half-day tour, training and luncheon.
A volunteer greeter program of the Visitor Center. Mostly retired individuals who love to assist our visitors. Volunteers help anwer phones, stuff goodie bags and assist the staff. They have a lot of fun at their monthly half-day tour, training and luncheon.
Economic Development Council
The Economic Development Council (EDC) is an advisory board made up of elected officials, past chairmen of the board of the Chamber and key individuals in the community. They meet monthly on the first Monday to review new businesses, existing business expansions, job creation, vacant buildings, etc.
The Economic Development Council (EDC) is an advisory board made up of elected officials, past chairmen of the board of the Chamber and key individuals in the community. They meet monthly on the first Monday to review new businesses, existing business expansions, job creation, vacant buildings, etc.
Leadership Aransas County - More Info
A leadership and community orientation program for business and organization leaders, formed in 1995. Providing a continuing source of business leaders by ensuring Leadership Aransas County participants receive the necessary community information/orientation and leadership skills. Click for brochure and application.
A leadership and community orientation program for business and organization leaders, formed in 1995. Providing a continuing source of business leaders by ensuring Leadership Aransas County participants receive the necessary community information/orientation and leadership skills. Click for brochure and application.
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Leadership Aransas County Alumni
A program for all the graduates of the Leadership Aransas County Program. The group conducts social and special activities throughout the year. Candidates Panels & Issues Forums are held from time to time. Watch the calendar for dates.
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Youth Leadership Aransas County (YLAC) - More Info
A leadership and community orientation program for middle school student leaders. It provides a connection to our schools by ensuring our youth receive the necessary community information/orientation and leadership skills. For program BROCHURE, for program APPLICATION or for more INFORMATION. Like us on FACEBOOK. Returning participant click HERE for job description. YLAC MENTOR APPLICATION.
Small Business Development Center (SBDC)
A business specialist representative will be available to assist your business.
A business specialist representative will be available to assist your business.
Small Business Toolkit - More Info
This is a program created to assist businesses during the recovery process after Hurricane Harvey. It was developed as a result of community input that included workshops and a Business Assessment Survey. Watch for Toolkit Talks on Thursdays.
This is a program created to assist businesses during the recovery process after Hurricane Harvey. It was developed as a result of community input that included workshops and a Business Assessment Survey. Watch for Toolkit Talks on Thursdays.
Business Builders
Annual Reoccuring Events
Annual Banquet
This event celebrates the success of the Chamber and its volunteer leadership and contributions. The following annual awards are given: Bay Blazer of the Year, Business Builder of the Year, Small Business of the Year, Chamber Member of the Year, Citizen of the Year and Non-Profit Organization of the Year. There is a featured speaker, silent auction and raffle. The banquet will be held in June of 2019.
This event celebrates the success of the Chamber and its volunteer leadership and contributions. The following annual awards are given: Bay Blazer of the Year, Business Builder of the Year, Small Business of the Year, Chamber Member of the Year, Citizen of the Year and Non-Profit Organization of the Year. There is a featured speaker, silent auction and raffle. The banquet will be held in June of 2019.
Aransas County Day in Austin (February)
This event gives members an opportunity to travel to Austin and schedule sessions with Texas Senators and Representatives to discuss the Chamber’s legislative agenda. We also incorporate a student representative from each school into the event. The students are honorary pages for the House and Senate Chambers for the day. A committee puts this event together every other year.
This event gives members an opportunity to travel to Austin and schedule sessions with Texas Senators and Representatives to discuss the Chamber’s legislative agenda. We also incorporate a student representative from each school into the event. The students are honorary pages for the House and Senate Chambers for the day. A committee puts this event together every other year.
Business Expo
Opportunity for business members and non members to showcase their business in a fun setting at The Rockport Festival Grounds. This event is held the last Thursday in April. For more information on being a vendor or to service on the Committee, call 361-729-6445.
Business Breakfasts
The Small Business Council “Business Builders” develop morning breakfasts filled with networking and great speakers with topics based on the needs of the members. They are held at various locations. Meeting people and learning is a high priority. To serve on the Business Builders, contact the Chamber today.
Business After Hours
Held the last Thursday of every month. This mixer is where businesses and non-profit organizations enjoy networking, food and fun. There is a casual speaker with a “Hot Topic” that pertains to something current and happening in the community. These events are OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. As you walk up, there will be a chance for you to put your business card in a drawing for a chance to win prizes. They are held from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. the last Thursday of the month.
Candidate & Issues Forums
This is an event, coordinated by the Leadership Aransas County Alumni Program, allowing members to meet and hear a fair and balanced forum of candidates running for political office as well as participate in impact issues of direct interest to our community. They are usually held in the evening prior to a particular election. Watch for dates and times.
Chamber Luncheons
Join your fellow Chamber members for the quarterly business luncheons. Each has an action-packed agenda of “hot topics” and happenings. Spotlights of the community are featured. Everything is focused on informing our businesses and organizations on current activities and events.
Join your fellow Chamber members for the quarterly business luncheons. Each has an action-packed agenda of “hot topics” and happenings. Spotlights of the community are featured. Everything is focused on informing our businesses and organizations on current activities and events.
HummerBird Celebration – More Info
September 19-22. This is an event created to increase the awareness of birding in the Rockport-Fulton area. The event is run by a committee of the Chamber. It involves coordinating a Hummer Home Tour Program, bus, boat and field trips to birding sites, a full program to educate the public on birding and an expo hall for local and out of town vendors. This event puts “heads in beds” during an ordinarily slow-period therefore impacting the economy for our businesses.
September 19-22. This is an event created to increase the awareness of birding in the Rockport-Fulton area. The event is run by a committee of the Chamber. It involves coordinating a Hummer Home Tour Program, bus, boat and field trips to birding sites, a full program to educate the public on birding and an expo hall for local and out of town vendors. This event puts “heads in beds” during an ordinarily slow-period therefore impacting the economy for our businesses.
LAC Attack Kayak Fishing Tournament -
June 1st 2019 More and more people are spending time on the water in kayaks and fishing is still a favorite past time so no wonder Kayak Fishing is at an all time high. A kayak can slip into any size pond and the fish won't even know you're there! Kayak Fishing is exciting, inexpensive, simple, and a healthy sport where you set your own pace and catch great fish.
June 1st 2019 More and more people are spending time on the water in kayaks and fishing is still a favorite past time so no wonder Kayak Fishing is at an all time high. A kayak can slip into any size pond and the fish won't even know you're there! Kayak Fishing is exciting, inexpensive, simple, and a healthy sport where you set your own pace and catch great fish.
Rockport-Fulton Night at the Hooks Game (April) – This is an annual event where our members caravan to Corpus Christi and literally dominate the night with someone from Rockport-Fulton involved in every aspect of the Corpus Christi Hooks Baseball Game. We have 400-500 people in attendance. Purchase tickets at the Chamber.
Seafair Festival – More Info
Second weekend in October. This event is a festival the Chamber took over in the year 2000. It is run by a committee of the Chamber and is held during an economically slow-period. It also provides an opportunity for many businesses and organizations to generate funds by being a vendor. (i.e. boat show, food booths, political party vendors, raffles, kayak demos, cooking demonstrations, bands, sponsorships, etc.)
Second weekend in October. This event is a festival the Chamber took over in the year 2000. It is run by a committee of the Chamber and is held during an economically slow-period. It also provides an opportunity for many businesses and organizations to generate funds by being a vendor. (i.e. boat show, food booths, political party vendors, raffles, kayak demos, cooking demonstrations, bands, sponsorships, etc.)
Washington DC Fly-In – More Info
An opportunity for members to travel to Washington, DC and schedule sessions with US Senators and Representatives as well as staffs to discuss the Chamber’s legislative agenda.
An opportunity for members to travel to Washington, DC and schedule sessions with US Senators and Representatives as well as staffs to discuss the Chamber’s legislative agenda.