Benefits of Membership
Imagine what Abilene would be like today without a collective group of individuals such as the Abilene Chamber of Commerce watching out for our interests. Would Abilene have grown to be the progressive education center of West Texas? Would it have survived the oil crunch? Would we have a military base that provides revenue, prosperity, and community growth? Would you have enough customers to prosper? Would Abilene be what it is today?

The Chamber touches all of us each and every day, from the education of our children to the sights and sounds of growth outside our homes and businesses - it does make a difference! Please join us. Together we can accomplish what no one can.

Our Membership
The Abilene Chamber of Commerce is a voluntary organization of the business community. Over 1800 members are united to create a unique central agency working to improve business and build a better community. Over 90% of the membership is composed of small businesses interested in prospering and creating a healthy environment in which to conduct business.

Our Programs
The Chamber considers the following vital to the growth and success of our community. The Chamber takes pride in being the voice and eyes of its membership in these areas and many more.

* Protecting and expanding Abilene State School
* Maintaining a liaison with agribusiness organizations
* Enhancing communications among area cities
* Enhancing our air service availability
* Building congressional support on federal issues that affect Abilene
* Providing support for educational opportunities in Abilene
* Working on highway improvements for the Abilene area
* Enhancing relations with Dyess Air Force Base
* Enhancing relations with Texas Department of Criminal Justice
* Providing assistance to small businesses
* Building legislative support on state issues that affect Abilene, and much more

More Benefits to Membership...

Visibility & Credibility
* New member listing
* Door decal
* Three free listings in annual Membership Directory
* Opportunity for committee involvement
* Sponsorship & advertising opportunities for business to business marketing
* Referrals
* Chamber display rack

Networking
* Wake Up Wednesday!
* Membership Luncheons
* Business After Hours
* Committee Work
* Redcoat Ambassadors
* New Member Reception

Special Events
* Annual Membership Meeting & Banquet
* Legislative/City meetings
* World's Largest BBQ
* Dyess functions
* Seminars
* Business EXPO
* Small Business Salutes
* Texas Farm-Ranch-Wildlife Management Expo

Business Development Tools
* Seminars - business and self improvement
* Resource Library
* Statistical Data
* Mailing Labels / Membership Roster
* Business EXPO
* Texas Farm-Ranch-Wildlife Management Expo

Services
* Business Referrals
* Low cost advertising
* Relocation packets & inserts
* Ambassador Ribbon Cuttings
* Media List
* VIP List
* Monthly newsletter
* Calendar of events
* "Abilene File" recruiting packet
* Weekly Monday Memo

Chamber Publications
* Maps of Abilene and surrounding counties
* Abilene Magazine
* Clubs & Organizations Guide
* Realtors Guide
* Dining Guide
* "Starting & Expanding a Business in Abilene Texas" Vols. I & II
* Manufacturing Guide
* Major employers list