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The Brownsville Chamber of Commerce (BCOC) is the ultimate
business resource and the largest, most in influential
business organization in Cameron County. Of its more than
1,000 members, 85 percent are small businesses with 25 or
fewer employees.
How is the Chamber Funded?
The Chamber is a not-for-profit, 501(c) 6, organization
funded primarily by dues paid by member businesses. It is
not a government agency and receives no economic development
tax funds or hotel/motel occupancy tax funds.
Who are our Members?
Membership is open to all businesses that maintain a
voluntary annual dues investment. Members must also support
the Chamber bylaws as well as the Member Code of Ethics.
Mission
The Brownsville Chamber of Commerce is a member driven
business organization, whose principal mission is to provide
visionary leadership which will foster a prosperous business
environment and improve the quality of life while building
on Brownsville’s unique resources.
Strategic Objectives:
Promote a strong local economy
Provide opportunities for relationship building
Deliver programs to help businesses grow
Represent and advocate on behalf of business
Enhance commerce through community stewardship
Organization
Founded in 1937, the Brownsville Chamber of Commerce is the
community’s leading membership driven advocate and champion
for business. Its primary objective is to create a climate
of growth and success in our community. The Brownsville
Chamber of Commerce provides leadership, volunteer programs,
and business-building initiatives that focus on critical
priorities in the community. By leveraging the support,
talent, and resources of its diverse businesses and members,
the Brownsville Chamber of Commerce is one of the leading
organizations helping to improve economic vitality and the
quality of life for the community.
Community Involvement
The Chamber strengthens the community by identifying needs,
problems, and opportunities. It then develops programs to
solve those challenges and satisfy the needs.
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