Our Mission
The Bryan/College Station Chamber of Commerce is dedicated to strengthening our business community by creating meaningful opportunities for connection, visibility, and advocacy. We help businesses grow by expanding professional networks, increasing exposure through strategic sponsorship and advertising opportunities, and connecting them to a strong base of engaged Chamber supporters.
Through initiatives like our Shop Local campaign, we encourage people to support local businesses, which helps drive economic growth and reduce tax burdens. We also serve as a unified voice for the business community, advocating on behalf of our members at the local, county, state, and national levels.
Membership in the Bryan/College Station Chamber of Commerce is a great way to get involved in the Brazos Valley’s business community. Many small businesses increase their business exposure and grow revenues through involvement in the Chamber. This very simple peer review process provides the Chamber with the opportunity to protect its long-standing reputation with its members and the community, our collective logo and brand, and thus protect your investment in us. With over 1,600 Chamber members, we encourage you to add your name to that list.
Standard Level Benefits
- A Membership listing on our website and our print directory
- Invitation and member pricing at all Chamber events
- A welcome packet with free and discounted advertising for all local media outlets
- Ability to post on the chamber job board to attract top talent in the B/CS
- Opportunity for event sponsorships, hosting a ribbon-cutting ceremony, advertising in our Insider report and Quarterly magazine, Connections.
- Opportunity to participate in over 15 active Chamber committees
- Have your business represented in Washington, D.C. and Austin as we advocate for small businesses in B/CS
- Chamber member discount in the Savings Program we offer through Schooley Mitchell
Inner Circle Benefits
- Special recognition at events
- First choice of open sponsorships
- Listed in our print and online directory as Inner Circle members
- Exclusive networking events
- Exclusive meet and greets/receptions at events
- Free digital address lists throughout the year
*In addition to Standard Level Benefits
Web and Mobile Enhancements:
Upgrade your web and mobile profile information to stand out from the crowd!
- Priority placement in your business categories
- Search results description, logo, and website link
- Unlimited search keywords, 5 highlights with linked text
- Large 1600-character description, logo, map link, social networks
- Up to 15 photos, and link to YouTube videos
- Clean mobile-friendly version of enhanced profiles
Enhanced Listings:
Upgrade your listing in our Annual Directory Publication!
- Colored logo in your business category
The Real Value of Joining a Local Chamber of Commerce: An Independent Research Study Conducted by The Schapiro Group and Market Street Services, November 2009
Survey of Texas Chamber of Commerce Members:
Top Six Reasons Why They Joined Their Local Chamber of Commerce
- Validation
- Networking
Business Connections - Information on What's Going on in the Community
Groundbreakings
Land Purchasing
Who's Moving
Who's Opening/Closing - Legislative Affairs Support
- Networking
Personal Connections / Socializing - It's My Civic Responsibility
Upcoming Events
For more information of questions, please contact Peggi Ondrasek at peggi@bcschamber.org or at 979.260.5200