Event Information


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Taste of Aggieland showcases local restaurants from across the Brazos Valley. This year's event will also include a cook-off competition between Bryan High School and College Station High School.
Click Here for the Restaurant Registration Form
Click Here for the Restaurant Information Packet
Tickets:
Single ticket: $30
Group of 5: $100
Group of 10: $200
Group of 20: $450
For any additional questions or assistance, please contact Hayley Bisacre at hayley@bcschamber.org.
Save the date - November 22, 2022
Brazos County Expo
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Held every fall, the Chamber of Commerce Annual Banquet is a time to reflect on the past year and recognize outstanding Chamber volunteers including Citizen of the Year, Volunteer of the Year and Ambassador of the Year.
1987 - Ann Wiatt | 1988 - Louis Newman | 1989 - Bookman Peters | 1990 - Perry Adkisson | 1991 - Ronnie Hale |
1992 - Bill Erwin | 1993 - Reba Ragsdale | 1994 - M.L. "Red" Cashion | 1995 - Ron Schmidt | 1996 - William S. Thornton |
1997 - Mervin Peters | 1998 - Mel Pruitt | 1999 - Lynn Stuart | 2000 - Travis B. Bryan, Jr. | 2001 - Celia Goode-Haddock |
2002- Sam Sharp | 2003 - James Stegall | 2004 - Sister Gretchen Kuntz | 2005 - Rusleen Maurice | 2006 - George L. Nelson |
2007 - William R. Birdwell | 2008 - Tom & Caroline McDonald | 2009 - Stephanie Sale & Jim Singleton | 2010 - J.J. Ramirez | 2011 - David & Julia Gardner |
2012 - Tim Bryan | 2013 - Ben Hardeman | 2014 - Randy & Brenda Sims | 2015 - Chuck & Tedi Ellison | 2016 - John E. Anderson |
2017 - Judge Alvin W. Jones | 2018 - Ben Downs | 2019 - Randy French | 2020 - Kenny Lawson |
Past Volunteer of the Year Recipients:
1987 - Reba Ragsdale | 1988 - Cheryl Dean | 1989 - Steve Aldrich | 1990 - Lynn Stuart | 1991 - Bill Erwin |
1992 - Sylvia McMullen | 1995 - Betty Ann Richter | 1996 - Carol Wagner | 1997 - Mark Sykes | 1998 - Phyllis Davis |
1999 - Claudia Pollard | 2000 - Patricia Gerling | 2001 - Patty Groff | 2002 - Glen Brewer | 2003 - Dawn Bowers |
2004 - Pawan Mahimtura | 2005 - Eric Wylie | 2006 - J.C. "Cal" McNeill | 2007 - Jarrod Hix | 2008 - John Seigler |
2009 - John Happ | 2010 - Mike Conner | 2011 - Tedi Ellison | 2012 - Marty Cangelose | 2013 - Jim Mazurkiewicz |
2014 - Scott Simpson | 2015 - Dave Ruesink | 2016 - Sheree Boegner | 2017 - Hans Hammond | 2018 - Zach Etheridge |
2019 - Debbie Holladay | 2020 - Lieutenant Jason James |
Business After Hours are held to provide an opportunity for Chamber members to network while allowing the Member sponsor a chance to address and/or showcase their facilities. Business After Hours are held monthly to bi-monthly, and generally on the third Thursday of the month (unless other arrangements are made). The Member sponsor and the Chamber representative will coordinate the event. The location for the event must be able to accommodate 300 to 400 guests and parking. If event is held at a location that is not the sponsor’s primary place of business, that location must also be a Chamber member. This event begins at 5:30 p.m. and ends at 7:00 p.m.
Sponsoring a Business After Hours is $2,000.00 in total, with $1,000 deposit due with contract to reserve the date and $1,000 paid 30 days prior to the event. This covers the cost of printing, postage and all event promotion. The Member sponsor provides food and beverages for approximately 300-400 people, in addition to the Chamber fee. The sponsor is also responsible for providing at least 3 door prizes (but not to exceed 6) for the event.
The Chamber of Commerce staff will create, print and mail all invitations directly to all Chamber members while publicizing the event via radio, TV, and the weekly Chamber eNewsletter. The Chamber staff will also coordinate any arrangements with the establishment holding the event and provide nametags for the event.
Business After Hours 2023
January 19: Brookshire Brothers
February 16: Allen Honda
March 9: 1st Alliance Mortgage
March 30: First Financial Bank (Chamber Day)
April 20: The Ranch Harley-Davidson
May 18: BigShots Aggieland
June 15: Parc at Traditions
July 20: The Stella
August 17: Bryan/College Station Toyota
September 21: Frost Bank
October 26: Chrome
November 16: St. Joseph Health
December 7: George Bush Presidential Library and Museum
If you are interested in learning more about Business After Hours, or if you would like to reserve a month, please contact Carrie Archer with any questions!
Click here to submit your question: https://forms.gle/CRBiFtA8bE35YRW9A
March 30th, 2023.
For more information or to register as a volunteer, CLICK HERE
Every year on Chamber Day, teams of volunteers visit with local businesses in the Bryan/College Station area to show their thanks and support. Chamber Day provides volunteers the opportunity to visit with business owners to inquire more about businesses in our area and to learn what role the economy plays in affecting business performance. In the past, volunteers have been able to visit nearly 1,000 local businesses in one day!
Learn more about Chamber Day:
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The Community Impact Award program was started in 2003 to recognize Hispanic, African-American, Asian, American-Indian, Women, and/or Service Disabled Veteran business owners who have demonstrated a significant impact on our community.
To be eligible to win, businesses must:
- Be a member of the B/CS Chamber of Commerce
- Meet HUB Certification requirements of at least 51% minority ownership
- Have been in business for a minimum of three years
For information on the Texas A&M Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) Certification click HERE
Previous Community Impact Award Winners
2022 | Debbie Holladay Holladay & Associates |
Dale Dempsey D4 Land Services |
Kristy Petty The Village Café/Vino Boheme |
Claudia Smith Aggieland Carpet One |
2021 | Mary Beth House Curious Collections Vinyl Records & more |
Andrea & Charles Green, Kaleigh Bowman, Nayokia Lyons Tone 360 Fitness |
LinnAnn Collins Comfort Keepers |
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2020 | Rayne Knight Aggieland Roofing/Wind Dancer Retreat |
Tricia Barksdale Tricia Barksdale Designs |
Salim & Shireen Ismail Texas Hotel Management |
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2019 | Tyan Magruder Magruder Custom Homes |
Dr. Monica Brown, D.D.S. | Erica & Terrance Murphey TM5 Properties |
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2018 | Katy Jackson & Jennifer Ganter Dixie Chicken/Chicken Oil Co. |
Kristi Fox Stasky REALTOR® - Unlocked Realty Group, LLC at Century 21 Beal |
Joseph "Jody" Rodriguez Rodriguez & Gimber, PLLC |
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2017 | Barbie Patterson Patterson Architects |
Katherine Kleemann Spherion |
Gabriel Garcia Tradition Oil & Lube |
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2016 | Jill Gallagher 1st Alliance Mortgage |
Veronica Mitchell Mitchell & Morgan, LLP |
Agustin Trevino Trevino-Smith Funeral Home |
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2015 | Charlie Lima BoomFit/Aggieland Crossfit |
Melissa Hodges HBi Office Solutions |
Bobby Gutierrez House of Tires |
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2014 | Jaque Flagg Jacque's Toys & Books |
Laura Wagner, Leah Lucas & Cindy Atkinson Celebrity Spa & Salon |
Jesse Montelongo, Jr. Montelongo's Fine Jewelry |
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2013 | Robert Orzabal Avinext |
Debbie Bearden Bottom Line Bookkeeping |
Rudy Grimaldo RDM Audio & Video |
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2012 | Ailene Ueckert, Beth Williamson & Kris Posten United Solutions, MSO |
Chef Tai Lee Chef Tai Restaurant Group |
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2011 | Lina Lawson & Tina Gandy Twinz Co. Marketing |
Manuel Gonzalez Sterling Auto Group |
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2010 | Charlotte Green CHROME: A Salon Experience |
Daniel Hernandez Hernandez Law Firm |
Paul Madison Madison Metals |
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2009 | Renea DeWitt & Angelique Gammon The InSite Group |
Antonio Ortiz AgniTEK |
Donna Garrett Conlee-Garrett Moving & Storage |
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2008 | Marvin Walker Walker & Walker |
Kenny Lawson C.C. Creations |
Janet Briaud Briaud Finanical Planning |
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2007 |
Richard and Bea Rodriguez & Tommy and Debbie Montalbano Casa Rodriguez |
Kenya Myers & Georgette Herring Daniel Jarvis Home Health Services |
Denise Fries Fries Financial Services |
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2006 | Cedric, Eric, Larry & Fred Payton Everyday Life, Inc. |
Judi Henneke The Pharmacy Shop |
Rick Villareal CiCi's Pizza |
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2005 | Rodney & Carol McFadden First Security Building Maintenance |
Terri Kahla Choice Home Health Services |
Maritza Hoffman Awards & More |
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2004 | Freddy Curry Curry Plumbing Company |
Celia Goode-Haddock University Title Company |
Lupe Ostiguin Dixie Tire Company |
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2003 | Anthony Majors Varsity Ford |
Rebecca Beonigk Neutral Posture, Inc. |
Jose Montemayor Jose's Restaurant |
Our community is very blessed to be served by exceptional 1st Responders and a world-class health care system. These often unsung heroes save lives every day and are the first link in the chain of emergency care in our community. This special game gives the Chamber the opportunity to recognize the important role crime prevention, fire safety and other 1st Responders play in protecting our citizens and the positive impact they have on economic development in our community.
The game provides a time for all of us to honor the local fallen heroes from our area and provides financial support to the 100 Club which has helped several local families.
For more information on tickets or to purchase tickets please contact the Chamber of Commerce at (979) 260-5200.
Corporate Ticket Packages:
Gold Corporate Sponsor - $200
- includes 20 tickets (tickets valid for Bombers game immediately following)
- logo in program
- thank you & recognition during event
- logo in post event thank you ad
Silver Corporate Sponsor - $100
- includes 10 tickets (tickets valid for Bombers game immediately following)
- logo in program
- logo in post event thank you ad
Bronze Corporate Sponsor - $50
- includes 5 tickets
- logo in program
If you are a member of the Chamber of Commerce, you can purchase your Corporate ticket package online by using your Chamber account. If you do not have an online Chamber account or you are not a member of the Chamber of Commerce, please call (979) 260-5200 or email carrie@bcschamber.org to purchase your corporate ticket packages.
REGISTRATION OPEN & SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE!
2023 Crawfish Boil
Friday, March 17, 2023
6:00pm-8:30pm
Brazos County Expo
Tickets: $75
To register, please visit https://business.bcschamber.org/events/details/crawfish-boil-2023-3266 or email Hayley Bisacre at hayley@bcschamber.org.
Save the date - August 23rd, 2023!
To access the 2023 Economic Outlook Conference speaker presentations, please click "Session Event 2023" below:
Save the Date! 2023 Founders Night will be on Friday, June 23 from 7:00pm-10:00pm at The Stella Hotel.
More details to follow!
Check back here for more information soon.
Check back here for more information soon.
What is Community Leadership Briefing?
Founded in 1995, the Inside Bryan/College Station: A Briefing by Community Leaders (formerly the Community Leadership Briefing) is a program sponsored by the Bryan/College Station Chamber of Commerce. It is designed for new residents, key personnel or management level executives who are either new to the community or have recently increased their responsibilities in a local business or organization. The event is also open to anyone seeking an update on current community issues.
Why do we need Community Leadership Briefing?
the Inside Bryan/College Station: A Briefing by Community Leaders provides an overview of current issues and the vast resources and opportunities available in our community and encourages participants to choose an area of interest for active involvement.
How will this benefit me?
This program will familiarize you with the many facets of Bryan/College Station. You will have access to business, government and civic leaders, learn of current events affecting our community, and receive information about the interaction between our community entities and more.
What is the time commitment?
This is a one-day program offering a condensed format of the Leadership Brazos program. Leadership Brazos is a one-day-per-month nine-month program designed to promote and foster the development of community leaders. Topics are presented by key community leaders and include:
2023 Summer Job Fair
Thursday, May 4
1:00pm - 4:00pm
Employer Booth Sign Ups:
Please click HERE.
Job Seekers:
Please copies of your resume, dress professionally, and be prepared to meet businesses currently hiring in the Brazos Valley.
2019 Federal Legislative Action Plan
Click here to download the 2019 Federal Legislative Action Plan
2019 State Legislative Action Plan
Click here to download the 2019 State Legislative Action Plan
Transportation Committee
The Transportation Committee works in conjunction with the Legislative Affairs Committee to make sure that our area's infrastructure is represented. They work to make sure that our area roads, railroads, airways and other modes of transportation are represented in local, state and federal government arenas.
CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE 2018 GAME DAY TRAFFIC PLAN
Legislative Trips
For more information on our annual Federal Legislative Trip and our biennial State Legislative Trip, contact Rachel Nave at (979) 260-5200 or rachel@bcschamber.org.
Legislative Affairs Committee
Forms subcommittees focusing on local, state, and national issues; plans Chamber legislative trips to Austin and Washington DC; ensures Chamber presence at local council meetings to provide opportunities to be proactive on business-related issues; provides forums for candidate views on business issues; coordinates programs with area legislators. If you are interested in getting involved with the Legislative Affairs Committee, please contact Rachel Nave at (979) 260-5200 or email rachel@bcschamber.org.
SAVE THE DATE!
Golf Classic - Monday, September 11, 2023 @ Pebble Creek Country Club
Lobsterfest - Friday, September 15, 2023 @ The Brazos Center
New Member Orientation is designed for Members that have joined the Chamber any time within the last year, however, all Members are invited to attend. The Chamber will recognize all New Members in attendance and have New Member Packets available for pick up.
At the New Member orientation you will:
- Learn how The Bryan/College Station Chamber of Commerce effectively leads, advocates, and connects to promote business.
- Learn the benefits of your B/CS Chamber membership.
- Learn about Chamber events and how you can become involved.
- Meet B/CS Chamber staff.
- Make meaningful connections with other new members.
If you are interested in more information about this event or to RSVP, contact Carrie Archer or call (979) 260-5200.
Deluxe Ribbon Cutting Event
Deluxe Ribbon Cuttings are held to provide an opportunity for a Chamber member to showcase their recent membership in the Chamber, a new location, a new owner, renovation/remodel, business expansion or milestone anniversary (increments of 5 years). The Chamber only hosts one Deluxe Ribbon Cuttings per week (usually on a Wednesday). Most events take place from 11:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. or 4:30 p.m. until 5:30 p.m.
Sponsoring a Deluxe Ribbon Cutting is $500.00 (add $100 for each additional business participating) payable with the signing of the DRC Agreement. This covers the cost of all event promotion. The Member sponsor provides food and beverages for approximately 40-50 people in addition to the Chamber fee. A member can host the event at their location, or any appropriate facility where the host facility is a Chamber Member, as well.
The Chamber of Commerce staff will create and email all invitations directly to all Chamber members while publicizing the event via radio and television, and the weekly Chamber e-newsletter. The Chamber will supply the ribbon, scissors and camera for the photo for the event and will be responsible for placing the ribbon-cutting photo in the Eagle.
Standard Ribbon Cutting Event
Standard Ribbon Cuttings are scheduled based on availability at 11:30 a.m. or 4:30 p.m. (other times must be approved in advance) and the ceremony lasts 30 minutes.
The Chamber of Commerce will bring the scissors, ribbon and camera for the ceremony. The Chamber will promote your event on our weekly eNewsletter, The Insider Report, on social media, and on any Chamber radio spots the week of your ribbon cutting and will submit your ribbon cutting photo to The Eagle one to two weeks after the event.
The Business may provide refreshments for guests (attendance ranging from 15-30 persons). There is a $100.00 fee for Standard Ribbon Cuttings.
If you are thinking about scheduling a Deluxe or Standard Ribbon Cutting, check our Event Calendar for possible open dates. Contact Rachel Nave with any questions or to reserve your date!
Save the date! Watercooler 5K will be on April 27, 2023!
2022 Youth to Career Fair
For more information contact Hayley Bisacre at (979) 260-5200 or hayley@bcschamber.org.
Map of Exhibits