ABOUT US
The Greater Hewitt Chamber has been serving Hewitt and its surrounding communities since 1978, and we work closely with the City of Hewitt on business, economic and community development. The Greater Hewitt Chamber also works to promote tourism and serves as a visitor bureau for Hewitt.
WHAT IS CHAMBER?
A chamber is a local association formed to promote and protect the interests of the business community in a particular place.
Chambers have local businesses as members who elect a board of directors to set policy for the organization; the board then hires a director and staff to operate the chamber.
Each chamber operates separately but may form regional partnerships and/or join state, national and international bodies.
MISSION STATEMENT
Since 1978, our mission has been to promote an environment of goodwill and prosperity among businesses, residents and civic organizations in the greater Hewitt area.
We strive to foster, protect and promote the commercial, industrial, civic, agricultural and general interests of the Hewitt community.
As of now, the Chamber represents 22,000 jobs and 35+ local, state and federal relationships and has awarded $100,000 to local students through the Greater Hewitt Chamber Scholarship Fund since 2008.
VISION STATEMENT
To be one of the highest performing chambers in service and community development in the state of Texas by continuing to provide quality information to members, attract visitors to the area through signature events and building positive rapport between the community and residents.
To consistently seek community needs and opportunities to excel while evaluating the chamber’s services.
The Chamber connects our members to leaders and legislators for providing relevant and up-to-date information for small business operations. Utilize access for resources available through the largest business networks in the nation.
OUR MEMBERSHIP & REACH
Our membership includes businesses located inside Hewitt as well as those with customers living in the greater Hewitt area. Approximately 32% of our membership is located within Hewitt’s city limits, and more than half of Hewitt’s businesses are members. Our City has been recognized on a national level for its affordability, safety and quality of life, while Midway ISD has also received national recognition for the high quality of education our students receive. Hewitt has experienced a tremendous amount of commercial growth recently due to its convenient location and favorable business climate.
The Greater Hewitt Chamber also serves as a resource for greater Hewitt residents and visitors to Hewitt. Our Chamber is proud to regularly partner with other chambers in our county, as well as the City of Hewitt.
We believe strong regional relationships benefit both our business members and Hewitt residents, since a strong regional economy means more jobs and opportunities for residents.
One of the ways we fulfill our mission of promoting tourism to Hewitt is by adverting Hewitt’s hotels along the I35 corridor through marketing materials.
Our Chamber hosts community events that have contributed to Hewitt being recognized for an outstanding quality of life. We are honored to serve the Hewitt community!
If you have any questions, please call our office at (254) 666-1200.
Chamber Leadership
Directors
We have 27 total directors that serve on a volunteer basis and meet monthly on chamber operations, budget & mission fulfillment.
The board has over 350 years of combined experience in various industries—from small business to Fortune 500 & international business development—and is led by an Executive Committee which acts on matters requiring immediate attention.
This committee is comprised of the president, 1st and 2nd vice presidents, secretary, treasurer and immediate past president.
Ambassadors
Our ambassadors are member volunteers that serve as face of the Chamber and extension of board’s leadership.
They support the Chamber’s membership retention plan by reaching out to fellow members to provide information and encouragement.
We currently have 60 ambassadors serving the Chamber.
Staff
The Chamber’s staff consists of Executive Director Alissa Cady, Communications Director Misti Smith and Membership & Marketing Director, Jake Smith.
Under the board’s direction, the staff handles day-to-day operations including membership recruitment and retention, event planning, volunteer training and coordination, managing the production of the Chamber’s print publications and managing the Chamber’s digital marketing including website, social media and e-mail marketing.
The staff also continually works to build relationships with area agencies, non-profits, chambers and media outlets.
Community Guide & Hewitt Express
Did you know our Chamber has five publications each year? Check out our annual Community Guide & Business Direcotry to see why Hewitt has been nationally recognized for its safety, schools, quality of life and affordability, and see our quarterly Hewitt Express magazine for community calendars, New Member Spotlights, Hewitt Happenings and more!
