What is the Chamber?
Your Chamber of Commerce is a voluntary organization of citizens who are investing their time and money in a community development program. Members work in partnership together to support and encourage each other’s businesses and strive to welcome and promote quality economic growth in the Winnsboro area.
The Chamber’s dedication to creating a vibrant business environment through interactive partnerships with business, government, and the community is reflected in our community’s pride and self-image. Any individual or business interested in helping shape the future of our town and enhancing the quality of life in the greater Winnsboro area is eligible to join the Chamber of Commerce. Membership is an investment in the present and future welfare of both individuals and our community.
What does the Chamber do for you?
The Chamber offers full-time representation and year-round results through a wide variety and scope of services:
--Promotes and encourages economic development and tourism to boost the county’s economy.
--Represents and promotes the area’s business economy by acting as a Community Information Service. The Chamber processes thousands of inquiries annually through personal visits to the office, phone calls, email, fax, and by mail, and makes available business data, maps, brochures, and marketing information.
--Promotes Community Special Events such as the annual Chamber Banquet, Spring Gun Show, Classic Car Show, Fall Gun Show and the annual Christmas Parade.
--Promotes Industrial Development, thereby building a healthy economy and improving the quality of life by creating new jobs within the local community.
--Recognizes personal achievement through Man and Woman of the Year, Business of the Year, and Agriculture Award.
--Provides Marketing Opportunities with ribbon cutting ceremonies, press releases, recognition for participation in events, and free website advertising on the Chamber website. We are also on Facebook!
The Winnsboro Area Chamber of Commerce welcomes all to take a glimpse into Winnsboro’s colorful past that should help you enjoy the many historical buildings that have been preserved or are being renovated. As a Main Street City, a Preserve America Community and a Certified Retirement community located in beautiful East Texas, Winnsboro is building for the future.
Our town has become a destination point for shopping, dining and entertainment. With a progressive city government, a quality school system, a growing local economy and the natural beauty of this area, we know your stay in Winnsboro will be enjoyable, whether it is for a day or a lifetime.
For those of us who are fortunate enough to live in Winnsboro, the Chamber thanks you for your support of it and of it’s many local events and programs. For those of you who have chosen to visit our town, we welcome you and invite you to return. For all of you, the Chamber wants to offer it’s services. Please feel free to visit us at the Visitor Center, located at 115 West Elm, or you can continue to browse through our website to find information.
The Chamber has many new promotions for our local businesses to help promote our town growth. We encourage everyone to become a member, businesses and individuals alike. Contact the Chamber at 903-342-3666 to speak to our helpful and friendly staff and learn more about becoming a member or obtain free printed material about Winnsboro, Texas.