About the Chamber

The Houston Metropolitan Chamber is in its 61st year of Connecting Commerce & Community – not just as a motto but also as a way of doing business. We cover a wide swath along the Interstate-10, Westheimer, Bellaire and South Main corridors. We include several neighborhoods and unique communities. The diversity of the area encourages us to look for ways to partner with all facets of the business community to achieve goals that are mutually beneficial.

As a not-for-profit volunteer organization of about 500 members, the Chamber’s policies and direction are set by a 12-member board that includes officers, division vice chairs and directors. The 2010 Program of Action will be accomplished by five divisions, each with several committees. The divisions are Business Development, Community Services, Finance, Member Services, and Special Projects. We also have a 501(c)(3) entity – the Helen & Clyde Willbern Scholarship Foundation.

The committees engage in activities in the areas of education, economic development, business resources, government affairs, special activities, and a wide variety of other interests. The Chamber’s Leadership 20/20 program is in its 18th year of providing area professionals with an overview of what is happening in the fields of criminal justice, education, quality of life, the arts, civic engagement, state and local government, health and human services, and media.

Benefits of Membership

24-hour marketing via our website at http://www.metrohouston.biz/
Two free listings in the Business Directory
Business-to-business referrals and networking opportunities
Publicity in local newspapers
Advertising/sponsorship opportunities in our electronic newsletters, calendar updates, annual business directory, map, trade tables and events
Business assistance and professional development through the University of Houston Small Business Development Center, the United States Chamber of Commerce, the Texas Association of Business, workshops and seminars
Discounted ticket prices for Chamber functions

Chairman’s Circle

Chairman’s Circle membership is the highest level of membership in the Houston Metropolitan Chamber. The members have made investments significantly above their scheduled levels. They have signified their leadership and commitment to the Chamber and play a proactive role in the organization’s efforts to build a solid foundation for the continued prosperity of the local community. Chairman’s Circle members are –

CenterPoint Energy
Chevron
Randalls
Houston City Club

2012 Board of Directors

Michelle Huth, Treasurer
Frost Bank

Derald Hardaway
Central Boat Rentals

Lori Yeats
Soteria Skin

Chasta Martin
CenterPoint Energy

Todd Woodruff
Mr. Electric of Houston Midtown

Tina Sims

Clear Channel Radio

Colleen Broughton

The Village Executive Suites

Dr. Sandra Scurria

Board Certified Family Practice Physician

Peggy Wilson

Viera Health Services