Brad Barnett, executive director of the Kerrville area Chamber of Commerce, provided the program for the meeting last Wednesday.
Brad has an extensive background in communications, including recent work in the Midland, Texas Chamber of Commerce, and previously served as a minister. The chamber has four staff members currently, and has worked on a number of improvements over the last year.
The Chamber has developed a new logo, mission and vision statement and focuses on being the premier advocate and business hub for the area. A consultant was brought in to help work on their strategic plan, and how to be in step with the City of Kerrville's 2050 Plan. One of the goals of the Chamber is to develop young leaders in the community, using the Leadership Kerr County program, which will help lead the development of businesses in the future.
There are numerous events and programs scheduled for the year, including the Business Expo, Awards Banquet, State of Education Luncheon, State of Health Care event, Ribbon Cuttings for new businesses, Business After Hour Mixers, Legislative Updates, as well as the publication of "Our View".
For more information, visit the Chamber's website.
