South Padre Island Chamber of Commerce

What Does The Chamber Do for Our Business Community?

o Refer our members when responding to the hundreds of inquiries received weekly through email, Chamber website and telephone.
o Schedule 4 Quarterly Public Affairs Luncheons.
o Training Classes Conducted:
Customer Service
Wage and Hour for Restaurants
Human Resources
Legal Issues for Small Business
ServSafe Food Handling Certification Class
Basic Food Handling Class
Tax Tips for Small Business
Surviving in a Down Economy
The Employee Process: How to Recruit, Hire, Develop & Terminate Legally
o Ladies Kingfish Tournament brings in over 250 anglers, along with their captains, boats and families during August.
o Host monthly Coffee and Conversations, through the Government Services Committee
o Organize and promote New Member Showcase which features business members.
o Organize and promote mixers and ribbon cuttings providing exposure and networking opportunities for business members.
o Organize and promote the recruitment of Leadership Laguna Madre.
o Produce weekly newsletters that spotlight business members, Chamber and community activities.
o Send emails sent during the year with information pertinent to the business community.
o Organize Junior Leadership Laguna Madre, a program for seniors at Port Isabel High School.
o Produce the 72-page full-color Guide to South Padre Island. 75,000 copies printed and distributed world-wide, along with being available on Chamber website in 3-D format.
o Maintain an award winning website that provides current information on our business members and valuable information to visitors.
o Offer quick access to relocation information for both business and residents.
o Monitor local, state and federal legislative issues and kept business members apprised of upcoming changes and issues that are both good and bad for our local business climate.
o Work with local school district to identify and develop curriculum to benefit local employers and students.
o Organize 11 All-Member Meetings to help business members stay informed on activities and happenings that affect their business.
o Organize 5 action committees created to provide our members with opportunities to work in an area of their expertise and have a say in the Chamber’s program of work.
o Organize 2 Shop the Island promotions annually to help promote shopping at Island businesses.
o Participate in South Padre Islands Recycle Days event.
o Produce and distribute 20,000 copies of Chamber Coupon Book to promote business from November through February.
o Partner with SPI-CVB to produce 40,000 copies of Island Coupon Book to promote business to people coming to Island for conventions/seminars/conferences.
o Coordinate and promote community blood drive.
o Organize annual Holiday Gala.
o Recognize committed community leaders at Annual Meeting.
o Host New Teacher Welcome Luncheon and coordinate development of welcome bags featuring items from area businesses.
o Host Teacher Appreciation Reception.
o Award scholarships to Port Isabel High School students.
o Promote community non-profit events
o Member of the TAB, RGV Partnership, and TCCE which allows us to stay apprised on tourism industry related practices and issues relevant to Island business
o Through sponsorship and membership your Chamber supports the activities of numerous local non-profit agencies throughout the year.

We hope this gives you a clear understanding of what the South Padre Island Chamber of Commerce is doing in the business community. Of course, any association is only as strong as its membership. We urge you to get involved and take an active role in your business community by becoming a Chamber member. You will not only reap benefits for yourself, but you will be helping your community as well. With one collective and united voice for business, we will succeed