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A Powerful Information Database & Gateway Service for the Texas Hill Country

The Hill Country is growing steadily as an economic and business force. The larger towns and cities have chambers of commerce, convention bureaus, visitor centers, CVBs & economic development councils to promote their economic growth. This may be focused on tourism (typical in the Hill Country) or other forms of business expansion.

While most area are interested in and support growth, there are some smaller towns that seem to want to "keep things the same", and do not promote area growth. Even Greune's web site tag line says "gently resisting change sine 1872", but this seems to be a marketing theme none-the-less.

Be sure to check out the detailed profile page in this Portal site for each town or county to see their agencies and special web sites (typically tourism oriented) involved in commerce and growth of their area (just click the link on the city/county name).

Here is our convenient contact list for all such agencies in the Texas Hill Country. If a Hill Country city/town is not listed here, it means we have no awareness of them having an agency that focuses on economic development.

JOHNSON CITY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
830-868-7684
100 E Main (at Nugent Ave), Johnson City, TX 78636
Web: www.JohnsonCityTexasChamber.com;
Email: info@JohnsonCityTexasChamber.com
Visitors Center: In Withers & Spauldings Building, at same address, phone, email and web as above.

JONESTOWN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Now joined with Lago Vista Chamber, see below.

KENDALL COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION:
830-331-9070
1221 S Main St, Ste #100, Boerne, TX 78006
Web: www.kendallcountyedc.com

KERR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION
830-896-1157, Fax: 830-896-1166
1700 Sidney Baker, Ste 100, Kerrville, TX 78028
Web: www.kerredf.org; Email: information@kerredf.org

WEST KERR COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Serves: Hunt, Ingram, Mountain Home, and "The Divide"
830-367-4322
Hwy 27, Ingram, TX 78025 (Located in the Bank of the Hills building)
POB 1006, Ingram, TX 78025
Web: www.wkcc.com; E-mail: wkccc1@ktc.com

KERRVILLE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
830-896-1155, 800-221-7958, Fax: 830-896-1175
1700 Sidney Baker, Ste 100, Kerrville, TX 78028
Web: www.kerrvilletx.com
Brian J. Bondy, President/CEO. Email: president@kerrvilletx.com
Kristan D. Craddock, Coordinator of Special Events. Email: kristan@kerrvilletx.com
Susan Rogers, Coordinator of Communications. Email: susan@kerrvilletx.com

KERRVILLE CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU: 830-792-3535
2108 Sidney Baker, Kerrville, TX 78028
Web: www.kerrvilletexascvb.com, Email: kerrcvb@ktc.com

KERRVILLE MAIN STREET
830-792-8343
715 Water St, Kerrville, TX 78028
Web: www.kerrvilletx.gov

KERRVILLE DOWNTOWN BUSINESS ASSOCIATION: www.kerrdowntown.org

OUR KERRVILLE: www.ourkerrville.com

KIMBLE COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
325-446-3190; 1-800-kimble-4, 1- 800-546-2534
402 Main St, Junction, TX 76849-4742
Web: www.junctiontexas.net, Email: junctiontx@cebridge.net

KINGSLAND/LAKE LBJ CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
325-388-6211; Fax: 325-388-5391
2743 W RR 1431, Kingsland, TX 78639
POB 465, Kingsland, TX 78639
Web: www.kingslandchamber.org; Email: info@kingslandchamber.org

KYLE AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
512-268-4220
POB 900, 100 N Front St, Kyle, TX 78640
Web: www.kylechamber.org; Email: ray@kylechamber.org

CITY OF KYLE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT:
Diana Blank, 512-262-3926
POB 40, Kyle, TX 78640
Web: www.kyleed.com

LAGO VISTA & JONESTOWN AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, CONVENTION and VISITORS BUREAU
512-267-7952; 1-888-328-5846
8040 Bar-K Ranch Rd, Lago Vista, TX 78645 (Located on the S side of RM 1431 at the intersection of Bar-K Road)
POB 4946, Lago Vista, TX 78645
Web: www.lagovista.org, Email: info@lagovista.org

LAKE BUCHANAN/INKS LAKE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
512-793-2803; Fax: 512-793-2112
POB 282, Buchanan Dam, TX 78609
Web: www.buchanan-inks.org; E-mail: info@buchanan-inks.com

LAKE TRAVIS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Serves: Bee Cave, Briarcliff, The Hills, Hudson Bend, Lakeway and Spicewood
512-263-5833, 877-263-0073, Fax: 512-263-1355
1415 RR 620 S, Ste 202, Austin, TX 78734
Web: www.laketravischamber.com; Email: laura@laketravischamber.com; mallory@laketravischamber.com

LAMPASAS COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
512-556-5172; Fax: 512-556-2195; Toll Free (866) 556-5172
205 S US 281, POB 627 Lampasas, TX 76550
Web: www.lampasaschamber.org, Email: info@lampasaschamber.org

LAMPASAS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
512-556-6831; Fax: 512-556-2074
312 E Third St, Lampasas, TX 76550
Web: www.lampasasedc.com; Email: not available

LEANDER CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
512-259-1907
103 N Brushy St, Leander, TX 78641
Web: www.leandercc.org

LLANO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
325-247-5354
100 Train Station Dr, Llano, TX 78643
Web: www.llanochamber.org; Email: info@llanochamber.org

MARBLE FALLS/LAKE LBJ CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
916 Second St, Marble Falls, TX 78654
830-693-4449; 800-759-8178
Web: www.marblefalls.org; Email: info@marblefalls.org

MARBLE FALLS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORP: www.marblefallseconomy.com

MASON COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
325-347-5758; Fax: 325-347-5259
POB 156, 108 Ft McKavett, Mason, TX 76856
Web: www.masontxcoc.com; Email: masontexas@hctc.net

MENARD COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
325-396-2365
100 W San Saba Ave, Menard, TX 76859
Web: www.menardchamber.com; Email: info@menardchamber.com

MENARD INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT CORP
Located at above Chamber office, phone, web and email.
Tina Hodge, Executive Director:

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF GREATER NEW BRAUNFELS
830-625-2385; 800-572-2626
380 S Seguin Ave, New Braunfels, TX 78130
Web: www.nbcham.org; Email: nbcc@nbcham.org

NEW BRAUNFELS MAIN STREET
Web: www.www.ci.new-braunfels.tx.us/index.aspx?nid=467

TX-DOT HIGHWAY VISITOR CENTER-NEW BRAUNFELS
830-625-2385
IH 35 @ Post Rd, Exit 130C, New Braunfels, TX 78130

NUECES CANYON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Serves: Barksdale, Camp Wood, Montell, Vance
830-597-6241
Web: www.mycampwood.com; Email: nc-coc@mycampwood.com

MIDDLE RIO GRANDE DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL (Edwards County)
830-876-3533
Web:www.mrgdc.org

ROCKSPRINGS-EDWARDS COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
830-683-6466
POB 267, 411 Well St, Rocksprings, TX 78880
Web: www.rockspringstexas.net; Email: info@rockspringstexas.net

TEXAS HILL COUNTRY RIVER REGION (Concan-Garner-Utopia-Rio Frio area)
800-210-0380
221 N Getty, Uvalde, TX 78801
Web: www.thcrr.com; Email: contact@thcrr.com

SAN MARCOS AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
512-393-5900, 888-200-5620
202 N C.M. Allen Pkwy, POB 2310, San Marcos, TX 78667
Web: www.sanmarcostexas.com, Email: main@sanmarcostexas.com

SAN MARCOS CONVENTION AND VISITOR BUREAU
1-888-200-5620, 512-393-5930; Fax: 512-393-5912
617 IH 35 N, San Marcos, TX 78667
Web: www.toursanmarcos.com; Email: smcvb@sanmarcostexas.com

SAN MARCOS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
512-393-5904
202 N CM Allen Pkwy, San Marcos, TX 78667
Web: www.ecodevsanmarcos.org; Email: rosemarys@sanmarcostexas.com

TX-DOT TOURIST INFORMATION CENTER-SAN MARCOS
512-393-5930
617 IH 35 N, San Marcos, TX 78666

SAN SABA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
325-372-5141
302 E Wallace, San Saba, TX 76877
Web: www.sansabachamber.com; Email: executive.director@sansabachamber.com

STONEWALL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
830-644-2735
250 Peach St, Stonewall, TX 78671
POB 1, Stonewall, TX 78671
Web: www.stonewalltexas.com; E-mail: chamber@stonewalltexas.com

WIMBERLEY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
512-847-2201
POB 12, 14100 RR 12, Wimberley, TX 78676
Web: www.wimberley.org; E-mail: info@wimberley.org

CHAMBERS NEIGHBORING THE TEXAS HILL COUNTRY

AUSTIN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
512-478-9383, Fax: 512-478-6389
210 Barton Springs Rd, Ste 400, Austin, TX 78704
Web: http://austin-chamber.com, Email: tbolin@austinchamber.com

AUSTIN CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU
866-462-8784; Austin, TX
Web: http://austintexas.org

BASTROP CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
512-303-0558; FAX: 512-303-0305
927 Main St, Bastrop, TX 78602
Web: www.bastropchamber.com; Email: info@bastropchamber.us

CASTROVILLE AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
830-538-3142; 800-778-6775
802 London St, Castroville, TX 78009
Web: www.castroville.com

CEDAR PARK CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU
512-260-7800
Web: www.cedarparkfun.com

COMANCHE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
325-356-3233
POB 65, 100 Indian Creek Dr, Comanche, TX 76442
Web: www.comanchechamber.org

COPPERAS COVE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE & VISITORS BUREAU
254-547-7571
204 E Robertson Ave, Copperas Cove Texas 76522
Web: www.copperascove.com; Email:

DEL RIO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Web: www.drchamber.com

GEORGETOWN CONVENTION and VISITOR BUREAU
800-436-8696; 512-930-3545
101 W Seventh St, Georgetown, TX 78626
http://visit.georgetown.org; Email: cvb@georgetowntx.org

GEORGETOWN MAIN STREET
Web: www.MainStreetGeorgetown.com

GOLDTHWAITE AREA (Mills County) CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
325-648-3619
1001 Fisher St (Inside the Old Jail), POB 308, Goldthwaite, TX 76844
Web: www.goldthwaite.biz; Email: gcc@centex.net

HONDO AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
830-426-3037
1607 Ave K, Hondo, TX 78861
Web: www.hondochamber.com; Email: wade@hondochamber.com

HUTTO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
512-759-4400
Web: www.hutto.org

JOURDANTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
830-769-2866
Web: www.jourdanton.net

MILL COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
325-648-3619
101 Fisher St, Goldthwaite, TX 76844
Web: www.goldthwaite.biz; Email:

PEARSALL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
830-334-9414
Web: www.pearsalltexas.com

PLEASANTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
830-569-2163
Web: www.pleasantoncofc.com

POTEET CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
830-742-8144

ROUND ROCK CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU
512-218-7094
Web: www.sportscapitaloftexas.com

SABINAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
830-988-2010
POB 55, Sabinal, TX 78881
Web: www.sabinalchamber.com; Email: sab@sabinalchamber.com

(THE GREATER) SAN ANTONIO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
210-229-2100
602 E Commerce St, San Antonio, TX 78205
Web: www.sachamber.org; Email: Not provided

SAN ANTONIO CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU
800-447-3372 www.sanantoniocvb.com; www.visitsanantonio.com

TAYLOR CHAMBER OF COMMERCE & VISITORS CENTER
512-352-6364 www.taylorchamber.org

UVALDE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
830-278-3361
300 E Main, Uvalde, TX 78801
Web: www.uvalde.org; Email: director@uvalde.org

UVALDE CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU
830-278-4115; 800-588-2533
300 E Main St, Uvalde, TX 78801
Web: www.visituvalde.com; Email: kimbra@uvaldecvb.org

WESTLAKE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
512-306-0023
POB 160216, Austin, TX 78716
Web: www.westlakechamber.com.com; Email: info@westlakechamber.com

RELATED COMMERCE RESOURCES

BLANCO COUNTY TEXAS GUIDE TO STARTING A BUSINESS: A practical, "how-to" manual. (www.HillCountryPortal.com/web/businessguide)

BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU OF CENTRAL TEXAS: 800-580-8477; 1005 La Pasada Drive, Austin, TX 78752 BBB; Includes on-line search for reports on businesses, and filing complaints

EXPORT-IMPORT BANK: www.exim.gov

FEDERAL HOME LOAN BANK (FLHB): www.fhlb.com. A cooperatively owned wholesale bank that supports housing and economic development in the communities served by our member institutions.

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF SEED AND VENTURE FUNDS (NASVF): An international membership organization that advocates for the growth of seed and early-stage innovation capital. NASVF connects the people in the world of venture capital and regional economic development, and collaborates with public and private fund managers and tech transfer professionals, who are committed to building their local economies by investing in entrepreneurs.

TEXAS ENTERPRISE FUND (TETF): Created by the Texas Legislature in 2005. Anadvisory committee of high-tech leaders, entrepreneurs and research experts reviews potential projects and recommends funding allocations to the governor, lieutenant governor and speaker of the House. To date, the TETF has allocated more than $197.2 million in funds to 133 early stage companies, and $173 million in grant matching and research superiority funds to Texas universities, attracting 57 lead researchers, 20 research teams and more than 360 research staff. www.emergingtechfund.com. www.texaswideopenforbusiness.com/financial-resources/texas-enterprise-fund.html

TEXAS ASSOCIATION OF BUSINESS: www.txbiz.org. TAB works to improve the Texas business climate and to help make our state's economy the strongest in the world.

TEXAS ASSOCIATION OF CONVENTION & VISITOR BUREAUS: www.tacvb.org

TEXAS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE EXECUTIVES: www.tcce.org/index.asp. TCCE is an organization of chamber executives from across the state, working together to improve the business climate in Texas, while developing ways to enhance the quality of life in the communities that they represent.

TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE: www.agr.state.tx.us

GO TEXAN PROGRAM: Launched by the Texas Department of Agriculture in 1999, Go Texan promotes the products, culture and communities of Texas. The easily recognizable logo - a glowing brand in the shape of Texas - taps into Lone Star loyalty, working to persuade the 22 million Texans who shop, dine and travel to choose the state's bounty. Grant programs available. www.gotexan.org

TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: www.tded.state.tx.us

TEXAS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT - GOVERNOR'S OFFICE: http://governor.state.tx.us/ecodev

TEXAS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL: 512-480-8432; An Austin-based, statewide, non-profit professional association dedicated to development of economic and employment opportunities in Texas. TEDC is a one-stop shop for ideas, information, and influence. We are the largest state association of economic development professionals, volunteers, and elected officials. Our diverse members share a common goal -- bringing new investment and jobs to Texas. www.texasedc.org

TEXAS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DIRECTORY: www.ecodevdirectory.com/texas.htm

TEXAS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT RESOURCES: www.ed-central.com

TEXAS HOTEL & LODGING ASSOCIATION: 1-800-856-4328; To provide members representation and cost effective services at the national, state, and local levels in governmental affairs, education, and communications. Represents hotels, motels, resorts, bed & breakfasts, guest ranches, and tourism-related businesses since 1903. www.texaslodging.com

TEXAS MANUFACTURING ASSISTANCE CENTER (TMAC): www.tmac.org

TEXAS MARKETING TEAM: www.texasmarketingteam.org

TEXAS MIDWEST COMMUNITY NETWORK: 325-795-TMCN (8626); Mission is to promote a regional approach to provide the resources and awareness for its members to achieve economic and community growth. www.tmcn.org

TEXAS NATURAL RESOURCE CONSERVATION COMMISSION: www.tnrcc.state.tx.us

TEXAS STATE SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER-SAN MARCOS: 512-245-4686; 601 University Dr., McCoy Hall, Rm 322, San Marcos, TX 78666. www.business.txstate.edu/sbdc. Serves counties in Hill Country: Blanco, Burnet, Hays, Lampasas, Llano, San Saba, Travis, Williamson. Funded by SBA. Works with existing and start-up businesses to help them advance and compete. Services offered include counseling, training, research.

TEXAS TRAVEL INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION: 512-328-8842; 3345 Bee Caves Rd, Suite 102A, Austin, TX 78746; www.ttia.org

TEXAS WIDE OPEN FOR BUSINESS: www.texaswideopenforbusiness.com

TEXAS WORKFORCE COMMISSION: www.twc.state.tx.us

US DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE: www.usda.gov. Rural development financial programs, water and sewer systems, housing, health clinics, economic development, loans, lending pools.

US CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: www.uschamber.com

US DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE: www.doc.gov

US DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATION: www.eda.gov

US SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION: www.sba.gov

NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION RESOURCES

GRANT STATION: For non-profit organizations, information on availability on new funding programs, upcoming grant deadlines, conferences, training and relevant info for grant seekers. GrantStation.com

NATIONAL COUNCIL OF NON-PROFITS: Toll-free: 800-201-0779; 1101 Vermont Ave, NW, Suite 1002 Washington, DC 20005. www.councilofnonprofits.org. NCONP advances the vital role and capacity of the nonprofit sector in civil society and supports and gives voice to state and regional associations of nonprofit organizations.

NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS AT AUSTIN COMMUNITY COLLEGE: www.nonprofitaustin.org. The Center exists to promote, leverage and facilitate community collaborations and partnerships that broaden the horizons and possibilities for the Central Texas Nonprofit Sector. These collaborations reflect the Center's ability to bring business, government and nonprofit sectors together around common goals.

TEXAS ASSOCIATION OF NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS: 512-223-7076; POB 27914 Austin, TX 78755-7914. www.tano.org. Mission is to connect, strengthen, and support the nonprofit community for the public good of Texas.

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