About the Chamber

Officers and Directors     v

Chairman
Paulette Hartman
City of Joshua
Tel: (817)558-7447

Vice Chairman
Lara Whitley
First United Methodist Church
Tel: (817)558-9801

Past Chairman
Robbin Witt
Witt Plumbing
Tel: (817)447-1784

Secretary
Jamye Kelley
Treasurer State Farm Insurance
Tel: (817)558-1000

Directors
Mike Peacock
City of Joshua
Tel: (817)558-7447

David Layman
Edward Jones Investment
Tel: (817)556-3303

Don Standley
Pinnacle Bank
Tel: (817)558-2700

Sid Applin
Pathway Com-Tel, Inc.
Tel: (817)484-2222

Steve Davis
First Financial Bank
Tel: (817)774-5177

Laura Hogan
Coldwell Banker/ Bob King Realty
Tel: (817)899-7547

President
Tana Howell
Tel: (817)228-6334

What is the JACC?     v

JCC is an "Action" oriented organization for mobilizing citizens and business to advance the betterment of Joshua through economic development.

The Joshua Area Chamber of Commerce is run by a voluntary Board of Directors elected by the total membership.

The Joshua Area Chamber of Commerce has one paid employee that handles the daily paperwork and phone calls.

What does the JACC do for me?     v

• Provides business networking opportunities to increase your business customer base.
• Works to lower the individual business tax burden by actively seeking out new businesses to expand our tax base.
• Works to attract new development that brings new residents with new spending power.
• Works to establish cooperative promotional programs to enhance your business.
• Encourages individuals and businesses to shop locally for goods, services, and products.

What can you do for the JACC?     v

Invest your time, talent, and financial resources to aid the Chamber in improving the economic, civic, and cultural well being of Joshua for more money, more business, more jobs, and a better living for all the citizens of our city.

Business Growth Opportunities     v

Quarterly Luncheons

• Opportunity to network with business community
• Informative speakers
• Opportunity to get to know potential customers
• See the 2010 Calendar for dates

Networking

• Free mailing list - new business contacts
• Host a Chamber "After Hours Business Social". You provide some refreshments; we will handle the advertising and mailing
• Participate in special events
• Opportunity to join a committee or help with special projects

Advertising Opportunities

• Photo in local newspaper upon joining the Chamber
• Opportunity to advertise in the Membership Directory - only available to members.
• Newsletter Advertising - As a service to members, Also we sell ads in the newsletter: Business card size $15.00, 1/8 page us $25.00, 1/4 page is $40.00
• Website advertising - advertise your business with an eye catching banner ad on the website for just $50.00 per year. Website hits have ben about 11,000 per month recently.

Referrals

• Approximately 1,500 inquiries made per year
• Chamber refers to Chamber members
• One referral could pay for your membership cost
• Referrals from other Chamber Members
• All members are listed in the Membership Directory. Directories are distributed to all members, prospective members, and to those people requesting information on Joshua through a relocation package.