About us
The Chamber promotes community growth by facilitating partnerships within our membership, government, community leadership, and the international community.
Global Reach with Home Town Roots, Serving Our Community Since 1949 is how the chamber has evolved over the years into a robust force in the marketplace. The Chamber’s positioning, in the center of the metropolitan area, creates unique opportunities for our members to grow their businesses and their professional networks, thereby benefiting the community we all share. The Chamber accomplishes making connections by giving members multiple opportunities to gather, exchange ideas and grow their professional and personal networks.
Our Offer
Build Network
Connect with other members to create meaningful and supportive relationships.
Promote Your Business
Increase your visibility through sponsorships, hosting, presenting and more.
Learn From Leaders
Grow your business and avoid costly mistakes.
Professional Development
Develop yourself and your team with Chamber's Educational Program.
Leadership Development
Hone your leadership skills and get supported from other members and Chamber staff.
Community Involvement
Build a legacy becoming involved in advocating for the various causes the Chamber supports.
Who We Are
Global Reach with Home Town Roots, Serving Our Community Since 1949 is the how the chamber has evolved over the years into a robust force in the marketplace. The Chamber promotes community growth by facilitating partnerships within our membership, government, community leadership and the international community.
What We Do
The Chamber’s positioning, in the center of the metropolitan area, creates unique opportunities for our members to grow their businesses and their professional networks, thereby benefiting the community we all share. The Chamber accomplishes making connections by giving members multiple opportunities to gather, exchange ideas and grow their professional and personal networks.
How We Do
The Program of Work done by Chamber is decided by the members and the Board. Studies of community needs are made and a blueprint for action is developed. The Program of Work is facilitated by the Chamber’s volunteer staff and committees under the direction of Committee Chairs. The goal of the Program is always to create more prosperity and opportunity for all members. Every member has a voice in determining the Chamber’s work, policies and projects- and every member is needed to work to get the job done!
Our History
The Houston Metropolitan has been connecting members to each other and opportunities for greater growth and development for over seventy years. The Chamber is proud of its heritage that began in the city of Bellaire by distinguished and devoted businessmen and women, who wanted to make their community better and stronger by joining forces as a Chamber of Commerce. The Houston Metropolitan Chamber rebranded to reflect the changes to the metropolitan area moving toward a more global composition of members, trade areas and opportunities.
The Chamber covers a large and diverse segment of the business community along Interstate-10, Bellaire, River Oaks, West University, Greenway Plaza, Downtown, Main corridors and more. The diversity of the area encourages the Chamber 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, the Chamber’s policies and direction are set by a Board of Directors composed of officers, directors and vice chairs. The 2020 Program of Work (the events, endeavors and initiatives the Chamber provides) are accomplished by each of those individuals working with the general membership.
The committees engage in activities in the areas of education, economic development, business resources, governmental affairs, special activities, and a wide variety of other interests.
Our Mission
Empower members by providing:
- Business building opportunities for networking and education
- Visibility and exposure
- Access to Key information impacting businesses
- A voice in government and the communityImage and row
Our Vision
Be the leading resource for connecting small businesses in the Greater Houston Area.
Our Values
Connection
promotes listening, listening creates understanding. When we understand each other, we can make things better for everyone.
Service
is the physical evidence of listening to our members and members listening to each other
Commitment
is the necessary ingredient to get things done, improve our community, improve ourselves.
