Laredo Chamber of Commerce
Frequently Asked Questions (F.A.Q.'s)
What is a Chamber of Commerce?
It is an organization of business people within the community dedicated to maintaining a favorable business climate and safeguarding the interests of its members.
What does the Chamber of Commerce do?
The Chamber accomplishes cooperatively for the individual business enterprise what that business could not achieve alone.
What is the mission of the Laredo Chamber of Commerce?
The mission of the Laredo Chamber of Commerce is to provide vision and
leadership to develop, encourage, promote and protect the business,
tourism, industry and educational interests of the Laredo metropolitan
area; to encourage the orderly development of resources, people, and
infrastructure of the area: and to be a politically proactive force to
ensure the success of the Laredo metropolitan area.
Is the Chamber a city or county department?
No. Although the Laredo Chamber of Commerce manages specific promotional contracts with the City of Laredo and the County of Webb, we are governed by our members and our Board of Directors.
How is the Laredo Chamber of Commerce supported?
The Laredo Chamber is supported by membership investments, program user fees and revenue from fundraising events.
How can my business get the most out of membership in the Laredo Chamber of Commerce?
Attend Chamber actvities such as monthly luncheons, mixers, golf outings and annual dinners; join the Bienvenidos Committee to meet new businesses, join other committees to have a direct impact on Chamber programs and meet others, put an insert in our bi-monthly InlandPort magazine, advertise in the annual membership directory or annual city map, display your brochure/business information at our office or sponsor a Chamber event or volunteer at a Chamber event.
The Laredo of Commerce offices will be closed in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday on Thursday, Nov. 22 and Friday, Nov. 23 2007.
