by Executive Director – Brenda Pate
Your Chamber is not just any other Chamber. We are the FAIRFIELD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE and VISITOR CENTER and we would like you to know we are very proud of our accomplishments, which would not be possible without the support of our community.
We are strong and bold, we are kind and caring, and we cater to the needs of our community with every ounce of passion possible.
Our Chamber Board looks ahead to the future and knows that it is a must to find a middle ground to reach those of all ages, from Baby Boomers to Generation X.
As a forward thinking Chamber, we work each day in all areas of the community from Economic Development, Community Development and Tourism for the City of Fairfield.
You can’t have one without the other. The days of the old Chamber are gone!
Shop local programs do not work without a happy community to feed them and a happy community is fueled through community development, which includes events, activities, programs etc., it is never ending.
The world is changing so quickly and we need to remember that we must change with it as we lay our footprints down and share our wisdom with those that will be here long after we are gone.
The Chamber supports, organizes and works with other organizations and non-profits to create events and activities as it takes all of us to make a difference.
Along with regular scheduled events, the Chamber and Visitor Center host/attends:
–Ribbon Cuttings
–Grand Openings
–Business After Hours
–Lunch and Learns
–Seminars
–Committee Meetings
–I-45 Corridor Meetings
–Advisory Board Meetings
–Proclamation Signings
–Ambassadors Meetings
–Lemonade Day Conference
–CCCE Conference
–TACVB Conference
The Chamber received a special award this year from the Heart of Texas Workforce Solution as “Partner of the Year.”
2019 a year to remember:
Starting with our 70’s themed Banquet in January where we honored those is our community that go above and beyond to make a difference.
We filled March and April with Main Street Reborn Production for Tourism in Fairfield, Mimosas Morning, Pay it Forward Day and Earth Day activities, Fairfield Day at the Capital.
May was real sweet with Lemonade Day, a free youth entrepreneur program for the children and future business owner in our community.
June brought our Boots and Buckles Dance to kick off the Freestone County Fair and Rodeo, Chamber Fair Banner Fundraiser and Tea with Miss Texas at the Historic Moody Bradley House.
In July the City and Chamber hosted Fireworks at the Fairgrounds thanks to this Fireworks Retailer who made it look awesome, we had the BIG return of the PEACH FESTIVAL and Coffee with Cody Harris.
As we approached August it was back to school with New Teacher Orientation gift bags, Teachers Back to School Breakfast followed by a Job Fair with The Heart of Texas Workforce Solutions.
We roared into September with our 22nd Annual Show of Wheels, Poker Run and Santa in September.
As we headed into the last quarter of the year, we did not slow down, October and November brought our first Howls and Meows Pet Costume Contest, Scarecrow Lamp Post Contest, Boo on the Square, the Good Witch Ride and our first Veterans Day Celebration at the Freestone County Historical Museum.
We rounded out the year with two big Christmas Events.
Hometown Christmas Celebration was a beautiful celebration of our Lord and Savior.
Jingle All the Way was in coordination with the Fairfield Fest Market, Ice slides and Santa, rides, arts & crafts so much more.
Winners of our Plaid Saturday Shop local program were announced along with our Holiday Lamp Post contest winners.
A very special Thank you to the City of Fairfield for bringing so many wonderful events to Fairfield and to our AMBASSADORS for their hard work and dedication in making our events so successful.
These events bring visitors from near and far to visit Fairfield.
Please join us for all of our events and activities. For information on how you can get involved please contact the chamber office at 903-389-5703
Mission
The Fairfield Chamber of Commerce will serve as the voice of its members by educating, leading, and promoting economic development and tourism in Freestone County.
Vision
To build an economically sound community rich in resources through partnerships and education for the advancement of business success and the improved quality of life in Freestone County.
Value
Leading with Integrity, Respect and Passion
