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Our Committees
Chamber Ambassador
Infrastructure and Mobility Committee
Economic Empowerment Committee
Workforce and Education Committee
Policy Advisory Committee
South Texas Military Task Force
Chamber Ambassadors
Chair: Glenn Duhon
Staff: Gloria Fuentes
Provides support at chamber events, assist in retention work, recruit new members, and actively expand the presence of the chamber in the community and with our members. Charged with identifying small business members, assessing their needs, needed resources, services; promoting small business (shop small and shop local) events in the community and small business growth development opportunities.
Interested in this committee? Email Gloria Fuentes for more information: gloria@unitedcorpuschristi.org
Infrastructure & Mobility Committee
Chair: Scott Harris
Vice Chair: Mitra Khan
Staff: Ginny Cross
The Chamber Infrastructure committee meets monthly to learn about important infrastructure projects that affect or underpin business development and growth. Topics include street and road repair, water resources, development at the Port of Corpus Christi, etc. At times the Chamber draws on the expertise of the committee to formulate positions on specific items like city street repair or annexation policy.
Interested in this committee? Email Ginny Cross for more information: ginny@unitedcorpuschristi.org
Economic Empowerment Committee
Chair: Ben Molina
Co-Chair: Christopher Ardueser
Staff: Hope Rangel
Focused on fostering economic development and opportunities to inspire entrepreneurship of small, diverse, and emerging businesses, through collaboration, partnerships, and leveraging of resources to provide an inventory of resources.
Interested in this committee? Email Hope Frances for more information: hope@unitedcorpuschristi.org
Workforce & Education
Chair: Chris Majors
Staff: Hope Rangel
Focused on collaboration, aggregating, and leveraging resources in partnership with business and training partners in the community to ensure that our members have access to a workforce equipped with the necessary skills and certifications.
Interested in this committee? Email Hope Frances for more information: hope@unitedcorpuschristi.org
Policy Advisory Committee
Chair: Darcy Schroeder
Staff: Ginny Cross
The Chamber Policy Advisory Committee meets as needed as needed to develop our Federal and State Legislative agendas, plan legislative trips such as CB to DC and CB to ATX, plan advocacy activities, and respond to any policy issues that arise which are not addressed by either legislative agenda. Additionally the committee plans a Quarterly Meeting open to all chamber members to attend.
Interested in this committee? Email Ginny Cross for more information: ginny@unitedcorpuschristi.org
South Texas Military Task Force
Chair: Alan Wilson
Vice Chair: Wes Hoskins
Staff: Kresten Cook
The South Texas Military Facilities Task Force works to preserve, protect, and expand the missions of Naval Air Station Corpus Christi, Corpus Christi Army Depot, Naval Air Station Kingsville and Coast Guard Sector/Air Station Corpus Christi; foster a military friendly atmosphere in South Texas; and act as a liaison between base leadership and community leadership. The combined economic impact of the military in South Texas is $5.3 billion annually. The Task Force frequently meets with elected officials to remind Washington of the strategic importance of South Texas military facilities to our national defense. They also strive to raise awareness of the importance of the military in our community by facilitating tours of our bases for elected officials and community leaders.
Interested in this committee? Email Kresten Cook for more information: kresten@unitedcorpuschristi.org
United Chamber’s Advocacy Agenda
The United Corpus Christi Chamber of Commerce’s advocacy agenda at the federal, state, and local levels of government builds on the progress of recent years while committing to address long-term challenges. The Chamber will continue to lead initiatives to strengthen our business climate, drive improvements in education, protect our military bases, attract and retain the best and brightest workforce while training and educating local people to benefit from the great economic investment that has been made in the Coastal Bend. We promote a regulatory climate that offers stability and predictability to investors and advocate for public policies that strategically manage our region’s growth to ensure a high quality of life for all. We invite you to join us in advancing these solutions. Together, we can make the Coastal Bend the best place to live and work.
Full Agendas Below
How participating in Committees benefit the community
Participating in committees fosters collaboration and networking among local businesses, leading to stronger economic ties and increased opportunities for growth. These committees address community issues, promote initiatives like job creation, infrastructure improvements, and educational programs, contributes to the overall development of our region. United chamber committees advocate for favorable policies that enhance the business climate and create a prosperous community for everyone.
CB to DC 2024
Join us on our annual Coastal Bend to Washington D.C. Advocacy trip, where we:
- Engage in high-level meetings with U.S. administration officials and agencies
- Advocate for local and regional issues crucial to the Coastal Bend
- Access key decision makers in our country
- Network and forge valuable connections with elected officials at local, state, and federal levels, alongside fellow community members. Don’t miss this opportunity to make a difference!
Be the voice of change and secure your spot on the trip today
United Chamber Resolutions that have Passed
Local Resolutions
State Resolutions
Federal Resolutions
Rice Whale Resolution
Alan Wilson
Executive Vice President
Charter Bank
“Being part of the Chamber of Commerce committee has been an incredibly rewarding experience for me and the community we serve. The collaborative environment and networking opportunities have allowed me to build meaningful relationships with fellow local business owners, opening doors to new partnerships and ideas that have positively impacted my own business. Moreover, through our committee’s efforts, we have been able to address critical community issues and implement initiatives that support economic growth, create jobs, and enhance the overall quality of life for residents. I am proud to be a part of this dedicated team, working together to build a stronger, more vibrant community for everyone.”
