The Chamber
Welcome from the Chairman
Angelina County has a dynamic and rich history; one that has shaped much of the direction of East Texas. We are blessed with tremendous natural resources, strong and progressive business leadership, and a community of involved and concerned people who desire the best for their families and their future
The mission of the Lufkin/Angelina County Chamber of Commerce is to: Continuously improve economic prosperity, the business environment and quality of life in Angelina County.
Our Lufkin/Angelina Chamber embraces the challenges and the opportunities of this mission by joining with our communities, local government and area businesses in setting and implementing the goals of Vision 2020. As it state in the Vision 2020 platforms, the collective focus is to develop:
- Responsible economic development
- Outstanding primary and secondary educational opportunities
- Effective coordination with key governmental leaders
- Continuous infrastructure improvement
- Cultivation of necessary private sector leadership
- Excellence with respect to quality of life
To promote these platforms, out Chamber joins with you:
- To GROW Angelina County through its ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BUSINESS GROUP
- To DEVELOP the Membership Base of the Chamber through the MEMBERSHIP SERVICES BUSINESS GROUP and MARKETING BUSINESS GROUP
- To IMPROVE Lufkin and Angelina County through the COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BUSINESS GROUP, and
- To ADVOCATE Lufkin and Angelina County through the GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS BUSINESS GROUP
For those who call Angelina County "Home", we face the future with recognition of the challenges of change, but with excitement for the prospects of prosperity. Our tradition and history provide confidence, our current successes give courage and our bright tomorrow instills us with hope. Our Chamber these for 2008 is "Angelina County - The Beacon for Tomorrow; symbolizing the foundations of our history, the vision for today and the prospects for a greater future.
We cordially invite you to take a detailed look at our area which we call "The Heart of the Texas Forest Country!" Whether you are visiting, looking for a permanent home, wanting to relocate your business, start a new business or find a great location to retire, we believe you will really like what this Lufkin/Angelina County community has to offer.
Our Chamber wants you to share our vision, our progressive business climate, as well as both today’s and tomorrow’s prosperities with us. If we can answer any questions and/or provide you with any additional information which could be useful in helping you consider Lufkin/Angelina County as your destination, please give us a call. Our 1300+ Chamber members are ready to welcome you and connect you with whatever services you might need.
Sincerely,
Curt Fenley, III
2008 Board of Directors Chairman
Fenley & Bate, LLP
