CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
248 Sylvan St. | PO Box 206 | Carmine, TX 78932
979.278.4200

CHAMBER MISSION

  • Promote and advance the interests of the Carmine Business community and provide assistance to new companies and individuals looking to locate in or around the Carmine area.

  • Promote civic, economic, industrial, agricultural, educational development, tourism and the general welfare of its members and the people of the area.

  • Support and encourage cultural and civic activities which expand and improve the quality of life in this area.

MEETING DATES

  • First Thursday of the Month at the Visitor Center & Museum/ Local Chamber Member Restaurant

    • Board Meeting:       12:00 PM (Feb, Apr, Jun, Aug, Oct, Dec)

    • Members Meeting:  12:00 PM (Jan, Mar, May, Jul, Sept, Nov)

PROGRAMS SPONSORED BY THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

  • Casino Night in August  

  • Parade Float for the Round Top Fourth of July Celebration and other local celebrations

  • Texas Mixer & Awards Night

  • Christmas Fest-First Sunday in December at the Carmine Hall

  • Christmas Lights for the City of Carmine & Christmas Glow Project for Merchants

  • Museum & Visitors Center

  • A Proud Sponsor of "Adventure 290"

CHAMBER FACTS

  • The Carmine Chamber of Commerce was formed in 1948.

  • In 1953 the Chamber of Commerce purchased and had street lights installed in the city.

  • The sanitary landfill operated by the city was purchased by the Chamber of Commerce for the benefit of the all citizens of Carmine.

  • In 1952 during the polio outbreak in the United States the Chamber of Commerce financed the building of an "iron lung" which was built primarily by Walter Fuchs.