Member Benefits

Chamber Website

Your Chamber website is the catalyst for commerce for the Buda, Texas area businesses. Each member receives a webpage on the Chamber’s website. All you have to do is send us your info and we will include your images/logos, business detail, and links to your own website. This is a valuable service that includes a full description, keyword search capability that provides you with online prescense and can help your own company website’s ranking.

Business Resources

Free one-on-one, personalized business planning sessions take place monthly with trained business counselors from the Texas State University Small Business Development Center for existing and start-up businesses. This service provides guidance and options on marketing, finance, international trade, or any aspect of establishing and updating a business plan. To schedule your free appointment, please contact our Chamber office.

Brochures Displayed

Members may display flyers or brochures at the Chamber and at a number of official functions hosted by the Chamber including luncheons & networking events.

Membership Directory

All members are listed in the Chamber’s Membership Directory, used as an informational piece of the area, and a guide of recommended businesses to newcomers, residents, and local and out-of-town businesses.

Banner Advertising

Over the past few years, most of us have heard about all the money being made on the Internet. This new medium of education and entertainment has revolutionized the economy and brought many people and many companies a great deal of success. Websites make money, but one of the main sources of revenue is advertising. One of the most popular forms of Internet advertising is the banner ad. Contact the Chamber if you are interested in placing an ad on the Chamber website. If you need design created for the ad contact Josiesque Designs at 512-295-6816.

Networking Opportunities

Monthly membership functions provide forums for making business contacts. These include membership luncheons (new members are introduced), annual “Safari” awards banquet and bi-monthly” Business After Hours” functions. They are free to the business community and a great way to make new contacts in the area), and other events.

Referrals from the Chamber

Members’ names and phone numbers are distributed each year to thousands of people inquiring about goods, services, shopping, and visiting opportunities via our annually and Membership Directory, mail-outs, phone calls and walk-ins to the Chamber.

Ribbon Cuttings

Upon request, members receive a ribbon cutting hosted by Chamber Ambassadors, and publicized by local media. Ribbon cuttings are available to new members, businesses that expand, relocate, or come under new ownership.

Hays Business Expo

Members may participate in the highly successful North Hays County Business Expo held at the Hays CISD Performing Arts Center in Kyle in October, where firms target other businesses and consumers to market their products and services.

Community Involvement

Assists other local clubs and organizations in the promotion of their events and activities by disseminating information, answering questions or mailing additional data.

Economic and Demographic Information

The Chamber serves as a reference point for members when they seek the latest statistical and demographic information for business planning purposes.