Transparency

Overview

The Greater New Braunfels Chamber of Commerce is committed to transparency, accountability, and responsible stewardship of both public and private resources.

This page provides information about the Chamber and its related entities, their roles, their professional services agreements with local governments, and the work performed on behalf of the community. All agreements are approved through public processes and supported by regular reporting.

Our mission is to support local businesses, strengthen the economy, and enhance quality of life in New Braunfels through:

• Business advocacy and engagement
• Workforce and talent development
• Tourism promotion
• Economic development support
• Leadership and community programs 

While we work closely with public and private partners, the Chamber is governed by a volunteer board of local business leaders and operates independently of city government.

Our role

We are a nonprofit membership organization that has served the community since 1919. Our mission is to support local businesses, strengthen the economy, and enhance quality of life in New Braunfels.

What we do

• Provide contracted tourism and economic development services
• Support local businesses and workforce initiatives
• Market New Braunfels as a visitor and convention destination
• Convene leaders and stakeholders around shared community and economic goals
• Advocate for issues that strengthen our community and promote long-term economic vitality
• Deliver leadership and community programs

We we do not do

• Approve or deny development projects
• Make zoning or land-use decisions
• Set City or County policy
• Endorse political candidates
• Control City or County budgets

The Chamber operates independently of city and county government and is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors composed of local business and community leaders.