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Our mission is to develop and promote the economy and quality of life in the Abilene area. We help businesses propel the regional economy through advocacy, talent development, connections and education.
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As a business leader, you play a key role in the Big Country’s success. Abilene area business leaders are creators, innovators, leaders, and the backbone of our economy. When you join the Abilene Chamber, you gain a dedicated partner working to help you – and the community – succeed. Learn more about how you can gain a network of resources that offer you endless advantages for every stage of your business journey.
Powering Your Community
Powered by business. Powered by you. Our vision for a greater Abilene starts with a thriving business community. Together, our organization advocates for the region while leveraging the voice of business to lead and support inclusive policy at the local, state, and federal levels. Membership is a direct investment in our mission.
Small Business Support
Small business isn’t small to us. Small business accounts for 85 percent of our membership and entrepreneurship is the backbone of our economy. We’re here to give you avenues to educate the community about what you do while providing you and your employees with resources for success.
Business Development
Your membership at the Chamber allows us to create a network of 1,300 businesses from all industry sectors across the region who can lean on each other for support and ideas. Take advantage of the opportunity to network and connect with other business leaders at our events, through your member information center, committees, programs and more.
Marketing & Visibility
Looking to amplify your brand to the Abilene community? The Abilene Chamber has prominent opportunities available for you to highlight your brand and raise your visibility. Chamber members are here to expand, promote and conduct business — the perfect atmosphere and audience for your marketing efforts.
What's Going on at the Chamber?
There’s always something going on at the Chamber. Review a few highlight reels on what a week looks like advocating on behalf of the business community.
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Upcoming Events
The longest running farm show in Texas is back! Do you have your tickets yet?
Abilene Young Professionals
Attracting, retaining and engaging the 21-40-year-old demographic in the Abilene area.
Advocacy Radar
The Abilene Chamber acts as a fierce advocate for business on issues that help enrich a thriving and diverse business climate.
Getting Involved
Chamber volunteers are the lifeblood of our organization. In 2021 alone, our Redcoats spent 1,248 hours volunteering their time to welcome businesses to Abilene. Learn how you can get involved deeper at the Chamber.
Abilene Young Professionals
Be a part of the largest young professional group in West Texas!
Hispanic Business Council
Join the group of dedicated business leaders working to facilitate the advancement and participation of Hispanic-owned businesses in Abilene.
We are an independent organization working to develop and promote the economy and quality of life in the Abilene area. We are a nonprofit organization whose members are local businesses that are invested in developing their business, growing our economy, and strengthening our community.
Visit Abilene
Abilene’s population of 125,000 increases by one million people annually with tourists staying overnight, based on hotel occupancy. Ready to see what all the hype is about? Plan your next visit to Abilene today!
Grow Abilene
Through the dedicated efforts of our public and private partners, we work to help the dreamers start up and grow, to help existing businesses expand, all while ensuring our world class workforce exceeds the needs of the business community.
Arts in Abilene
The arts are alive and well in Abilene! Don’t believe us? We’re home to one of the first five cultural districts in the entire state designated by the Texas Commission on the Arts. Check out a variety of venues for the performing arts, live music, theater and art exhibitions.
Military Affairs
Land of the free, home of the brave! There isn't a community in the nation that shows a higher level of support for their Air Force Base than Abilene, Texas. Surely you've heart of the Abilene Trophy?
Advocating for a strong economy and free enterprise
We develop strategies to promote the needs of our Chamber members and engage with civic and government leadership to ensure continued free enterprise and economic prosperity.
West Texas Business Advocate
Ready to get serious about your business journey? Let us help you access the critical resources you need for you small business success story!
What's up with downtown?
Investment in downtown revitalization creates jobs, increases property values, and attracts workforce and tourists. Learn more about how the entire Chamber organization is working to help create a "hip urban core" for the future prosperity of our region.
Talent for the Future
We’re helping businesses invest in their talent in new and bold ways, creating opportunities and opening doors for people to own their future, and growing and supporting our region’s diverse talent case.
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Chamber Events
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QUARTERLY AG LUNCHEON
This networking luncheon is a great opportunity for you to connect with other business owners and community leaders and receive more information on how to become more involved in the community. Bring a friend or two and see what all the excitement is about with the Ag Luncheons.
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