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ABOUT THE CHAMBER

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Our Mission The Liberty-Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce is organized to advance the general welfare and prosperity of the Liberty-Dayton area so that its citizens and all areas of its business community shall prosper. All necessary means of promotion shall be provided and particular attention and emphasis shall be given to the economic, civic, commercial, cultural, industrial and educational interests of the area.

The Liberty-Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce celebrated the relocation to its present facilities at 1801 Trinity Street on September 24, 1998. Attending the event were many of the Chamber members and community leaders who helped raise the $65,000 needed to purchase the old office building and renovate it, along with Chamber staff and members of the Board of Directors.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Officers Chairman: Jo Anne Smith (Individual member) Vice-Chairman: Bryan Reynolds (First Liberty National Bank - Dayton Financial Center) Secretary-Treasurer: Frank Jordan (Nutritional Scientific Corporation) Past Chairman: Jimmy Hardin (Woodforest Funeral Home) Term Expiring 12-2008 Alan D. Conner (Liberty County Central Appraisal District) Dan Syphrett (Entergy) Tommy Hathaway (Lee College Small Business Development Center) Diane Haywood Huddleston (First Liberty National Bank - Liberty Financial Center) Jim Sterling (Sterling Realty) Elizabeth Ellis (Accessories Etc.) Larry Wagnon (Allison Funeral Service) Tracy Williams (Agent - State Farm Insurance) Term Expiring 12-2009 Wendy Bode (Lazy B General Store) Barbara Lange (Langetree DUCK Farm) Susan Giberson (Flowers And More) Donna Hardin (Calvin Westcott - State Farm Agent) Michael Kapalski (Kapalski's Cafe) Robin Land (Smart Real Estate) Juan Venegas (Casa Don Boni Mexican Food Restaurant) Term Expiring 12-2010 Eliza Guidry (Individual) Donna Brown (Donna Brown Investigations Research Services) Kevin Ladd (Individual) James Leonard (CenterPoint Energy) Ron Olson (Wal-Mart SuperCenter) Michael Page (Sterling Funeral Home) Dr. Jimmy Simmons (Simmons Chiropractic & Acupuncture) Tiffany York (KSHN 99.9 FM) Chamber Staff Mary Anne Campbell (President) Christy Ewart (Administrative Assistant) Nora Lee Ladd (Special Events) Darlene Zieschang (Assistant)

CHAMBER COMMITTEES

Beautification Improve the physical quality of life in the Liberty-Dayton area. Legislative Issues Represent the interest of the community on all levels of government, and to inform members and the general public on issues of concern. Economic Development Create expanded employment opportunities and a more diversified economic base in the Liberty-Dayton area Luncheon / Hospitality Increase membership involvement by providing educational, informative or entertaining monthly membership luncheons. Fund-Raiser / Special Events Raise funds to benefit the Liberty-Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce programs and activities. Publicity Promote the Chamber of Commerce and publicize its accomplishments throughout the community. Highways Identify, coordinate and report all transportation development activities in the Liberty-Dayton area. Tourism Promote and attract tourists to the area. Top of page