Bastrop Chamber of Commerce
The VOICE of Business in Bastrop County
Programs and results
What we aim to solve
Growth concerns, lack of access to information for business leaders, perceptions not based on facts and fear of change. Lack of awareness of the Chamber's roles and its impact on Bastrop and the County, lack of enough resources to implement longer-term initiatives from the strategic plan, need for a larger pool of leadership talent for Chamber committees.
Our programs
What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?
B.E.S.T. Leadership Program
The B.E.S.T Leadership Program is a partnership between the Bastrop, Elgin and Smithville Chambers of Commerce. Founded in 2004 as means to cultivate community and business leaders in Bastrop County, the program identifies and encourages current and potential leaders by acquainting them with local needs and building an understanding of how individual talents can work together to build a more successful community. Participants are given unique insights into city, county and state level organizations which allow them to build a more in-depth perspective of their own community’s opportunities and challenges. Participants also receive training in the art of leadership itself, strengthening their ability to make a positive impact at home, work, and in the public forum. The eight-session course is led by Mike Buck, with 30-years experience leading Leadership Harlingen. Mr. Buck’s guidance represents a fresh and expanded approach to what has already become an impactful program for Bastrop County.
Bastrop Youth Career Day
The City of Bastrop, Bastrop Economic Development Corporation, Bastrop Chamber of Commerce, and Workforce Solutions have once again partnered with Bastrop Independent School District to host the Annual Bastrop Youth Career Day. This will be the fifth year for the event and will be from 9:00 a.m. to noon on April 12, 2019 at the Jerry Fay Wilhelm Performing Arts Center.
Juniors and seniors from Bastrop ISD High Schools can ask questions, practice interview skills, and learn about current and future employment trends. Employers will be able to scout future employees, market their brand/name, and spread the word about their career opportunities. Students will also get a chance to learn about their summer job options.
We Believe in BISD
It is a partnership between the Bastrop Chamber of Commerce and Bastrop ISD. It's purpose to the unity community and local business to support the school district. The goal is to bring the public together, and show their support for the district.
Where we work
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Goals & Strategy
Reports and documents
Download strategic planLearn about the organization's key goals, strategies, capabilities, and progress.
Charting impact
Four powerful questions that require reflection about what really matters - results.
What is the organization aiming to accomplish?
Advance Community Excellence
Advocate for Business
Amplify Value to Members
Align Resources for Sustainability
What are the organization's key strategies for making this happen?
A leadership pipeline for the Bastrop area. A sense of community. An Informed business community on issues. Relationships with policymakers. Access to "circles of influence" for members. Increased visibility for our members. Organizational excellence. Positive impact on the community and our members.
What are the organization's capabilities for doing this?
Utilize all resources available to use to build a strong business community and economy.
What have they accomplished so far and what's next?
Strategic Plan was just launched in January, so all goals are in process.
How we listen
Seeking feedback from people served makes programs more responsive and effective. Here’s how this organization is listening.
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How is your organization using feedback from the people you serve?
To inform the development of new programs/projects, To strengthen relationships with the people we serve, To understand people's needs and how we can help them achieve their goals
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Which of the following feedback practices does your organization routinely carry out?
We collect feedback from the people we serve at least annually, We take steps to ensure people feel comfortable being honest with us, We act on the feedback we receive, We tell the people who gave us feedback how we acted on their feedback, We ask the people who gave us feedback how well they think we responded
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What challenges does the organization face when collecting feedback?
Financials
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Operations
The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.
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Bastrop Chamber of Commerce
Board of directorsas of 03/16/2022
Lori Tuggle
State Farm Insurance
Term: 2020 - 2022
Chad Benoit
e3 Wealth
Term: 2022 - 2023
Lori Tuggle
State Farm Insurance
Jill Lube
Born Again Emporium
Chad Benoit
e3 Wealth
Brittany Rogers
Roscoe State Bank
Tara Castaneda
Cripple Creek Wine & Gifts
Norm Glenn
Scream Hollow
Kerry Fossler
Keller Williams Realty
Chris Kirby
Tuck Law Group
Susan Smith
Visit Bastrop
Stephen Heleman
Calvary Baptist Church
Mathew Aguilar
RE/MAX Bastrop Area
Harvey Giblin
Art Institute of Austin
Dominica McGinnis
BridgeField Group
Evan Moilan
Evan Moilan Consulting
Sara Rutherford
Good Bull Golf Carts
Jace Jones
Ascension Seton Bastrop
Board leadership practices
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Board orientation and education
Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? Yes -
CEO oversight
Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? Yes -
Ethics and transparency
Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? Yes -
Board composition
Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Yes -
Board performance
Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? Yes
Organizational demographics
Who works and leads organizations that serve our diverse communities? Candid partnered with CHANGE Philanthropy on this demographic section.
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