WHAT DOES THE CHAMBER DO FOR YOU?
In order for any Chamber of Commerce to be successful, total involvement
and commitment must be met. A Chamber of Commerce is only as
strong as its membership. The objective of our Chamber of Commerce
is to PROMOTE MARLIN. As a small group, we are limited in what
can be accomplished. As our membership grows, we gain strength. With
this new strength, we can attract new industry and business to the
area. When Marlin grows, the current businesses benefit, as
well as its citizens. With new members we not only benefit financially
but we gain additional "voice" and input as to Marlin's needs.
The Marlin Chamber of Commerce has been
very successful in the past. Some
of the
accomplishments you will recognize:
1. As a result of combined efforts with Marlin Development Company,
the City of Marlin, and Falls County, the Chamber played a major part
in acquiring the Hobby Unit of the TDC, which currently provides over
350 jobs in the area.
2. The Chamber of Commerce worked with the City of Marlin to qualify
and to be accepted as a Texas Main Street City. This program
enables Marlin to restore and improve the downtown retail district
through assistance of the Main Street Program. This not only
will increase business and employment for Marlin, but also will add
to the appearance of that area and attract more visitors.
3. The Chamber sponsors the Annual Christmas Parade. This draws
attention to our downtown area and its merchants.
4. New businesses are welcomed with a Ribbon-Cutting.
5. The Chamber provides newcomer packets to all new teachers coming
into the district each year.
6. As a group, the Chamber is involved with the transportation needs
and improvements for the area. It has been involved in the improvements
of the highways and roadways for access to Marlin and is currently
following the plans of the Highway 6 expansion.
7. The
Chamber provides City of Marlin and Falls County 911 Maps. The
maps enable visitors to locate business locations and residential addresses.
8. The Chamber of Commerce office is often the first stop for visitors
and prospective businesses in Marlin. Daily, numerous telephone
inquires give our secretary, Cynthia, the opportunity to promote Marlin
and its businesses. The Chamber provides information pertaining
to the schools, utilities, city government, banks, and medical facilities. It
has lists of churches, clubs and organizations, and major employers
in Marlin.
9. The Chamber has numerous items of memorabilia available for purchase:
Marlin Afghans, coffee mugs, T-Shirts, caps, and Christmas Ornaments.
10. A Copy Machine and Fax Machine are available for use-free to Chamber
Members (50 copies or less)-and for a small fee to non-members.
