Newton County Chamber of Commerce

Since 1965, the Newton County Chamber of Commerce has been active in promoting Newton and Newton County to residents, visitors and potential families and businesses that may wish to relocate.

The Chamber has taken an aggressive position to assist our community in economic development programs. The Chamber's Economic Development Committee, an association of local business, civic and government leaders, has been instrumental in developing this Website, planning and initiating the Newton County Courthouse Square Renovation Program and receiving a sizable Texas Infrastructure Program grant to upgrade fiber optic communications for marketing and education.

The Chamber is entirely volunteer-driven with no paid staff, however, our past accomplishments and present programs remain a benchmark for other Chambers in the East Texas Area. Our volunteers are dedicated to promoting our resources and are proud to be residents of Newton County, home of …
"Clean Air - Fresh Water - Friendly People!"

A SPECIAL THANKS to Donnie Meek, Carolyn Motl, Entergy, Buddy Hollis, Susan Karpel, Pam Wright, Jerry Pace, David Hines, Mark Karpel and all the numerous dedicated volunteers for the long hours of research, layout & design work and travel necessary to make this Website a reality!

2008 OFFICERS & DIRECTORS

President
Gary Satterwhite

1st Vice President
Edwina Lewis

2nd Vice President
Charlet Meyer

Secretary
Susan Karpel

Treasurer
Misti Weeks Spacek

Chamber Sweetheart
Megan Fomby

Board of Directors
Earlene Bowen
Yolanda Hinton
Lois Price
Conley Todd
Pastor Joe Miller
Glenn Mitchell

MISSION STATEMENT

To promote business and economic development in Newton County thus enhancing and improving the quality of life for our residents. As a volunteer driven Chamber, we will set the example for all residents and businesses that together we will make a difference.

MEETINGS

We meet at 12:00 Noon for lunch, community reports and a program featuring a guest speaker on the 2nd Thursday of every month at the Howard Civic Center in Newton, Texas.

DUES

The Chamber offers three (3) levels of Membership /Sponsorship. Simply Email us for details.

SERVICES TO MEMBERS

Monthly Meetings With Community Reports and Informative Programs

Chamber Leadership Works Directly With City & County Officials

Promotes Economic & Community Development

Monthly Newsletter

Business Referral Service

Small Business Development Seminars

Provides Chamber Representatives At Various Functions Including:
Entergy / Team City

WE ASSIST & HELP PROMOTE THESE ORGANIZATIONS & ACTIVITIES

Newton County Fair and Livestock Show

Newton Homecoming Parade & Festival

Partnership of Southeast Texas (POST)

Big Thicket Loop Association

Newton County Nature Club

Deep East Texas Development Association

Courthouse Restoration Program

Newton County Historical Commission

Coordination With Surrounding Area Chambers

Area Civic and Service Organizations

Newton Economic Development Corporation

Newton Community Development Corporation