Greater Beaumont Chamber of Commerce

The Greater Beaumont Chamber of Commerce (GBCOC) is a non-profit organization based in Beaumont, Texas. The organization employs 11 people and generates $6.6 million in annual revenue. The GBCOC works to promote economic growth in Beaumont and its surrounding areas by advocating for the business community and developing programs that support this growth. They have two affiliate organizations: the Beaumont Chamber Foundation (BCF) and the Beaumont Economic Development Foundation (BEDF). The BCF focuses on leadership development through programs like Leadership Beaumont and the Mentor/Mentee Program. The BEDF concentrates on business retention, expansion, and attraction, partnering with the Center for Innovation, Commercialization, and Entrepreneurship (CICE) at Lamar University. The GBCOC holds a contract with the City of Beaumont to execute economic development strategies and works with industries, small businesses, redevelopment, and retail to achieve this goal. They also host and support numerous community events. For more information, visit their website at bmtcoc.org.