SAN MARCOS

The San Marcos Area Chamber of Commerce is a leading membership organization that collaborates with stakeholders to develop an environment where businesses thrive, leadership is encouraged, students excel, housing is ample and attainable, all members are active and quality of life is a priority... The San Marcos Chamber of Commerce grew out of an organization founded in 1903, called "The Commercial Club." The objective of that club was the "promotion and extension of the commercial, educational, agricultural and industrial interests of San Marcos and the vicinity. A.L Davis, a progressive young man who came to San Marcos from Dripping Springs, was the first President. During the period from 1905 to 1907, "The Commercial Club" had a leading part in establishing San Marcos Baptist Academy. In 1910, "The Commercial Club" became "The Chamber of Commerce" and Sam R. Kone was the first President. It was incorporated on July 7, 1923 when Lloyd J. Johnson was President. During the 1920's, the..

Also known as: San Marcos Area Chamber of Commerce

Primary location: San Marcos United States