Hill Country Chamber of Commerce About Us|Bulverde, Spring Branch & Comal County, Texas

A Message from The Hill Country Chamber of Commerce

Susan Abelow, President of the Hill Country Chamber of Commerce - Bulverde, Spring Branch and Western Comal County You may or may not be aware of the current fire protection situation we have in our business community, although it is a hot topic (no pun intended), the HCCC feels that this problem is an important one and we are bringing it to your attention by inserting a memo bulletin in this issue of our
newsletter. Although it is not the intention of this chamber to take a political stance regarding this matter, it is our intent, and we feel, obligation, to support issues that affect those within our communities, and to support positions that work towards their resolution.

Proper fire protection due to an inadequate availability of water is one concern that affects everyone and is as yet unresolved. We are providing you with the facts that were given to our chamber by Fire Chief Charles Ivy. After our members have had the opportunity to review the information provided, we will contact you and ask you a series of questions. The results of that survey will be compiled, reviewed, and help the board to determine if our members want the chamber to take further action. If there is not at least 80% support of a position by responding members, the chamber will take no further action.

Currently, many of our schools are 100% unprotected, we have a lack of water access, inadequate lines, and most areas have no fire hydrants, please consider the importance of these issues, your cooperation when contacted by the board would be greatly appreciated.

Mission Statement

"Utilize the talents of our businesses, individuals, an organizations working together
to support a positive business environment, encourage community service,
and promote local commerce."

Hill Country Chamber of Commerce
Regional Business Development Organization

Hill Country Chamber of Commerce has been chartered as a regional business development organization. Its mission statement is to, “Utilize the talents of our businesses, individuals, and organizations working together to support a positive business environment, encourage community service, and promote local commerce.”

Comal County ranked the 12th fastest growing county in Texas between 1990 and 2000. The rate of growth during this period was 50.5%. The population is projected to exceed 267,500 by year 2050 which represents a 237% growth. (Source: Texas Water Development board, 2002.)

“With explosive population comes exciting opportunities for new businesses to enter our market and for existing business to expand,” said Stephen Breig, Financial Consultant for Smith Barney.

The board is membership-driven and comprised of a wide array of expertise ranging from banking, financial services, medical, realtors, small business owners, and various elected officials from the county and surrounding areas; all of whom are community leaders with proven track records.

The first officers of the Hill Country Chamber are Gary Anderson, President; Carl Strohl, Vice-President; Patty Kosters, Secretary and Bev Lemes, Richard Weber.

“Doing business in the Hill Country is different than in large cities and the Hill Country Chamber of Commerce is in a unique position to facilitate networking and build a beneficial business atmosphere that works for the residents,” said Dr. Kevin Scott, owner of the Original Bulverde Dental Office.

General Hill Country Chamber of Commerce meetings will be convened the third Thursday of each month beginning in June from 4:00 to 6:00 PM at the Bulverde Spring Branch Library in the conference room. Individuals and businesses are invited to attend. New members joining from now through July 31 of this year will have a unique opportunity to be designated as a Charter Member. For information on joining the newly formed Hill Country Chamber of Commerce, please call 830-438-2025.