The number one question that a Chamber of Commerce gets asked most often is if it is part of the government, and the short answer is ‘no.’ We are not a governmental body or institution. The San Marcos Area Chamber of Commerce operates exclusively as a non-profit entity known as a 501(c)(6) corporation.
The Chamber of Commerce has the responsibility of enriching the economic wellbeing of its community, preserving the business system and promoting business growth and development.
It is primarily an organization of business and professional members who have joined together to work for collaborative solutions for commercial and business challenges. There is a distinct need for an organized group such as the Chamber of Commerce. There are many problems and opportunities which an individual alone cannot overcome. The Chamber provides a forum and united front for collaboration and the combination of time and resources, so that important accomplishments can be achieved.
