About Us
Misson
To enhance economic growth in the Brown County area by focusing on education, promotion and collaboration of the business community, recruitment and development of emerging community leaders, and those areas of the community affecting business.
About Us
The Brown County Chamber of Commerce was founded in the 1980s by a group of passionate individuals dedicated to promoting tourism and business growth throughout Brown County.
“We would meet monthly at a restaurant on the golf course called Lakewood,” recalls Stan Purdy, one of the Chamber’s founding officers. “We recognized the county’s underutilized assets, such as Georgetown being the home of a U.S. President, its location along Morgan’s Raiders' path, and its rich history in the Underground Railroad. At the time, there was a Georgetown Chamber, but we were advised to establish a county-wide Chamber to promote Brown County as a whole.”
In July 1983, the Brown County Chamber of Commerce officially formed with the mission to "develop, advance, and improve agricultural, civic, commercial, industrial, and tourist activity." Clyde Taylor, another original founder, recalls that Sr. Xavier Ladrigan of Chatfield College served as the Chamber’s first President, with meetings held regularly at the Eagles Hall.
“Like the county itself, the Brown County Chamber of Commerce has grown to meet the needs of our business community,” said Jen Patrick, current Board Chair. “Today, the Chamber serves as Brown County’s central hub for business communications, events, networking, and training. Our organization has grown to include more than 335 businesses, with new members joining every year.”
The Brown County Chamber of Commerce remains committed to fostering economic growth, collaboration, and community development—supporting businesses of all sizes as they thrive and succeed in our region.