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Sumner County Chambers of Commerce GALLATIN AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Executive Director: Paige Brown Address: 118 W. Main St. City: Gallatin Phone: 452-4000 Website: gallatintn.org Established in 1921, the Gallatin Area Chamber of Commerce promotes and advocate for member businesses by helping them relocate, work on marketing goals and more. The chamber also works to promote and support local businesses through campaigns like Shop Gallatin and Connect Gallatin, which provides free wireless access downtown and in city parks. It also works outside of the area with the United Chambers of Sumner County to present countywide events.
HENDERSONVILLE AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE President: Brenda Payne Address: 100 Country Club Drive, Suite 104 City: Hendersonville Phone: 824-2818 Website: hendersonvillechamber.com Sumner County’s largest chamber represents the interests of nearly 850 member businesses. In addition to helping advance member businesses, the chamber works in partnership with other Nashvillearea chambers, hundreds of member companies, volunteers and partners in an effort to sustain a dynamic business growth in Sumner’s largest city.
GOODLETTESVILLE AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Executive Director: Kimberly Lynn Address: 100 N. Main St, Suite D City: Goodlettsville Phone: 859-7979
The Westmoreland chamber works to advance the development and future living conditions of the area. The chamber hosts six major events each year, including the Independence Day celebration, Christmas parade, tour of homes and most recently the Owen Bradley Music Festival and Talent Search. The chamber also sponsors a candidates’ forum every two years for candidates in the local election and a scholarship each year for seniors at Westmoreland High School.
WHITE HOUSE AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
White House Alderman Dave Paltzik, far right, received the Community Service Award at the annual White House Chamber of Commerce banquet. He is pictured with State Rep. Courtney Rogers, White House Chamber Director Julie Bolton and Sumner County Executive Anthony Holt. FILE
Website: goodlettsvillechamber.com The membership-driven Goodlettsville Area Chamber of Commerce was established in 1961. Its membership is more than 400 members and is comprised of major manufacturers, civic organizations, banking and financial services, educational institutions and individuals. The chamber gives all available resources and business expertise to their members to ensure the economic development and success of the area's business community.
PORTLAND CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Executive Director: Sherri Ferguson Address: 106 Main St. City: Portland Phone: 325-9032 Website: portlandcofc.com
Chartered in 1962, the Portland Chamber works for the development of the community and the future living conditions of the area. Its basic goal is to assure progressive community development, to promote effective government at all events and to maintain a healthy business climate for an expanding economy. It also aims to give residents a voice in civic affairs and government through a united effort to improve the overall well being of the community.
WESTMORELAND AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE President: Ethel Lackey Address: 1104 New Hwy 52 East, Suite B City: Westmoreland Phone: 644-1531 Website: westmorelandchamber.org
Executive Director: Julie Bolton Address: 414 Highway 76, P.O. Box 521 City: White House Phone: 672-3937 Website: whitehousechamber.org Established in 1984, there are now nearly 250 members in the White House Area Chamber, which was organized for the sole purpose of advancing the economic, civic and general interests of the community. The chamber works to promote the neighborly spirit of the area while highlighting the convenience of accessing the amenities of Nashville.
UNITED CHAMBERS OF SUMNER COUNTY Address: 118 W. Main St. City: Gallatin Phone: 452-4000 Website: sumnercountychambers.org The United Chambers of Sumner County is an organization, through which the six local Chambers of Commerce (Gallatin, Goodlettsville, Hendersonville, Portland, White House and Westmoreland) connect and communicate to support events and efforts that benefit Sumner County.
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