{"id":56192,"date":"2024-04-18T15:51:29","date_gmt":"2024-04-18T15:51:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/giddingstx-eclipse.growthzonecms.com\/?page_id=56192"},"modified":"2026-04-13T15:42:10","modified_gmt":"2026-04-13T15:42:10","slug":"about-us","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/giddingstx.com\/about-us\/","title":{"rendered":"ABOUT US"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\t<p>Welcome to the Chamber of Commerce. We are a group of dedicated community leaders who love Giddings and Lee County.\u00a0 We advocate, promote, educate, and network together to impact our businesses and our community.\u00a0 Through the many different events and activities that we host or promote, you will be able to meet or come in contact with many local business leaders. Our community is made up of many small businesses, retailers, manufacturers, and of course restaurants and the service industry.<\/p>\n<p>Giddings is conveniently located between Houston and Austin on Highway 290 and we proudly boast that you can eat somewhere different every day for a month and never eat the same thing twice. We are blessed with many restaurants and places to get something good to eat. We also have many unique retailers that offer up a variety of items for purchase.<\/p>\n<p>We do have many places of worship and numerous parks and several museums. We have award winning rodeos, the Lee County Fair, and our fantastic Freedom Fest that kicks of the July 4th celebrations in our community. The Fury on the Fourth Pro Bull Riding at the Lee County Sheriff&#8217;s Posse Arena and the Fireman&#8217;s BBQ Fundraiser and Fireworks Show all happen during the July 4th celebrations.<\/p>\n<p>The Chamber of Commerce serves as the Visitors Center and Tourism office which allows us to interact with many people on a daily basis.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/giddingsareachamberofcommerce.growthzoneapp.com\/ap\/CloudFile\/Download\/LvVJlwGL\" target=\"_self\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tDownload Giddings Community Guide\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/growthzonecmsprodeastus.azureedge.net\/sites\/1217\/2024\/10\/fletcher-house.jpg\" alt=\"fletcher house\" height=\"300\" width=\"400\" title=\"fletcher house\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n<h3>\n\t\tInfluential Investors\n\t<\/h3>\n        \t<a href=\"https:\/\/thenitschegroup.com\/giddings-insurance-agency\/\" target=\"_self\">            \n\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/growthzonecmsprodeastus.azureedge.net\/sites\/1217\/2025\/10\/NitscheGroup-Logo-white-background.jpg\" alt=\"The Nitsche Group\" data-no-lazy=\"1\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\n                            <p>The Nitsche Group<\/p>\n            <\/a>\t\t\n        \t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pocolocosupermercado.com\/\" target=\"_self\">            \n\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/growthzonecmsprodeastus.azureedge.net\/sites\/1217\/2024\/10\/pocoloco-logo.jpg\" alt=\"PocoLoco\" data-no-lazy=\"1\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\n                            <p>PocoLoco<\/p>\n            <\/a>\t\t\n        \t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.funtownrv.com\/locations\/giddings\" target=\"_self\">            \n\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/growthzonecmsprodeastus.azureedge.net\/sites\/1217\/2024\/10\/funtown-logo.jpg\" alt=\"Fun Town RV Logo Titile\" data-no-lazy=\"1\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\n                            <p>Fun Town RV Logo Titile<\/p>\n            <\/a>\t\t\n        \t<a href=\"https:\/\/altmanplants.com\/\" target=\"_self\">            \n\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/growthzonecmsprodeastus.azureedge.net\/sites\/1217\/2025\/10\/altman-logo-152.png\" alt=\"Altman Plants Logo Titile\" data-no-lazy=\"1\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\n                            <p>Altman Plants Logo Titile<\/p>\n            <\/a>\t\t\n        \t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bluebonnet.coop\/\" target=\"_self\">            \n\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/growthzonecmsprodeastus.azureedge.net\/sites\/1217\/2025\/10\/download.jpg\" alt=\"Bluebonnet Electric Logo Titile\" data-no-lazy=\"1\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\n                            <p>Bluebonnet Electric Logo Titile<\/p>\n            <\/a>\t\t\n        \t<a href=\"https:\/\/b-noilfield.com\/\" target=\"_self\">            \n\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/growthzonecmsprodeastus.azureedge.net\/sites\/1217\/2025\/10\/qtq_95.jpg\" alt=\"B &amp; N Oilfield Logo\" data-no-lazy=\"1\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\n                            <p>B &amp; N Oilfield Logo<\/p>\n            <\/a>\t\t\n        \t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.classic.bank\/\" target=\"_self\">            \n\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/growthzonecmsprodeastus.azureedge.net\/sites\/1217\/2025\/10\/classic-bank-logo.jpg\" alt=\"Classic Bank Logo\" data-no-lazy=\"1\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\n                            <p>Classic Bank Logo<\/p>\n            <\/a>\t\t\n        \t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.fnbgiddings.com\/\" target=\"_self\">            \n\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/growthzonecmsprodeastus.azureedge.net\/sites\/1217\/2025\/10\/FNBGiddings-logo-lightbackground.jpg\" alt=\"Girst National Bank Giddings\" data-no-lazy=\"1\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\n                            <p>Girst National Bank Giddings<\/p>\n            <\/a>\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/growthzonecmsprodeastus.azureedge.net\/sites\/1217\/2025\/10\/companylogo.png\" alt=\"H &amp; R Machine\" data-no-lazy=\"1\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\n                            <p>H &amp; R Machine<\/p>\n\t\t\t<button>Next<\/button>\n\t\t<button>Previous<\/button>\n<h3>\n\t\t\tGiddings Chamber staff\t<\/h3>\n\t<p>Meet our Giddings Chamber of Commerce Staff.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/growthzonecmsprodeastus.azureedge.net\/sites\/1217\/2025\/10\/Jackie-Image.jpg\" alt=\"Photo of Jackie Handrick\" height=\"957\" width=\"960\" title=\"Jackie Image\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n<h3>Jackie Handrick<\/h3><p>Giddings Chamber of Commerce President\/CEO<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/growthzonecmsprodeastus.azureedge.net\/sites\/1217\/2024\/09\/Kelita-Thomas.jpg\" alt=\"Kelita Thomas\" height=\"1800\" width=\"1200\" title=\"Kelita Thomas\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n<h3>Kelita Thomas, CTE, IOM<\/h3><p>Tourism Director<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>\n\t\t\tCommunity Awards\t<\/h3>\n\t<p>Each year the chamber sponsors community awards for businesses and individuals in our community.<\/p>\n\t<p>Outstanding Citizen of the Year Award<\/p>\n<p>Outstanding Business of the Year Award<\/p>\n<p>Outstanding Civic Organization of the Year Award<\/p>\n<p>Outstanding Youth Organization of the Year Award<\/p>\n<p>Outstanding Chamber Volunteer of the Year Award<\/p>\n<p>Lifetime Achievement Award<\/p>\n<p>Outstanding Community Service Award<\/p>\n<p>Outstanding Customer Service Award<\/p>\n<p>Legacy Award<\/p>\n<p>Hometown Hero Award<\/p>\n<p>Humanitarian Award<\/p>\n<p>Trailblazer Award<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/form.jotform.com\/252926736416060\" target=\"_self\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/growthzonecmsprodeastus.azureedge.net\/sites\/1217\/2024\/03\/succullent-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"succulent\" height=\"682\" width=\"1024\" title=\"succulent\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n<h5><a href=\"https:\/\/form.jotform.com\/252926736416060\" target=\"_self\">Nominate<\/a><\/h5>    \n      <p><strong>Do you have a suggestion for future award winners? <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Please click below to download a submission form and instructions.<\/p>\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/form.jotform.com\/252926736416060\" target=\"_self\">Award Submission Form<\/a>    \n<h3>\n\t\t\tWhat our Chamber Does in the Community\t<\/h3>\n\t<p>The Giddings Area Chamber of Commerce is a voluntary organization of business and professional men and women who have joined together for the purpose of promoting the civic and commercial progress of our community. The economic well being of this area is related directly to the caliber of work that is done by the Chamber and its staff. That is why the Giddings Chamber has a major impact on business, income and future growth of the area.<\/p>\n<p>There are two primary functions of a chamber of commerce:<\/p>\n<p>1. It acts as spokesperson for the business and professional community and translates into action the group thinking of its members, and<\/p>\n2. It renders specific services of a type that can be most effectively rendered by a<br \/>\ncommunity organization both to its members and to the community as a whole.\n<p>The Chamber works to coordinate the efforts of commerce and the professions in maintaining and strengthening a sound and healthy business climate in the Giddings area. <\/p>\n<p>The Chamber works to develop aggressive programs of work and stimulate activities that will provide for full development and employment of our human and economic resources. <\/p>\n<p>The Chambers strives to provide creative business leadership and effective coordination of all interested parties in solving community problems and in initiating constructive community action. <\/p>\n<p>And the Chamber helps to create broad understanding and appreciation of the great opportunities in the Giddings area, and to promote the advantages and assets of our community within the county, area, state and the world. <\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/growthzonecmsprodeastus.azureedge.net\/sites\/1217\/2025\/02\/Banquet1.jpg\" alt=\"Banquet1\" height=\"800\" width=\"1200\" title=\"Banquet1\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Welcome to the Chamber of Commerce. 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