Weekly Opportunities - December 2025 Week 5

Hello friends — Cheri here with a quick year-end update and a look ahead to what the chamber and our partners have in store. Even as events wind down for the season, planning and opportunities are full speed ahead. If you want more visibility, ways to support local students, or marketing that makes sense for your business, now is the time to act.

Spotlight: Splendora ISD Education Foundation

This month’s sponsor, the Splendora ISD Education Foundation, is powered by community support. Whether you show up to an event, make a small donation, or share the word, you are creating opportunities for Splendora ISD students. Every event supports teacher grants that directly benefit classroom learning and student success.

Every event helps fund teacher grants.

Upcoming ways to get involved include fun, community-driven events like Men Who Cook, Purse Bingo, and their annual golf tournament. Events are the backbone of the foundation’s fundraising — and each ticket, donation, and volunteer hour makes a real difference.

Why Join the Chamber Now?

If your business isn’t a chamber member yet, joining now gives you immediate perks that carry into the new year. Members get recognition as a new member, directory benefits, the ability to post calendar events and hot deals, and the option to push out job postings — all tools that help you connect with the local community and recruit talent for the year ahead.

• Directory perks that make your business easier to find
• Calendar events so your events reach local audiences
• Hot deals and promotions to attract customers
• Job postings to help fill positions for the new year

Join now and enjoy a little extra time added to your membership — you won’t renew again until January 2027 — which means more visibility for your marketing dollars at no extra annual cost.

Sponsorships and Strategic Marketing for 2026

Sponsorships for 2026 are already selling. If you want to put your marketing dollars into events that attract your ideal customers, get in early. Sponsorships help build brand recognition, connect you with local leaders, and support events that matter to the community.

Tip: Choosing events that align with your target audience delivers better ROI than spreading budget thinly across unrelated opportunities.

Save These January Dates

We’re planning a full, action-packed January. Mark your calendar for these recurring highlights and look for ribbon cuttings sprinkled throughout the month.

• Traveling Thirsty Thursday
• Business Networking Breakfast
• Leading Ladies Luncheon
• Elected Officials Reception
• Multiple ribbon cuttings celebrating new and growing businesses

How to Get Involved

All membership and event details can be found at GEMCchamber.com. If you want help deciding where to spend your marketing dollars or which sponsorship fits your goals, give me a call and we’ll map out a plan that makes sense for your business.

Final notes

Thank you to everyone supporting the Splendora ISD Education Foundation and to our members who show up for the community. Have a safe and happy new year — look forward to seeing you at chamber events in January.