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Mission Statement

Founding
The Greater Northside Chamber of Commerce (GNCC) was founded in 2013. 

Mission Statement
The mission of the Greater Northside Chamber of Commerce is to advocate for the development and interest of businesses and community located on the greater northside part of Houston, TX and to act as a unified voice to ensure that any development promotes a positive economic impact in the area. The Chamber will promote economic progress and quality of life in the greater northside of the City of Houston and foster a climate in which business, commerce and industry flourish.

Goals

  • Increase economic growth among businesses by offering business related events, training, and resources.
  • Equip business owners with the resources to create and grow sustainable businesses.
  • Promote Northside businesses, industries, and neighborhoods to communities throughout the Greater Houston area.

Governance
The Greater Northside Chamber of Commerce is managed and organized by a voluntary board of directors and a compensated Executive Director.  They work as a team to increase Chamber membership for the benefit of mutual business growth and opportunities in the Northside of Houston, TX, as well play the role of fiduciary stewards of Chamber Member dues. We welcome any comments, suggestions, and feedback about the chamber, and are here to serve you. Contact Info: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Elected Officials

Federal Officials

Senator John Cornyn: http://www.cornyn.senate.gov/public/ Senator Ted Cruz: http://www.cruz.senate.gov/ Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia: https://sylviagarcia.house.gov/ Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee: http://jacksonlee.house.gov/

State Government

Greg Abbott: http://www.governor.state.tx.us/ Texas Legislature: http://www.capitol.state.tx.us/ Texas Judicial: http://www.courts.state.tx.us/ Statewide Elected Officials: http://www.sos.state.tx.us/elections/voter/elected.shtml

Harris County Government

County Officials: http://www.co.harris.tx.us/#

City of Houston Government

Mayor: http://www.houstontx.gov/mayor/index.html City Controller: http://www.houstontx.gov/controller/index.html City Council: http://www.houstontx.gov/council/index.html

HISD Trustees

http://www.houstonisd.org/domain/10786

Harris County Department of Education

http://www.hcde-texas.org/

Membership Levels

If you are looking for business resources, networking opportunities, and reaching customers across the Northside, the Greater Northside Chamber of Commerce offers six membership levels for individuals and organizations of various sizes. Our membership levels begin at $150 for Non-Profits and go up to Gold level at $1000. 

 

Gold - Annual Investment: $1000

Gold level members including large organizations with over 500 employees.

  • Includes the listing of 10 employees as members
  • Access to GNCC Member's Only Portal
  • Eligibility to serve on the GNCC Board of Directors
  • Company name and logo featured as a "Gold Member" in online directory with name and contact information for company representative
  • Complimentary vendor booth at preferred GNCC event
  • Guest speaker opportunity at preferred GNCC event
  • PLUS all of benefits of Silver and Bronze membership packages (See below)

Silver - Annual Investment: $750

Silver level members including large organizations with over 100 employees.

  • Includes the listing of 8 employees as members
  • Access to GNCC Member's Only Portal
  • Company name with a link to company website featured as a "Silver Member" in online directory with name and contact information for company representative
  • Three (3) complimentary or discounted tickets to GNCC Signature Event
  • PLUS all of the advantages of Bronze membership package (See below)

Bronze- Annual Investment: $500

Bronze level members including large organizations with over 50 employees.

  • Includes the listing of 6 employees as members
  • Access to GNCC Member's Only Portal
  • Company name with a link to company website featured as a "Bronze Member" in online directory with name and contact information for company representative
  • Selected events and deals listed in calendar on Chamber website
  • Three (3) discount tickets to GNCC Signature Event
  • Access to all GNCC events at member rate
  • GNCC Door Decal
  • Member Spotlight on GNCC website, e-blast and social media 
  • Ribbon cutting for new businesses with social media announcement 

 Executive- Annual Investment: $350

Executive level members including large organizations with over 10 employees.

  • Includes the listing of 4 employees as members
  • Access to GNCC Member's Only Portal
  • Selected events and deals listed in calendar on Chamber website
  • Access to all GNCC events at member rate
  • GNCC Door Decal
  • Member Spotlight on GNCC website, e-blast and social media 
  • Listing in GNCC online member directory
  • Member Spotlight on GNCC website, e-blast and social media 
  • Ribbon cutting for new businesses with social media announcement 

Professional - Annual Investment: $250

Professional level members including large organizations with 1-10 employees.

  • Includes the listing of 1 person as members
  • Access to GNCC Member's Only Portal
  • Selected events and deals listed in calendar on Chamber website
  • Access to all GNCC events at member rate
  • GNCC Door Decal
  • Member Spotlight on GNCC website, e-blast and social media 
  • Listing in GNCC online member directory
  • Member Spotlight on GNCC website, e-blast and social media 
  • Ribbon cutting for new businesses with social media announcement 

 Non-Profit - Annual Investment: $150

Non-Profit level members including organizations listed as 501(c)3 including but not limited to Universities, Schools, and Foundations

  • Includes the listing of 1 person as members
  • Access to GNCC Member's Only Portal
  • Selected events and deals listed in calendar on Chamber website
  • Access to all GNCC events at member rate
  • GNCC Door Decal
  • Member Spotlight on GNCC website, e-blast and social media 
  • Listing in GNCC online member directory
  • Member Spotlight on GNCC website, e-blast and social media 
  • Ribbon cutting for new businesses with social media announcement 

History of the Northside

The Greater Northside, immediately north of downtown, consists of wood frame homes, bungalows, and now two- to three-story townhomes, which surround commercial properties along North Main and Fulton. Moody Park is an important gathering place in the center of the community, as is Northside High School / Marshall Middle School / Carnegie Library complex in the southern part of the community. With the new MetroRail line having been completed, traveling downtown from Near Northside is a quick ride to get to work, a concert or a dinner out.

Development of the Greater Northside neighborhood began in the 1880s-1890s with the expansion of the nearby Hardy Rail Yards. With the decrease of rail traffic and increase in suburban development in Houston, the neighborhood began to decline after World War II. A few residents live in the neighborhood that was altered in 1954 by the construction of the Elysian Viaduct.

We are a neighborhood that is rich in history and culture. While we have long been an overlooked part of the city there are exciting changes taking place all around. We are now one of the fastest growing neighborhoods in Houston and one of the most promising places to start a new business. Our future is bright and we are hard at work developing this community into something new and exciting, all the while preserving the rich heritage which adds so much to the Northside way of life.

The Greater Northside Chamber of Commerce (GNCC) was founded in 2013. The mission of the Greater Northside Chamber of Commerce is to advocate for the development and interest of businesses and community located on the greater northside part of Houston, TX and to act as a unified voice to ensure that any development promotes a positive economic impact in the area. The Chamber will promote economic progress and quality of life in the greater northside of the City of Houston and foster a climate in which business, commerce and industry flourish.