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About the Westlake Chamber
As growth accelerated on the west bank of the Colorado River, businesses in West Lake Hills and Rollingwood recognized the need for an organization to address the issues and challenges facing their communities.
On June 29, 1995, the 20 members of the Eanes Business and Professional Association voted to dissolve the EBPA and create a Chamber of Commerce. Their vision was to provide a platform for businesses to collaborate on issues of safety, crime, and economic development—while also fostering a strong sense of community and camaraderie.
On July 13, the group gathered at Time Out for Burgers for its first official meeting. With 50 volunteers in attendance, they voted to formally establish the Westlake Chamber of Commerce, adopt bylaws, and elect the first officers. The Chamber’s Articles of Incorporation were signed and certified on September 25, 1995.
By the time the new chamber held its first fundraiser in October, its membership had grown to 110. Attended by local politicians and celebrities, this first event established the Westlake Chamber, not just as the voice of area businesses, but as the voice of the Westbank community.
The Chamber quickly addressed topics like: the construction of The Village at Westlake Shopping Center, the widening of Bee Cave Road and many other issues of the time. Ribbon cuttings and Businesses of the Month Awards promoted Westbank commerce, while monthly luncheons featured local police & fire chiefs, the school superintendent and government leaders as speakers.
Now, over 30 years later, the Chamber continues to foster community and camaraderie, still holding monthly luncheons, an annual awards gala and community forums, but now also hosting monthly business builder lunches and breakfasts, ribbon cuttings, networking happy hours, a leadership academy, quarterly humanitarian efforts, annual golf tournaments, 4th of July parade, and the Westlake Wonderfest.
All the while, still being the voice of concerned community members and businesses on the West bank of the Colorado River. Ready to lead the residents of West Lake Hills, Rollingwood and West Travis County, WE are proud members of The Westlake Chamber of Commerce.
Mission, Vision & Values
Bylaws
Board of Directors & Staff
Ambassadors
Committees
Members of the Quarter
