About The Chamber

VISION
The Bessemer Area Chamber of Commerce is a working partnership of business and professional people dedicated to the growth and betterment of the economy in the Bessemer Area. It is the catalyst for energizing and vitalizing the stakeholders in the Bessemer Area to achieve continual business growth, reach legislative goals, improve educational opportunity, and promote the Bessemer Area's many positive quality of life assets. The Chamber is an effective leader in unifying all stakeholders to achieve the potential of the Bessemer Area.

MISSION
The Mission of the Bessemer Area Chamber of Commerce is to promote the economic well being of regional businesses and represent the business community in economic, political, civic, educational, and cultural development of the region.

DIVISIONS

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
Mission: To promote and support business development through facilitation, coordination, and expansion of resources serving existing and prospective businesses.

COMMUNITY BUILDING
Mission: To build a stronger, more unified community through continued program development, promotion, planning, and networking of area organizations.

MEMBERSHIP
Mission: To effectively serve the membership of the Chamber and create programs, activities, and events which will be beneficial to each member.

TOURISM
Mission: To promote Bessemer area attractions to visitors as well as local residents as a place to visit and enjoy.

AMBASSADORS

Left to right - Eric Crosby, Denise Jackson, Lori Chisem, Tamala Briggins, Minnie Roper, Barnard Montgomery, Akilih Haley, Dorian Waluyn
Not pictured - Matt Douglas, Connie Fuell, Donna King, Daryl Owens, Anna Wooten

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Left to right - Mitch Avery, Devron Veasley, Carlton Jackson, Claire Mitchell, Dr. Cynthia Anthony, Micah Andrews, Cortney Coleman, Charles King
Not pictured - Ashley Brazel, Mark Brown, Dr. Autumm Jeter, Antoinette Madison, Reggie Mays, Shane Morris, Nicole Newell, Keith Pennington, Noah Rocker, Katie Truss

MEET THE STAFF

LaTasha Cook-Williams IOM, President
Mary Milan, Administrative and Accounting Specialist
Arliscia Dial, Membership Services and Event Coordinator