Bay City Chamber of Commerce & Agriculture

08/06/2026

Your voice made a difference.

Today, the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association (TWIA) Board of Directors voted NO RATE INCREASE for Texas coastal property owners.

This decision helps provide stability for our coastal communities and the businesses and families who call them home.

Thank you to everyone who stood with us and spoke up for the Texas Coast.

08/06/2026

Bay City ISD and Tenie Holmes welcomes their new teachers at the new teacher breakfast!

08/06/2026

08/04/2026

📍Entrepreneurship 101: Turning Ideas into Business Opportunities
Don't just look for a job. Look for a problem worth solving. Jobs create income. Solutions create businesses.
Have a business idea but don't know where to start?
📊 Join the University of Houston Texas Gulf Coast Small Business Development Center (SBDC) for an engaging introduction to entrepreneurship. This interactive workshop will help aspiring entrepreneurs, students, and small business startups learn the fundamentals of turning ideas into successful businesses.

👩‍💼👨‍💼Participants will explore how entrepreneurs identify opportunities, validate business ideas, develop a simple business model, understand startup financing options, and build a roadmap for launching a business. Whether you're considering a side hustle or your first company, you'll leave with practical tools and greater confidence to take the next step. The description is based on the workshop content you developed. 💵

Workshop Highlights
Develop an entrepreneurial mindset
Discover opportunities by solving real-world problems
Validate your business idea before investing time and money
Learn the fundamentals of the Business Model Canvas
Explore startup financing and SBDC resources
Build your brand and marketing strategy
Avoid common startup mistakes
Participate in interactive discussions and practical exercises

Speaker
Daniel Luu
Business Advisor
University of Houston Texas Gulf Coast Small Business Development Center - Fort Bend SBDC
Daniel Luu works with entrepreneurs and small business owners throughout the Texas Gulf Coast, helping them transform ideas into successful businesses. His expertise includes business planning, access to capital, financial projections, marketing strategy, and entrepreneurial development. Daniel has assisted hundreds of entrepreneurs in launching, growing, and financing their businesses while connecting them with the resources needed for long-term success.

📣Event Information
Date: Wednesday, August 26, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: Matagorda County Economic Development Corporation
4000 Avenue F
Bay City, TX 77414
Hosted by:
University of Houston Texas Gulf Coast Small Business Development Center at Fort Bend SBDC

Cost: Free (Registration Required)😳

City of Bay City, TX USABay City Main Street ProgramMatagorda County Economic Development Corporation

07/27/2026

Come out Tuesday July 28th for the grand opening of The Slime Xperience!!! 11 a.m. at 1706 5th Street!

07/21/2026

Congratulations to Bravo & Co. Youth Theater on the grand opening of your new business! What a wonderful addition to our community! Stop by the theater and speak with Victoria Mitchell about enrollment! Located at 1000 Avenue F!

07/14/2026

New Teacher Breakfast August 6, 2026!

07/06/2026

Anchor Point Academy celebrated a grand opening at the Matagorda County Birding Nature Center. This is Bay City's newest private school! Go see for yourself!
Welcome new Chamber member!