Today with a lot of thoughts and feelings I compose this letter to you my Chamber Members and Friends.  How GREAT it is to live and raise a family here in Cleburne, Texas!

I must let you know how thankful I am to be able to fill my passion as being Chairman of the Chamber Board for 2010.  How fortunate we all are to reside in this beautiful piece of Texas where we can live and do business.  Our community has a lot happening in 2010 and in our near future.  With a lot of help and support from our City the New Conference Center will open giving the community opportunities to attend great events.  I am looking forward to working with the City to build the new Chamber of Commerce, Visitors Bureau, Office of Economic Development, and the ongoing Hwy 121 Project.

As we look over the 2010 Business Plan there are a lot of exciting things for us to look forward to!  I am encouraging each and every one of us to be involved in the Chamber's programs and activities.  This year with the opening of the Conference Center we will have a wonderful opportunity to showcase our community and business events to all of our community.  With this large responsibility I would like to take the time to remind all of us of our mission which is "To Promote Business and the Community."

As we continue to grow our rich heritage in Cleburne, Texas I would like to personally thank all of the past, present and future members, volunteers and everyone who has contributed their time and efforts to make this community a wonderful place to live and prosper!  Thank you for the opportunity to allow me to be your Chairman this year.

Jackie Pinkerton

Chairman of the Board