Our mission is to make Morehouse Parish a better place to live, work and play.

WHAT IS THE CHAMBER?

The Chamber is a non-profit action association designed to meet the needs of the growing Bastrop/Morehouse business community. It is a voluntary organization of businesses, professionals and interested individuals who join together to advance the interests of the community and work together to make Morehouse Parish a better place to live, work and play. It is a legislative representative, an information bureau and a business resource tool. The Chamber is operated through its members by an elected board of directors who serve on a voluntary basis. The Chamber is also composed of standing committees that explore and report issues concerning Agriculture, Education, Legislative, Health Care and Non-Profit, Economic Development and Member Services.

WHO CAN JOIN THE CHAMBER?

Chamber membership is an investment in the present and future of Morehouse Parish. Any firm or individual sharing a common interest in community improvement is eligible for membership.

CHAMBER PARTNERS

The Chamber is also partnered with Main Street, MEDD, City of Bastrop, the Villages of Bonita, Collinston, Mer Rouge, and Oak Ridge, MEDCO, Morehouse Tourism Commission, the Morehouse Parish Police Jury, the Morehouse Parish School Board, Retail Association, Morehouse Core Group and the Beautification Committee.

WHY JOIN THE CHAMBER?

  • To Enrich Existing Business & Industry
  • To Expand Economic Growth
  • To Enhance the Quality of Life in Morehouse Parish

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Jerry Pye-President
Jim Conley Past President
Rick Duplissey 1st Vice President
Robin Hawthorne
Debbie Rogers
Robin Simmons
Dr. Eliah Globke
Aleta Burns
Lisa Chafford
Chad Ballard
Billy Jordan
Debbie McLeod
Bryan Stephenson
Susan Plonnigs

CHAMBER STAFF

Dorothy Ford - Executive Director
director@bastroplacoc.org

Betty Whorton - Adminstrative Assistant
info@bastroplacoc.org

CHAMBER COMMITTEES

Committees, composed of Chamber members, investigate and report on issues that directly affect the people and businesses of Morehouse Parish. Standing committees include:

  • Member Services
  • Customer Service
  • Finance

PUBLICATIONS

The Bastrop/Morehouse Chamber of Commerce sends out various forms of communications to keep our members informed of current Chamber events. If you would like to receive this information, please email info@bastroplacoc.org.