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About Us
Welcome to DeSoto County Chamber of Commerce—A Small Town with a Big Heart!
On behalf of the DeSoto County Chamber of Commerce, I would like to extend a warm welcome to you—whether you’re visiting our charming town for the first time, searching for a place to call home, or already part of our thriving community. DeSoto County is truly one of the best places in Florida to live, work, and raise a family, and we’re excited to have you here!
At the Chamber, we know that the heart of a strong economy is a strong community. We are fortunate to be surrounded by local leaders, business owners, educators, and citizens who are dedicated to making DeSoto County a wonderful place to live and do business. It’s this spirit of collaboration that helps us grow and thrive together.
As the Executive Director, I’m honored to serve this community and work alongside our talented and passionate Chamber Board. Together, we are committed to fostering business growth, promoting local events, and improving the quality of life for all of our residents. Whether it’s through networking opportunities, business referrals, or special events like the Tater Hill Fun Shoot, Annual Chamber Dinner, or the Christmas Parade, we’re here to help you succeed. The DeSoto County Chamber of Commerce is proud to offer a variety of resources and opportunities to our members. From promoting businesses through our website to providing space for advertising and hosting monthly networking events, we strive to create an environment where everyone can grow and thrive.
If you’re not yet a member of the Chamber, I encourage you to join us today. Your membership will benefit your business, your community, and you personally. Together, we can continue building a vibrant and prosperous DeSoto County.
Once again, welcome to our community—I look forward to working with you and seeing all the wonderful things we’ll achieve together!
Get Involved and Make a Difference!
Get Involved
If you are interested in getting involved with the DeSoto Chamber of Commerce we would love to hear from you! Download and fill out the volunteer application form below or use the contact information below to get with us about volunteering opportunities today.
Join the Chamber
You are cordially invited to join the DeSoto County Chamber of Commerce.
Comprised of over more than 250 citizens and businesses from around the county, this dynamic organization feels that by working together we can combine resources to improve the prosperity of our community. We would like to offer you the opportunity to develop and enhance your management skills, exposure to creative ideas, early awareness of emerging trends, and opportunities to network with fellow business leaders.
We hope you will join the Home Team. We are confident that you will find the DeSoto County Chamber of Commerce a worthwhile investment, and we look forward to working with you to promote your business and our unique and thriving community.
Our Board Members
DESOTO COUNTY CHAMBER 2024
JUSTIN FUSSELL
President, Crews Bank & Trust
ORALIA RAMIREZ
Vice President, RMZ Realty Inc.
ASHLEY DELUCA
Treasurer, Crews Bank & Trust
SARAH HIPP
Secretary, DeSoto Memorial Hospital
TAYLOR JONES
DeSoto Co. Chamber of Commerce
BRENT ANDERSON
Mosaic
GABY BECERRA
United Country Gulfland Real Estate
MELISSA BERGEY
Gator Wilderness Camp School
JENNIFER BOWSER
Habitat for Humanity
J. COLE BREWER
J. Cole Brewer, PA
WELDON CAMPBELL
Arcadia Rodeo
BETH CARSTEN
City of Arcadia
ANGIE DUCKETT
Peace River Shopper
HEATHER FUGATE
Drug Free DeSoto
SONDRA GUFFEY
DeSoto County BOCC
PARKER HALL
Silverio & Hall, PA
QUINN JONES
Arcadia Police Department Marshal
LAURA NELSON
MidFlorida Credit Union
CHUCK POE
Calvary Baptist Church
SAMANTHA RHYMES
Wellpath Recovery Solutions
KELLI ALI
MidFlorida Credit Union, Advisor
JODI DELOACH
Tobacco Free Partnership, Advisor
HEATHER NEDLEY
Mosaic, Advisor
JIM POTTER
DeSoto County Sheriff, Advisor
LUIS VELASCO
Hackney, Ames & Co., Advisor
You Name It, We’ll Be There!
Something we love more than anything is being there for our community. Please contact us with any questions, concerns or just to say hello.
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