Get to Know Our City Partners
Whether you are working, visiting, or considering a move to the Tri-County area, our city partners help make this region a strong place to live, work, and grow. Meet the advisors and Chamber representatives who connect each community with the Texas Tri-County Chamber of Commerce.
Universal City
City Advisor: Cheryl Maxwell
City Representative: Katie Chauret
Olympia Hills Golf & Event Center
Live Oak
City Advisor: Donna Lowder
City Representative: Liane Garrett
MadWomen Marketing
Garden Ridge
City Advisor: Kelly Smith
City Representative: To be announced
Schertz
City Advisor: Scott Wayman
City Representatives: Shayne Sinor and Brooke Stiles
Selma
City Advisors: Johnny Casias and Wyatt Agee
City Representative: Cody Wheeler
Hitching Post and Retama Race Track
Converse
City Advisor: Stan Farmer
City Representative: To be announced
Grants, Veterans & Business Resources
Find practical support for your business—from employee training to financing and local development incentives. Start with your city’s resource link above, or explore these official programs.
- Texas Workforce Commission: Skills for Success — Workforce training funding for essential workplace skills. Review program requirements and application guidance.
- Texas Workforce Commission: ASCEND training grants — Learn about training support for employers in high-demand industries and connect with a regional business liaison.
- SBA: Grants and specialized funding — Explore limited grant opportunities for research, exporting, and entrepreneurship support. SBA does not provide general grants to start or expand a business.
- SBA: Business loans and lender matching — Explore 7(a), 504, and microloan financing options. These are loans, with repayment requirements.
- SBA: Veteran small business resources — Explore business support and certification resources for veterans.
Resource links reviewed October 10, 2026. Funding availability, eligibility, application windows, and approval requirements vary by program. Check the official provider’s page before applying or beginning a project.