September 30, 2021 - The Shelby County Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce the 2021-2022 Junior Chamber of Commerce/Young Ambassador program is underway. They were unable to meet last year.
The Orientation was held Wednesday, September 22 at the Historic Courthouse on the downtown square. Sherry Riley, was the guest speaker, providing everyone in attendance with a fun and very interesting history of the 1885 Courthouse.
The students have been challenged with developing and implementing environmental/beautification projects throughout the community. The students also signed up for volunteer opportunities at the East Texas Poultry Festival.
The Shelby County Junior Chamber of Commerce and the Young Ambassadors program was established in 1996 with around 85 students. Today there are well over 200 students from public and private schools in Shelby County from grades 8th – 12th.
The purpose of the Junior Chamber of Commerce Program is to develop leadership skills as well as assist the Shelby County Chamber of Commerce in various projects and opportunities of hospitality and service.
