About Us

Michael Meek, CEcD, IOM, President of Meek & Associates, LLC, is an experienced leader with demonstrated success in directing chambers of commerce, economic development organizations, and tourism & convention services.

Via professional services contracts with the City of New Braunfels and Comal County, Meek led the Greater New Braunfels Chamber of Commerce, Inc. for 33 years, developing a steadfast reputation of working to strengthen local economies, advocating for members and the community, advancing community excellence, and delivering value to members. He supervised a staff of 18 employees, managed an annual budget of approximately $4 million, and served as the Chamber’s strategic leader, public face, and spokesperson.

​"The pessimist complains about the wind. The optimist expects it to change. The leader adjusts the sails.”

What We Do

Meek & Associates, LLC is dedicated to providing Texas-based Chambers of Commerce or Economic Development Corporations interim CEO services and a successful and efficient path forward on finding your new executive. 

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Economic Development
Finance
Partnerships
Strategic Communications
Advocacy
Member Relations
Strategic and Annual Planning
Special Events

Our Services

  Economic Development  
Creation of partnerships with local cities, utilities, counties, and the state for recruitment, retention, and the creation of jobs for business development by building consensus around economic and community development objectives and supporting their implementation.

Finance
Management of all aspects of the organization’s finances, budgeting, and financial reports. Lead fundraising initiatives through the cultivation of strong relationships and participation in stewardship activities and develop solid financial foundations through membership growth.

Partnerships
Development and maintenance of high-functioning strategic partnerships with related local organizations, cities, counties, chambers of commerce, economic development boards, higher education institutions, and school districts to coordinate economic development activities.

Strategic Communications
Comprehensive communication plans utilizing web, social media, digital and traditional methods, and acting as spokesperson to the media, public speeches and writings representing the Chamber or City EDC with its members, partners, elected officials, and other constituencies to communicate the organization’s messages, support its brand, and enhance its visibility.

Advocacy
Cultivate relationships and maintain strong communication lines with federal, state, county, city and other officials with public policy leaders to support the region’s business interests.

Member Relations
Motivate diverse memberships to financially support the Chamber and their initiatives through effective and open communication.

Strategic and Annual Planning
Formulate long-term plans related to the Chamber’s or City’s goals in economic development, tourism, and CVB, as well as the Chamber’s or City’s initiatives through the development of annual strategies, goals, and objectives.

Special Events
Enhance and build relationships with other local/regional chambers of commerce, business organizations, and non-profit organizations through Chamber sponsored special events, and by participating in and/or showing support for their special events.

Assignments & Accomplishments

• ​Interim President & CEO for Greater New Braunfels Chamber of Commerce, February 1 – July 30, 2021
• New Braunfels Rotary Club Strategic Plan created and adopted, September 2021
• Consulting services for Aransas County Partnership Economic Development Corporation (ACPEDC), August – December 2021
  • Created new BRE Program
  • Wrote incentive policies for Aransas County, City of Rockport, Town of Fulton which were unanimously adopted by Aransas County Partnership Local Government Corporation (ACPLGC)
  • 2022-2025 Work Plan drafted and adopted for ACPEDC 
  • 2022 Budget drafted and adopted for the ACPEDC
  • Targeted Industries Top 10 created and adopted by ACPEDC and the ACPLGC
  • Community Assets template drafted for coming new ACPEDC Website
• Interim President for Aransas County Partnership Economic Development Corporation (ACPEDC), January – June 2022
  • Selected ten targeted industries for Aransas County and City of Rockport to focus on
  • Drafted economic development incentive policies that were adopted by Aransas County February 2022 and City of Rockport in March 2022.  Include Chapters 311, 312, 380, 381, TIF's, and PID's.
  • Authored a work plan for 2022-25 including a marketing strategy for the Aransas County Partnership Economic Development Partnership (ACPEDC).
  • Oversaw the development and launching of a new website for the ACPEDEC,  www.aransascountyedc.org
  • Managed the search process for the ACPEDC for their new Executive Director.  Jeff Sjostrom, formally of the Galveston EDP, begins work in Rockport July 11. 
  • Led membership drive for the ACPEDC in spring 2022 resulting in a 43% increase in revenues and institution of quarterly member socials.
• Assisted ME360 with prospective new clients for 2022
• Assisted ME360 on projects for Corridor Title and First Commercial Bank
• Assisted S2D Investments with The Neue Development
• Assisted with rezoning project on Hwy. 46

Testimonials

"I am the founding chairman of the Aransas County Partnership EDC in Rockport, Texas, and I can wholeheartedly recommend Michael Meek as an interim Chamber/EDC consultant for your organization.
 
We were a start-up organization in 2020, largely led by volunteers, and though he was part-time for only one year, he led our organization to become a formidable voice for economic development in our county and surrounding area. His 33 years of hands-on experience as the leader of the Chamber and EDC in New Braunfels, Texas prepared him for helping us make huge strides – and without the benefit of an ED sales tax. Please feel free to contact me for details at (361) 463-9620.
 
John P. Jackson

Contact Us

Meek & Associates, LLC
Michael Meek, President
359 Hunters Creek Drive
New Braunfels, TX  78132

830-620-8019
mmeek1919@gmail.com

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