The Louise Hillje Chamber of Commerce was officially
incorporated on March 16, 1959. The chamber was organized by an
interested group of civic-minded citizens who saw the need to acquire,
preserve, and disseminate valuable business, commercial and industrial
information concerning Louise and the surrounding community.
The organization was formed to generally promote the
interests of trade, increase facilities of commercial transactions and business
within and around Louise, and to encourage the support of civic, social, and
community enterprises for the general welfare and progressive growth of
Louise. The chamber was not organized to be political in nature.
The Chamber was organized for the exclusive purpose of promoting the public
interests of the town of Louise.
In the beginning, a chamber slogan was coined. And
to this day, “Lot’s of clean country, air to
share" is still our motto.
The Charter directors of the Chamber were R.D. Hillyer,
S.B. Plummer, J.F. Chromcak, Marvin Trochta, D.H. Appling, Dr. John Boyd, D.O.,
Melvin Reid, M.W. Crowell, and R.S. Stockton.
C.S. “Bubba” Crowell, long-time President and leader of
the Chamber was a strong advocate for the town of
Louise and local community. His loyalty
and dedication were an inspiration to all. Much of the survival and
success of the chamber for the past 30 years is due to his efforts.
To this day the focus remains the same. The Chamber
encourages local citizens to shop in Louise to support the infrastructure of
merchants that are so vital to the long-term survival of a rural town and
community. The Chamber advocates a clean, well-kept and maintained
community, to attract new residents and visitors. The chamber is a strong
supporter of the youth and senior citizens of the area. Primarily, the
Chamber strives to enhance the quality of life and improve the surroundings for
all the area residents.
Your support and confidence thru all these years is
greatly appreciated.
