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The Clifton Chamber of Commerce maintains an office in downtown Clifton that operates as a hub for the development, acquisition, and promotion of commerce and industry in Clifton.

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Upcoming Events:

  • Join the Chamber on May 10th at 5:15pm for Paulson Gallery and Frames for Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting.
  • Get ready for the Chamber's first annual Bike Rally - Bosque Tour de Norway taking place on May 12, 2012.  The start/finish line will be at Clifton High School. We have 3 routes to choose from 20, 40 and 80 miles. Each will allow you to enjoy the beauty of the top of Texas hill country. You will also be riding through the historical Norse community. The Norwegian settlement began here in 1854.  For more information please call the Chamber at 254-675-3720.
  • Join the Clifton Chamber of Commerce for an After Hours at First National Bank, Clifton location on May 24th from 5pm - 7pm.

Chamber of Commerce 42nd Annual Banquet


Dr. Jerry Smith presenting the award to Joann Gloff along side Exec. Vice President Paige Key.

Clifton Chamber of Commerce honors Joann Gloff with the Chamber's Lifetime Achievement Award and Betty Murdoch with the Hulan C. Aars Community Service Award at the 42nd Annual Banquet on Saturday, February 25th. Dr. Jerry Smith, pastor of First Baptist Church announced the Liftetime Achievement Award, saying Joann is always on the move an runs everywhere she goes.  He noted many of her volunteer hours in the comunity including her service to the Chamber as chairman of the Norwegian Country Christmas Tour for 20 years; Clifton Ambassadors, services to the church as a teacher, choir member and VBS; and serving on City Council for 11 years.  Marge Schafer anounced the Hulan C. Aars Commuity Service award.  Schafer then listed Betty Murdoch's many volunteer hours including the Chamber; CISD working with the band; PTO; Prom committees; and working with the Extension Serice and the Bosque Arts Center.


Marge Schafer and Betty Murdoch along side Exec. Vice President Paige Key.

Dr. Smith said the invocation before dinner.  Following dinner Phyllis Gamble president of the Chamber with the help of Lee Sinderud, drew door-prizes for five trees each with $125 in local gift cards purchased by the Chamber.  Fran Walker, Chamber vice president honored two outgoing board members including Gary McKibben and Tim Talley.  After the program Tom Henderson took over at the podium to offer eight items during the live auction.  The silent auction had been eliminated this year because the Chamber did not want to ask the local businesses to donate any more than they do all ready.  The evening was set up to focus less on fundraising and more on hospitality and celebration.


On February 7, 2012 the Screen Door Inn owners Phyllis Gamble and Mechelle Slaughter cut the ribbon at the After Hours Open House celebrating their grand opening. Located in historic, downtown Clifton the Screen Door Inn offers 7 unique guest rooms that offer the following amenities...private bath, television and clock radio, coffee maker, and your own thermostat.  Breakfast is served downstairs in Somethin's Brewing, the site of the old Corner Pharmacy. For more information visit www.screendoorinn.com or call 254-675-STAY.