Marble Falls Area Chamber of Commerce HQ getting a facelift
Lower Colorado River Authority and Pedernales Electric Cooperative representatives present a $45,000 grant to the Marble Falls Area Chamber of Commerce for restoration of the chamber’s storm-damaged building. The grant is part of LCRA’s Community Grants program. Pictured here are Mitzi Birdsong (left), former chamber board chair; Susan Patten, LCRA Regional Affairs representative; Beth Koennecke, PEC external relations representative; Taylor Smith, chamber board treasurer; Kim Kankel, chamber executive director; Margaret D. “Meg” Voelter, LCRA Board member; Caleb Kranzel, Marble Falls city manager; Carol Freeman, LCRA Board member; Katie Skinner, chamber director of events; Felicia Petersen, chamber board chair-elect; Christian Fletcher, Marble Falls Economic Development Corporation executive director; and Russell Sander, Marble Falls assistant city manager. LCRA photo
The Marble Falls Area Chamber of Commerce is getting some badly-needed renovations to its storm-damaged headquarters thanks to a grant from the Lower Colorado River Authority and the Pedernales Electric Cooperative.
The chamber was awarded $45,000 through the LCRA Community Grant Program, with financial support from PEC, to help cover the costs of restoring its office at 916 2nd Street in Marble Falls.
The chamber’s office was heavily damaged between June and July 2025 by flooding, which was followed up by a mold infestation, which all required complete interior and exterior renovations to remedy.
“We are deeply grateful for LCRA’s partnership and belief in our vision,” Chamber Executive Director Kim Kankel said in a media release. “Their support will leave a lasting impact on our chamber, our members and the community we proudly serve for years to come.”
The chamber will still contribute $119,127 of its own money toward the office repairs.
Once completed, the office can once again serve as a hub for local nonprofit organizations, businesses, employers, partner agencies, and more.
“The LCRA grant will make a tremendous difference in helping us create a welcoming, updated space that reflects the vibrancy of our community and the businesses we serve throughout the Highland Lakes region,” Kankel continued. “This investment is about more than a building; it’s about creating a place where people can meet, network, build relationships and opportunities for growth can flourish.”
Learn more about the Community Grant Program here.