We’re Not a Chamber. We’re Your Ground Game.
This isn’t about coffee and connections. It’s about building. From the ground up.
The Mansfield Area Chamber of Commerce is the only place where business owners get a real builder’s blueprint—a strategic path forward, backed by data, mentorship, and results. We don’t waste time. We build momentum.
Here’s the truth:
Most businesses are running in circles—networking themselves to death with no clear direction. That’s not us.
We’re your ground game—in the trenches, boots on the ground, helping you lay the foundation and frame your future. We bring clarity, connection, and real-world strategy.
We don’t hand out ribbons. We help you raise walls.
We don’t cut tape. We break ground.
Whether you're a new business or ready to scale, we’re here to move dirt—not make noise.
So ask yourself: Are you ready to build something that lasts?
Join the builders. Run the ground game. Win.
Lori Williams, President/CEO
Lori's journey began long before her tenure at the Chamber. Since 2001, she has served as a trusted Advisor and Trainer across diverse sectors, including the Business Community, Military, Professional Baseball, Retail, and Staffing Industries. From budding local entrepreneurs to global Fortune 500 giants, Lori's expertise has spanned both national and international horizons.
Embracing the philosophy that "change is the only constant," Lori believes that every business will inevitably face growth plateaus. At these junctures, the imperative for change emerges, reigniting the spark for further growth. Without embracing change, businesses risk stagnation and decline.
Lori's professional odyssey commenced in 1982 with a role in outside sales. Her prowess saw her ascend rapidly through the ranks, from Branch Management to Area and Regional Management. Her foray into training began as the Area Vice President of Franchise Support, where she oversaw 43 offices across five states. Recognized as an Agent of Change, Lori wears multiple hats - a seasoned Trainer, eloquent Public Speaker, Published Author, and astute Business Consultant.
With a strategic mindset, Lori possesses the uncanny ability to envision myriad possibilities, transforming abstract ideas into tangible actions. She has a keen eye for identifying individual strengths, fostering collaborative synergy. Always a step ahead, Lori's forward-thinking approach keeps her attuned to impending changes and the strategies to navigate them.
At her core, Lori's mission is clear: To ignite transformative change and drive growth in everyone she meets.
Paula Beavers, Director of Member Engagement
As the Director of Member Engagement at the Mansfield Area Chamber of Commerce, Paula is on a mission to elevate everything—and everyone—she touches. With a natural gift for connection and a relentless drive to serve, she ensures members don’t just join the Chamber—they thrive in it. Paula crafts meaningful relationships, curates high-impact experiences, and aligns every touchpoint with members’ real business goals. Her work turns transactions into transformation, building a Chamber community that’s not only connected but empowered.