Strengthening Business. Building Community. Advancing Bandera County.
The Cowboy Capital Association is dedicated to supporting local businesses, expanding economic opportunities, and strengthening the connections that help Bandera County thrive.
We do two jobs for our members
Bringing people to Bandera only matters if they know where to shop, eat, stay, hire, and spend once they arrive. So we work both sides of that equation.
We help people find your business
Members receive increased visibility through dedicated business profiles, local promotion, referrals, cross-promotion, First Friday events, and Association advertising — whether you run a restaurant on Main Street, a ranch outside town, a professional service, a retail shop, or a home-based business.
We bring more people to Bandera County
We work beyond the county to keep Bandera in front of new audiences — outreach to Texas travel influencers, promotion of our current event calendar, and advertising to San Antonio, the Hill Country, Winter Texans, and across the state.
What membership can do for your business
Everything comes back to one of Bandera’s greatest assets: the Cowboy Capital of the World. Our destination marketing brings people here — our membership network turns them into customers.
Build your visibility
A dedicated member profile and inclusion in Association promotions, based on your membership level.
Generate referrals
Join a network of local businesses that refer customers, share opportunities, and cross-promote one another.
Your Booth. Your Spotlight.
Bring your booth to First Friday and join the downtown buzz! Showcase your products, meet locals and visitors, and turn new faces into your next customers.
Reach beyond Bandera
Higher membership levels include print, online, radio, and other advertising that promotes the Cowboy Capital and its businesses.
Get business support
Directional guidance on operations, structure, marketing, and process — with referrals to qualified professionals when needed.
Access member notary services
Members in good standing and their employees receive complimentary notary service for qualifying documents during posted hours.
Choose the membership that’s right for you
Three levels, each building on the one before it. Pick the amount of visibility your business needs.
The Maverick
or $20/month · a simple way to start building your presence
- Business directory profile: A dedicated page on the CCA website showcasing your business.
- Member advocacy: A collective voice for your business, helping bring member concerns, needs, and ideas to local leaders.
- First Friday booth: One 10′ × 10′ booth space at First Friday events.
- Referral opportunities: Participate in member referrals and cross-promotion.
- Professional support: Access professional services and assistance with your website, SEO, Google Business Profile, and social media.
The Wrangler
or $50/month · greater visibility at events and in ongoing promotion
- Business directory profile: A dedicated page on the CCA website showcasing your business.
- Member advocacy: A collective voice for your business, helping bring member concerns, needs, and ideas to local leaders.
- Advertising recognition: Your business name included in qualifying CCA print and online advertising.
- Preferred First Friday booth: One 10′ × 10′ booth space with preferred placement at First Friday events.
- Referral opportunities: Participate in member referrals and cross-promotion.
- Professional support: Access professional services and assistance with your website, SEO, Google Business Profile, and social media.
The Rancher
or $200/month · our highest level of presence and marketing reach
- Business directory profile: A dedicated page on the CCA website showcasing your business.
- Member advocacy: A collective voice for your business, helping bring member concerns, needs, and ideas to local leaders.
- Priority website placement: A more prominent position on the CCA website to help visitors discover your business and explore what you offer.
- Print and online advertising: Your business name and logo featured in qualifying CCA print and online advertising.
- Radio recognition: Your business name mentioned in qualifying CCA radio advertising.
- Social media spotlight: A dedicated promotional post highlighting your business in CCA’s public Commerce & Community Facebook group.
- Pony Express guest article: Contribute an article to the CCA newsletter to share your business’s story, expertise, or local perspective.
- Premium First Friday booth: One 10′ × 20′ booth space with preferred placement, giving you more room to display products and welcome customers.
- Referral opportunities: Participate in member referrals and cross-promotion.
- Professional support: Access professional services and assistance with your website, SEO, Google Business Profile, and social media.
Not a business? You can still ride with us.
Support the growth of Bandera with a donation or with your time.
The Compadre
A supporting donation for those who want to help Bandera grow
- Individual support: Support Bandera’s business community without needing to own a business.
- Local business growth: Your contribution helps fund CCA’s business promotion and community initiatives.
- Community connection: Help support efforts that bring local businesses, residents, and visitors together.
- Bandera’s future: Invest in the work that helps our local businesses grow while keeping Bandera’s small-town spirit alive.
The Roper
For individuals who want to volunteer at events and in community outreach
- Hands-on projects: Volunteer your time to CCA projects that support Bandera’s businesses and community.
- Event assistance: Help with setup, welcoming visitors, and other event needs.
- Share your skills: Contribute your talents in organizing, photography, writing, outreach, or other areas where help is needed.
- Flexible involvement: Participate in available volunteer opportunities that fit your interests and schedule.
- Community connections: Work alongside local business owners, fellow volunteers, and neighbors.
Nonprofit organizations working toward a stronger Bandera.
Receive the Maverick membership benefits at a reduced annual rate.
The Trailblazer — Nonprofit
All Maverick benefits with a $50 discount for qualifying nonprofit organizations
- Business directory profile: A dedicated page on the CCA website showcasing your organization.
- Member advocacy: A collective voice for your organization, helping bring member concerns, needs, and ideas to local leaders.
- First Friday booth: One 10′ × 10′ booth space at First Friday events.
- Referral opportunities: Participate in member referrals and cross-promotion.
- Professional support: Access professional services and assistance with your website, SEO, Google Business Profile, and social media.
Support Bandera’s Businesses. Become a Compadre.
You don’t have to own a business to have a stake in Bandera. Becoming a Compadre is a way for our neighbors, friends, and those who simply love this town to pitch in and help keep Bandera strong.
Your support helps us bring more people through town, shine a light on local businesses, and keep the spirit of the Cowboy Capital of the World thriving for years to come.
First Friday: put your business in the middle of the action
First Friday gives businesses another way to connect directly with the community. Members receive booth space based on their membership level, and businesses throughout town are encouraged to participate, stay open later, and give visitors more reasons to explore Bandera.
Try a non-member booth for $45 per event. If you plan to participate regularly, Maverick membership may offer better long-term value — plus benefits beyond the booth itself.
Add more to your membership
Additional promotional opportunities are available to members at every level.
Add-on
Profile management
Want us to handle it? The Association can maintain your business page on your behalf.
Add-on
First Friday presenting sponsorship
Give your business a larger presence by sponsoring an individual First Friday event.
Add-on
Targeted advertising
Extend your reach with print or digital advertising beyond your membership level.
Business support when you need it
Membership gives local businesses another place to turn when they need direction. The Association can provide general guidance on business structure, operations, marketing, and process — with the amount of consulting support determined by membership level.
When a question requires legal, tax, accounting, or another licensed professional service, we’ll help point you toward an appropriate resource.
Help us keep the Cowboy Capital strong.
Your membership should deliver real value.
If your level includes advertising, your business should appear in it. If it includes a First Friday booth, that space should be reserved. If it includes a business profile, that profile should be live and accurate. We treat every membership benefit as a commitment — because when our members succeed, Bandera County succeeds.
Bandera has something no other community can duplicate: our history, our businesses, our ranching heritage, our people, and our identity as the Cowboy Capital of the World.
Get seen. Get connected. Help build what’s next.