Strategic Plan for the Chamber

Mission Statement:

“To provide leadership to assist growth and development of business, and enhance the community as a desirable place to live, work, and raise a family.”

Strategic Plan

This plan is intended to assist the Board of Directors in the decision making process regarding the growth and development of this organization. This plan is to be reviewed quarterly by the Executive Committee. It is the intention and responsibility of the Board of Directors to formally modify this document annually so as to always be planning at least three years ahead. Annual Programs of Work should reflect these changes.

I. Organizational Effectiveness

Goal: To have in place the most effective, dedicated, well-trained, and committed Board Members, Staff, and Volunteers possible in order to insure the organization can effectively deliver all of the programs and service which the membership requires, while maintaining a financial position comparable to a successful business and being in accordance with the organizational by-laws.

 II. Communication

Goal: To effectively communicate the mission of the Chamber, the available programs and services, benefits of membership, and all related issues to both the Membership and the Community we serve.

III. Membership

Goal: To develop, implement, maintain, measure, and modify any programs and services which will be of benefit to the membership of the organization, while increasing both new members and helping to achieve the highest level of retention of existing members possible.

IV. Economic and Community Development

Goal: To initiate & to assist in the recruitment and expansion of new and existing retail, commercial, industrial, and residential development which will continue to broaden the tax base, create and retain jobs, and add to the quality of life in our community and the region.

V. Government Relations

Goal: To insure that the organization remains a voice for the business community as it relates to regulatory, legislative, and other issues, in order to maintain the area as a desirable place for businesses and individuals to invest their capital in the hopes of making a profit.

VI. Education

Goal: The Chamber of Commerce will continue to be a source of information, programs, services, and assistance to those whose interest is in the area of employee, member, business owner, and resident education.

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