What is your Chamber?

Your chamber of commerce is a voluntary partnership of business and professional people working together to build a healthy economy and to improve the quality of life in your community.

As your chamber works to accomplish these goals; it wears many hats: economic developer and planner; tourist information center; business spokesperson; economic counselor and teacher; government relations specialist; human resources advisor; and public relations practitioner.

Simply stated, your chamber is business and professional people working together to make your community a better place for everyone to live and work.

Who are your Chamber members?

Chamber of commerce members are businesses, organizations and individuals concerned with the socioeconomic climate of your community. They have joined together because they know they stand a better chance of getting things done when they speak as one voice.

Who leads your Chamber?

Your chamber of commerce is run by its members. They elect a Board of Directors that determines policies and sets goals. A president presides over all board meetings.

Your chamber's day-to-day operations are handled by the executive director. This person is a paid employee.

Members often become involved in chamber activities by working on committees. These committees range from economic development, education and human resources, to conventions, tourism, public affairs and government relations.