ABOUT THE CHAMBER

The Chamber of Commerce is a catalyst...

The Chamber of Commerce is a catalyst - a common vehicle through which business and professional people work together for the common good of the community. A better community means better business conditions, and we work for a better community for everyone. That’s why we do what we do. This brings us back to that original question: What do we do? There is, in the final analysis, one reason for the Chamber to exist…to do whatever is necessary to keep the area’s economic condition at a level where business will risk their resources here in hope of making a profit…everything else is just frosting on the cake…a means to the end.

In any community, it is from the profitable operations of business that all other benefits are derived. Only by succeeding in this fundamental goal can be provide the jobs and produce the wealth to finance all the governmental, civic, educational, cultural and charitable needs that our community is faced with every day.

Our aim is to promote an economic climate that strengthens the competitiveness of businesses. To accomplish this mission, the Chamber offers members a wide range of benefits, services, programs and information. Counted among the 300 member companies are small entrepreneurs, manufacturers, banks, high technology innovators, retail establishments, nonprofit organizations and more.