MISSION STATEMENT:

The mission of the Wallowa County Chamber of Commerce “Chamber” is to promote business development in Wallowa County.

2008 GOALS:

• Develop a new State of the Art website for the Chamber.
• Develop a sustainable Business Training & Seminar Program.
• Create a visible and strategic community relations program that will benefit both the Chamber and membership.
• Rebuild the Leadership Wallowa County Program.

PROGRAMS:

Influence Governmental Policies

• Strengthen relationships with local, state and federal representatives.
• Facilitate forums on issues affecting Wallowa County.
• Give members the tools to influence governmental policies.

Enhance Membership

• Conduct ongoing assessment of member needs.
• Recruit and retain membership.
• Membership recognition program.
• Programs of interest to the general membership

Promote Economic Development

• Support business creation, retention, and expansion.
• Facilitate business and economic development education seminars.
• Support community development planning.

Market Wallowa County

• Support and encourage natural resource industries.
• Foster partnership in eco/agri-tourism.
• Encourage year round recreational opportunities.

Promote Natural Resources

• Support and encourage natural resource industries.
• Foster partnership in eco/agri-tourism.
• Encourage year round recreational opportunities.
• Support efforts to improve forest health.

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