MISSION STATEMENT:

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

2011 Goal Activities: BUILD SUSTAINABILITY

Goal One: Energize the Buy Local Campaign
Increase the number of businesses, organizations, and citizens that participate in the buy local campaign and buy buckskin bucks.

Goal Two: Grow and Retain Membership
End 2011 with 400 memberships and strengthen the chamber’s membership retention programs.

Goal Three: 2011 Business and Education Seminars/Trainings
Provide two business seminars and trainings.

Goal Four: Boost Community Visibility
Stand behind the redevelopment of the Wallowa County Fairground.  The Chamber will partner with the fairgrounds improvement project by disseminating any and all fairgrounds information, capitalizing on opportunities as they arise.

Programs

Influence Governmental Policies

• Strengthen relationships with local, state & 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 educational seminars.
• Support community development planning.

Market Wallowa County

• Showcase local businesses.
•  Maintain an aggressive advertising program for Wallowa County.
•  Encourage local shopping.
• Maintain a quality Chamber website.
• Support package tourism.

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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