CLAY COUNTY, INDIANA
 CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

535 E. National Avenue
Brazil, IN  47834
812-448-8457 (voice)  812-448-9957 (fax)
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Clay County Chamber of Commerce Strategic Plan 2010-11                                             

Mission: To serve as a resource to business, citizens, and visitors while promoting and fostering economic growth and improving the quality of life in Clay County, Indiana. 

Vision: The vision of the Clay County Indiana Chamber of Commerce is to energize the region by creating exceptional business growth and profitability in a vibrant culture.

I. Major 2010/2011 Objectives:

The Chamber shall increase its level of self promotion.

Create involvement of membership through committee work.

Act as an advocate for Economic Development by collaboration with the Farm Bureau, Clay County Economic Development Office, and West Central Economic Development

Support efforts to attract jobs to Clay County working with the County Council, Commissioners, and the Local Redevelopment Commission.

Act as a vocal advocate for County Planning

Act as a vocal advocate for county and city clean up. Example: fence around water retention area on south 59

Act as a vocal advocate for improved roads in Clay County funded by wheel tax.

Act as a vocal advocate for improved streets in the City of Brazil

Formally review monthly progress against Strategic Plan Objectives

Act as an advocate for Hub Zone in Clay County

II. The Clay County Chamber of Commerce shall operate professionally

Maintain a professional office environment as a showplace for Clay County visitors. - Office Manager

Seek out and formally welcome new executives to the community. -Office Manager

Create an annual budget and monitor it monthly including expenses, expected income, and income sources for Board approval. Budget Committee

Achieve a general budget requirement of $6,000 in fund raising contributions. Activities shall include, but not be limited to a bowling event, golf event, community awards event, and corn hole event. - President

Create and utilize job descriptions for the Board, Board Officers, and Office Manager - Board Development Committee.

Execute an annual job performance written review for the Office Manager position. - President

Maintain a waiting list of highly qualified replacement Board members. - Board Development Committee.

Provide regular scheduled electronic communication to members and the community on general activities in accordance with an established schedule. (Chambergram) -Office Manager / President

Cause Chamber members to become active committee participants - President

III. The Clay County Chamber of Commerce shall grow the membership of the Chamber during the period of this Strategic Plan

Grow membership from 115 members to 120 members during the year (5% increase) – Membership Committee

Execute the “Community Achievement Awards” Event raising at a minimum $1000. – Special Committee

Set up visibility booth at community events including:

Pop Corn Festival - Membership Committee

Brazil and Clay City Fair - Membership Committee

4^th of July in Forrest Park - Membership Committee

Make Chamber more desirable and improve its image:

Promote reasons to be a member - Membership Committee

Increase accessibility to Chamber - Membership Committee

IV. The Clay County Chamber of Commerce shall be responsive to the needs of the community and its members and provide leadership on community business issues.

Provide high quality, general, and niche business related information through print and electronic means to the membership and community at large. -Government Affairs Committee

Provide on demand current Clay County Census Data. - Office Manager

Create, maintain, and inventory a document available upon demand that promotes Clay County as a good place for business. - Office Manager

Provide monthly programming of value to members such that member attendance achieves an annual average of 35% of total membership. - Program Committee

Clay County Chamber of Commerce shall seek out current legislative activities that affect Clay County by assigning responsibility for this function and report such activities to the members. - Government Affairs Committee

V. The Clay County Chamber of Commerce shall provide solidarity in focus on legislative priorities.

Support efforts to attract jobs to Clay County through the County Council, Commissioners, and the Local Redevelopment Commission. Government Affairs Committee

Act as a vocal advocate for County Planning - Board

Act as an advocate for county and city clean up. Example: fence around water retention area on south 59 - Board

Act as a vocal advocate for improved roads in Clay County funded by wheel tax. - Board

Act as a vocal advocate for improved streets in the City of Brazil - Board

VI. The Clay County Chamber of Commerce shall promote organizational and individual collaboration for the greater good of the community at all levels.

Collaborate with regional chambers of commerce to develop consensus on key regional issues. - Government Affairs Committee

Communicate openly and frequently with mayor, county commissioners, county council, and other government officials by setting up and staffing a minimum of (12) communication conferences per year. - Government Affairs Committee

Partner with Farm Bureau (Chamber to become Farm Bureau Member) and Farm Bureau to become Chamber member) if possible. - Board

Attend City and County Council meetings as permitted – Government Affairs Committee.

Communicate regularly with civic organizations such as Lions, Rotary, etc. – Membership Committee

VI. The Clay County Chamber of Commerce shall support health and wellness for its citizens.

Communicate information on key health and wellness issues, such as tobacco usage, obesity, etc., facing the business community through scheduled communications and programming. – Program Committee

Communicate local health opportunities in collaboration with organizations such as the YMCA, St. Vincent’s Clay Hospital, and other similar organizations. -Program Committee

VII. The Clay County Chamber of Commerce shall seek out areas for economic growth

Meet and partner with Redevelopment Group, Sisson, Ames, and Morrow- invite them to meet the Board and seek for synergies. – Government Affairs Committee

Communicate monthly with West Central Indiana Economic office. - Government Affairs Committee

Act as an advocate for Hub Zone in Clay County – Government Affairs Committee

VIII. The Clay County Chamber of Commerce shall provide opportunities to start and grow small businesses in Clay County.

Provide networking opportunities for small businesses through programs such as Monthly Membership Meetings. - Program Committee

Provide educational opportunities through programs with local educational institutions and, in cooperation with the Vigo County Chamber, provide an annual Economic Forecast. - Program Committee

IX. The Clay County Chamber of Commerce shall improve the standard of living of its residents through education, wellness promotion, workforce development, and leadership development.

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