Clay County Chamber of Commerce Strategic Plan 2009
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. The Clay County Chamber
of Commerce shall operate professionally
Create
and monitor an annual budget including expenses, expected income, and income
sources for Board approval.
Create
and review annually job descriptions for the Executive Director, President, and
Directors of the Clay County Chamber of Commerce.
Execute
an annual job performance written review for the Executive Director position.
Track
director meeting attendance. Directors must attend a minimum of 75% of the
Director meetings.
Maintain a professional office environment as a showplace for Clay County
visitors.
Seek out and formally welcome new executives to the
community
II. The Clay County Chamber
of Commerce shall grow the membership 10% per
year by executing an annual membership campaign.
III. The Clay County
Chamber of Commerce shall market its efforts through various media using a
planned marketing media campaign.
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.
Provide
regular scheduled electronic communication to members and the community on
general activities in accordance with an established schedule.
Publish, on a reoccurring schedule, information about the Clay County Chamber of
Commerce.
Provide
on demand current Clay County Census data.
Create,
maintain, and inventory a document available upon demand that promotes Clay
County as a good place for business.
V. The Clay County Chamber
of Commerce shall provide solidarity in focus on legislative priorities.
Clay
County Chamber of Commerce shall seek out current legislative activities that
affect Clay County by assigning responsibility for this function.
Clay
County Chamber of Commerce shall lobby on
behalf of legislative agendas in Indiana and at the Federal Government level on
issues such as energy, transportation, health care, education, and other issues.
affecting the Clay County, Indiana.
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.
Collaborate with regional CEO’s to establish a roundtable program to foster
entrepreneurial efforts.
Collaborate specifically with southern Clay County business organizations.
Communicate openly and frequently with mayor, county commissioners, county
council, and other government officials by setting up and staffing a regular
communication meeting on a definite schedule.
Communicate on a regular schedule with West Central Indiana Economic office.
Promote Chamber internal business communication and collaboration.
VII. The Clay County
Chamber of Commerce shall promote health and wellness for its citizens.
Provide
information on key health and wellness issues, such as tobacco usage, obesity,
etc., facing the business community through scheduled communications and
programming.
Promote
local health opportunities through organizations such as the YMCA, St. Vincent’s
Clay Hospital, and other similar organizations.
VIII. The Clay County
Chamber of Commerce shall seek out areas for economic growth
Develop strategies to promote energy efficiencies and environmental
sustainability while balancing environmental and energy concerns with the needs
of a healthy economy.
Support efforts to attract jobs to Clay County through the County Council,
Commissioners, and the State and Local Redevelopment Commission.
County
Tax Abatement Policy
I-70
water access
Land
commerce port in Clay County
IX. The Clay County Chamber
of Commerce shall provide opportunities to start and grow small businesses in
Clay County.
Offer
business incubator access.
Provide
networking opportunities for small businesses through programs such as Business
After Hours.
Provide
educational opportunities through programs with local educational institutions
and Economic Forecasts.
Promote
the success and importance of small business through the Small Business
Celebration.
X. The Clay County Chamber
of Commerce shall improve the standard of living of its residents through
education, wellness promotion, workforce development, leadership development,
and a commitment to the arts and sports.
Add regional upper
level educational leaders to the Chamber Board.
Add local non-profit
organizational leaders to the Chamber Board.
Maintain wellness visibility through Chamber Membership of Health Organizations
Provide
topical and relevant economic information for the region
Collaborate with local, regional, and national organizations to promote the
latest trends in workforce solutions
XI. The Clay County Chamber
of Commerce shall promote international trade as a key component of the region’s
economy.
Train
local individuals in international trade issues through various available state
sponsored programs.
http://www.stats.indiana.edu/profiles/pr18021.html
|
Population Over Time |
Number |
Rank in
State |
Percent of
State |
Indiana |
|
Yesterday(1990) |
24,705 |
59 |
0.4% |
5,544,156 |
|
Today(2007) |
26,648 |
59 |
0.4% |
6,345,289 |
|
Tomorrow(2010 proj.) |
26,587 |
61 |
0.4% |
6,417,198 |
|
Percent Change 1990 to 2000 |
7.5% |
48 |
|
9.7% |
Sources:
US
Census Bureau; Indiana Business Research Center |
|
Components of Population Change in 2007 |
Number |
Rank in
State |
Percent of
State |
Indiana |
|
Net Domestic Migration 2006 to 2007 |
-152 |
61 |
|
-505 |
|
Net International Migration 2006 to 2007 |
10 |
55 |
|
9,038 |
|
Natural Increase (births minus deaths) |
45 |
61 |
0.1% |
33,408 |
Source: US
Census Bureau |
|
Population Estimates by Age in 2006 |
Number |
Rank in
State |
Pct Dist.
in County |
Pct Dist.
in State |
|
Preschool (0 to 4) |
1,737 |
59 |
6.4% |
6.8% |
|
School Age (5 to 17) |
4,799 |
60 |
17.8% |
18.2% |
|
College Age (18 to 24) |
2,406 |
57 |
8.9% |
9.8% |
|
Young Adult (25 to 44) |
7,263 |
58 |
26.9% |
27.6% |
|
Older Adult (45 to 64) |
6,890 |
60 |
25.5% |
25.2% |
|
Older (65 plus) |
3,926 |
58 |
14.5% |
12.4% |
|
Median Age |
37.8 |
|
|
Median Age =
36.3 |
Sources: US
Census Bureau; Indiana Business Research Center |
|
Population Estimates by Race or Hispanic
Origin in 2006 |
Number |
Rank in
State |
Pct Dist.
in County |
Pct Dist.
in State |
|
American Indian or
Alaska
Native Alone |
82 |
48 |
0.3% |
0.3% |
|
Asian Alone |
78 |
66 |
0.3% |
1.3% |
|
Black Alone |
175 |
53 |
0.6% |
8.9% |
|
Native Hawaiian and Other
Pac. Isl.
Alone |
6 |
52 |
0.0% |
0.0% |
|
White Alone |
26,470 |
59 |
98.0% |
88.3% |
|
Two or More Race Groups |
210 |
52 |
0.8% |
1.1% |
|
Hispanic or Latino(can be of any race) |
|
|
|
|
|
Non-Hispanic or Latino |
26,812 |
59 |
99.2% |
95.2% |
|
Hispanic or Latino |
209 |
72 |
0.8% |
4.8% |
Source: US
Census Bureau |
|
Household Types |
Number |
Rank in
State |
Pct Dist.
in County |
Pct Dist.
in State |
|
Households in 2000 (Includes detail not shown below) |
10,216 |
58 |
100.0% |
100.0% |
|
Married With Children |
2,635 |
60 |
25.8% |
23.8% |
|
Married Without Children |
3,467 |
57 |
33.9% |
29.8% |
|
Single Parents |
798 |
58 |
7.8% |
9.1% |
|
Living Alone |
2,433 |
55 |
23.8% |
25.9% |
Source: US
Census Bureau |
|
Housing |
Number |
Rank in
State |
Pct Dist.
in County |
Pct Dist.
in State |
|
Total Housing Units in 2006 (estimate) |
11,642 |
60 |
100.0% |
100.0% |
|
Total Housing Units in 2000 (includes vacant units) |
11,097 |
59 |
100.0% |
100.0% |
|
Owner Occupied (Pct. distribution based on all housing
units)
Median Value (2000) |
8,077
$72,600 |
59
72 |
72.8%
-- |
65.9%
-- |
|
Renter Occupied (Pct. distribution based on all housing
units)
Median Rent (2000) |
2,139
$419 |
57
71 |
19.3%
-- |
26.3%
-- |
Source: US
Census Bureau |
|
Education |
Number |
Rank in
State |
Percent of
State |
Indiana |
|
School Enrollment (2006/2007 Total Reported) |
4,786 |
59 |
0.4% |
1,154,826 |
|
Public |
4,661 |
60 |
0.4% |
1,045,702 |
|
Private |
125 |
93 |
0.1% |
109,124 |
|
High School Graduates (2005/2006) |
271 |
56 |
0.4% |
62,296 |
|
Going on to Higher Education |
248 |
52 |
0.5% |
51,976 |
|
4-year |
129 |
53 |
0.3% |
38,334 |
|
2-year |
104 |
33 |
1.2% |
8,991 |
|
Voc/tech. |
15 |
71 |
0.3% |
4,651 |
|
Adults (25+ in 2000 Census) |
17,304 |
60 |
0.4% |
3,893,278 |
|
with High School diploma or higher |
82.3% |
29 |
|
82.1% |
|
with B.A. or higher degree |
12.8% |
47 |
|
19.4% |
Sources:
Indiana Department of Education; US Census Bureau
Notes: 1) School enrollment figures for 2006/2007 are preliminary. 2)
Private enrollment includes home schools. 3) County rankings for high-school
graduates continuing to higher education are subject to revision. Data from
the Indiana Department of Education for Vigo County appear to include an
erroneous entry. Until the data has been corrected by IDOE, Vigo will be
removed from the rankings. |
|
Income and Poverty |
Number |
Rank in
State |
Percent of
State |
Indiana |
|
Per Capita Personal Income (annual) in 2006 |
$24,943 |
84 |
77.3% |
$32,288 |
|
Median Household Income in 2005 |
$40,196 |
67 |
91.2% |
$44,051 |
|
Poverty Rate in 2005 |
12.6% |
26 |
103.3% |
12.2% |
|
Poverty Rate among Children under 18 |
19.9% |
16 |
119.9% |
16.6% |
|
Welfare (TANF) Monthly Average Families in 2006 |
155 |
34 |
0.4% |
41,498 |
|
Food Stamp Recipients in 2006 |
2,719 |
43 |
0.5% |
577,970 |
|
Free and Reduced Fee Lunch Recipients in 2006 |
1,792 |
51 |
0.5% |
374,221 |
Sources: U.S.
Bureau of Economic Analysis; US Census Bureau; Indiana Family Social
Services Administration;
Indiana Department of Education |
|
Health and Vital Statistics in 2005 |
Number |
Rank in
State |
Percent of
State |
Indiana |
|
Births |
325 |
60 |
0.4% |
87,088 |
|
Births to Teens |
43 |
53 |
0.4% |
9,604 |
|
Deaths |
301 |
51 |
0.5% |
55,623 |
Source:
Indiana State Department of Health |
|
Labor Force in 2007 |
Number |
Rank in
State |
Percent of
State |
Indiana |
|
Total Resident Labor Force |
13,133 |
60 |
0.4% |
3,211,461 |
|
Employed |
12,384 |
60 |
0.4% |
3,065,590 |
|
Unemployed |
749 |
51 |
0.5% |
145,871 |
|
Unemployment Rate |
5.7 |
9 |
126.7% |
4.5 |
|
May 2008 Unemployment Rate |
6.3 |
9 |
123.5% |
5.1 |
Source:
Bureau of Labor Statistics; Indiana Department of Workforce Development |
|
Employment and Earnings by Industry in 2006 (NAICS) |
Employment |
Pct Dist.
in County |
Earnings
($000) |
Pct Dist.
In County |
Avg.
Earnings Per Job |
|
Total by place of work |
13,193 |
100.0% |
$327,049 |
100.0% |
$24,790 |
|
Wage and Salary |
8,276 |
62.7% |
$212,699 |
65.0% |
$25,701 |
|
Farm Proprietors |
535 |
4.1% |
$4,756 |
1.5% |
$8,890 |
|
Nonfarm Proprietors |
4,382 |
33.2% |
$47,171 |
14.4% |
$10,765 |
|
Farm |
639 |
4.8% |
$6,854 |
2.1% |
$10,726 |
|
Nonfarm |
12,554 |
95.2% |
$320,195 |
97.9% |
$25,505 |
|
Private |
11,191 |
84.8% |
$268,230 |
82.0% |
$23,968 |
|
Accommodation, Food Serv. |
702 |
5.3% |
$6,877 |
2.1% |
$9,796 |
|
Arts, Ent., Recreation |
136 |
1.0% |
$1,028 |
0.3% |
$7,559 |
|
Construction |
970 |
7.4% |
$19,422 |
5.9% |
$20,023 |
|
Health Care, Social Serv. |
877 |
6.6% |
$21,821 |
6.7% |
$24,881 |
|
Information |
75 |
0.6% |
$1,500 |
0.5% |
$20,000 |
|
Manufacturing |
2,742 |
20.8% |
$117,566 |
35.9% |
$42,876 |
|
Professional, Tech. Serv. |
347 |
2.6% |
$6,749 |
2.1% |
$19,450 |
|
Retail Trade |
1,790 |
13.6% |
$27,135 |
8.3% |
$15,159 |
|
Trans., Warehousing |
479 |
3.6% |
$12,734 |
3.9% |
$26,585 |
|
Wholesale Trade |
Data not available due to BEA non-disclosure requirements. |
|
Other Private (not above) |
2,631* |
19.9%* |
$33,924* |
10.4%* |
$12,894* |
|
Government |
1,363 |
10.3% |
$51,965 |
15.9% |
$38,125 |
Source: US
Bureau of Economic Analysis
*
These totals do not include county data that are not available due to BEA
non-disclosure requirements. |
|
Assessed Property Value in 1999 (for taxes
payable in 2000) |
Value |
Rank in
State |
Pct Dist.
in County |
Pct Dist.
in State |
|
Assessed Value by Property Class |
$189,525,560 |
68 |
100.0% |
100.0% |
|
Commercial & Industrial |
$50,724,120 |
69 |
26.8% |
43.2% |
|
Residential |
$71,761,330 |
63 |
37.9% |
41.5% |
|
Agricultural |
$56,779,930 |
57 |
30.0% |
9.6% |
|
Utilities |
$10,260,180 |
63 |
5.4% |
5.6% |
|
Total Assesed Value Per Capita |
$7,092 |
79 |
|
|
Source: The
State Board of Tax Commissioners |
|
Residential Building Permits in 2007 |
Units |
Pct Dist.
in County |
Pct Dist.
in State |
Cost ($000) |
State Cost
($000) |
|
Total Permits Filed |
42 |
100.0% |
100.0% |
$3,793 |
$3,892,724 |
|
Single Family |
18 |
42.9% |
80.7% |
$2,893 |
$3,507,796 |
|
Two Family |
0 |
0.0% |
3.5% |
$0 |
$87,309 |
|
Three & Four Family |
0 |
0.0% |
1.8% |
$0 |
$34,452 |
|
Five families and More |
24 |
57.1% |
14.0% |
$900 |
$263,167 |
Source: US
Census Bureau (Greene
County totals are not included as it does not currently issue building
permits.) Note: Detail cost may not sum to total due to rounding. |
|
Commuting Patterns - Top 5 in 2006 |
|
Into Clay FROM |
Number |
Percent |
Out of Clay TO |
Number |
Percent |
|
All Areas |
1,853 |
13.4% |
All Areas
|
5,911 |
33.1% |
|
Vigo County |
540 |
3.9% |
Vigo County |
3,272 |
18.3% |
|
Putnam
County |
284 |
2.1% |
Putnam
County |
1,114 |
6.2% |
|
Parke County |
224 |
1.6% |
Marion
County |
518 |
2.9% |
|
Greene
County |
186 |
1.3% |
Greene
County |
160 |
0.9% |
|
Owen County |
174 |
1.3% |
Hendricks
County |
131 |
0.7% |
Source:
Indiana Department of Revenue |
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