FY 2012-2017 5-Year Strategic Statement
Above all, the Gilbert Chamber of Commerce will lead the business community by providing programs and services and by participating in partnerships that are innovative and relevant and that are representative of our membership’s diverse industries, expertise, size and interests.
BUSINESS ADVOCATE
1. The Gilbert Chamber will proactively serve as the premier business community advocate.
2. We will fairly and accurately represent the best interest of our membership-at-large through participation and actions to ensure a pro-business environment.
BUSINESS RESOURCE
1. The Gilbert Chamber will provide its membership progressive and informative business resources in a variety of formats.
2. We will build upon a referral-based membership culture, adapt to a changing economic climate and will provide resources and connectivity for business growth.
TECHNOLOGY LEADER
1. The Gilbert Chamber will lead its membership in the realm of technology by making available to its staff modern and progressive software and equipment.
2. We will provide our membership with training and communication pertaining to the successful operation of such technology within their businesses.
COMMUNITY PARTNER
1. The Gilbert Chamber will serve as a relevant and collaborative community partner.
2. We will nurture sustainable relationships with key community partners, including the Town of Gilbert, the education community, the health care industry, and other strategic organizations to leverage assistance for business growth and retention.
LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
1. The Gilbert Chamber will provide educational and developmental opportunities to encourage leadership and engagement within the community.
2. We will identify the diverse needs of our membership and will provide opportunities as it pertains to each diverse group, including young professionals.
ORGANIZATIONAL RELEVANCE
1. The Gilbert Chamber will consistently evaluate and enhance our relevancy and value to our membership.
2. We will concentrate on membership growth and retention to create a dynamic, long-term, sustainable organization.
As approved by the Gilbert Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors on January 26, 2012.
BUSINESS ADVOCATE
1. The Gilbert Chamber will proactively serve as the premier business community advocate.
2. We will fairly and accurately represent the best interest of our membership-at-large through participation and actions to ensure a pro-business environment.
BUSINESS RESOURCE
1. The Gilbert Chamber will provide its membership progressive and informative business resources in a variety of formats.
2. We will build upon a referral-based membership culture, adapt to a changing economic climate and will provide resources and connectivity for business growth.
TECHNOLOGY LEADER
1. The Gilbert Chamber will lead its membership in the realm of technology by making available to its staff modern and progressive software and equipment.
2. We will provide our membership with training and communication pertaining to the successful operation of such technology within their businesses.
COMMUNITY PARTNER
1. The Gilbert Chamber will serve as a relevant and collaborative community partner.
2. We will nurture sustainable relationships with key community partners, including the Town of Gilbert, the education community, the health care industry, and other strategic organizations to leverage assistance for business growth and retention.
LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
1. The Gilbert Chamber will provide educational and developmental opportunities to encourage leadership and engagement within the community.
2. We will identify the diverse needs of our membership and will provide opportunities as it pertains to each diverse group, including young professionals.
ORGANIZATIONAL RELEVANCE
1. The Gilbert Chamber will consistently evaluate and enhance our relevancy and value to our membership.
2. We will concentrate on membership growth and retention to create a dynamic, long-term, sustainable organization.
As approved by the Gilbert Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors on January 26, 2012.