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MOORESVILLE-SOUTH IREDELL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
2008 PROGRAM OF WORK ~ Leading Businesses. Leading Communities.
Mission: To serve as the community champion and advocate for business.
Chairman of the Board, Holly Forester
Ø Official leader for the organization; Presides over board and membership meetings
Vice Chair of Finance, Mike North
Ø Custodian of chamber finances including annual budget, monthly oversight of financial activity and annual audit
MEMBERSHIP DIVISION
Vice Chair, Scott Melius
Ø Maintain the current orientation pathway for prospective and new members through the Membership Development Committee
Ø Strengthen the membership revenue for the organization while building toward 1200 accounts
Ø Continue to develop a “VALUE” follow up plan with all members during the year through the Membership Services Committee
Ø Coordinate and host a new business luncheon format for the Annual Meeting
Ø Continue to develop and expand Leads Groups to promote member-to-member business
Ø Enhance recognition programs through ribbon cuttings, grand openings and Business Before & After Hours events
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DIVISION
Vice Chair, H. Mike Cook
Ø Through the Education Committee, expand attention on workforce development related matters by including more partners and programs
Ø Develop an advisory committee to act as a public K-12 advocate and establish an innovative program to improve the performance of the systems, making them globally competitive
Ø Conduct industrial visits and CEO roundtable discussions to seek input from larger employers
Ø Create an Environmental Committee to deal with safety issues, security and other workforce needs for manufacturers
Ø Create a Motorsports Task Force to work with the NC Motorsports Association and area employers
Ø Focus on the fast growing healthcare industry and address the needs through our Healthcare committee
Ø Add display space in the Chamber facility to spotlight relocation/tourist info separately from member information & publicity
SMALL BUSINESS & RETAIL DIVISION
Vice Chair, John Dodson
Ø Enhance resources for home-based and small businesses through the Small Business Resource Office, Ask the Experts program, seminars/workshops/webinars, and additional consulting services therefore building a stronger support system for entrepreneurs
Ø Work through the Small Business Council to coordinate the various programs and events for small business
Ø Develop a strong support system for youth entrepreneurship programs
Ø Form a higher education task force that will work to attract a 4-year degree presence
Ø Continue working with partners such as SBA, SBTDC and Mitchell Community College
Ø Support the regional efforts for the Blue Chip Awards Luncheon event and nominees
Ø Work hand-in-hand with Mooresville Downtown Development Commission and the Town of Mooresville in the efforts of strengthening economic activity in the downtown district
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIVISION
Vice Chair, Todd Abernathy
Ø Develop a task force of alumni to coordinate and facilitate the adult and Jr Leadership programs
Ø Expand efforts to attract and retain young (25-40 yrs) professionals
Ø Work to improve the entrances / gateways into Mooresville through the Gateway committee
Ø Recreate the annual festival with theme-related name and focus
Ø Continue to work with the Town and the Good Ole Boys in hosting the monthly Cruise In events
Ø Partner with the town and county to improve our area parks and greenways through the Parks and Recreation committee
Ø Develop a Cultural Consortium to focus on the art and culture opportunities in Mooresville; support an Iredell Arts council initiative
PUBLIC POLICY DIVISION
Vice Chair, Lisa Qualls
Ø Advocate legislative issues pertaining to business at all levels of government through our Legislative committee
Ø Continue to enhance communications with elected officials
Ø Promote voter education and turnout at the polls by offering Candidate forums
Ø Work closely with the efforts of the NC Chamber and US Chamber
Ø Prioritize transportation needs and lobby NCDOT for improved infrastructure through the Transportation committee and partnering with the ICTAB
Ø Focus on water/sewer and other regional issues through the Alliance for Tomorrow and the regional Chambers
COMMUNICATIONS & MARKETING DIVISION
Vice Chair, Gerald Huffman
Ø Enhance publications and website in order to educate the various audiences about the value of the Chamber and explain the VALUE the chamber brings to the community
Ø Develop a consistent theme for all marketing materials; ie VOICE newsletter, Member directory, On-site displays, WSIC radio show, Images magazine, Area map and electronic communications including web site
Ø Coordinate all event marketing & promotions in order to spotlight sponsors and supporters
Ø Build awareness for the quality programs & services designed to benefit the members
Ø Create an outreach that assists the “greater Mooresville” community in knowing the MSI chamber far & wide
Ø Continue to develop the www.mooresvillenc.org site as an interactive billboard and first choice resource
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