Mission Statement

Membership Services:

Generate solid leads and business contacts for members through increased participation in networking programs (Business Perks, Business After Hours, and  Area Council Luncheons).

Expand potential business opportunities for members from diverse backgrounds.

Increase participation in Chamber activities to expand the network of  business owners and executives.

Increase participation in Leadership Fort Lauderdale and create a network of business-friendly leaders for local elected positions and boards.

Small Business:

Provide special member incentives on important products and services through the Membership Advantage affinity program.

Provide business-to-business marketing opportunities for members through Business After Hours and other business showcase events.

Establish business relationships between small business members and purchasers from large corporations and state government at Meet the Purchasers events.

Promote business and professional growth by recruiting speakers to provide timely messages for members through the Business Institute program.

Recognize successful entrepreneurial companies.

Government Affairs:

Build communication and relationships with local, county and state Legislative Delegations.

Strengthen our community's reputation as a travel and tourism market by supporting existing travel and tourism industries and promotional programs.

Support key legislative issues that benefit greater Fort Lauderdale, Broward County, and surrounding South Florida regions.

Education:

Strengthen public trust in and support for our school system.

Host Educational Forums to encourage community feedback on issues that directly affect education in Broward County Provide more support and resources for Broward County schoolchildren and facilitate business partnerships with Broward County Public Schools.

Communications:

Develop communication plans to build awareness for regional and local issues.

Create communication strategies and plans to foster stronger relationships with local universities.

Improve member communications.

Economic Development:

Facilitate and improve environments for the establishment of new business opportunities.

Assist in the creation of marketing campaigns for new industry. Increase focus on intern ational business development.

Improve communications for relocation inquiries of individuals and businesses.

Market our area to site consultants and inquiring companies more effectively.

Secure new projects involving headquarters and central administrative offices projects by increasing contacts with nationally based real estate companies and site location consultants.

Assist in the retention and expansion of existing businesses by the development of our skilled workforce.

Expand use and availability of the Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber odf Commerce web site.

Membership Development:

Provide additional financial support for member programs and services by expanding the membership base and increasing professional sales programs.

Increase resources for department goals by providing fund raising support through affinity products, events sponsorships and joint ventures with other organizations.

Provide members with unique networking events and increase access to new markets.