Mission:
The Lake Chelan Chamber of Commerce is a voluntary, non-profit, non-partisan, membership organization of business and professional men and women who have joined together for the purpose of promoting the commercial, economic and civic progress of our valley.
Functions of a Chamber of Commerce:
To act as a spokesperson for the business and professional community and translate the group thinking of its' members into action.
To provide specific services both to its' members and the community as a whole.
Objectives:
To create broad understanding and appreciation of the great opportunities in our service area, and to promote the advantages and assets of the area.
To provide creative business leadership and effective coordination of all interested parties in solving community problems and initiating constructive community action.
To coordinate the efforts of commerce, industry and the professions in maintaining and strengthening a sound and healthy business climate in the region. To sponsor aggressive programs and stimulate activities which will provide for full development and employment of our human and economic resources.
The chamber shall maintain an annual work plan, to be agreed upon by the Board at their annual retreat each year. Items to be considered within this work plan shall include, but not be limited to:
1. Chamber sponsored events for the upcoming year
2. Budget projections and considerations
3. Special projects/task force needs
4. Standing Committee members