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What is the Chamber
What is the Trinity Peninsula Chamber of Commerce?
It is a dynamic business alliance of local
citizens who are investing their time and money in a community development
program and working together to improve the economic, civic and cultural
well-being of the area.
Anyone that is interested in helping to develop
the area (which means more money, more businesses, more jobs, and better living
for everyone) is eligible to be a member of the Chamber of Commerce. The dues
structure is designed to permit any business or individual to be a member.
The Chamber is your Goodwill Ambassador. It
answers your mail. Yes, your Chamber answers thousands of inquiries and requests
for information about Trinity and does it in a manner as to create the favorable
attitude you want to reflect on your city.
What Are the Purposes of the Chamber of Commerce?
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Our mission is to unite and engage the
Trinity business and private community, and provide business and civic
leadership to develop and sustain a prosperous economy and a vibrant
community.
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To sponsor and encourage any activity that
will lead toward the creation of more dollars for more people and improve
the overall economic welfare of the area.
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To provide a clearing house for community
ideas, activities and information.
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To translate community improvement ideas
into action and to always be assistance to the people in the area: streets,
highways, parks, schools, marketing facilities, and human resources.
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To work with others to improve our quality
of life.
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Provide added member business service
programming.
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Seek business investment in the Trinity area
through economic development efforts.
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Effectively represent business interests in
public policy and civic arenas on issues where we can make a difference.
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Provide efforts to insure the availability
of a qualified workforce.
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To promote trinity Peninsula as an
attractive place to visit and relocate.
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To serve as a partner with local government
in identifying community needs and providing recommendations fro solutions.
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To increase economic growth through
promoting the development of business, industry and tourism.
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To ensure that all of the above objectives
ultimately lead to the improvement of quality of life.
How Does the Chamber of Commerce Work?
The Chamber
is a non-profit organization- a business institution dedicated to those projects
that will provide a more abundant life for all the people of the area. The work
of the Chamber is financed by the investment of the members who support it. The
goal of the Chamber is always to create more dollars for more people and to
improve the economic welfare of the community.
Every
member is needed to work with the Chamber to get the job done.
For the Professional:
Works continuously for the growth of the
city, business expansions and population increase to insure a prosperous
place in which to make a living.
For the Home and Property Owner:
The chamber is working towards and intensive
city beautification program with cleanliness, street lighting and other
projects aimed at making your city a better place in which to live. We
cooperate with church, cultural and entertainment groups to provide a more
interesting and meaningful life for residents and visitors. We also
cooperate with educational facilities to insure a quality educational
system.
For All Members:
We represent the opinions of the members of
the city, state and national elected officials.
Are the Board Members Paid For Their Work?
No.
The board members all serve without pay. The Chamber Office Manager is the
only paid employee.
Who Runs The Trinity Peninsula Chamber of Commerce?
The membership. A Board of Directors,
elected from the membership, consisting of ten (10) members are elected for three year
terms. Suggestions from members on projects, programs or other matters of
interest are always welcomed and appreciated. All members, regardless of the
dues they pay, have the same voice, same privileges and the same opportunity for
service. The Chamber office is managed by Mrs. Julia McMichael.
Opportunities for Membership Involvement
The Trinity Peninsula Chamber Commerce
welcomes and encourages membership involvement. Real productivity is
gained when members volunteer to get involved in one or more Chamber
sponsored event.
Members are encouraged to attend and
participate in several events.
AMBASSADORS:
Be a part of the public relations arm
of the Chamber. Attend grand openings, ribbon cuttings, work at
special events and serve on various committees.
ANNUAL
BANQUET:
The
Annual Banquet brings members together to announce the upcoming
year’s plans, recognize new Officers and Directors, honor retiring
Directors and acknowledge those who “went the extra mile” for our
community
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