The Chamber’s Strategic Objectives
Each year the Chamber asks its members to provide input on key community, regional, state and federal issues that impact the business community through an all-member web-based survey. The Chamber staff also provides recommendations about key priorities for the coming year(s) and this collective input is shared with the Chamber’s governing body, the Board of Directors, at a strategic planning session.
The Board uses this input in a day-long discussion that determines the Chamber’s strategic objectives for the upcoming year. Some of the objectives can be achieved within one year, while others take a multi-year approach.
2007 Strategic Objectives
Economic & Workforce Development
Begin development of a long-term economic and workforce development plan for Durham County in conjunction with the Research Triangle Regional Partnership’s Staying on Top plan.
Continue the successful leadership role in economic development on behalf of Durham County.
Partner with other organizations to enhance educational outcomes to support residents from birth through grade 14 as key elements of workforce and community development.
Community Image
Take a leadership role to enhance Durham’s image.
Partner with other organizations and agencies in crime prevention and reduction initiatives that enhance the attractiveness of the community as a place to live, work, visit and do business.
Membership & Organizational Development
Continue to grow the membership base and provide benefits of high value
to
members.
Continue to build the financial resources of the Durham Chamber Legacy
Foundation.
Build and support a strong professional staff team.
Develop new financial resources that the Chamber can reinvest in new programs and services to support member businesses.
Information on these objectives is reported in the Chamber’s monthly newsletter, in a mid-year progress report to the Board of Directors, and at the Chamber’s Annual Meeting. Additional information about these objectives is available by contacting the Chamber at 919-682-2133 or info@durhamchamber.org.
