12 January 2014
Emporia Area Chamber of Commerce and Convention & Visitors Bureau
2014 Business Plan
Mission
It is the mission of the Emporia
Area Chamber of Commerce
to be proactive in creating an
environment for business and
community success.
Vision
Positive attitudes promoting
positive actions.
Values
Relationships -- We seek broad,
diverse and active participation
of our members in programs
and in the governance of the
organization. We build and
enhance relationships, and public/
private partnerships.
Innovation--We approach change
and challenges to encourage
innovation and creativity. We
will utilize new technologies,
delivering programs, services and
opportunities.
Excellence--We lead the way by
delivering programs, products, and
services of the highest quality.
Integrity--We are a credible
organization by being open,
candid and fair; honoring our
commitments; and adhering to the
highest ethical standards.
Leadership--We embrace and
drive change by being visionary in
our thinking, decision making and
programming.
Empowered Employees--We
are a positive team with a family
spirit. We encourage opportunities
for personal growth, open
communication, and celebration of
successes.
Your Board of Directors and
staff of the Emporia Area Chamber
and Visitors Bureau have worked
diligently to resolve positive change
by providing our community with
broad and diverse service - - from
legislative awareness, business
development to simply assist or
have fun with fellow business
people of the Emporia Area.
Our bottom line is to provide
you, our members, with value.
We commit to do our very best
to learn from you and guide our
organization to a brighter year –
simply “for the good of Emporia!”
2014 Platforms
Business Advocacy and
Development
The Emporia Area Chamber
of Commerce and Convention &
Visitors Bureau is the community’s
leading advocate and champion
for business. Its primary objective
is to create a climate of growth and
success in our community and the
surrounding area. By leveraging
the support, talent, and resources of
its diverse businesses and members,
the Emporia Area Chamber and
Visitors Bureau is one of the leading
organizations helping to improve
the economic vitality and quality of
life for everyone.
We plan to:
Action Plan 1:
• Be the #1 Voice for Emporia’s
Business Community
• The Emporia Area Chamber and
Visitors Bureau is an advocate
for its broad and diverse
member businesses, providing
leadership in critical business,
social and civic issues.
We Plan To:
• Support the 2014 Legislative
Agenda.
• Provide opportunities to our
members to meet with elected
officials.
• Increase communications with
our members and the public
concerning issues vital to the
business community.
• Expand Chamber’s relationship
with elected officials at local,
state and federal levels.
Action Plan 2:
• Be pro-active in business
development for our
membership.
We Plan To:
• Act as a liaison between
business and education by
strengthening our partnerships
with Emporia State University,
Flint Hills Technical College and
all the K-12 institutions.