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HISTORY OF THE CHAMBER
The Huntsville Walker County Chamber of Commerce was organized in 1934 to improve the business climate in Huntsville and the surrounding areas . It is a volunteer-driven organization that unites business and professional leaders in the area to expand the economy . The chamber provides a venue through which members and volunteers can get involved and accomplish collectively what no one business could do alone . Today , we are a community organization working to recognize the factors which affect our community and adjust our programs accordingly . We focus on issues affecting the cities throughout Walker County
Our Mission : To promote an environment to enhance the economic success of business in Walker County .
Our purposes include :
• to promote the human and environmental resources of Walker County ;
• to promote economic programs and activities designed to strengthen and expand the income potential within Walker county ;
• to promote programs and activities of a civic , social and cultural nature which are designed to increase the functional and aesthetic values of the community ;
• to encourage high ethical standards in all business and professional activities ;
• to speak for the Chamber ’ s members in city , county , state and national legislative and governmental matters while maintaining a non-partisan and non-sectarian philosophy and approach
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