A Chamber of Commerce does what its membership wants it to do. Its basic function is that of economic development in a plan or philosophy accepted by its community. Additional functions of the Chamber of Commerce include research and information. The Chamber of Commerce represents business and professional interests before elected bodies. Ordinances, legislation and regulations affecting business and the economic climate are addressed by Chambers.
Chambers involve themselves in public issues affecting roads, schools, transportation and business.
The Chamber of Commerce organizes to identify community problems and issues and provides the leadership to solve these problems. Officers and directors are elected to choose policies based on the mandate of the membership. Member volunteers are organized into committees which identify goals and programs for the year. Once these goals are approved by the Board of Directors, they become the chamber s Program of Work. Committees then form and work to accomplish the specific objectives of the Program of Work.