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What
is the Chamber?
The Fishers Chamber of Commerce (FCC) is the ultimate business resource
in Hamilton County. As a member-driven organization, the Chamber
regularly assesses the needs of local business owners and
executives. Programs, products and events are created to deliver
strategic solutions to those needs. Of its nearly 900 members, 85
percent are small businesses with 25 or fewer employees. We hope
that the following information about FCC helps you understand the
wealth of opportunities offered by the Chamber and that you are
able to seize these opportunities to help you grow your business.
Funding
The
Chamber is a private organization funded primarily by annual
investments made by member businesses.
Membership
Membership is open to all businesses that maintain a voluntary
annual dues investment. Benefits of
membership include networking opportunities, community
involvement, image enhancement, political advocacy, information
access, numerous discounts and benefits, and heightened
credibility.
Mission
To deliver value to our business members and the
community through political and economic advocacy, exceptional
service and responsive leadership.
The Chamber fulfils its mission through these key strategies:
Impact - Providing unique opportunities for individuals and
businesses to make a difference by connecting them to important
community issues.
Focus - Helping to build stronger communities by staying
focused and involved in the top business, civic and social
priorities.
Advocacy - Serving as a common voice for its broad and
diverse member businesses, to create a climate of growth and
success that benefits all.
Economic Opportunities - Enhancing and leveraging the
talents and resources of its members to improve economic
opportunities for all.
Organization
The Chamber is an organization of business leaders who work to
improve their community and the area’s business climate. A
volunteer
board of directors
governs the Chamber. The effectiveness of the Chamber is entirely
dependent on member support and involvement.
Community Involvement
The
Chamber strengthens the community through business involvement.
Through committees of volunteers from member organizations, the
Chamber implements and achieves its goals. The Chamber regularly
reviews its programs, goals and results to bring about a healthier
climate to allow businesses and the community to grow and prosper.
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