December used to be a fairly quiet month here at the chamber. That is no longer the case. In fact, we have no quiet times - too much going on.
Our work increased - and we're happy about this - recently when our board decided, yes, we do want to build a strong committee structure. So we are asking our board members to serve on committees and task forces that help build a stronger chamber and a stronger business community.
Some people dread committees - I'm not one of them. I like working with people and I like the give and take that produces innovation and new ideas. Last summer, I took a bonus course at Institute for Organization Management that I think will help us organize and implement productive committees - and build teamwork along the way.
By its very definition, a chamber is an organization of people working together to help businesses flourish and to build the kind of community that fosters successful businesses. The latter is the very underpinning of good economic development. We've got to create the kind of community that nurtures success.
And our board members - the people who govern the chamber - will become leading participants in this nurturing process.
In addition to our executive committee, which is made up of chamber officers, and our Education & Business Partnership, which is made up of educators and businesspeople, we are creating a Business and Development Committee, a Chamber Development Committee and a Public Affairs Committee.
From these new groups will spring sub-committees and task forces that will help us build a chamber of substance and significance that truly serves the business sector and the community as a whole.
I'll keep you posted on our progress. Meanwhile, we are seeking chamber members to staff these committees. Please call me at 715-735-6681 if you would like to help.
Happy December!
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