What is a Chamber of Commerce?
A Chamber of Commerce is the guardian of the community’s economy. A chamber is the community’s business advocate. The events and activities of the Chamber are determined by the needs and desires of member businesses and the community. The Mansfield Area Chamber is an voluntary organization of over 700 businesses and business professionals who have united together to work toward expanding their business and achieving personal success. Specifically, the Mansfield Area Chamber’s purpose is to: • Increase business growth and the development of jobs within the Greater Mansfield Area; • Work toward the orderly growth and development of the community and its people; • Build and sustain a vibrant economy and a superior quality of life in our community. What Does a Chamber of Commerce Do? It must be understood that a Chamber of Commerce is PEOPLE. There is a place in the Chamber for every member to get involved and accomplish collectively what no one of them could do alone, thereby creating a p
• A voluntary, business organization. • People working together to protect and expand the business and industry of our area. • A tax deductible business investment. • Your legislative watchdog of business interests. • Working for you, your business and your community. • Active Committees. • 650+ businesses and individuals who have chosen to actively support the Chamber by • Promoting and improving the business sector and the community in which we live. • Committed Board of Directors. • Dedicated Chamber staff. • A resource for community information.
A chamber of commerce is a voluntary organization of business and professional people who pool resources in order to foster economic development and the quality of life in a particular community. Just as a professional association promotes a specific industry, a chamber of commerce nurtures the economy of a specific, geographic area.As the primary business advocacy organization of a region, the chamber helps local firms and business people succeed. Funded by membership investments, a chamber is not affiliated with government, nor is it accountable to any other organization. Through a board of directors, funds are used to support an office site and hire staff to meet the needs of members, carrying out programs and goals.
