Strategic Planning Goals
Leadership Committee:
Staff:
bulletNetworking and training for Director and Administrative Assistant.
bulletClearly defined roles for staff.
bulletFind qualified Administrative Assistant.
Board:
bulletExplore committee options for Board "share the load".
bulletUse time & resources, including past Board members more effectively.
Community:
bulletBe the #1 supporter of Macon (projects and events that are good for Macon).
bulletGet community more involved, recognize those who do. Business or person of the year.
Office/Location Committee:
bulletInvestigate new location BUT watch expenses (Rent).
bulletConsider benefits of downtown vs. outlying location 
bulletPromote/encourage revitalization (downtown) perception of where office should be.
bulletVisibility/accessibility of outlying location; higher traffic i.e. RV/Boat/trailer access.
bulletBetter visibility & Access.
bulletBetter signage as to location.
bulletNeed more professional location & appearance.
bulletInvestigate sharing office space.
Events/Promotions Committee:
bulletDevelop new event: 
bulletSnowball Slide, Duck Race, Hunting Expo, Revive Banquet, Give Maple tree to new homeowners, community-wide “Homecoming” (Bevier, Clarence),  Sesquicentennial (2007),Ping-Pong drop.
bulletEliminate “Least successful” Event.
bulletIdentify Event income budget (and plan to reach it).
bulletPartner with other organizations: Civic Clubs, Other communities, State Park.
bulletPromote Tourism:  Schedules in magazines, websites, schedules of events.
Finance Committee:
bulletGood monthly financial reporting to the Board.
bulletQuarterly financial report to the Membership.
bulletDevelop strong / detailed annual budget process.
bulletFixed costs covered by Membership Dues.
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Communicate budget plans for event profits (work with Events / Promotions committee  to to -develop programs for event profits.)

bulletDevelop and communicate sponsorship opportunities
bulletInvestigate grants and other income opportunities
Membership Committee:
bulletMembership Drive: 
bulletStrive to show “Why be a member”.
bulletIncrease Visibility;
bulletWork with school FBLA.
bulletCommunication with members: 
bulletE-mail & Newsletter, with community, more visibility with media
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Membership Teamwork:  
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Education of members, Promote networking.

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Promote member feedback and suggestions to Chamber.

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Promote attendance at meetings, possible restructure of dues.

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