Grove Area Chamber of Commerce 2011-2012 Business Plan

Create an Economic Development Foundation for the purpose of promoting Grove to new businesses.
Create and maintain a business registry and database.
Coordinate a systematic visitation and call program to enhance communication with existing businesses.
Establish an annual business survey to acquire a comprehensive understanding of business needs.

Continue the monthly Friendliest Employee Recognition Program.
Continue the Chamber Bucks Program and expand its usage.
Research a Chamber Bucks Incentive Program to increase community usage.
Continue Bring it Home Campaign to educate businesses on the impact of spending locally.
Promote Remember a Member Campaign to stimulate commerce between Chamber members.

Conduct seminars/workshops that are focused on developing best business practices.

Host member events such as (Business After Hours and Legislative Breakfasts).
Coordinate the Annual Chamber Banquet & Meeting.
Expand the “Welcome Basket” Campaign by increasing the number of participants.
Host bi-monthly Chamber Connection Luncheons for networking and to keep members connected with city and school officials and local events.

Attend and promote Chamber functions including Business After Hours, Ribbon Cuttings, Chamber Connection Luncheons, Legislative Forums, Annual Banquet, etc.
Increase the number of committed volunteers who facilitate Chamber events and serve on committees
Recognize the Ambassador of the Year in the Chamber newsletter and at the Annual Banquet.
Plan and conduct a Membership Drive with a goal of adding new businesses and individuals to our membership.
Continue the Buddy System to encourage new members to participate in Chamber activities.

Continue to implement an active government relations plan.
Create an effective lobbying program on the city, county, state, and federal levels.

Develop a Community Enhancement Recognition Program for member businesses that advance the beautification of the community.

Develop a Pro-Business Legislative Agenda to be adopted by the Board of Directors thereby enabling the Chamber to answer Calls to Action on issues affecting businesses on the local, county, state, and federal levels.
Continue to support the Water Quality Board.
Host quarterly Legislative Symposiums for city, county, state, and federal officials to educate
Chamber members as well as the community at large, about matters of interest and pertinence.
Host Candidate Forums during election campaigns to educate Chamber members as well as the community at large about their respective ideas and positions.
Expand awareness and utilization of the nonpartisan Prosperity Project to help Chamber members and their employees to “vote smart” on issues and candidates impacting the growth and development of Oklahoma’s economy.
Visit our elected officials at the Oklahoma State Capital, as a board during the legislative session, to discuss Grove’s priorities and issues as they pertain to pending legislation.
Continue to support and promote Phase II of the Downtown Revitalization Project.

Identify qualified volunteers to execute the GACC 2011-2012 Business Plan.
Increase profitability and participation of GACC Special Events.
Increase awareness by Chamber members of the benefits they receive as a result of participation in GACC programs and activities.
Increase citizen awareness of GACC’s impact on developing the local economy and enhancing the quality of life for its residents.

Develop a revitalized marketing program to promote GACC.
Continue to coordinate the publication and distribution of the annual Visitors’ Guide.
Oversee the on-going development and maintenance of the Chamber’s website.
Create new web marketing opportunities for the Chamber membership.