Mission:

To make it easier for members to do business every day.

Goals:

Continue to provide, develop and enhance innovative and robust programs designed to ensure individual business' success and regional economic prosperity.

Serve as the 'Voice of Business' by advocating for local business in the areas of government, work force, social issues, education, infrastructure and information that enhances economic prosperity.

Attract and retain membership through our consistent, united and targeted message of services and benefits with the Chamber brand recognized as the premier business services organization in this region.

Enhance external and internal communications using state-of-the-art technology to ensure the organization moves to the forefront in providing continuously emerging business information.

Convene all stakeholders to leverage the public and private sector efforts to develop, recruit, hire, train and retain the highest quality work force for our business community.

About Us:

The Gainesville Area Chamber of Commerce is a voluntary organization of citizens who are investing their time and money in a community development program - working together to improve the economic, civic, and cultural fortitude of the region, community and area.

The Gainesville Area Chamber of Commerce provides a medium through which people can take effective action for the progress of the community as it:

- Provides opportunities for members to network with other business leaders and attend         

  business education seminars.

- Brings conventions, sales meetings and tourists activities to the area.

- Helps create job opportunities by stimulating industrial, commercial, and agricultural growth.

- Seeks the improvement of community facilities, such as parks and schools.

In all of these functions, the Gainesville Area Chamber of Commerce is serving as a partner to every business and professional in the community.