Established in 1985, the Nordonia Hills Chamber of Commerce offers a wealth of benefits to members and residents. The mission then was to bring the area businesses together for support as the community began changing. Its mission now is very similar – to promote its members, to strive for business improvement and enhancement in the overall quality of life in the Nordonia Hills community.
In 1995, this chamber had only 50 members; today we continue to progressively grow. That growth is not only because the business community has grown, but also because we are sensitive to the needs of our businesses and strive to offer them what they want and need to become successful. The health insurance discounts and workers’ compensation discount rating program can save an employer thousands of dollars a year. Event sponsorship opportunities enable all businesses large and small to promote their products and services. Building relationships is a priority at all networking functions. All things being equal, we believe that people do business with people they know and trust.
The responsibility of the Board of Directors, and this Chamber is to support and assist individuals and businesses as they create that synergy that will lead to growth and success – and to do it professionally, resourcefully, and economically.
MISSION STATEMENT
To promote our members through education, leadership, and communication between businesses, government, and our community.
Resource Development
Object: Staff – Increase by 1 part-time position ASAP – add 1 more part-time position when membership reaches 400
Object: Tools – All things necessary to run a professional office – including a move
Object: Volunteers –
Object: Finances – Increase revenue to provide free services and to support above listed items
Economic Development
Object: To facilitate “one” community by creating partnerships through direct links between businesses and the government
Object: To provide broad-based networking opportunities to maximize the promotion of the Chamber
Pro-Business Advocacy
Object: To develop and provide information (education) (actively disseminate?) on the impact that public policies have on business to:
Object: To monitor local issues, looking for opportunities to advocate for business
Member Services
Object: To ensure members receive a maximum return on their investment
Object: To build a community “stakeholder ship” among/in/by Chamber membership