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03.16.2015 presentation
- 1. Welcome to ourannual meeting
- 3. HISTORY • The Chamberformed in 1925... • Incorporated in 1964 • The Chamber formed the Visitors Center in 2005 • Focus and Funding
- 4. Our mission isto represent the business interests of the Dallas Area to ensure economic prosperity through collaboration and partnerships. The Chamber is committed to; effective communications, facilitating partnerships, providing networking opportunities and business development resources, relevant to strengthening our economy.
- 5. Our mission isto stimulate the economy, commerce, growth and tourism. “Explore. Discover. Live.”
- 6. Business Survey • TheBoard conducted a business survey with 104 participants • 70 were members • 34 were non members • Looked specifically at; • Programs • Benefits • Initiatives • Overall
- 7. New Focus • 4Main Area’s Identified; • Communication • Networking • Business Development • Public Policy
- 8. Organization Structure & DuTies •We are a 501c6 Non Profit Organization • Membership Based • Board Led • Staff Driven
- 9. 2015 Board of Directors •Bob Brannigan • Individual, Retired • Joel Giusti • Wells Fargo Advisors • Jim Fowler • Fowler Affiliates • Debbie Filson • First American Title • Dan Strasser • Polk ADTC • Rick Young • The Car Doctor • Jason Locke (ex-officio) • City of Dallas • Cory Bradshaw (ex-officio) • Dallas School District
- 10. 2015 Board of Directors•Susan Morrill • Citizens Bank • Bonnie Beck • Oregon State Credit Union • Shellie Berry • Dallas Retirement Village • Steve Segal • Capricorn Catering • LaVonne Wilson • City of Dallas • Lynnette Henshaw • Individual • Malinda Bermudez • Bermudez Family Farms • Samira Evans • Sam’s Crochet
- 11. Executive Committee • This committeeis responsible for; providing direction and oversight to the Executive Director along with annual evaluation, setting the board meeting agendas. • Currently the Chamber & Visitors Center meet together • Chamber • Bob Brannigan • Joel Giusti • Visitors Center • Susan Morrill • Bonnie Beck • Shellie Friesen-Berry
- 12. Finance Committee • This committeeoversees the preparation of the annual budget and the performance of the organization throughout the year in meeting its budgeted revenues and expenses. • Currently the Chamber & Visitors Center meet together • LaVonne Wilson, Chair • Bob Brannigan • Chris Anderson • Chelsea Pope
- 13. Finance Committee • Chamber actualbudget in 2014 was $100,122.66 • Visitors Center actual budget in 2014 was $161,154.53 • BOTH organizations are debt free • BOTH organizations have built contingency funds • BOTH organizations are sustainable • Chamber budget in 2015 is $130,400.00 • Visitors Center budget is 2015 is $196,450.00
- 14. Governance Committee • This committeeis to review documents that govern our organizations to ensure that they match with our program of work, as well as to review and draft policies for the office, staff and Board actions. The President shall appoint members to this committee on an annual basis. • Currently the Chamber & Visitors Center meet together • Jason Locke, Chair • LaVonne Wilson • Shellie Friesen-Berry • Jim Williams
- 15. Public Policy Committee • Thecommittee is focused on education and communication in regards to public policy positions of business importance locally, regionally, state-wide, and nationally. Its members will be liaisons with elected officials representing Dallas and Polk County. • The committee will survey key local constituent groups and Chambers members to identify legislative issues of high importance to the business community, then monitor and keep members regularly informed. • This committee also hosts public forums on issues of local business importance and offers opportunities for candidate forums during elections.
- 16. Public Policy Committee • It’snot about politics… it’s about business and how politics may affect your business! • School District Bond • Public Safety Levy • Roads/Streets • Sign Code • Gene Henshaw, Chair • Joel Giusti • Dave Weston • Monte Weins • Rod Buchanan • Jim Fowler
- 17. Ambassador Committee • The purposeof the Committee is to engage members in networking opportunities and events, assist the Executive Director with recruitment of new members (welcoming new businesses) and retain current members. • This committee will build and strengthen the membership of the Chamber by seeking to retain and build membership. The committee will undertake the following programs: • Networking • Recruitment & Retention • Mentors • Young Pros
- 18. Ambassador Committee • Ribbon Cuttings •Young Pros • Cash Mobs • Facebook Fridays • Mixers • Coffee Connects • Rick Young, Chair • Debbie Filson • Dan Strasser • Jennifer Wheeler • Gene Henshaw • Lynette Henshaw • Jeremy Santee-Malloy • Young Pros, Chair
- 19. Program Committee • The purposeof the this committee is overseeing the organization’s programs, special events, training and education opportunities, membership meeting programs, as well as long range planning. • Dan Strasser, Chair • Rick Young
- 20. Program Committee • There areseveral sub-committees devoted to specific programs, including: • Economic Development Commission • Non Profit Group • Business Resource Development Team • Membership Dues Matrix Task Force • Communications Task Force
- 21. Event Committee • The purposeof this committee is overseeing the organization’s special events, including: • Annual Community Awards Ceremony • Dragon Pride – Community Wide Events • Peanut Butter Drive – for support to Dallas Christmas Cheer • Debbie Filson, Chair • Barb Powers
- 22. Community Events Want tobe a part of the Community Events? We are looking for people interested in… • Bounty Market • Freedomfest • Sounds of Summer • Summerfest • Old Timers Picnic • Halloween Trick-n-Treat • Winterfest
- 23. Our mission isto represent the business interests of the Dallas Area to ensure economic prosperity through collaboration and partnerships. The Chamber is committed to; effective communications, facilitating partnerships, providing networking opportunities and business development resources, relevant to strengthening our economy.
- 24. Your Feedback Want tobe a part of the Chamber Team? We are looking for people interested in… • Programs • Benefits • Initiatives • How are we doing? Fill out and turn in the form TODAY
- 25. Get Involved Want tobe a part of The Team? We are looking for people interested in… • Public Policy Committee • Ambassador Program • Non Profit Group • Business Resource Development • Tourism & Community Events Fill out and turn in the form TODAY
- 26. Thank You Thank youfor choosing to support your community, and promote your business, by investing in the Chamber
- 27. Community Announcements • Spring Breakis next week • Local Phone Book Advertising
- 29.
Editor's Notes
- #2 Jim Fowler
- #6 Mission… is to stimulate the economy, commerce, growth and tourism
- #10 2013 elects: Barb Powers, Joel Giusti, Anna Scharf, Brent DeMoe
- #11 Mission… is to stimulate the economy, commerce, growth and tourism
- #25 Jim Fowler
- #26 Jim Fowler
- #27 Jim Fowler
- #30 Jim Fowler + Chamber of Commerce Board?