Strategic Plan

Greater Claremont Chamber of Commerce Retreat Summary
September 27, 2010

Summit Goal:  This meeting was held to create a two-year strategic plan that would identify the goals and next steps and develop a working plan for implementation with prioritized actions and clear roles and responsibilities.

Thirteen elected board members and two staff members attended:

  • Luke Avery
  • Brandi Blackinton
  • Jennifer Brockett
  • Catherine Driesch
  • John Everest
  • Shelly Hudson (staff)
  • Linda Kelk
  • Vicki Landry
  • Debra Melcher
  • Bonnie Miles
  • George Ross
  • Susan Sadonsky (staff)
  • Katrina Spaulding
  • Brandy Waterman
  • Martha Zabielski

Task Force Development -

Membership

Tasks -

  • Tiered payment method - complete spring 2011
  • Review benefits/service - complete spring 2011
  • New brochure to give out to potential members - complete winter 2011

Marketing

Tasks -

  • Brand development - Logo, website, image - complete spring 2011
  • Written communication overhaul - Online newsletter, member packets - complete winter 2011
  • External relationships development - Local and regional - on-going

Finance

Tasks -

  • Review schedule  - Yearly calendar - complete 2011
  • Annually review capital requirements and technology - on-going
  • Research and develop tiered membership investment program - Complete spring 2011