Strategic Planning and Training

What are your expectations for the Woodlake Chamber of Commerce:

• To be more involved in the community
• Be a resource to businesses and others
• Increase organization as a group
• Increase membership (to 90% of businesses)

What is your current status?

• Eleven Active Board Members
• 50% business members
• 501c 6 Status with By-Laws and Governance Structure
• Business of the Year
• Car Show / Cruise Night
• Western Week-Jail House and Business Sidewalk Sale
• Haunted Path
• Holiday Lights
• Santa Clause Greetings to Businesses

What do you see where there is room for improvement?

• Documentation-not only of meetings, but of their activities
• Marketing and recruitment
• Development of Mission Statement
• Development of Core Principles
• Establishment of what deliverables will be (benefits of being a member)

Those present were asked to reflect on what they see as benefits of being a member of the Woodlake Chamber of Commerce.  They see that they could:

• Receive support-pending legislations
• Power in numbers
• Increased community pride and visibility
• Resource Training Seminars