| Chamber Chatter - January 26, 2012
A couple of weeks ago, we shared some of the responses the Chamber Board of Directors had to that question – “What will you do for me?” – heard regular by pretty much anyone actively involved in any Chamber of Commerce organization. There are obviously many more. Here are a few.
What the Chamber does for YOU:
“A Tireless Salesperson. The Chamber provides a clearinghouse of information needed by prospective visitors, potential residents, local businesses, and prospective employers who are interested in learning more about the area.
A Facilitator. In serving the business of the community, the Chamber is devoted to activities designed to create more community wealth. Everyone stands to benefit from growth. More people, more sales opportunities, more money for tax revenue, and the resulting increased services all add to making the Marlow area an even better place to live and make a living.
A Necessary Business Investment. In the same relationship to your business as rent, lighting, advertising and payroll, your membership investment should never be considered a contribution.
A Business Advocate. One voice raised in defense of a right, or one person or business taking on a project, is often weak and ineffectual. But when many voices are raised and many people work together in community affairs, much is achieved. When you, as an individual or business, express your opinions and concerns and make a contribution physically and financially, in a cooperative effort with your peers in the community, you have made a commitment to work collaboratively for the betterment of our area.
The Marlow Chamber of Commerce strives to be a leading agent of change, to stimulate orderly growth and economic development, to address local, state and national issues affecting our area, to develop social responsibilities affecting homes, schools, health, and to promote the free enterprise system.
You, as a businessperson working in and with the Chamber, make your contribution to the community effort and, in turn, it benefits you, your family, and your business.
A Heritage Keeper. The Marlow Chamber of Commerce serves as Marlow’s historical collection, preservation, and research vehicle to collate and digest the information to promote historical tourism and community pride. You can’t know where you are going until you know where you’ve been.”
As the Marlow Chamber of Commerce makes plans to continue to expand it’s program of work, if you aren’t a member, we’d like to extend an invitation to join. Your membership in the Marlow Chamber of Commerce will contribute to carrying out its purpose, which states: “The Marlow Chamber of Commerce is a volunteer organization of individuals, civic clubs, churches, businesses, and other entities who have joined together for the purpose of improving the economic well being, as well as the quality of life, of Marlow, Oklahoma.” |
