2022 Priorities
Here are the goals and priorities we are working on today and every day at the Chamber.
Membership Benefits
The Chamber will focus on continuous program/services improvement, internal member communications, and focused new member development and member retention. New efforts include:
- Development of event/program evaluation method to ensure programs are impactful for the membership.
- Implementing text notifications to enhance communication and engagement with committee volunteers, members, and the community.
- Enhanced communication with new members to encourage utilization of benefits and engagement within first six months of membership.
- Tracking participation and interactions with current members for retention and recognition.
Promotion & Advocacy
The Chamber will continue to promote and advocate on behalf of our members and the community through engaging new members of the business community, creating and delivering the Aberdeen draw, and by celebrating business successes. New efforts include:
- Facilitating new employee mixers and events to provide information on the community and help new employees form connections.
- Recognizing our members’ successes such as business milestones, Chamber anniversary, expansions, etc. though Chamber media and publications.
- Inclusion of a Chamber member news feed on the aberdeen-chamber.com website.
- Implementing QR codes to be included on all printed event and program promotion.
Creating Connections
The Chamber will create authentic business connections for high school and college-aged students, connect members though meaningful networking and experiences, and create and support business connection to government, education, and quality of life resources. New efforts include:
- Working with the Aberdeen Development Corporation to encourage and develop meaningful business internships and mentorship programs to retain students in the workforce.
- Recognizing entrepreneurs and young leaders through the development of a “4 under 40” program for Aberdeen.
- Hosting additional EDGE events to connect and engage young professionals in the community.
- Inviting college students to get involved with Chamber programs and events that provide them opportunities to connect with the business community.
Building Capacity in the Community
The Chamber will implement and support workforce expansion efforts and programs, gather and communicate member needs, and continue to advance the Aberdeen message. New efforts include:
- Adding local job listings on both the aberdeen-chamber.com and aberdeensd.com websites where Chamber members can post current openings.
- Working with the City of Aberdeen and Aberdeen Development Corporation to implement workforce recruitment and retention strategies for local employers.
- Coordinating efforts with other community organizations to promote opportunities and address community issues and opportunities.
- Implementing city marketing campaign that works to recruit new people to the community and retain current citizens in the workforce.
- Hosting monthly breakfast meetings where employers learn about workforce resources and ideas and share solutions.
