2023 Priorities
Here are the 2023 goals and priorities we are working on today and every day at the Chamber.
Membership Benefits
The Chamber will focus on improvements to Chamber programs and services, member communications, and focused member development and education to include:
- Enhancing education and employer training on various workforce and employment topics
- Facilitating efforts to increase the number of local employers offering internship, apprenticeship, or mentorship programs through:
- Educating businesses on employer grants, student scholarships, and resources available through the state and other entities
Promotion & Advocacy
The Chamber will continue to promote and advocate on behalf of our members and the community to include:
- Partnering with the Aberdeen Development Corporation in expanding lobbying efforts and developing public policies on behalf of the membership, community and region
- Developing marketing campaign to promote the Chamber, our benefits, programs and people
- Reinstating “Chamber Week” promotions and activities
Creating Connections
The Chamber will create authentic business connections for its members through meaningful networking and experiences, while supporting business connection to government, education, and quality of life resources to include:
- Increase Chamber board development and involvement at Chamber and community events
- Connect and engage Top 4 Under 40 applicants in community discussions, programs and events
- Facilitate “Hub City Link” program that connects new employees with opportunities through the Workforce & Education Committee
Building Capacity in the Community
The Chamber will continue to support community and regional growth initiatives, gather and communicate member needs, and continue to advance the Aberdeen message to include:
- Reinstating CART, Community Action Resource Team, to generate better communication among local business and community leaders
- Implementing social media strategy to enhance community and workforce marketing and engagement
- Developing relocation support strategy for the Aberdeen Community
- Working with the City of Aberdeen and Aberdeen Development Corporation to implement workforce recruitment and retention strategies for local employers.
