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Accredited 5-Stars

2020-2024 Strategic Plan

Vision Statement

“The Brunswick-Golden Isles Chamber of Commerce will be the preeminent business organization in Southeast Georgia that encourages a strong local economy and quality of life by promoting sound government through an engaged membership and community.”

Mission Statement

“The Brunswick-Golden Isles Chamber of Commerce will be the voice of the business community, a leader among community partners and an advocate for the best quality of life.”

Key Stakeholders

  • Chamber Champions
  • Chamber Members
  • Chamber Partners
  • Chamber Employees
  • Governments, and the people they serve
    − City
    − County
  • Businesses / Industry
  • Educational Partners

Statement of Core Values

  • Integrity
    We will operate in a manner displaying knowing right from wrong and always being consistent and transparent in this behavior.
  • Results Oriented

    We are accountable for asking, “What else can I do?” to exceed near-term and long-term expectations. We align and prioritize our actions to drive results every day. We understand and anticipate our customer’s needs and drive for their benefit.

  • Innovative
    Constantly accessing the needs of the business community and striving for innovative solutions to advance and promote a positive business climate.
  • Collaborative
    We have the courage to act and the commitment to complete each task by working with and inspiring others to deliver results.
  • Passionate
    Passion is at the heart of our organization. We work hard to provide and expand opportunities within the community and to be the voice of business.

Major Focus Areas and Goals

  • Membership

    • The Goal is to increase the Chamber Membership to gain a more diverse and broader reaching organization.

    • Measurement of Goal (Set and Measured on a yearly basis):

      1. % net increase in total membership
      2. % increase in Chamber Champions
      3. % increase in minority owned businesses

    • There will be a baseline created for this goal comparison on July 1, 2020

  • Marketing and Reach

    • The Goal is to increase the reach of the Chamber and create a unified marketing approach for the organization.

    • Measurement of Goal (Set and Measured on a yearly basis):

      1. % increase in social media presence
      2. % increase in total number of email distribution list
      3. Creation of unified marketing plan
      4. Yearly non-member business visit plan

    • Other methodology for focus area:

      1. Video Marketing – Year End Videos
      2. Tell the organizations story at board meetings
  • Workforce Development

    • The Goal is to increase the availability of trained and skilled workers for employers in Glynn County. The Chamber, in partnership with EDA, must take the leadership role in this area for our community.

    • Measurement of Goal:

      1. Completion of GAP Analysis on Workforce Development
      2. Creation of master list of all workforce development programs and partners
      3. Creation of programing that addresses needs identified in the analysis.
  • Advocacy

    • The goal is to continue to increase our leadership as the voice of business in Southeast Georgia.

    • Measurement of Goal:

      1. Explore, and create if needed, a foundation and PAC
      2. Lead efforts for the Shared Vision Partners
      3. Produce the State and Federal Legislative Agenda’s for Glynn County