About the Chamber

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The mission of the Rochester Area Chamber of Commerce is to lead, inform, advocate, and advance business interests for members; and to promote a healthy community and a growing economy. To achieve this mission, the Chamber Board of Directors has produced the following plan of action. The plan identifies four priority areas: Public Policy, Education and Workforce Development, Membership Development, and Communications.

Public Policy

The Chamber serves as the lead advocate for business at all levels of government. By developing positions on issues of public policy and communicating these positions, the Chamber creates value for its members. The Chamber provides a forum for the business voice to be heard. As a result state, local and federal leaders seek the audience of our members and their opinion with regard to public policy. The following groups support Public Policy efforts: Government Affairs Committee, Government Forums Committee, Transportation Committee, High Speed Rail Task Force, Health Care Committee, Hospitality 1st! and Grow Rochester.

Education & Workforce Development

Through education and workforce development efforts, the Chamber serves as a resource for business in the areas of recruitment, retention and education of employees. The Chamber collaborates with and supports agencies and organizations and as a result creates value for our members as a resource for promoting a growing and vibrant workforce. The following initiatives support workforce development efforts: Business Learning Network, Leadership Greater Rochester, Preparing Workforce, Workforce 2020, Diversity in Business, Workplace Flexibility, STEM Summits, Learn.Do.Earn, Models of Excellence, Hospitality 1st!/At Your Service and Toastmasters.

Membership Development

Membership Development is encouraged through a variety of events and programs. The Chamber actively encourages and promotes the interaction of our members. Individual members are provided a variety of opportunities to engage and promote their business. The following networking opportunities provide added value for your membership investment: Ambassador Committee, New Member Outreach Committee, Member Survey, New Member Reception, Member Appreciation Day, Relocation Subscription, Power Network Lunch, Business After Hours/EXTRA!, AM Espresso, Annual Member Celebration and the Annual Golf Outing.

Communications

Effective communication strategies assure that Chamber efforts on behalf of members are understood and valued by Chamber members and the Rochester area community. The Chamber Advantage, faxes, emails, blog, Web site (www.rochestermnchamber.com), radio program and identity standards are all used as methods to deliver our messages.