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What is the Chamber of Commerce?

The Walker County Chamber of Commerce is a voluntary organization of professionals who have joined for promoting the civic and commercial progress of the county.

The Chamber's vision is "united to enchance the quality of life for the citizens of Walker County by promoting business, communities, tourism, and economic development."

The Chamber is governed by a board of directors who are elected on a yearly basis.

2010 Plan of Work

• Executive Committee, Chair: Melody Day
• Guide the operations, administration and finance of the Walker County Chamber of Commerce

• Education Committee: Chair, Brenda Noblitt
• Continue the youth leadership program (CHAMPS)
• County’s educational distinctions (ie: Chamber publications)
• Put on the STAR program with the community high schools - at February Membership Luncheon
• Put on the GOAL program with Northwestern Technical College - at CHAMPS Graduation
• Leadership Walker County Committee: Chair, Susan Tankersley
• Organize the 2010-11 Leadership Walker County class
• Senior Citizen's Day Committee: Chair, Nelda Parrish
• Organize the 2010 Senior Citizen’s Day event

• Ambassador Committee: Chair, Mary Wooten & Vice-Chair, Lynne Cawthorne
• Organize the 2010 Membership Appreciation luncheon - June 18, 2010 at the Walker County Civic Center Pavilion
• Support Chamber Member Ribbon Cuttings and groundbreakings
• a. Develop a list of Chamber members in each area of the community to call in case extra support is needed
• Support all Chamber functions, particularly fundraisers
• Set membership solicitation and retention goals during late Spring or early Summer for 2010
• Establish a membership campaign to begin in late Spring or early Summer 2010
• "Best of Walker" Committee: Chair, Denise Shahan
• Gain marketing alliance with media outlet to co-sponsor or advertise the event
• Investigate possible special story/advertising supplement to following announcements at reduced ad costs to winners/runners up
• Coordinate “Best of Walker” announcement at the November Membership Luncheon

• Governmental Affairs Committee: Chair, Lecia Eubanks
• Visit with the 2010 Georgia General Assembly in conjunction with Leadership Walker County
• Determine what issues we need to be concerned with as a Chamber
• Forward the Georgia Chamber newsletter to the Chamber membership during the session to keep them informed of relevant issues
• Sponsor a State of the County address by Commissioner Heiskell
• Determine if it would be beneficial to host an Eggs & Issues breakfast for the 2011 Session. If yes, execute.
• Host a Candidate’s Forum for the November 2010 elections
• Personally invite all elected public officials to the February Membership Luncheon
• Attend the 2010 Georgia Chamber of Commerce Eggs and Issues Breakfast

• Business & Industry Committee: Chair, Rhonda Beasley
• Honor the 2010 Small Business of the Year - Annual Dinner in January
• Honor the 2010 Walker County Manufacturer of the Year - April Membership Luncheon
• Tourism Committee: Chair, Deb Ellis
• Host quarterly roundtable meetings at different tourism locations throughout the area in which a speaker will present relevant information
• Help market any special tourism related events the Chamber holds
• Compile the event information of county and Chamber members
• Distribute county brochures to local tourism entities

• Golf Tournament Committee: Chair, Mike Herndon & Vice-Chair, Lynne Cawthorne
• Host a successful Golf Tournament fundraiser in 2010
• Gala Committee: Chair, Sherry Foster & Vice Chair, Susan Tankersley
• Host the 28th Annual Walker County Gala - October 23 at The Chattanoogan Hotel
• Annual Dinner Committee: Chair, Melody Dayt
• Host a successful Annual Dinner in January 2010
• Balloon Festival Committee: Co-Chairs, Vickie Hodge & Rhonda Beasley
• Host a successful Festival Event - September 24-26, 2010