STRATEGIC PLAN 2014 - 2019SANDY SPRINGS/PERIMETER CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

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OUR MISSION, VISION, AND VALUES

The SSPC’s mission remains clear – to serve as the champion for a prosperous economic environment that enriches our businesses and communities.

THE MISSION

The SSPC’s vision is for Sandy Springs/Perimeter to become the leading community to live, work, learn and play in the Southeast, by 2020.

THE VISION

THE VALUES

Have Clarity of PurposeSimple, precise, and clear alignment of

activity to the Chamber Mission and Vision

Act With IntegrityAdhere to the highest ethical standards in

everything we do

Be TransparentNo hidden agendas and effectively

communicate our positions and services to all of our stakeholders

Be Value DrivenPursue only what creates added value for our members and community

Focus on MembersBe committed to responding to the needs of our members

Be InnovativeInvest in, guide and support innovation that matters to our members and our community

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PRIORITY 2: MAXIMIZE THE CHAMBER’S ORGANIZATIONAL EFFECTIVENESS

Enhance the efficacy of the Chamber’s operations to better serve the needs of the region’s

businesses and communities.

THE STRATEGIC PRIORITIES

PRIORITY 1: DELIVER GREATER VALUE TO MEMBERS

Strive to consistently deliver a high-quality member experience and greater value to

members through innovative programming.

PRIORITY 3: SUPPORT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT EFFORTS IN THE REGIONPartner with the City of Sandy Springs and other relevant organizations to support economic development efforts.

PRIORITY 4: INFLUENCE PUBLIC POLICYInfluence the region’s public policies and programs that will help member businesses grow and constituents thrive.

PRIORITY 5: PROMOTE REGIONAL PARTNERSHIPSSeek and promote opportunities for strategic partnerships with neighboring Chambers, city governments, and community improvement organizations.

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STRATEGIC PRIORITY TIMELINE

By initially focusing on Member Value and Organizational Effectiveness, the Chamber provides a platform that enables and supports strong and effective Partnering, effective Public Policy advocacy and successful

Economic Development efforts.

Short Term Medium Term

18 Months36 Months

54 Months

Long Term

SUPPORT ECONOMIC

DEVELOPMENT EFFORTS

IN THE REGION

PROMOTE REGIONAL

PARTNERSHIPS

INFLUENCE PUBLIC POLICY

BY 2020, WE ARE THE LEADING

COMMUNITY TO LIVE, WORK, LEARN

AND PLAY IN THE SOUTHEAST.

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MAXIMIZE THE CHAMBER'S ORGANIZATIONAL EFFECTIVENESS

DELIVER GREATER VALUE TO

MEMBERS

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BY 2020, WE ARE THE LEADING

COMMUNITY TO LIVE, WORK, LEARN

AND PLAY IN THE SOUTHEAST.

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