Where We’re HeadedA Strategic Update

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Who We Are• 50 years serving Flagler

County• 850 member companies

strong • Largest member

organization in county

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Why We’re Here• Share our strategic plan–Road map for next 2 to 3 years

• Demonstrate commitment to stronger partnerships

• Identify collaboration opportunities

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Partnerships are CriticalCity of

Bunnell

City of Flagler Beach

City of Palm Coast

FlaglerCounty

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Strategic Plan Overview

• Process began in January• Four task forces assigned to drive strategic

priorities– Government Affairs– Economic Development– Technology– Operational Alignment

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Priority 1: Enhance Chamber’s Impact on Government

Milestones• Identify issues to get behind • Explore/pursue forming a dedicated Political

Action Committee• Define how to step up role as voice of business

community • Identify/evaluate ways to implement

accountability measures for local government

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Priority 2: Promote a Public/Private Partnership

for Economic DevelopmentMilestones: • Collaborate to accelerate business, job & career growth • Assess community understanding of economic

development – Assist with education & communication efforts

• Complete manufacturing/agriculture survey – Raise awareness of capabilities

• Maintain focus & support progress of Customer Service Task Force

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Priority 3:Leverage Technology

Milestones: • Launch text message marketing platform• Enhance www.flaglerchamber.org • Develop Chamber mobile APP • Incorporate online meeting capabilities• Use Chamber visitor center TVs to market events,

promote members and drive website traffic

Goal: Enhance existing technology & implement new medias to promote the Chamber to members & the general public

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Priority 4: Align Activities & Resources

with Mission & Vision 

Milestones: • Conduct review of business lines• Develop strategies to streamline, augment & enhance

business• Implement strategies• Assess effectiveness at regular intervals. Modify

strategies as necessary.

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Progress to Date

• Achieving milestones & working the plan• Assessing where/when/how the chamber

can have greatest impact• Soliciting, incorporating & communicating

feedback• Engaging members & the community• Raising visibility & increasing cooperation

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Next Steps

• Continue implementation of strategic plan• Communicate goals & objectives:– Goal: Educate, build consensus & start

collaboration

• Begin affecting positive change as a community