What is the Chamber?

The Seneca Chamber of Commerce is the ultimate business resource in Oconee County. The chamber is the largest, most influential business organization in the county of Oconee. Eighty five percent of its members are small businesses with twenty five or fewer employees.

Funding

The chamber is a private organization funded primarily by dues paid by member businesses. It is not a government agency and receives no tax dollars.

Membership

Membership is open to all businesses that maintain a voluntary annual dues investment. Benefits of membership include networking opportunities, community involvement, image, enhancement, political advocacy, information access, numerous discounts and benefits and heightened credibility.

Vision

To be the advocates for business in the greater Seneca area.

Mission

Our vision is our mission: The Greater Seneca Chamber of Commerce provides a unified voice promoting business, education, and tourism, for the betterment of our members and the community.

Values

Leadership, excellence, integrity, and innovation

Strategic Objectives:

· Promote a strong local economy

· Provide opportunities for relationship building

· Deliver programs to help businesses grow

· Represent and advocate on behalf of business

· Enhance commerce through community stewardship

Organization

The Chamber is an organization of business leaders who work to improve their community and the area’s business climate. A volunteer board of trustees governs the Chamber. The effectiveness of the Chamber is entirely dependent on member support and involvement. A professional staff runs the day-to-day operations.

The Chamber strengthens the community by identifying needs, problems, and opportunities. It then develops programs to solve those problems and satisfy the needs.