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A Community Chamber of Commerce

A Community Chamber of Commerce. The majority of business owners also live in the area. Their children attend local schools They support local sports teams Their businesses are clean and well kept They vote for local elected officials

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A Community Chamber of Commerce

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  1. A Community Chamber of Commerce

  2. The majority of business owners also live in the area • Their children attend local schools • They support local sports teams • Their businesses are clean and well kept • They vote for local elected officials • Their commercial property taxes pay for services the community enjoys

  3. Promoting a successful business climate. • Providing public policy representation. • Supporting economic development.

  4. Promoting a successful business climate.

  5. Support Local Businesses www.BuyMountVernon-Lee.com

  6. The Chamber of Commerce is part of the community.

  7. Free Enterprise is the Foundation of a Free Society The freedom to produce, trade and consume is correlated with higher living standards, economic growth, income equality and less political corruption.

  8. Providing Public Policy Representation

  9. Business Legislative Issues • Transportation • Health Care Reform • Labor Law “Card Check” • Clean Energy & Security Act “Cap & Trade” • Education • Minimum Wage • Taxes • People Are Policy

  10. Supporting Economic Development Jobs are Important The local environment is important

  11. Mount Vernon-Lee Chamber of Commerce A great group of business people. Your personal support group. Connect your business with a good community organization. Learn from other business owners. Be part of an organization that is making the community better even when your main focus is on running your business.

  12. What does Chamber membership show consumers about your business?In this scientific web-based survey of 2,000 adults nationwide, respondents showed the real value of Chamber membership.70% said it shows a business uses good business practices.69% said it shows a business has a good reputation64% said it shows a business cares about its customers63% said it shows a business is involved in the community

  13. Providing Legislative Representation

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