The Board of Directors is the governing body of The Chamber of Commerce of West Alabama and is responsible for all policy-making decisions of the organization. Members are elected by the general membership and serve staggered three-year terms.
The Executive Committee of the Chamber is comprised of the officers of the organization, as elected annually by the Board of Directors. The Executive Committee oversees the execution of the strategic plan and customary functions of the Chamber, reporting its work monthly to the Board of Directors.
The mission of The Chamber of Commerce of West Alabama is to provide the leadership, vision and catalyst for the advancement of the economic prosperity, business climate, and quality of life for the entire community.
To guide in the accomplishment of this mission, five basic objectives have been established as the basis for programming and policy decisions of the organization.
Our vision includes the following elements that will guide in the decision-making, programming and planning of the organization.
We will focus on the needs of our members and customers and find ways to provide programs, services and benefits that are cost-effective, beneficial and convenient.
Quality. We will deliver programs, services and products that will be evaluated by our members and customers as state of the art and of the highest quality.
Diversity. We will view diversity in gender, culture, ethnicity, professional background and size of firm/organization as strengths to be sought and utilized in The Chamber.
Leadership. We will be visionary and future-oriented in our thinking, decision-making and programming.
Integrity. We will be open, candid and fair; honor our commitments; and adhere to high ethical standards and objectives.
Participation. We will seek broad and active participation of our members in programs and in the governance of the organization.
Relationships. We will build and enhance relationships and public/private partnerships within the organization and community as a core value of membership, learning from and with each other.
Personal Growth. We will provide opportunities through programming and involvement for personal leadership development and citizenship.
Innovation and Creativity. We will approach change and challenges in the market place as an opportunity to encourage an environment for innovation and to foster individual creativity.
Technology. We will foster utilization of new technologies, delivering programs, services and opportunities to educate our members to the practical applications of new technologies.