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Mission Statement

Mission Statement. To support existing businesses and promote economic development in the Worcester region by being a bold, strong, articulate and effective advocate. We will achieve this goal by aggressively and proactively:

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Mission Statement

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  1. Mission Statement To support existing businesses and promote economic development in the Worcester region by being a bold, strong, articulate and effective advocate. We will achieve this goal by aggressively and proactively: Delivering valuable programming, support services, and growth opportunities to our membership Supporting economic development initiatives that create balanced regional growth Advocating public policy at all levels of government Maintaining a broad based, ethical, and financially sound organization

  2. A Regional Organization 3,300 Members Strong 5 Affiliate Chambers: Auburn Blackstone Valley Holden Area Tri-Community Area Webster Dudley Oxford

  3. Organizational Structure Non-profit, 501c(6) Not a municipal entity, not a charity Annual Budget = $1.7 million Funding Sources: Membership Dues, Sponsorships, and Program and Event Fees Board of Directors Nine Staff Members

  4. Programs, Events & Services Business After Hours The Breakfast Club WIN: Women's Information Network New England Business Expo Annual Business Meeting William J. Short Memorial Classic

  5. Programs, Events & Services ChamberChoice Seminar Series Chamber Champions Business Owner’s Dialogue Referral Programs Health and Dental Insurance

  6. Member Communications • Website: worcesterchamber.org • Region on the Move – TV Show • Broadcast Emails • Quarterly Newsletter • Annual Membership Directory • Invitations / Press Releases • Advertising and Sponsorship • Communicating with the Chamber

  7. Business Resources Business Counseling SCORE, MSBDC, CWE, MLK, etc. Site Assistance Demographic Information Resource Library Local, State, Federal Assistance Local permitting and other “City Hall” Assistance

  8. Public Policy / Government Relations Health Care Unemployment Insurance Tax / Budget Transportation Commuter Rail Airport Central Mass Caucus Small Business Regional Town Meetings Speaker Forums

  9. Economic Development This is a time of tremendous development in Worcester and the region. The Chamber is on the forefront of much of the activity.

  10. Economic Development Boards Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce Worcester Business Development Corporation Choose Worcester, Inc. Worcester Regional Research Bureau Central Massachusetts Regional Employment Board Central Massachusetts Regional Planning Commission Central Massachusetts Visitors and Convention Bureau Destination Worcester UniverCity Partnership Regional Competitiveness Council Common Pathways

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