BUILT FOR PROSPERITY
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MISSION: The Tri-City Regional Chamber of Commerce is the voice of business. We promote regional prosperity and strengthen our member businesses through advocacy, leadership, networking, and innovative business programs.
VISION: To be the catalyst for business growth, the convener of leaders and influencers, and a champion for a strong community.
VALUES: Integrity - Collaboration – Excellence – Focus –Inclusion – Innovation – Leadership
Our strategic plan is designed to position the Tri-City Regional Chamber of Commerce as a dynamic force in the region by focusing on three key priorities: Engage, Build, and Lead. Through targeted goals, we aim to grow the local economy, anticipate the needs of our diverse membership, and initiate positive change for the betterment of the region. By aligning our activities with these goals, we aspire to not only meet current challenges but also to thrive in a rapidly evolving landscape, ensuring long-term success and positive impact for our organization and the region we serve.
“Engage, Build and Lead” signifies a progressive development and growth process. Engaging involves fostering connections, building results in strengthening the Chamber’s foundation, and leading is about guiding and advancing positive change. All three require proactivity and deliberate effort to drive progress and achieve goals.
We have woven the principles of inclusion and regionalism into the strategic plan. Recognizing the strength that diversity brings, we prioritize broad business representation. Simultaneously, we recognize that business success is intricately tied to the overall health and prosperity of the entire region. This dual commitment enriches our organization and empowers us to create meaningful impact.
VISION: To be the catalyst for business growth, the convener of leaders and influencers, and a champion for a strong community.
VALUES: Integrity - Collaboration – Excellence – Focus –Inclusion – Innovation – Leadership
Our strategic plan is designed to position the Tri-City Regional Chamber of Commerce as a dynamic force in the region by focusing on three key priorities: Engage, Build, and Lead. Through targeted goals, we aim to grow the local economy, anticipate the needs of our diverse membership, and initiate positive change for the betterment of the region. By aligning our activities with these goals, we aspire to not only meet current challenges but also to thrive in a rapidly evolving landscape, ensuring long-term success and positive impact for our organization and the region we serve.
“Engage, Build and Lead” signifies a progressive development and growth process. Engaging involves fostering connections, building results in strengthening the Chamber’s foundation, and leading is about guiding and advancing positive change. All three require proactivity and deliberate effort to drive progress and achieve goals.
We have woven the principles of inclusion and regionalism into the strategic plan. Recognizing the strength that diversity brings, we prioritize broad business representation. Simultaneously, we recognize that business success is intricately tied to the overall health and prosperity of the entire region. This dual commitment enriches our organization and empowers us to create meaningful impact.
PRIORITY ONE:
ENGAGE MEMBERS, BUSINESSES AND STAKEHOLDERS TO GROW, PROSPER, AND COLLECTIVELY CONTRIBUTE TO THE SUCCESS OF THE REGION.
WHY? With a population of over 300,000 people, we want to create a Chamber that reflects the region and brings people together to reach common goals.
AREAS OF FOCUS:
ENGAGE MEMBERS, BUSINESSES AND STAKEHOLDERS TO GROW, PROSPER, AND COLLECTIVELY CONTRIBUTE TO THE SUCCESS OF THE REGION.
WHY? With a population of over 300,000 people, we want to create a Chamber that reflects the region and brings people together to reach common goals.
AREAS OF FOCUS:
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- Actively seek input on chamber programs, services, and activities to ensure they align with member needs and expectations. Marketing & Communications
- Provide consistent communication to build trust and keep members informed about the chamber’s impact. Marketing & Communications
- Showcase and celebrate outstanding achievements and milestones within the chamber’s membership. Awards & Recognition Committee
- Adopt a comprehensive and community-centric approach to expand our reach to underserved areas and foster inclusion across the region. Membership
- Establish programs for young professionals and next-generation business owners to ensure that our programs and services remain relevant, dynamic, and responsive to evolving needs of the business community. Events
- Connect small and micro businesses to resources, support, and opportunities. Business Resource Navigator
- Deliver education and training so that businesses become capable of participating in federal, state, and local government contracts. APEX Accelerator
PRIORITY TWO:
BUILD RESOURCES AND ORGANIZATIONAL CAPACITY TO EFFECTIVELY SERVE OUR MEMBERS AND FULFILL THE CHAMBER’S MISSION.
WHY? As a well-resourced chamber, we are more effective, influential, and responsive to the needs of our members and the broader business community.
AREAS OF FOCUS:
BUILD RESOURCES AND ORGANIZATIONAL CAPACITY TO EFFECTIVELY SERVE OUR MEMBERS AND FULFILL THE CHAMBER’S MISSION.
WHY? As a well-resourced chamber, we are more effective, influential, and responsive to the needs of our members and the broader business community.
AREAS OF FOCUS:
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- Strengthen financial stability by sustaining ongoing operations, increasing capacity, investing in new initiatives, and weathering economic fluctuations. Budget & Finance Committee
- Establish a 501c3 foundation to support activities, education, and other business-related activities. Budget & Finance Committee
- Increase non-dues revenue sources to diversify and strengthen the financial position of the Chamber. Events
- Deliver compelling member-only opportunities to drive membership and increase retention. Membership
- Actively recruit members based on diversity of industry, geographic location, ethnicity, and company size. Membership
- Increase member retention through high touch communication and engagement strategies. Membership
- Maximize opportunities to upgrade mission supporting and under-investing members. Membership
- Ignite Board engagement by recruiting and activating a group of individuals reflective of the region’s diversity to serve on the Board of Directors. Board Engagement Committee
- Improve Board and volunteer effectiveness by developing relevant committees and task groups. Executive Committee
- Invest in the training and development of chamber staff to carry out the chamber's mission and provide valuable support to members. President & CEO
- Maintain Accreditation through the U.S. Chamber of Commerce President & CEO
PRIORITY THREE:
LEAD COLLABORATIVE SOLUTIONS AND DRIVE CHANGE TO OPTIMIZE THE REGION.
WHY? As the largest chamber in the region, we must be a solutions-focused organization that initiates action and collaborates with community leaders to drive collective impact.
AREAS OF FOCUS:
LEAD COLLABORATIVE SOLUTIONS AND DRIVE CHANGE TO OPTIMIZE THE REGION.
WHY? As the largest chamber in the region, we must be a solutions-focused organization that initiates action and collaborates with community leaders to drive collective impact.
AREAS OF FOCUS:
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- Grow our role as the region’s premier advocate on local, state, and federal issues that impact the businesses and stakeholders in the region. Government & Regional Affairs
- Expand the Chamber’s information network to track legislative and regulatory developments across the region. Government & Regional Affairs
- Increase communication with our members to regularly identify and evaluate the needs and issues from a broad perspective. Government & Regional Affairs
- Collaborate with educational, business, and nonprofit communities to address the region’s growing workforce development needs. Education & Workforce
- Create robust connections between business and education to address critical voids within our region. Education & Workforce
- Improve the reach and efficacy of the Washington Workforce Portal. Education & Workforce
- Maintain commitment to the Tri-Cities Strategic Alliance by leading regional project(s) and promoting intentional collaboration to advance the region. President & CEO
- Remain adaptable and open to revisiting and updating myTRI 2030 regional visioning process to guide future development and growth. President & CEO
- Convene local businesses and community stakeholders for roundtable events to discuss issues of regional importance. President & CEO