About Us

Mission Statement

To partner with community stakeholders to support stability and foster economic vitality throughout Shelby County.

Vision Statement

To be a champion for Shelby County as the premier place to live and do business.

Core Values and Belief

We base our values on the belief that…

• Serving our investors´ needs is the primary reason for the existence of the Chamber.
• Volunteers are a key resource through which we accomplish our objectives.
• Trust, open communication, integrity, personal accountability and initiative are critical to our organization’s success.
• The free market economy is the primary means to achieve a prosperous and well-balanced community.
• Governments and publicly funded entities must be accountable, responsible, effective and efficient.
• Business has an obligation to act in an environmentally responsible manner and to support necessary social, cultural, health and educational systems.

Goals

We put our values & beliefs into action by working on…

• Fostering and supporting private enterprise, economic vitality and stability.
• Providing a forum for idea exchange.
• Advocating for business with government.
• Developing and increasing the investor base.
• Financial responsibility.
• Creating a climate conducive to developing individual volunteers through participation and interaction.
• Communicating effectively with members and solicit their opinions and feedback.
• Providing challenging and stimulating employment that is productive and personally rewarding for staff.
• Creating an enthusiastic working partnership between staff and investors/ volunteers built on trust and mutual respect.