What is the Chamber?
Madison County Chamber is the ultimate business resource in Madison County. As a member-driven organization, the Chamber regularly assesses the needs of local business owners. Programs, services and special events are created to deliver strategic solutions to those needs. Of its 450 members, 85 percent are small businesses with 25 or fewer employees. We hope that the following information about The Chamber helps you understand the wealth of opportunities offered by The Chamber and that you are able to utilize these opportunities to help you grow your business.

Funding
The Chamber is a private organization funded primarily by annual investments made by member businesses.

Membership
Membership is open to all businesses and other organizations that maintain a voluntary annual dues investment. Benefits of membership include networking opportunities, community involvement, image enhancement, political advocacy, information access, numerous discounts and benefits, and heightened credibility.

Mission
To serve as the voice and advocate of the local business community, promoting economic growth, responsible government and a higher quality of life for all citizens.

The Chamber fulfills its mission through these key strategies:
Impact - Providing unique opportunities for individuals and businesses to make a difference by connecting them to important community issues.

Focus - Helping to build stronger communities by staying focused and involved in the top business, civic and social priorities.

Advocacy - Serving as a common voice for its broad and diverse member businesses, to create a climate of growth and success that benefits all.

Economic Opportunities - Enhancing and leveraging the talents and resources of its members to improve economic opportunities for all.

Organization
The Chamber is an organization of business leaders who work to improve their community and the area's business climate. A volunteer board of directors governs The Chamber. The effectiveness of The Chamber is entirely dependent on member support and involvement.

Community Involvement
The Chamber strengthens the community through business involvement. Through committees of volunteers from member organizations, The Chamber implements and achieves its goals. The Chamber regularly reviews its programs, goals and results to bring about a healthier climate to allow businesses and the community to grow and prosper.