Program of Work

Each year, the Catoosa County Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors develops a Program of Work that guides the organization during the year. In 2012, this program is organized into five divisions

                                    Download entire 2012 Program of Work

Economic Affairs
Board Division Liaison: Zack Adamson, Weeks and Peters Insurance

Business Development Committee

                       

Goal: Work in conjunction with Catoosa County, City of Fort Oglethorpe, City of Ringgold and in particular with the Nortwest Georgia Joint Economic Development Authority in the creation of new business and the growth of existing business and industry.

Tourism

Goal: To support Tourism in Catoosa County

Community Service Division
Board Division Liaison: Suzan Gibson, Shaw Industries

Education Partners 

Chair: Dr. Ginger Mathis, Georgia Northwestern Technical College 

Goal: Provide opportunities to students for knowledge and access to the business community.

Leadership Catoosa 

Chair: Brad Denton, FSG Bank

Goal: Enhance the Leadership Catoosa program to create recognized leaders and advocates of civic responsibility, business involvement in the community’s civic and public agenda as well as the political processes

Membership Enhancement Division
Board Division Liasions: Mary Carpenter, Gateway Bank & Trust

Membership Recruitment and Retention 

Chair: Tracey Morrow, Gateway Bank and Trust   

Goal: Increase membership in the Chamber to develop a sound financial base and provide support contact with membership and further continue to enhance benefit services, while supporting membership events.

Ambassadors 

Chair: Paul Webb, First Tennessee Bank

Goal: To function as goodwill representatives at Chamber events and in the community at large and assit with all Chamber events as needed and requested.

Government Affairs Division
Board Liaison: Stephanie Dickert, Stewardship For Life

Legislative Action Committee 

Chair: Scott Smith, Northwest Georgia Bank

Goal: Be a recognized leader and advocate of legislative and regulatory issues that affect the business community and work toward educating the community on issues.

Organizational Excellence
Board Division Liaison: Steve Anglea, Georgia Power Company

Administrative

Goal: Create a more improved  and efficient framework for the daily operations of the Chamber. 

Chairman's Advisory Council 

Chair: Dr. Mindy McCannon, Georgia Northwestern Technical College                

Goal: To provide feedback and advocate  on the direction of the Chamber as requested by the current Chairman.

Long Range Plan 

Chair: Steve Anglea, Georgia Power Company                                                                               

Goal: Adhere to the Strategic Plan in place

Finance 

Chair: Mary Carpenter, Gateway Bank & Trust                          

Goal: Ensure financial stability of the Chamber by maintaining control through accurate financial statements that monitor collections, cash management and disbursement.  Follow the procedures of the Financial Policies of the Chamber 

Finance: Non-Dues Revenue

Business Expo 

Chair: Mike Crane, 4allthingsweb.com

Goal: Host a successful 2012 Catoosa Expo with increased traffic and increased revenue.

Catoosa Gala  

Chair: Tiffany Cobb, Ronald McDonald House Charities

Goal: Organize, plan and present the implementation of a successful celebration gala with changes as needed to ensure increased attendance and participation.

Chamber Golf Classic 

Co-Chairs: Leonard Fant and Chris Evans, First Tennessee Bank

Goal: Organize, plan and host a successful golf tournament to involve the members and community, while continuing to meet the goal of a Non-Dues Revenue Event.