Action Plan 2009

Action Plan for 2009

Mission Statement: To represent the business community and to promote the economic and civic welfare of Atascadero.

Chamber leaders are business leaders, promoting and improving the economic community of Atascadero.

The Atascadero Chamber of Commerce is the voice of the business community of the second largest city in San Luis Obispo County. The strength of our numbers gives us the ability to effect positive change for members and our community.

The Chamber’s Action Plan list goals and objectives to be executed by Chamber volunteers and staff in 2009.

Priorities for 2009
• Creating a strong local economy.
• Promoting the community.
• Providing key opportunities for business to network.
• Representing and advocating business interest with government.
• Providing quality education and information for members.
• Increasing membership to maintain a strong business voice.
• Continuing our partnerships in the community.

The Atascadero Chamber’s revenues and expenses remain consistent with last year’s performance and the organization continues to enjoy good financial health due to the hard work of volunteers, our members’ investment and the services our programs provide.

Our income projections for 2009 are predicted on programs and activities that will be conducted.

It should be noted that membership investments are holding with the addition of the chairman's Circle to 29% of the Chamber's annual budget. Also of interest is 14% of the budget is derived from a contract for services provided to the City for Visitor services. This contract is based on a formula tied to Transient Occupancy Tax, Sales Tax Revenue and Business License fees. Programs and special events raise the remainder that assists the Chamber providing support to our local business community. The Program / Special Events revenue remains vital to the success of the Chamber services.