What is the Chamber?
The Greater Avon Chamber of
Commerce (ACOC) is a member-driven organization and regularly
assesses the needs of local business owners and executives.
Programs, products and events are created to deliver strategic
solutions to those needs. Of its 190+ members, 90 percent are
small businesses with 25 or fewer employees. We hope that the
following information about ACOC helps you understand the wealth
of opportunities offered by the Chamber; and that you are able
to seize these opportunities to help you grow your business.
Funding
The Chamber is a private organization funded primarily by
dues paid by member businesses and is not a government agency.
Membership
Membership is open to all businesses 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
The Avon Chamber of Commerce is a business organization that
protects, fosters, and enhances the success of our membership
through a focused, collaborative effort.
The Chamber strives to promote the continuous improvement of the
common good and the quality of life in the Avon community
through the pursuit of new business and the cultural, social and
economic education of our citizens, by providing accurate and
timely assistance to the business community.
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 trustees governs the Chamber. The
effectiveness of the Chamber is entirely dependent on member
support and involvement. A professional staff runs the
day-to-day operations.
Vision
The vision of the Avon Chamber of Commerce is to be
recognized as the preeminent force and advocate for business in
Avon and Hendricks County.
Community Involvement
The Chamber strengthens the community by identifying needs,
problems, and opportunities. It then develops programs to solve
those problems and satisfy the needs. Through committees of
volunteers from member firms, the Chamber implements and
achieves its goals. The Chamber regularly reviews its programs,
goals and results to bring about a healthier climate in which
business and the community grow and prosper. |