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Fremont Chamber Welcome

Dear Fremont Members and Friends:

In 2008, we will embark on a year of renewed growth for the Fremont Chamber of Commerce and the business community we serve. As the chairperson and spokesperson for the Chamber, I commit to working with you to expand opportunities for you and to promote a healthy and prosperous business environment.

To better connect you and to promote a healthy and prosperous business environment in Fremont, we have developed a new three-year strategic plan that will focus on:

• Business and Community Partnerships
• Membership Growth and Retention
• Marketing and Communication
• Leadership Education

Here are some highlights of the new strategic plan:

Businesses and Community Partnerships
This is an integral part of the work of the Chamber. We are constantly seeking ways to provide you with opportunities to develop and strengthen your partnerships.

We work with the local business associations to identify mutually-beneficial opportunities to collaborate in the local business districts. This is best highlighted by our annual Fremont Festival of the Arts, the largest two-day outdoor street festival in the western U.S. Approximately 400,000 people attend the festival and visit Business Alley, a showcase of local businesses, which translates into substantial volume to local hotels, restaurants and other services.

Another way we accomplish this is through the Fremont Business Resource Fair, which provides an excellent opportunity for you to learn about resources that can help you grow your business.

Membership Growth and Retention
Members are our top priority and we are developing strategies to provide value-added services that speak to our rich diversity, as well as to local and global markets. Membership offers a variety of benefits to both small and large businesses.

For example, we facilitate member briefings where you can learn how to maximize on your investment. Our Connection Clubs offer networking opportunities where you can exchange leads and help each other with your business. Our twice a month Business Mixers provide the perfect venue to showcase individual businesses.

Marketing and Communication
The Chamber is the door to the community and is the first place people go to find information or assistance. We are in the top 12 percent of the Chamber’s nationally awarded Accreditation by the United States Chamber of Commerce. We have been accredited since 1988.

One of the strengths of the Chamber is to market the services of our members through events, newsletters, television and other media venues. We will be placing an increased focus on technology tools and online services. Look for upcoming enhancements to our website and to the Top of the Week electronic newsletter.

Leadership Education
Many of you have participated in Leadership Fremont, an important program organized by the Chamber, which offers an excellent curriculum to help future leaders develop the skills and knowledge to make informed decisions and lead effectively. The program focuses on community issues, personal leadership skills and teamwork.

In collaboration with the City of Fremont and local colleges, we also hold monthly business workshops to support small business and sustainable economic growth.

The Chamber is an ardent supporter of the Dollars for Scholars program, which provides scholarships to deserving students, and we look forward to increasing our financial support for this program.

I invite you to become actively involved in the many programs offered by the Fremont Chamber of Commerce. We are here to serve you and I look forward to working with each one of you. The value of your membership grows as you use the services and become involved. The Chamber is the business voice of the community and the best investment you will ever make!

Cordially,
Victoria O’Gorman
Chairperson, Fremont Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors