Henry County Web - CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

MISSION STATEMENT

The Henry County Chamber of Commerce, Inc.'s mission shall be to promote pride and progress in Henry County through the cooperation and dedication of the citizens, businesses, and industries of the entire county.

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Promoting Pride & Progress

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IS AT 11 N. MAIN, STILL IN NEW CASTLE.

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The Chamber was formed in June 1996 and currently has approximately 225 members. Former County Judge-Executive Tommy Bryant has said, "The Chamber may be the most important thing that has ever happened in the county."

"I see this as our great opportunity to get all the people in the county together," Bryant said. "We've got great individual cities, but unity is our goal."

"The Chamber may be the most important thing that has ever happened in the county."

Chamber members gather in various communities for quarterly networking dinners. Past keynote speakers include author and county resident - Wendell Berry, Tom Monahan, Editor of Business First, Charles Mattingly of the Better Business Bureau, and Ron Crouch, director of the state data center at the University of Louisville.

The Chamber publishes a quarterly newsletter entitled Chamber Briefings. It

Economic development activities include creating new jobs, promoting retail activities, conducting economic studies, recruiting new businesses and industries, providing services and information to members, attracting tourists and providing them with information, and member networking and support.

Community development activities include planning for growth, revitalizing downtown retail areas, and encouraging and supporting cultural activities.

Public affairs and relations activities include communicating business and civic activities to local and state governments, and helping members understand the legislative process as it relates to our county.

Other services include free membership directory, Web page listing with links provided to your E-mail address or Web Site, free listing in the Henry County Profile Magazine, networking dinners, membership decals, "First Dollar" Program, and assistance with ground breakings and grand openings. Also, gift certificates are available that can be used in many Henry Co. businesses in order to encourage in county shopping, keeping money in the county. They can be purchased at the office and used for employee incentives or as gifts.

Annual dues are $50 for individuals and civic groups, range from $200-$600 for manufacturers, and range from $100 to $350 for retail, service, professional and educational entities.

The Chamber is governed by a board of directors, has an executive committee and annually elects a president.
Our Executive Director is Pat Wallace. She can be contacted at .

Networking Dinners are held March, June and September.
Board Meetings are usually the First Tuesday of the month (EXCEPT SEPTEMBER) and held at the Board Office at 5:00 p.m. You do not need to be a board member to attend. We welcome your input.

If you have questions
about any Chamber activity,
call Pat at 845-0806.