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Our Goals
The overall goal of the Coffeyville Chamber of Commerce is to provide a working alliance of business and professional people that would work together to conduct activities which will make a positive impact on the economic, educational, civic and social welfare of Coffeyville and the area, and thus help maintain the profitability and viability of its members. In reality the Chamber is a working partnership of business and professional people and their interest in the community and area.
More specifically, in 2010 the Chamber will focus on:
GOAL 1 – Communication of Governmental Affairs on state and local levels and Business to Business and Member to Member Services.
GOAL 2 – Enhancement of Tourism in Coffeyville with more information being offered to those visitors.
GOAL 3 – Beautification of the Coffeyville Community through first impressions.
GOAL 4 – Housing in Coffeyville through the development of new and existing programs.
GOAL 5 - Marketing Campaign which includes a new look for the Chamber as well as a "Shop Coffeyville First" promotion.
And continue the following annual activities as well:
- Encourage shopping locally - Holiday Open House, Coffeyville Bucks Program and Christmas Bucks Give Away
- Promote local business and industry through the monthly Salute A Business program.
- Coordinate programs to enhance the educational systems: Jr./Sr. Interview Skills Day; Career Day; Job Shadowing Day.
- Organize the Coffeyville Christmas Parade.
- Host Farmer/Businessman Picnic and 4-H Achievement Banquet
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Continued promotion of the Young Professionals Group through networking events in our community.
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Conduct educational and public awareness forums
Facilitate efforts to increase the amount of available housing in our community
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Hold informative “Lunch & Learn” meetings.
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Progressive promotion of area attractions and events to increase tourism
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Serve as the office for the Inter-State Fair & Rodeo.
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