Councils
Agri-Business Council
Objective: Promote, Agri-business in the Norfolk area
Goals:
- Develop and enhance business and ag linkages with the 18th Annual Agri-Business Appreciation Banquet
- Sponsor Annual Norfolk Beef Exposition
- Sponsor tours of Agri-business related facilities. Network with area chamber and ag businesses and producers
Ambassadors
Objective: Recruit prospective members, promote and enhance relationships with existing members, new businesses and area communities.
Goals:
- Serve as goodwill ambassadors to new/expanding businesses by hosting coffee calls and ribbon cuttings
- Contact non-members year-round to encourage their membership. Dedicate one “Ambassador Day” each year to contact non-member
- Carry out membership appreciation calls throughout the year to thank members for their support
- Membership recruitment and retention- Lead annual membership drive to recruit new members and retain current members
- Participate in area community parades, festivals and events promoting the Norfolk Area Chamber of Commerce
- Plan and host Business-After-Hours and Golf Day. Increase awareness and add value to membership through networking.
- Conduct “Area Concept Dinners” to promote relations with communities in our service area
Board of Directors
Objective: To supervise, control and direct the affairs of the Chamber, determine its policies within the limits of the By-Laws, have discretion in the disbursement of its funds and actively execute its purpose.
Goals:
Execute and evaluate the Norfolk Area Chamber of Commerce Strategic Plan through cooperation of the council, affiliates, community and staff.
Housing and Community Needs Council
Objective: Identify and monitor housing supply and demand and community needs resulting from economic growth in Northeast Nebraska. Recommend and assist in the implementation of workable solutions to those needs.
Goals:
- Monitor housing needs in Northeast Nebraska
- Determine need for information on housing and community needs (i.e. housing study)
- Facilitate affordable housing development in Northeast Nebraska
- Maintain regular communications with local governments, construction trade groups, employers, area community organizations and social agencies to promote cooperation in solving area housing and community needs
- Partner with other groups and organizations to education new residents on housing and community needs in Northeast Nebraska
Legislative Council
Objective: Monitor, communicate information regarding, and aggressively influence legislation determined to be of importance by the Council, at all levels of government.
Goals:
- Determine legislation, which shall be of importance to the council for each legislative session
- Monitor and communicate information regarding legislation determined to be of importance by the council
- Communicate the Council’s position to the appropriate elected officials
Small Business Council
Objective: Promote a network to exchange ideas and concerns for continued growth and development of small business
Goals:
- Plan and execute Small Business Expo
- Sponsor the Small Business Awards and Recognition
- Provide monthly business support program
- Market the Council as a membership benefit
Action Council
Objective: Serves as the economic development council of the Chamber. Due to areas of focus that are sensitive and confidential in nature, the Action Council is by invitation only.
Goals:
- Work closely with the economic development resource team to recruit, attract and retain businesses in the Norfolk area
- Lead the charge to insure that appropriate economic development funding is available for economic development efforts
- Communicate the need for LB840 and other economic development legislation in the Norfolk area
Green Council
Objective: Promote the Norfolk area as a green community
Goals:
- Educate business owners and local citizens on how they can live an eco-friendly lifestyle
- Recruit more “green collar” jobs to northeast Nebraska
- Plan and execute a green conference in the Norfolk area
- Communicate information on how the area can improve on recycling efforts
