Goals

Goals

The East Lewis County Chamber of Commerce provides civic, economic, educational, and community related projects to enhance the continual development of the region as a welcoming, supportive community in which to live, work, visit and conduct business.

Promote East Lewis County as a welcoming, inclusive community for visitors, potential business investors, people looking to relocate, and current residents.

Operate the East Lewis County Visitors Information Center
Promote the region as a tourist destination through “Discover East Lewis County” marketing campaign, to include print marketing (advertising, brochures, visitors guides) and website at www.eastlewiscounty.com
Operate the Lewis County Public Market to encourage tourism and the growth of cottage industries
Promote the rural characteristics of the region by developing and highlighting new and existing “agri-tourism” businesses

Expand new business development in East Lewis County

Present annual Economic Development Summits
Provide resources and programs for new business support
Solicit new businesses to the area through marketing and promotion efforts and by working with related agencies and organizations

Support existing businesses to enhance their operations and profitability

Promote member businesses through marketing to community via Chamber’s website, e-newsletter, and providing story ideas to media
Present business seminars, speaker series, and networking opportunities
Highlight exemplary businesses through an awards program

Address social concerns that affect the quality of life and potential for new business interest in the community

Oversee the local Horizons program in the Mossyrock/Salkum/Silver Creek area, an 18-month program to create a more thriving community and reduce poverty
Participate as a member of Lewis County's Meth Task Force and support the growth and development of the East Lewis County Youth Meth Action Team
Present Community Forums on Education to highlight the concerns, solutions, and accomplishments of the public school districts and higher education in the community
Identify and present programs on other quality of life concerns that affect social demographics, collaborating with other agencies and organizations as much as possible

Represent economic and civic interests for the region, to develop improvements through education, networking, and activism

Represent community by attending meetings of County’s Economic Development Panel, city council meetings, and local organizations with related interests and missions