The Citrus County Chamber of Commerce is an organization of businesses unified in efforts to advance the economic growth of the region, promote the interests of the business community, provide key laeadership on key commerce issues and preserve the county's quality of life.
Building & Management Task Force
Fund new and/or remodeled signage for the Crystal River and Homosassa offices
Track membership and chamber traffic more efficiently
Develop better job descriptions and have staf focus on their described job
Develop better inter-office communications using call-forwarding and instant-messaging
Remodel and update the chamber Web site to make it a relevant tool
Special Events Task Force
Get all directors and ambassadors involved in special events
Improve system to recruit community volunteers
Membership Task Force
Retain 1,000-plus members
Bring in quality business speakers
Strengthen new-member orientation program
Create incentive rograms for members to offer discounts to other chamber members
Bring back the Consumer Expo
Develop partnership with SCORE and CFCC to develop small-business assistance programs
Develop a trackable business referral program
Create a better communication system with members
Governmental Affairs Task Force
Have representation at all government meerings
Investigate whether the Chamber of Commerce should begin negotiations to pull the Economic Development Council under the umbrella of the chamber.
Investigate business models that strengthen the chamber's historical position as the premier local contact and marketer for tourism.
Create an ad-hoc group of community leaders to advise the chamber board
Community Affairs Task Force
Develop a strategic plan for public/community relations
Formalize better business partnerships to ensure effective membership training
