Mission:

For the benefit of our members, the Effingham County Chamber of Commerce serves as an advocate for business, supports and assists businesses with innovative programs and services, creates opportunities for businesses to connect and build relationships while partnering with the community to achieve lasting growth.

Vision:

The Effingham County Chamber of Commerce is a member-driven organization that provides leadership to promote, introduce and connect people, resources and ideas to achieve business success and community growth.

Values:

Professional

We will deliver quality services and programs so that our relationships with our members will be solid and long lasting. Our Board members, Ambassadors and Staff will provide outstanding service to all with whom we come in contact.

Visionary leadership

We will be future oriented in our thinking, decision making and programming. We will approach change and challenges as an opportunity to encourage an environment of innovation and individual creativity.

Accountability

We will focus on the needs of our members and customers and find ways to provide programs, services and benefits that are cost-effective, beneficial and convenient. We will respond to our members and the community with commitment, results and quality.

Fair business practices and ethics

Trust, open communication, integrity, personal accountability and initiative are critical to our organization's success. We respect every individual and support their personal & professional growth and development.

Unifying voice for business

We will build and enhance relationships and partnerships within the organization and community as a core value of membership and to solve problems and capitalize on opportunities.

Open, Accessible & Informative

We are open to new ideas and create an environment in which members can learn from and with each other. We will share our skills and resources for the benefit of our members and the community.

About Us:

The Effingham County Chamber of Commerce serves Effingham County businesses by providing information, education, advocacy and a communication network that helps local businesses profit, grow and learn from each other.