About Us
Shakamak
Area Chamber of Commerce was founded in the late
1970's by a group of business people and concerned citizens
who had
a vision to form an organization that would be implemental
in Shakamak Area's rural renewal and development efforts.
Although, the Shakamak Area is rich in history going back
150 years. The new Chamber once orginally named the Jasonville
Industrial Bureau has engaged in development of economic
awareness and the future
growth
of
the area.
It
is because of this steady economic growth and healthy business
development that the Chamber has proudly grown its member
base to help develop the areas economy for the future.
The Chamber has developed into
a group of people who own, manage and represent all forms
of business as well as concerned citizens that understand
the future importance of our area. Our members range from
retail
merchants and restaurant owners, from banks and non-profit
organizations to individual home and land property owners.
Our members are also everyday hard working individuals
that have a strong history to the area and understand the
importance of the future and preserving its history.
The mission of the Chamber is like
any other to address the needs of economic growth while understanding
the community as a whole. We are an organization of board,
staff and members working strongly together to achieve the
same results for future economic development. Each members'
involvement is what makes the Chamber a successful venture.
Each member helps to make the Shakamak Area a better place
to work, live, and play, while maintaining and increasing
a quality of life we all want for ourselves and future generations.
As a Chamber
member, you will get only as much out of your investment
as you are willing to put into it. We will do our very best
to
fulfill our obligation to inform and encourage you to take
full advantage as a member to help make positive changes to
our area. As a member we hope that you will take the time
to participate as much as possible in our Chamber activities
including monthly Chamber committee meetings, lectures, dinners/breakfasts,
cook-outs, surveys, and other special events so that you can
help us to help you succeed.
With
your help as we continue to grow with you, The Shakamak Area
Chamber of Commerce will be the leading organization in the
Shakamak Area that pushes for sound, balanced economic development.
As a vital organization that represents the diverse interests
of our members who are from many different business sectors,
locations and concerned citizens, the Chamber speaks as a
collective voice on issues that impact business, the economy,
and the community at large. We recognize that not all businesses
are created equal, and while they may be similar, they also
have different needs. Our goal is to represent the entire
business community and concerned citizens as effectively as
possible so that not only businesses thrive, but the region
as a whole, and we may continue to experience improvements
in our overall quality of life.
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