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Plan of Action

2011 Plan of Action

 2011 PLAN OF ACTION

The New Competitive Edge...
How Excellent Communitites Win

Economic Growth
Our Economic Futures Group will build on the exceptional results of the past two years to expand and diversify our economy.

  • Launch the Community Web Portal
  • Continue our recruitment of low fare air service
  • Partner in the creation of an entrepreneurial support  system
  • Entice new investment and encourage local expansions


Sustainability
More and more, communities are evaluated on their sustainability activities.  The business community has a leadership role.

  • Be an advocate for the business role in sustainability
  • Provide ideas and information to the business community
  • Be an active participant in shaping this community’s programs for sustainability


Workforce Development
To meet employer needs, we need to be proactive in shaping the programs to meet “The Talent Challenge”

  • Design and launch a Middle Skills Initiative to meet employer needs.
  • Seek to enhance jobs/talent matching systems


The Visitor Economy
Our Convention and Visitors Bureau is leading a major set of initiatives to grow the visitor economy.

  •  Complete and implement the County Tourism Action Plan
  •  Enhance CVB visibility in the Chamber of Commerce building
  •  Build visitation through the new website www.visitspartanburg.com


Education
Education is among our highest priorities.  This year, the Chamber will continue its leadership role.

  •  Participate in the launch of the Chamber’s 40/30 College Completion plan
  •  Define our role in a new Middle Skills Initiative


Public Policy
This is the year we add political involvement to build our influence in the public policy forum.

  •  Utilize the Chamber’s PAC to enhance business influence in legislative deliberations.
  •  Advocate for substantial policy changes for economic development and business climate issues.
  •  Support comprehensive overhaul of tax policies


Communications
Our need to bring our message well beyond our community will be enhanced

  •  Launch the new Spartanburg Community Web Portal
  •  Enhance our use of social media to build awareness support


Regional Engagement
Our economy is decidedly regional and we will continue to participate in selected regional activities.

  • Support the Upstate Coalition and the Upstate Caucus
  • Encourage regional involvement in issues of resources, transportation, planning and economic growth


Diversity
Strengthen the business and entrepreneurial capacity of the minority communities.

  • Provide enhanced forum for networking and professional development
  • Recognize and showcase success


Leadership
Provide excellent leadership development through three outstanding programs

  • Leadership Spartanburg
  • Junior Leadership Spartanburg
  • Rural Communities Leadership Development

Facilities
The Chamber building is this community’s front door and needs to be a showcase

  • Update and remodel the Chamber of Commerce building
  • Provide higher visibility and improved access