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 About The Twin County Chamber of Commerce
Our Mission...
The Twin County Chamber of Commerce is a regional organization dedicated to the improvements of the economic climate through well balanced, planned and controlled economic growth, consolidation and expansion of tourism development, better educational opportunities and increased citizen participation in issues facing the Twin Counties. The Chamber takes a pro-active stance regarding the Twin Counties and our goal to provide the best in Service to the area.
History…
The Twin County Regional Chamber of Commerce was first organized as the Galax Chamber of Commerce in 1950. In July of 1959, the Carroll-Grayson Economic ad Industrial Development Commission proposed an area Chamber of Commerce incorporating the Galax Chamber, the Hillsville Chamber, the Galax Business Men’s Association and Representatives of Fries. The first meeting of the Carroll-Grayson Chamber of Commerce was held in December of 1959. In March of 1966, on the recommendation of the consultant, the constitution and bylaws were amended and the name was changed to Galax-Carroll-Grayson Chamber of Commerce. In 2006 with consultation we became the Twin County Regional Chamber of Commerce representing the counties of Carroll and Grayson, the City of Galax and the townships of Hillsville, Independence and Fries.
The Regional Chamber’s Executive Board of Directors has adopted four areas of focus:
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To work for economic growth in our communities
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To serve as the marketing arm of our members
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To ensure educational opportunities to all citizens
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To preserve our agricultural areas and support tourism
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To ensure a stable Chamber of Commerce and increase member benefits
Chamber of Commerce, by definition, is “men and women working together to make their community a better place in which to live and make a living.
Why to Belong to the Chamber of Commerce...
- Because of your business stake in the community, you help ensure this community’s progress, which in turn ensures the success of my business. To support the Chamber I real the benefits through the concerted planning counsel and action that is best obtained through the work of the Chamber of Commerce.
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Your support is (plowed back) to yield many – fold benefits in new industries, increased payrolls, health, safety, legislation, business protection and community advancement.
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A Chamber member will develop his power and broaden his own views.
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A Chamber of Commerce cannot carry out its broad program of work to protect and advance business without personal service and adequate financial support.
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A Chamber of Commerce unifies the public spirit of your community and directs it to useful and constructive channels
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A Chamber helps create and express sound opinions of questions affecting the welfare of your community.
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The most effective constructive influence is the force organized business functioning through the Chamber of Commerce for community betterment.
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