MEMBERS are the driving force behind the Chamber. Each year, with member input, the Chamber adopts a business plan to be carried out by nearly 600 members and the professional staff. Members serve on committees and elect a Board of Directors.
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Rome Chamber Membership“The Rome Area Chamber of Commerce is a team of over 600 businesses and individuals dedicated to making the Rome area an easier place to do business and a better place to live.” — Michael J. Manuel, Chairman of the Board of Directors |
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A Message from the Chairman of the Board Michael J Manuele, Chairman of the Board of Directors Some say the definition of the word TEAM is, "Together Everyone Achieves More". They also say that it is not about individual performance but about the success of the team. I couldn't agree more. I want to stress that the Rome Area Chamber of Commerce is a team...a team of over 600 businesses and individuals dedicated to making the Rome area an easier place to do business and a better place to live. We exist to foster relationships and develop contacts which improve our business climate. We offer professional development opportunities to our members. We promote events which improve the quality of life for the citizens residing in this city I am proud to call home. Although the list of things that we do goes on and on, the underlying message is the same — the Rome area is better off because of your investment in our community and because of the essential role that the Chamber plays in it. I am happy to say that I have supported the Chamber for many years. Now, I am humbled and honored to be in a leadership position as your Chairman. "The mission of this Corporation shall be to protect, foster and develop the commercial, industrial, retail and financial interests of the City of Rome and surrounding area, to acquire and disseminate valuable business information, to improve the business and manufacturing interests of the Rome area and to aid the interests of the citizens of the Rome area in every way." Although written in 1955, the message rings as true today as it did almost 60 years ago In the coming year, I can assure you that the Rome Chamber will continue to be the watchdog for your business, whether it's large or small. We will maintain vital relationships with government and elected officials, economic development professionals, educators and business leaders. We represent business - so my continued challenge to the business community is to join the Rome Area Chamber of Commerce and use it as one of your key business tools. Without membership participation, the Chamber doesn't exist. I encourage you to stay informed, be active, network, attend Chamber events, join us at our business after hours, promote your business to other Chamber members, be an instrument of change and make your voice heard. Your membership and engagement in the Chamber is an investment that you will benefit from for as long as you choose to. Take full advantage of your Chamber benefits! There's an ongoing spirit of pride, a commitment to progress and a tremendous potential for achievement within our historically rich community. I am extending a personal invitation to each of you to share in my vision for Rome and our region and to experience what it really feels like to be part of a dynamic and growing organization that we call the Rome Area Chamber of Commerce. Together, and only together, we can and will make a difference.
Michael J. Manuele Chairman of the Board of Directors Financial Center Manager Email: mikem@americu.org Posted: June 19, 2012 |
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