THE POWER OF BUSINESS

In his book, Good to Great, author Jim Collins noted that within any company, industry, or community you can find “pockets of greatness.” Every institution has its unique set of irrational and difficult constraints, yet some make a leap while others facing the same environmental challenges do not. Greatness is not function of circumstance. Greatness, it turns out, is largely a matter of conscious choice and discipline. 

The new body of work for the Columbus Chamber can best be summarized by our new leadership framework for the Chamber which is to build on the power of place, create a sense of collaboration and community, and foster a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship. In short, we are attempting to create a pocket of greatness here in Columbus, Indiana by building on the power of business.

OUR MISSION:

The Chamber engages its members in the pursuit of excellence and economic growth by fostering an innovative business environment and a world-class community.

OUR VISION:

To accomplish this mission, our newly crafted vision is to engage 100% of the Chamber Membership each year in the work and programs of the Chamber. While this vision maybe never realized, we felt that it is the only standard in which to measure our effectiveness. Over the next few years, it’s our objective to continually refine our mix of work of the Chamber and our programs to elevate this leading indicator of success to the highest levels possible.

The Chamber should be the brand that gives people an easy way to participate in something larger than themselves and their respective organizations. It should provide a sense of community and purpose through a unified voice involving mutual interests and opportunities.