What does it mean to create a "pocket of greatness?"  Our 2007 Strategic Plan articulates our response to his fundamental question.

In our plan we describe a leadership position that…

• helps members build upon unique and specialized relationships,

• helps companies within regional economic clusters to connect and collaborate,

• helps companies to better leverage enabling technologies and 
  become more knowledge-intense, and

• helps foster a culture of entrepreneurship and innovation.

Download the plan: Columbus Area Chamber of Commerce Strategic Plan (PowerPoint 1.12 MB)

“You’re talking about something the French call terroir. It has something to do with the way the soil and climate in a given region contribute to the flavor of the food. So let’s say you’re going to make cheese or wine using the same recipe in two different places. Because the terroir is different, the cheese will be different, and the wine will be different, even if you follow the same process for making them. And it’s true. You can taste the difference. It’s the same with some businesses. Every community has its own character, which is sort of a spiritual terroir. If you’re really rooted in that community, it’s going to have big impact on the way you are.”

—Ari Weinzweig, Zingerman’s Delicatessen