About Us
Goals Board of Directors Staff
The Branch Area Chamber of Commerce:
Accredited in 2004 by the US Chamber of Commerce, we are an organization representing a cross-section of more than 600 retailers, manufacturers and service providers. The Branch County Area Chamber of Commerce serves as the voice of area business and as a resource to our members.
Our Mission:
The Branch County Area Chamber of Commerce's mission is to improve the business environment and quality of life in the Branch County area. We will do this through promotion, development, support, coordination and influence of activities and organizations in the communities we serve.
Guiding Principles - The principles which will guide us in all we do are:
- To operate with honesty, truthfulness and integrity.
- To be fair with all.
- To build goodwill and relationships.
- To maintain financial stability.
- To be a resource to all in the area.
Our Goals for the Future:
Goal:
Increase
Education on Political Issues and Candidates |
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Increase Member
Benefits and Services
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Goal:
Build Area
Economic and Community Development Initiatives
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Goal:
Maintain Financial Stability
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Our Board of Directors:
Board members set broad policies and goals, and give the Co-Administrators free reign to implement them in the day-to-day management of the Chamber. Board members approve an annual budget that ensures it can meet the Chamber’s financial needs. In addition, the board monitors the overall financial health of the Chamber by reviewing the financial reports monthly.
Board members act as voting members with full authority and responsibility to develop policies, procedures and regulations for the operation of the Branch County Area Chamber of Commerce; to monitor the financial health, programs and overall performance; and to provide our Executive Director - Jeff Richards,with the resources to meet the needs of the community and organization head on.
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JoAnn Manchester |
Monarch Community Bank |
Director |
December-13 |
Adam Wright |
Century Bank and Trust |
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Dr. Tina Kerr |
Coldwater Community Schools |
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Sherrie Reese |
Sew What? |
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Kathy Dutcher-Barone |
Dutcher Funeral Home, Inc. |
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John Watkins |
Taylor, Plant & Watkins, P.C. |
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Dan Kempton |
Marking Machine |
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Longstreet Furniture/Longstreet Floors & More |
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Lisa Hewitt |
WTVB AM 1590/FM 95.5 |
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Tracy Kelley |
Edward Jones |
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Scott White |
United Educational Credit Union |
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Nancy Krajny |
Chicago Pike Inn & Spa |
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Special Thanks To: |
Aaron Garn from ZetaOne Solutions, LLC (Mandatory 1 Year Retirement From Board) |
Positions held included: Director, Vice Chair, Chairman & Past Chair | December-11 |
Our Staff: 517.278.5985
Executive Director - Jeff Richards
Contact Jeff at: jrichards@branchareachamber.com
Executive Administrator - Jamie Waller
Contact Jamie at: jwaller@branchareachamber.com |
