2013 Program of Work - Charlotte Chamber of Commerce

2013 Program of Work

Growing the Economy
• Announce 5,100 new jobs and
$415 million in new capital
investment.
• Conduct at least one staff
recruitment mission to Asia and
Europe.
• Announce the location of a
consular or trade office in
Charlotte.

Growing the Economy
• Conduct a HQ recruitment mission
to Germany in October.
• Host at least two events with
targeted companies in
attendance.
• Attend target industry sector
trade shows for the purpose of
lead generation.

Growing the Economy
• Create a marketing piece
highlighting Charlotte’s strengths
for technology companies and
develop a target list of technology
companies to pro-actively recruit.
• Implement a proactive
recruitment strategy of minority
firms.

Advocating Pro-Business Public
Policies
• Plan and implement 4 summits
(transportation, health care,
energy and IT).
• Work with City and County
regarding infrastructure plans and
manage any bond campaign
resulting from the plans.
• Plan and implement lobbying
trips to Raleigh and Washington.

Advocating Pro-Business Public
Policies
• Continue development of
successful GreenWorks and
Manufacturers Council
engagement.
• Conduct 300 BusinessFirst
contacts.

Advocating Pro-Business Public
Policies
• Develop legislative agenda ensuring
the following items are included:
changes to tax and incentive policy
encouraging high growth
entrepreneurship, improving the
regulatory climate, changes to the
overall tax policy of the state,
changes to energy policy,
maintaining necessary investments in
infrastructure, and create the Big
Data program at UNC Charlotte and
for the funding needed.

Advocating Pro-Business Public
Policies
• Work with CMS and Project LIFT to
advocate at the county, state and
federal level to change policies
that will aid in reform.
• Retain gap funds for the Garden
Parkway in state budget.

Delivering Innovative Programs
and Services
• Develop and implement a
PowerUp series deployed through
the chapters that engages the
best start-up ventures in each of
the chapter footprints.
• Increase the cumulative dollar
amount of corporate/MBE
contracted opportunities by 15%
by December 31, 2013.

Delivering Innovative Programs
and Services
• Secure $500,000 in funding for year
2 of CMEDI.
• Develop and deliver a signature
event for young professionals
recognizing leaders under age 40.
• Attain monthly sample ratings from
Member Engagement events for
connectivity and business relevance
at or above 80%.

Delivering Innovative Programs
and Services
• Monitor member engagement
and satisfaction at chamber
events, maintaining connectivity
and relevance ratings above 80
percent while increasing chapter
participation by 15% over last
year.

Running the Chamber Effectively
• Meet budgeted Revenue
Campaign goal.
• Meet budgeted new member
sales goals.
• Meet budgeted advertising sales
goals.
• Receive clean audit opinion as
early as possible after year-end.

Running the Chamber Effectively
• Manage budget process to
operating surplus.
• Exceed 2013 budgeted cash
renewals.
• Finalize the process regarding the
selection process for the
chamber’s future space.
• Implement an economic strategic
planning process.

Running the Chamber Effectively
• Launch Chamber Legacy Club to
strengthen recognition and
retention of members.
• Launch a mobile application as a
member benefit.

Running the Chamber Effectively
• Conduct successful high profile
events, within budgeted levels,
including:
– Annual Meeting, December 3
– Inter City Visit to Houston, June 26-28
– Campaign Victory Trip, July 31-August 4
– Fall Planning Retreat, September 25 & 26
– Economic Outlook Conference,
December 9
– Quarterly Board of Advisors meetings