Washington County Chamber of Commerce | Hagerstown, MD
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MISSION & VISION

MISSION:
To foster and maintain a thriving business climate in which our members and community can grow and prosper.

VISION:
The vision of the Chamber is to be the preferred advocate and recognized voice of business for Washington County, Maryland.
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VALUES:
The Washington County Chamber of Commerce is member-focused and member-led.

- Leadership & Advocacy - We are dedicated to the growth and success of our business community and the local economy.  We will advocate for pro-business policies while protecting our vital resources.  

- Innovation - We are future-focused, creative, and responsive to emerging trends and changing member needs.

- Collaboration - We value the diversity of our business and nonprofit community and encourage participation, inclusion, and collaboration.

- Connection - We connect people, community, resources, and commerce.  

- Empowerment - We encourage and support our members' personal and professional growth through shared resources and educational opportunities.
 

- Diversity - We embrace, promote, and celebrate diversity in our community. ​



Areas of Focus:

1. Enhance Membership Expansion and Retention (Innovation, Connection, and Empowerment)
  1. Grow membership to 600 member organizations   
  2. Demonstrate value of investment in Chamber to:
    1. Members
    2. Prospective members
    3. Community

2. Support Downtown Development (Leadership and Advocacy, Collaboration, and Connection)
  1. Businesses
  2. Workforce
  3. Quality of Life

3. Enhance Relationships/Partnering with Municipalities for Mutually Beneficial Success (Collaboration and Connection)

4. Workforce Development and Readiness (Innovation, Collaboration, Connection, and Empowerment)
  1. Partner with Education Stakeholders
  2. Link Business to Education and Education to Business
  3. Support workplace wellness initiatives and partnering

5. Advocate for Business (Leadership and Advocacy, Collaboration, and Connection)
  1. City
  2. County
  3. State
  4. Federal
The Washington County Chamber of Commerce
1 South Potomac St.,  Hagerstown, MD 21740
Phone: 301-739-2015 | janet@hagerstown.org | sitemap
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  • About Us
    • What We Do
    • Advocacy
    • Mission & Vision
    • Board of Directors
    • Our Team
    • Committees
    • Chamber Foundation
    • Photos
    • Testimonials
    • FAQ's
    • Contact
  • Member Login
  • Membership
    • Join the Chamber!
    • Business Directory
    • Flip Book Directory
    • Member Benefits >
      • CIRCLES CONCIERGE SERVICE
      • Commercial Energy
      • Fiserv
      • Legal Shield
      • RX Drug Savings
    • Marketing Tools
    • Coupons
  • News & Events
    • Chamber Calendar
    • Chamber News
    • Member Events Calendar
    • Advocacy
    • Blog
  • Resources
    • Business Directory
    • Certificates of Origin
    • Helpful Links
    • Job Bank
    • Washington County Map
  • ChamberConnects
  • GenNext
  • THE BUSINESS AWARDS
  • Strong Together
    • Rise
    • Health Matters
    • Vaccines
    • Reopened Businesses
    • Restaurants Open
    • Maryland Resources
    • Washington County Resources
    • Help From Members
    • Staffing Opportunities
    • Additional Resources
    • Free Business Webinars
    • Financial Resources
  • 2020 Election