Lewis Clark Valley Chamber of Commerce
Programs and results
What we aim to solve
Our strategy is mission driven and member focused. Our mission is to serve lead and be the voice of our members. We believe our work for Financial Strength, Leadership, Advocacy, Membership, and Enterprise will serve our members and community. We need to grow our community's leaders through programs that will develop well rounded and educated citizens. We need advocate at the local, state and federal levels for the businesses of Nez Perce & Asotin Counties, most employers do not have time to keep track of legislative issues impacting their business. We need to engage in purposeful initiatives that will foster a vibrant business environment, engage our youth, and enhance to our local talent pipeline.
Our programs
What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?
Leadership LC Valley
Leadership LC Valley is the ideal program for preparing the leaders of tomorrow. The Program connects individuals to the community through a nine month series of educational days featuring topics like tourism, government & infrastructure, economic development, media, education, healthcare, manufacturing & industry, and non-profits in the LC Valley.
Where we work
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Goals & Strategy
Learn about the organization's key goals, strategies, capabilities, and progress.
Charting impact
Four powerful questions that require reflection about what really matters - results.
What is the organization aiming to accomplish?
Leadership
Leadership is about growing leaders in our Leadership Program, connecting individuals to the community as well as cultivating personal leadership and professional skills for long-term growth. Leadership is also continuous growth and improvement for the Board of Directors and staff, engaging with each other and our members so we can understand their needs and share the strength and value of your Lewis Clark Valley Chamber of Commerce.
Advocacy
The Board of Directors represents a quality cross section of our business community in the LC Valley. As we are advocating for our members at the local, state, and federal level we need to have varying opinions so we can have healthy discussions about challenging topics. We take our responsibility as the voice of our members seriously and recognize our decisions impact you as our members.
Membership
Our members are the reason for our existence and are at the forefront of every decision and action. We provide educational programing, opportunities to self-promote, network and engage with leaders and businesses throughout the LC Valley. With membership comes friendships, we are a socially engaging and provide opportunities for connection at a personal and professional level.
Enterprise
An enterprising spirit is important to the sustainability and financial health of our organization. We are visionaries, creating meaningful events, programs, and initiatives that enhance our value and influence in the community. Our efforts will maintain a strong and thriving Chamber of Commerce.
What are the organization's key strategies for making this happen?
Leadership
Develop and sustain the Leadership and Resources to be an influence in our industry and community.
*Resource Stewardship
Protect all assets of the LCVC including financial, intellectual, and professional staff.
*Leadership Sustainability
Develop engaged, exceptionally competent leadership to advance and serve the LCVC.
*Professional Staffing
Maintain and support staffing levels to provide quality services and successfully advance vision 2025.
*Elevate Professionalism
Encourage members to grow as leaders and community members through participation in Leadership LC Valley.
Advocacy
Be the voice and advocate for our members and strengthen relations with elected officials to protect businesses in Washington and Idaho.
*Advocate and Educate
Monitoring and influencing local and state government regulations.
*Grassroots
Train and involve members in local and state issues (Capitol Hill visits).
Collaboration
*Coalesce with public and private organizations having mutual interests.
Membership
Enhance the Member experience through opportunities, benefits, and services that support member growth, professionalism, and success.
* Value
Deliver value to members through a combination of educational, networking, and promotional opportunities, ensuring members are aware of the LCVC return on investment.
*Growth
Maintain the pace of new membership growth and strengthen retention to expand the Chamber influence and achieve our mission, vision and goals.
*Responsive
Position the LCVC team and resources to stand ready for responding to circumstances that may impact our members and community.
Enterprise
Engage in purposeful activities and initiatives that support our mission, vision, and goal.
Meaningful Events
*Increase awareness and engagement of our events for our members. Providing outstanding opportunities for networking and education.
Support Education
*Support Yes for CHS! to get a new High School in Clarkston
*Create opportunities to engage the youth with our local employers for internship, seasonal, and career pathways.
What are the organization's capabilities for doing this?
Our organization has a team that has been with the organization ranging from as sort as 6 years to as long at 15. All are US Chamber IOM Graduates. We have a dedicated and trustworthy board of directors who participate actively with projects.
What have they accomplished so far and what's next?
We have multiple board members and staff members who are coaches and captains for the Yes for CHS campaign, letters to the editor, billboards, and online advertisements are various methods we have used to help get a new high school.
We know a new high school will help fulfill students needs for Job-like Career and Technical Education Classroom, We will have a safe and secure campus, and we will have quality facilities for a quality education.
We are partnering with Clarkston High School (possibly Asotin and Lewiston as well) for a spring Workforce Reload Job Fair. We will bring employers to the school for on campus interviews resulting in experience with job interviews, first time job achievement, and employment for graduating seniors go right into the workforce.
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Operations
The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.
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Lewis Clark Valley Chamber of Commerce
Board of directorsas of 02/27/2023
Christy Armstrong
Weibler Financial
Don Montgomery
Waddell & Reed
Misty DeBarbrie
Regence Blue Shield of Idaho
Tobe Finch
Happy Day Corporation
Scott Charney
Clearwater Paper Corporation
Nigele Williamson
Clearwater River Casino
Nick Woods
Independent Member
Meghan Jeffreys
Legacy Lending Group
Michelle Ralston
Advantage Advertising
Denise White
LCCU
Colby Witters
Avista Utilities
Randi Kilcup
Inland Cellular
D'Lynn Ottmar
Tri-State Memorial Hospital
Jeni Akerblade
Vybrance MedAesthetics
Bryan Ricker
Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories
Chantelle Southers
Nez Perce Tribe
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