Profile: Maricopa Chamber of Commerce

What is the Chamber?
The Maricopa Chamber of Commerce (MCOC) is the ultimate business resource in Pinal County. The MCOC is one of the fastest growing Chambers in the United States. Of its over 135 members, 85 percent are small businesses with 25 or fewer employees.

Funding The Chamber is a private organization funded primarily by dues and sponsorships paid by member businesses. It is not a government agency and receives no tax dollars.

Membership
Membership is open to all businesses and individuals that maintain a voluntary annual dues investment. Benefits of Membership include networking opportunities, community involvement, image enhancement, information access, numerous discounts and benefits and heightened credibility.

Vision Our vision is to be an invaluable resource that helps existing businesses grow, helps attract more new businesses and has a strong, recognizable presence in the greater Maricopa Business Community.

Mission
The Mission of the Maricopa Chamber of Commerce is to support our members by promoting commerce in the greater City of Maricopa area through business advocacy and leadership in economic, political and educational development.

Core Values
Provide Member Value, Financial Responsibility, Leadership,, Business Advocacy, Local Business Development & Promotion, Community Quality of Life, Ethics
 

Strategic Objectives:

· Promote a strong local economy

· Provide opportunities for relationship building

· Deliver programs to help businesses grow

· Represent and advocate on behalf of business

· Enhance commerce through community stewardship

Organization
The Chamber is an organization of business leaders who work to improve their community and the area’s business climate. A volunteer elected board of directors governs the Chamber. The effectiveness of the Chamber is entirely dependent on member support and involvement.

Community InvolvementThe Chamber strengthens the community by identifying needs, problems, and opportunities. It then develops programs to solve those problems and satisfy the needs.