MAJOR ACCOMPLISHMENTS

• Maintained a level of operations in accordance with the Pennsylvania Chamber of Commerce Executives Network Approved Chamber Status. The status provides a benchmark for Chambers in Pennsylvania to measure their operational success.

• Remained one of the 25th Largest Chambers of Commerce in Southwestern Pennsylvania by the Pittsburgh Business Times in the nine county region.

• Maintained the Chamber office at 60 West High Street. The office houses a customer reception area, work area for two staff, a project work area, a conference area, storage area and kitchenette.

• Provided an opportunity for Bonner Scholars from Waynesburg University to complete required community service hours by assisting with the organization of the Annual Christmas Parade, the presentation of the Distinguished Service Awards and regular office duties.

• Continued the publishing of a monthly newsletter which includes the publication of an online version found on our website.

• Awarded the 16th annual Educational Scholarship to Haddie Roberts of Waynesburg.

• Presented the third Organizational Distinguished Service Award to Waynesburg University Bonner Scholars

• Presented the 2006 Individual Distinguished Service Award to Mr. Charles Berryhill.

• Continued to support the activities of Waynesburg Prosperous and Beautiful, Inc. which began as a Chamber committee seeking to bring a Main Street Program to Waynesburg.

• Reprinted and updated the “While You’re in Waynesburg” brochure in conjunction with Waynesburg University, Waynesburg Borough and Waynesburg Prosperous and Beautiful, Inc. showcasing Chamber member businesses as well as others in the downtown.

• Sponsored and organized the 5th grade Waynesburg Central Elementary Career Day. 90% of presenters were Chamber members sharing their careers with the students.

• Hosted the “Administrative Professional’s Day” luncheon at Rohanna’s Restaurant with Beth Dolinar, columnist as the keynote speaker.

• Organized the third annual “Greene County Chix in the Stix” women’s outdoor weekend at Hunting Hills in Dilliner, Pa.

MEMBERSHIPS

• The Executive Director is a member of the Pennsylvania Chamber Executives Network

• Greene County Tourist Promotion Agency

• Bowlby Library Board

• Waynesburg Borough’s Special Events Commission

• Organizational Committee of Waynesburg Prosperous & Beautiful, Inc.

CONTINUING PROJECTS AND ACTIVITIES

• Annual Members Golf Outing and Luncheon

• Annual Administrative Professionals Day Luncheon

• Annual Educational Fund Scholarship to a Greene County Senior

• Annual Member Banquet and Chinese Auction

• Annual Presentation of the Distinguished Service Award

• Annual Downtown Christmas Parade

• Annual W.C.E.S. 5th Grade Career Day

• Annual Greene County Day at Kennywood Park

• Quarterly Updated for the Member to Member Discount Program

• Membership Networking Events

• Monthly Newsletter Publication

• Monthly Web Site Updates

• Weekly email-Blasts

GOALS FOR 2007

• Reach the 350 Member mark

• Promote a “Shop Chamber First” program with the addition of a media campaign and a Member Gift Certificate program

• Continue to grow the Chamber through logo recognition, special events and programs designed to increase member recruitment.