Mission, Vision, and Values

OUR VISION

Continued prosperity, economic growth, and quality of life; these items represent the vision of the Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber.

OUR MISSION

The Chamber will provide strong business advocacy and services to create and sustain economic opportunity and a more livable community.

OUR VALUES

Service to Members
The Chamber is a customer-driven organization, providing cost effective services and benefits to all its members, regardless of size or industry.

Leadership and Teamwork for the Community
As a regional leader among Puget Sound business organizations, the Chamber facilitates business and government cooperation for economic and quality of life issues. Everything we do - from working collaboratively with public or private organizations to identifying and expressing the priorities at companies in the Puget Sound area - ties back to our overall mission.

Team Focus
The Chamber believes the role of every person is vital. We value the diversity of the region we serve and treat individuals with dignity and respect. To that end, we seek to incorporate a variety of opinions, skills, decision styles, interests and backgrounds. We encourage our staff and volunteers to grow, while maintaining balance in their professional, personal and civic roles.

Results-oriented
The Chamber encourages innovation, entrepreneurial approaches, consensus and collaboration, defining outcomes and holding itself accountable for its achievement.

Overall goals
1) Strong business advocacy: The Chamber works at the local, state and federal levels, leading the way for a stronger economy in Pierce County.

2) Value-added benefits and services: The Chamber provides member benefits, programs and services that are unique, market-driven, and positive to business' bottom line.

3) Regional collaboration and inclusion: The Chamber joins partners and potential allies to seek and promote solutions to local and regional issues.

4) Benchmarking for excellence: Achieve recognition for excellence through implementation of best practices to benefit members and community.