Vision:
To build excellence in Michigan chambers of commerce.

Mission:
To build excellence in Michigan chambers of commerce through the following work

Measurable:
Success of the organization will be measured with following data and statistics:

• MACP event participation numbers increase
• Number of MACP members increases; individual Chambers that participate see an increase in membership
• Growth of the MACP budget, and the total industry budget combined
• Total staff number for the industry overall increases
• Turnover rates of staff for the industry declines overall

Strategies:
To accomplish the MACP mission by aligning goals and objectives with the US Chamber Accreditation process and the ACCE Body of Knowledge for Certified Chamber Executives in 10 areas:

1. Governance
2. Financial Management
3. Human Resources
4. Government Relations/Public Policy Advocacy
5. Programming/Membership Development
6. Communications
7. Technology
8. Facilities
9. Leadership/General Management
10. MACP Internal Capacity

 

Strategic Priorities

MACP will have a membership representative of the state’s geography, its largest business communities, and population diversity

• Engage the largest chambers of commerce to support MACP and its resources that reinforce the chamber brand
• Engage Michigan’s diversity chambers as part of the chamber federation to support Michigan’s economic growth
• Engage chambers of commerce from all areas of the state, including its most rural communities
   

Small Business Development Resources

• Model entrepreneurship for local chambers of commerce through innovative programs
• Develop a strategic partnership with other organizations and government agencies to make chambers the first line of resource for small business
• Communicate strategies to state agencies about the value of chambers

Diversity

• Model inclusiveness for local chambers of commerce through programs and opportunities for all populations
• Develop partnerships to equip chambers of commerce to be more engaged in international business and global trade

Excellence

• Communicate the importance of chamber excellence through promotion of professional development and Institute, accreditation, certification, and award programs
• Work through member executives to promote best practices in governance with boards of directors
• Communicate the relevance and importance of chambers of commerce through a coordinated marketing resource campaign
• Brand chambers of commerce as economic development partners