The overall purpose of the Anderson Chamber of Commerce is to promote the economic growth and quality of life in the Anderson area. The chamber strives to provide services designed to enable the public and private sectors to improve productivity and promote the Anderson area as an economic, educational and recreation center while providing membership services and networking opportunities for its members.

Mission Statement

The Mission of the Anderson Chamber of Commerce is to improve and enhance the economic vitality and the quality of life for the total community and area. In pursuing its mission, the Anderson Chamber will do the following:

• Be sensitive and responsive to the needs of business and the community.

• Encourage broad community involvement in pursuing community goals.

• Develop, promote and provide leadership.

• Provide services for the membership and community.

• Present views of the business community.

The chamber will accomplish its mission through the leadership and guidance of the Board of Directors, Officers, Committee Chairs and Staff

Vision Statement

The Anderson Chamber of Commerce will continue to be the leading voice of business and economic development in the city of Anderson

Organizational Goals

We will make decisions that will strategically position the organization and the business community to contribute effectively to a positive entrepreneurial climate and management of a changing market place.

Objectives

To guide in the accomplishment of this mission, four basic objectives have been established as the basis for programming and policy decisions of the organization.

• Provide support services and systems to benefit the members of the Chamber and consistently represent and advocate the best interests of the members of the organization

• Seek to achieve partnerships to future economic development and a healthy and positive business climate.

• Facilitate the area's ability to expand and enhance employment opportunities.

•Promote the overall quality of life and standard of living for the total community.

The City of Anderson, CA

The City of Anderson, through its Redevelopment Agency, is excited to be a part of the revitalization of our downtown area. Most significantly, the City of Anderson and Shasta County Public Health teamed together to construct the new Public Health/Teen Center building on the corner of Howard and East Center Streets. This facility offers a public plaza, teen recreational facilities, and public health services. In addition, the Redevelopment Agency has completed street, landscaping, parking and lighting improvements to make our downtown more attractive, safe, and fun to visit. As a result of these efforts, business owners and investors are looking anew at downtown, and a new commercial development is underway on the corner of East Center and South Streets.

The City, and its Redevelopment Agency, are partnering with the Chamber of Commerce to continue these efforts to make our downtown the best it can be. Chamber representatives can assist downtown business owners with referrals for business assistance and strategies for using their downtown location as a marketing advantage. Business owners in the downtown area who are interested in improving their storefronts should contact the City at 378-6676 to talk about our popular Façade Improvement Program. This program can provide funds for paint, awnings, signage, lighting, and other similar improvements to the exterior of the building. Additionally, investors and business owners with an interest in locating downtown can contact the Chamber of Commerce (at 365-8095) and Redevelopment Agency executive director (at 378-6670) for more information about how the Chamber and the Redevelopment Agency can assist.