GWA Chamber of Commerce
About the Chamber
The GWA Chamber of Commerce is a New York State Not-for-Profit Corporation with a purpose to promote common business interests in the Towns of Wheatland, Caledonia and the surrounding area of Western New York State, for the benefit of its members, all local commercial enterprises and the communities served. The GWA Chamber of Commerce is exempt from federal income tax with a formal 501(c)(6) determination from the Internal Revenue Service.
The Chamber is a membership driven enterprise consisting of an association of interested parties working collaboratively together to further the general interests and common goals of the organization, with activities directed at the improvement of general business and economic conditions while helping to facilitate a suitable quality of life across the communities served. Members may include corporations, small businesses, not-for-profit organizations, municipal organizations, other organizations, professionals and interested individuals.
Value Proposition
The GWA Chamber of Commerce value proposition is defined as a set of statements that summarize the potential benefits afforded to members of the organization. A key tenant of the organization is to deliver recognizable value for the benefit of its members, all commercial enterprises and the communities served.
How Can the GWA Chamber of Commerce Help You?
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The GWA Chamber of Commerce provides a fair and affordable venue for all area businesses, professionals and other organizations to help define and support activities associated with common business interests and the improvement of general business and economic conditions in the communities served by the Chamber.
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The GWA Chamber of Commerce offers businesses and professionals with occasions to meet and network in order to develop an understanding of the region’s common business interests. These interests can include the identification of common problems, issues, opportunities and needs across the breadth of the communities in the region served with the intent of general business and economic improvement and sustainment.
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The GWA Chamber of Commerce advocates on behalf of the collective businesses and professionals in the communities across the region served. Such advocacy is intended to advance common business interests and may include activities such as promoting the enactment of laws, the pursuit of applicable grants or support of municipal planning and development for the improvement of business and economic conditions.
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The GWA Chamber of Commerce markets and promotes the organization and the common interests of the collective business community with the intent to increase the visibility and awareness of the region served in support of business and economic condition improvement and sustainment.
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GWA Chamber membership provides credibility in the communities and business marketplaces in the region served by the Chamber.
