SEPTEMBER 2023
CHAMBER CONNEC TION
SANTA MARIA VALLEY CHAMBER MONTHLY NEWSLETTER SANTA MARIA VALLEY CHAMBER UNVEILS 2023-2026 STRATEGIC PLAN: FOSTERING COMMUNITY PROSPERITY AND RESILIENCE In a bid to bolster economic prosperity and promote community wellbeing, the Santa Maria Valley Chamber has unveiled its comprehensive strategic plan for 2023-2026. This plan’s five strategic priorities are designed to propel the region towards a more vibrant and sustainable future. The strategic priorities are detailed in the call-out box on P.2. “Having a strategic plan in place allows our team to assure the work we are doing aligns with the priorities we have set for our organization,” explained Glenn Morris, President and CEO of the Santa Maria Valley Chamber. “Our strategic plan has some set focus areas, but also enough flexibility to navigate change, seize opportunities, and align our efforts with the ever-evolving needs of the local community.” The Chamber’s strategic planning process included working with a facilitator, Betty “B” Gorman of “B Great Leadership”, who helped lead the organization through the strategic planning process. This process Continued on p. 2 Above: Santa Maria Valley Chamber staff poses for a group photo during a staff outing earlier this year.
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