About Us - Carthage Area Chamber of Commerce

Our MISSION is simple

To promote the civic, economic, and social welfare of the people of Carthage, West Carthage, and vicinity.

Our VISION is clear

To foster a prosperous climate that enhances the quality of life for our community.

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The Carthage Area Chamber of Commerce site is the place to start learning about our towns, villages and the Greater Carthage community. The site is designed to provide information to help you find places to live, shop, eat and see our wonderful schools and churches. We hope you find our website helpful. Check back often for updated events and information.

Non-profit since 1921

The Carthage Area Chamber of Commerce has been serving local businesses and the community as a non-profit organization since 1921. The services provided by the Chamber are done through a voluntary partnership of business and professional people working together to build and grow a healthy economy. This dynamic collaboration is a living process to strengthen our community and improve the quality of life for all citizens.has been serving local businesses and the community as a non-profit organization since 1921. The services provided by the Chamber are done through a voluntary partnership of business and professional people working together to build and grow a healthy economy. This dynamic collaboration is a living process to strengthen our community and improve the quality of life for all citizens.

Staff and Board of Directors

The Carthage Area Chamber of Commerce has two staff members and a Board of Directors. The Board of Directors is the policy-making body of the Carthage Area Chamber of Commerce. The Board is responsible for governance, with a focus on setting a course for the future while advancing the purpose of the organization.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

The Board of Directors is the policy-making body of the Carthage Area Chamber of Commerce. The Board is responsible for governance, with a focus on setting a course for the future while advancing the purpose of the organization.
Board members serve as official representatives of the Carthage Area Chamber and as unofficial representatives of the community. As a Director, one must be committed to leadership by working collaboratively with the Board to improve the economic and civic quality of life of the community through the Chamber. The Board requires a broad range of individuals who have expertise in a variety of areas and a desire to contribute to advancing the overall success of the business community.
The Carthage Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors is committed to fulfilling a service term of three years. Each year a slate of Directors who have fulfilled their term of service will open up an opportunity to nominate and elect new Directors.