1.
The Chamber is an informative service. General
information is available to new or potential residents and
businesses. This includes fact sheets, brochures, maps, Buyer’s
Guide/Business Directory and much more.
2.
The Chamber is a business referral service. Members are
referred to individuals or businesses requesting names of
suppliers.
3.
The Chamber is a vehicle to meet other local business
people by providing opportunities to network such as the
quarterly membership meetings, the annual banquet and breakfast.
4.
The Chamber of Commerce is the “voice of the business
community,” taking a leadership role, studying and taking action
on legislation that affects business at the city, county, and
federal level.
5.
The Chamber coordinates the promotion of the county and
organizes many special events that benefit everyone.
6.
The Chamber plans programs and projects through
action-oriented committees with one goal; “To promote and
project the industry, business, and professional community in
order to insure a better area in which to live, work, and play.
7.
The Chamber is represented on at least six area and state
business-related serving agencies. This puts the county in
contact with many other representatives so that Carthage and
Panola County are aware of what is available and the agencies
know about us.
8.
The Chamber works hard to make sure the Christmas season
is a special occasion by coordinating the Christmas decorations,
sponsoring the lighting contests to encourage the whole town to
light up and planning the annual parade that has become one of
the area’s best.
9.
By being a member, you help the Chamber succeed in
helping the market grow. You strengthen the Chamber’s efforts
to make the conditions in the market good for your business.
This helps our community become more prosperous, which means
your customers have more money to spend with you, and you
eventually have more customers.
10.
The Chamber answers the questions, pays the postage,
looks out for business interests, makes sure Panola County is
not forgotten, and works to bring people and industry to the
community. The Panola County Chamber of Commerce makes a good
impression when visitors come to town. Our dues investment
makes this all possible.