Madison County Chamber of Commerce Director's Blog

Madison County Catalyst (kat’l ist) n.

Posted February 22, 2008

  1. Something that initiates or causes an important event to happen
  2. A person or thing that precipitates and event or change
  3. See also energy, momentum, leader, Madison County Chamber of Commerce!

A new year is underway and it’s off to a fast start! As we begin a new year with the Madison County Chamber of Commerce, we’re using the word catalysts as our theme for 2008. And, with the above definition, we’re dead on target.

As a staff, we spent time reviewing ideas for what best described the Madison County Chamber and its programs as well as input from volunteers. Catalysts seemed to be the right word.

We connect businesses to each other. We offer educational and networking opportunities to members. We host economic symposiums and seminars on expanding your business into the world by importing and exporting. We have roundtable discussion for Madison County elected officials, offer training for up and coming leaders, and provide volunteer activities and events. And, along the way we have some fun.

Catalysts seem to fit. We want to be the one that causes the events to happen and precipitates change. Our changes are typically not the big announcements…we refer chamber members to others for goods and services. We offer avenues to promote your company by distributing your information in our newcomer packets. For chamber members in 2008, we will email your flyers announcing your sale, open house, or other event you may be hosting.

The Madison County Chamber of Commerce is not in the headlines very often. We would love to have a headline everyday on all the great things that are happening with chamber members and the rewards they are reaping with their membership.

Unique partnerships and business ventures are happening right before our very eyes. I love to see the “I got it!” moment when members make the connection. And, the excitement of volunteers, when presented with a new challenge, saying “we can do this!”

Yes, catalysts is the right word. Even with Chamber staff, we strive to provide resources and avenues for the betterment of Madison County and the growth of our business and industrial community. Madison County has excitement looming on the horizon and we will be a part of it!

Our newly designed website will be a greater source – catalyst – of information for members and future members alike. Weekly updates will continue so you can better plan your week to meet potential new customers and clients.

Look for greater partnerships, lots of energy, and excitement in 2008!

Madison County Chamber, its members, the board of directors, and staff….
catalysts for the County!