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Your Chamber of Commerce is rich with history. In 1911, the Staunton-Augusta County Chamber of Commerce was founded and then in 1922, the Waynesboro-East Augusta Chamber of Commerce was founded. Subsequently, in 1999, they merged to create the Greater Augusta Regional Chamber of Commerce.
Since 1999, the Greater Augusta Regional Chamber has been serving the communities of Staunton, Waynesboro and Augusta County. We represent businesses of all type and size from small entrepreneurs to large industrial complexes. The Chamber is a non-governmental organization structured as a non-profit, 501(c) 6. Membership investments are at the core of our operations and go to support an annual program of work that includes advocacy, community, talent development, regional impact projects and all forms of business development and education. Our number one asset is access and our team works with area businesses by facilitating connections to people or solutions that will help them grow and remain profitable, by working with local government and area partners to support business growth, and by serving as a clearinghouse of information to create new opportunities.
We believe in the strength of our membership and welcome your participation, your ideas, and your energy.
It's Your business. It's Your Chamber. It's OUR community!
MISSION
The mission of the Greater Augusta Regional Chamber is to strengthen and enhance the local business environment, represent the interests of our members, and foster balanced growth in our region. As a champion for our business community, we advocate, empower, inspire, and lead to build an environment where business can grow and thrive.
VISION
A central Shenandoah Valley Region with an exceptional economy where businesses succeed and people thrive.
AREAS OF FOCUS
The Greater Augusta Regional Chamber is the champion for business and community progress in the central Shenandoah Valley. We provide passionate leadership for our region to create, grow and prosper and we are doing all of this with these areas of focus in mind:
Advocacy: The Chamber is the voice for local business to address state and local issues.
Growth: The Chamber is the place to help individuals develop and enhance their leadership skills and abilities and grow as local leaders for our community.
Connect: The Chamber offers businesses valuable resources, networking opportunities and relationships.
Visibility: The Chamber will help you become more profitable and competitive by providing access to opportunities that build business relationships and be seen in our community.
DIVERSITY
In both its values and practices, the Greater Augusta Regional Chamber of Commerce is committed to the inclusion of all diverse people irrespective of differences. There are no barriers to participation in any activity on the basis of economic position, gender, race, creed, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability. Diverse perspectives are important and necessary for responsible and representative decision making.