| Strategic Plan
Envision HIGH
POINT
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 High Point, North Carolina is uniquely positioned to be the
catalyst to lead the economic transition of the Triad during the
next decade. Over the past twenty-five years, High Point has
seen the two traditional pillars that supported the backbone of
the city’s economy quickly demise in the new world economy:
textiles and furniture manufacturing. The unique hallmark traits
that built High Point are the same principles that will ensure
the economic transition continues and will be the leading force
for establishing the new economy of both the City and the Triad.
The greatest strength of High Point is the heritage of
addressing issues together-as one unit. Today’s community
leadership has embraced this principle to form active
partnerships between government, business, civic, and community
organizations. The emphasis is always on results rather than who
gets the credit. While other cities constantly deal with turf
battles and private agendas, High Point understands that the
“greater good” can only be achieved by embracing the diversified
strengths of all organizations and all people within the
community.
The High Point Chamber of Commerce has been, and continues to
be, the economic umbrella that spreads over all organizations
impacting the local economy. Business and industry leaders have
continually been the architects of vision and then courageously
carried the mantel of leadership to build a progressive future
over the past century, whether serving in elected, appointed, or
volunteer positions. The Chamber has been the beneficiary of
these dynamic leaders who understood that the organization’s
primary purpose is to be the fiber that links all others in the
community together.
To ensure a proactive and progressive organization to serve as a
catalyst in forming and developing partnerships, leadership, and
a strong diversified economy; the High Point Chamber of Commerce
has developed the following strategic initiatives and strategic
objectives. These strategic initiatives can only be accomplished
by embracing and enhancing High Point’s hallmark characteristic
of forming strong partners
hips to ensure the “greater good” is
accomplished. This will only be achieved by working together in
both planning and building a progressive future.
High Point is a community that is proud of its heritage, but
focused on the future. With more than 150 companies over 50
years old, the City has a unique history of instilling the
spirit of “giving back” from generation to generation in
government, service, volunteerism, and active leadership.
 Encouraging entrepreneurships, growing new businesses, mentoring
risk takers, seizing opportunities and helping people turn
dreams into realities are characteristics that are now true
expectations of all High Point leaders. As the shadows of
September 11 linger, the nation must never forget that the free
enterprise system is the cornerstone of democracy. The High
Point Chamber of Commerce is committed to building the economy
of High Point and the Triad and is proud to be the “Champions of
Free Enterprise”.
Vision
To have North Carolina’s most diversified and progressive
economy and be recognized throughout the world as the state’s
international city.
Strategic Initiatives
- To be the
catalyst for progressive economic change by initiating,
supporting, and advocating business growth and development
- To Build
and Market a Progressive Image
- To develop
North Carolina’s most dynamic Chamber of Commerce
- To develop
proactive leadership for the community and the Triad
- To enhance
the High Point Market
- To lead in
building the Triad economy
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