Our Vision

The Buckley Chamber of Commerce is the voice of the business community. We advance the prosperity of our community through economic development, goods and services, jobs and tax revenue needed for essential public services 

Advocate

We strengthen our Chamber through a strong unified voice.

2024 Progress January-March

• Goal: In 2024, we will update our membership contacts to share information quickly and effectively to our members. 
• Goal: Quarterly each year, we will send a newsletter to our membership, keeping them updated on key issues and events.
• Goal: We plan to continue our membership with the Association of Washington Business Grassroots Alliance. 

The board informs City and Regional leaders of the business perspective on local and regional issues.

2024 Progress January-March

• Goal: Continue to Advocate for our membership at the City, County and State levels by meeting with staff and electees. Specifically, we do this by: 
  • Meeting City Council Liaison and/or City staff at least monthly.
  • Continuing to meet with our Pierce County Councilmember at least quarterly. 
  • Continuing to meet with our State electees as needed. 

Elevate

The Board elevates our Chamber and its members through effective and forward thinking resources, information and educational opportunities towards their business goals.

2024 Progress January-March

• Goal: In 2024, we will create two general membership meetings with a focus on networking and education. 

We attract new businesses to the Buckley community through economic development and marketing.

2024 Progress January-March

• Goal: By March of 2024 we will create an economic development marketing tool to showcase our community in Pierce County and regional markets. 

Engage

We engage with the community by hosting, supporting and attending local events.

2024 Progress January-March

• Goal: In 2024 we will pursue two new events and track data to determine the success of the events.   

Promote

We increase visibility and credibility of our members by promoting their brand, story, products and/or services.

2024 Progress January-March

• Goal: In 2024 we will create the Courier Herald ad program for the Chamber to showcase our membership to be published monthly. This ad will include a calendar of events in our community. 
• Goal: We will celebrate and promote new businesses in our community with ribbon cuttings. 
• Goal: In 2024 we will pursue additional social media options and advertising opportunities to include our current sign and explore the potential for additional signage options on Hwy 410.

To promote, strengthen, and grow businesses in the greater Buckley community with a focus on the success of our members.