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Little known facts about the Chamber of Commerce

By Pati Gonsalves, Amador County Chamber

So often, we assume that our members know what the Chamber does . . . WRONG! This is the first in a series of several articles providing some interesting secrets about your chamber.

Secret: The Amador County Chamber of Commerce is virtually everywhere.

The Chamber of Commerce represents the “mother ship” for information about our county. Our callers indicate that we are their first call requesting specific information. We refer, recommend and provide answers to such a variety of requests; it is too many to list. What you don’t know is that the Amador County Chamber of Commerce is virtually everywhere, you just don’t necessarily ‘see’ us.

For example, we receive many calls from media, both local and national, searching for information: "We heard about…", "Is it true that…", "Do you have…", "Where would one find…", etc., and we, the Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau, provide the information and referrals. Our media friends then contact the appropriate parties. You read about them in the local news, or in a tourism publication, trade magazines, internet videos, and even national news. Just recently, CBS contacted the Chamber and they interviewed our supervisors and visited Roaring Camp. These items and articles are all available to read, view and enjoy. What you won’t see is the Amador County Chamber logo, or name. We are the invisible partner in these matters.

The Chamber of Commerce is one of the most powerful county organizations as it is member-driven and overseen by 22 of the county’s influential movers and shakers. Your chamber is ever-present, attending and participating in community events, government affairs, business seminars, Grand Openings and ribbon cuttings. You may not realize we are there, but there is almost certainly a representative from the Chamber in attendance.

So, as a Chamber member, rest assured that we are out and about, always there, acting on your behalf and that your membership represents an invaluable investment.

Next issue: Chamber staff works 7 days a week (sshhhhhhhh…)