The Chamber of Commerce idea is a concept found only whereprivate initiative and free enterprise exist. Today there are more than 5,000such organizations in the country. In recent years, chambers of commerce havebecome more involved in the overall development of a community and its qualityof life, governmental affairs at all levels, economic development and urbanplanning.

Today, the Blount-Oneonta Chamber of Commerce enjoys agrowing membership and influence because of its effective programming and broadrange of activities. Your chamber, by combining all community developmentfunctions into one countywide organization has added even more effectivenessand capabilities. Most important, the chamber has realized a coordinated effortwith all the important elements necessary to solve many complex problems.