For 45 years, we have held a strong set of core values that has proven, year after
year, to help stimulate the thriving business community in our region.
year, to help stimulate the thriving business community in our region.
OUR CORE VALUES
COLLABORATION FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY STEWARDSHIP
OUR VISION
To promote growth by providing opportunities and creating alliances in the business community.
COLLABORATION FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY STEWARDSHIP
OUR VISION
To promote growth by providing opportunities and creating alliances in the business community.
The Association is committed to creating a culture where all aspects of our organization look like a cross-
section of our region including Board of Directors, membership, committees, and our strategic partners.
The Association Board has identified these foundational priority areas.
This plan will and should adjust as our economic conditions dictate agility.
Recognized as a resource for the regional business community
Increase awareness within our region and membership of GOA value
Create a multi-level membership model
Educate the business community on the benefits of GOA
Strengthen the regional economy through strategic partnerships that impact workforce
Identify and strengthen strategic partnership
Identify regional and economic gaps and growth opportunities
Develop partnerships to impact workforce readiness and development
Increase awareness of DEI initiatives
Educate members on how DEI impacts the workforce
Promote equal opportunity in the region
Continue outreach to diverse groups and strategic partners
Be a collective voice to enact positive economic change for business
Be educational resource for business on policy and legislation
Strengthen relationships with local and state elected officials
Engage business & community leaders as grass root advocates
section of our region including Board of Directors, membership, committees, and our strategic partners.
The Association Board has identified these foundational priority areas.
This plan will and should adjust as our economic conditions dictate agility.
Recognized as a resource for the regional business community
Increase awareness within our region and membership of GOA value
Create a multi-level membership model
Educate the business community on the benefits of GOA
Strengthen the regional economy through strategic partnerships that impact workforce
Identify and strengthen strategic partnership
Identify regional and economic gaps and growth opportunities
Develop partnerships to impact workforce readiness and development
Increase awareness of DEI initiatives
Educate members on how DEI impacts the workforce
Promote equal opportunity in the region
Continue outreach to diverse groups and strategic partners
Be a collective voice to enact positive economic change for business
Be educational resource for business on policy and legislation
Strengthen relationships with local and state elected officials
Engage business & community leaders as grass root advocates