The purpose of the Orleans County Chamber of Commerce is to encourage, support and perpetuate commerce, thereby enhancing the quality of life in the community. The Orleans County Chamber of Commerce is a voluntary organization of the business community. The Chamber is a not for profit, taxpaying organization. It unites hundreds of small business and professional firms, thus creating a unique central agency working to improve business and build a better community. Our membership is composed of small businesses interested in prospering and creating a healthy environment in which to conduct business. But most importantly, the Chamber is people. People who realize that through the chamber, they can accomplish collectively much more than what one of them can do individually. The strength of the chamber lies in attracting the greatest number of members, creating a pool of resources from which the organization can draw energy, ideas, and finances. Your Chamber is run by the members. A board of directors determine policies and set goals. A board president presides over all board meetings. The day-to-day operations are led by a professional, full time, paid, Executive Director. Your Chamber also has a full time insurance coordinator and bookkeeper.