activity plan

Education Improvement & Workforce Development

GOAL

The Chamber will champion the cause of education to develop the most efcfiient and productive method for delivery of quality education and workforce development services cradle to career.

educations

ACTIVITIeS

  • Coordination, development and growth through the Chamber to address critical issues in education and enhance workforce development initiatives, both for existing workforce and career readiness activities.
  • Explore innovative models that will provide options for improved delivery of education services (ex: higher level classes; sharing of resources)
  • Partner with willing schools to implement joint programs to ensure better student outcomes.
  • Coordinate with local employers to determine those educational requirements and skills currently needed in the workplace and work with local educational institutions to ensure that the curriculum is aligned with current needs
  • Leverage existing assets to maximize results
  • Liaise with the Indian HC to sponsor education in Indian institutes allowing more individuals the opportunity to achieve higher education goals.
  • Introduce Annual Education Forum for all chamber members.
  • Assist with implementation of programs that address “soft skills”.
  • Support the countrywide efforts to improve accountability standards, making

students competitive in a 21st century economy.

Economic Development

GOAL

The Chamber will spearhead efforts to maintain a viable economy by improving the business climate, expanding the business base and assisting local businesses with close networking with WICC Mother Organization.

econ dev

ACTIVITIeS

  • Develop a comprehensive cradle to career effort to create and sustain a skilled and qualied workforce through interaction with area employers.
  • Coordination with Indian HC to promote WICC as a place to do business and

empower women Entrepreneurs.

  • Creation of entrepreneurship opportunities
  • Assist the Ardmore Development Authority and the City of Ardmore in efforts to recruit business and industry.
  • Provide management services and support to the Ardmore Development Authority.
  • Continued development of CEO Roundtable (Ardmore Business Roundtable).

Community Development / Quality of Life

GOAL

The Chamber will champion the cause of education to develop the most efcfiient and productive method for delivery of quality education and workforce development services cradle to career.

comm dev

ACTIVITIeS

  • Through CSR, we shall collaborate with Indian companies towards the implementation of a Program to improve outcomes for the most vulnerable in our community.
  • Partner with all Indian community organizations for the development and implementation of a comprehensive redevelopment plan.
  • Foster activities that promote cooperative efforts for farmers, artisans, and local producers.
  • Provide enhanced opportunities for new talent to area industries.
  • Assist in efforts to create community-wide broadband access.
  • Engage and empower all segments of the community.
  • Assist in the coordination of programs aimed at addressing racial and diversity tension within the community
  • Programs to encourage greater access to community boards
  • An extensive review of the potential community-wide recycling program.

Government Affairs

GOAL

The Chamber will promote a sound business climate and represent the interests of sound policy that allows businesses to compete globally, hire more workers, and grow.

gov affairs

ACTIVITIeS

  • Maintain an aggressive legislative program that improves the business climate and ensures WICCI's advocacy influence at the national level.
  • Evaluate programming, to educate and encourage better involvement in local boards, commissions and elected positions.
  • Increase programs to increase candidate recruitment and voter engagement.
  • Look at candidate training opportunities.
  • Coordinate activities that allow access to elected officials through legislative functions.

Organizational Affairs

GOAL

The Chamber will evaluate the financial operations and organizational structure to improve the delivery of services and efficiency.  The Chamber will effectively utilize resources to advance the interest of the organization.

org affairs

ACTIVITIeS

  • Organize trade missions and business forums in sectors of interest.
  • Provide digital marketing platforms.
  • Coordinate WICCI Mentorship and Youth Leadership Programs.
  • Evaluate management of additional programs that incorporate the mission and increase revenue.
  • Evaluation of the operations of the chamber.
  • Increase membership annually.
  • Provide CSR services in partnership with development partners and WICCI Patrons.