OUR MISSION STATEMENT

“To provide a unified voice in promoting new growth, sustaining current businesses, and enhancing the quality of life in Seminole County.”

About the Chamber of Commerce:

The Donalsonville/Seminole County Chamber of Commerce has been serving Donalsonville and Seminole County since the 1920’s with the exception of a few years when it became inactive. Reactivated in 1961 by a group of dedicated community leaders, the chamber continues to aggressively promote the community’s assets.

A member based organization; the Chamber of Commerce accomplishes collectively what no one business or professional could accomplish alone. The power of the partnership between business leaders and political leaders create a community development force for our city and county.

Although the activities and projects have changed over the years, the Chamber of Commerce remains the only membership organization that is totally involved in the growth and development of the community with a pro business emphasis.

The Chamber of Commerce is:

• A voluntary association of business people and concerned individuals working to improve the economic and civic vitality of our community.
• Independent of all other groups or organizations.
• The voice of the business community.

What the Chamber of Commerce can do for you:

• It’s your information bureau
• It’s your good will ambassador
• It’s your business agent
• It’s your sales manager

The Chamber of Commerce answers thousands of phone calls annually concerning businesses, activities, lifestyles, and social aspects of our community.

BOARD MEMBERS

The Chamber of Commerce is governed by a 16 member Board of Directors, who meet on the 4th Thursday of each month at 12:00 noon. There are also 9 ex-officio members of the board representing various agencies and government entities.

The executive Committee is composed of 3 elected officers and the immediate past Chairman of the Board.

The day to day operations of the Chamber are managed by the President of the Chamber of Commerce. The President reports directly to the Chairman and the Board of Directors, and also serves as Secretary of the Board.

2010 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OFFICERS

Chairman - Tim Bell
Vice-Chairman - Angela Stewart
Secretary - Brenda H. Broome
Treasurer - Karen Lovering
Immediate Past Chairman - Raymond Wilson

2010 BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Reed Rognstad - Spring Creek Park Resort
Mitchell Blanks - Leon's Cleaners
Amanda Palmer - State Farm Insurance
Gil Kelley, Jr. - Oldies Radio 106.3
Raymond Wilson - Davis Jewelers
Anglela Stewart - American Peanut Growers Group, LLC
Dianne Thomas - PeoplesSouth Bank
Amos Sheffield - Stewart & Sheffield, Attorneys at Law
Tony Atkinson - Atkinson Industrial Electric, Inc.
Monroe Bonner - Seminole County School Superintendent
Karen Lovering - First State Bank
Doug Cunningham - SunSouth, LLC
Tim Bell - First Presbyterian Church
Michael Ready - Piggly Wiggly Supermarket
Nicki Mathis - Wiregrass Hospice
Nancy Jernigan - Ameris Bank

EX-OFFICIO DIRECTORS

Dell Shingler - Seminole County Commissioners
Rome Ethredge - County Agent
Joe Burke - Mayor, City of Donalsonville
Ronnie Ingram - Mayor, Town of Iron City
Marty Shingler - City Manager
Willie Fred Pugh - At Large

Chamber of Commerce Staff

President – Brenda H. Broome
Secretary – Lynda Spooner