ALAMOGORDO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

The Alamogordo Chamber of Commerce works to improve Alamogordo's economy, increase the buying power of its citizens, and attract more customers to improve retail sales and gross receipts tax revenues which fuel our community

We suggest changes and improvements in legislation at the city, county, state, and national level in matters of taxes, licensing and fees, health care and other issues for and on behalf of Alamogordo business and industry. We represent business interests at community meetings and budget hearings.

We offer Business After Hours (BAH) for networking opportunities, Business Training Seminars and Business of the Quarter and Associate of the Quarter recognition and luncheons, Chamber members are invited to attend all Chamber committee meetings and actively contribute in Chamber services to Alamogordo.

Through the Ambassadors, we organize a Ribbon Cutting for your business.

The Chamber provides structure, volunteer leadership, professional staff and full-time office operations to implement business advocacy programs to promote Alamogordo's economic progress and serve our members.

The Chamber provides current data on business trends, population, marketing potentials, taxes, employment wages and figures, and state and federal laws. The Chamber works with other entities to provide small business management assistance through SBA loan representatives and SBDC counselors.

The Chamber arranges advertising for area attractions and encourages tourism in Alamogordo to help local business maximize income.

The Chamber works with the Otero County Economic Development Council to support the retention and expansion of existing businesses and to attract new businesses and jobs to Alamogordo to diversify our economic base.

MISSION
To serve as an advocate for our members by promoting and enhancing the economic health and business climate of our community.

OBJECTIVES
The Alamogordo Chamber of Commerce is an action organization designed to meet community and area business needs. Membership is voluntary and comprised of individuals, organizations, and businesses joining together to advance the commercial, financial, and civic interests of Alamogordo. The Chamber creates and distributes materials promoting Alamogordo, its businesses, and tourism attractions; supports economic progress; and provides a forum for business concerns to be raised and addressed.

FINANCED
Financed on a dues basis, organizational expenses are apportioned among its members. As a 501(c) 6 non-profit organization, the Chamber may also raise funds through limited fund raisers. The Chamber receives some state and local funding to promote Alamogordo and area tourism attractions. The Chamber may also contract to provide services for pay.