Seeking Assistance To Improve Service

The Maritz Campus, home of the Fenton Area Chamber of Commerce during the past several years.

​Our Board of Directors possesses three strong traits:

1. They’re engaged in all facets of our Chamber’s operations
2. They analyze our results and outcomes
3. They’re biased toward action

Each year, our Board dedicates half a day for a retreat to review our performance and plan for the future. One area where there was unanimous agreement was the value of Maritz’s many contributions to our Chamber and the community.
As we reviewed our financial performance during the last few years and our membership growth during the past decade, it became clear that Maritz’s contribution of office space enabled measurable gains in membership and increases in the quality and quantity of various services to our business community in Fenton and the region.
In late August, our offices relocated to the north side of the Maritz campus. Mark Alspaw, the Vice President of Real Estate and Property Services at Maritz, and his team of associates helped us avoid almost all interruptions to our operations and customer services. They also provided additional signage.
As part of the Board’s ongoing review, they analyzed our new operating environment, our ability to serve our members, customers and the general public, and the Chamber’s ability to serve people throughout the region. This review led to formation of a steering committee to focus on finding an optimal location for our offices.
The steering committee requested our members be informed of our needs and solicited their assistance in this process.  We will be searching for office space that meets the following specifications:

• Walk-in and easy access for people coming into the office space to do business
• Highly visible from roadway
• Approximately 3,000 square feet, three offices, a copier/production room, and a conference room
• Adequate parking for at least 20 automobiles
• Within Chamber budget

As with any process—but especially for a nonprofit organization of our size—the complexity and scope of this project will dictate our timeline.
If you would like to suggest an office or a location, please contact Joe Mueller, Executive Director, at exdir@fentonmochamber.com or (636) 717-0200.

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