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Mission Statement -
The mission of the Lebanon/Wilson County Chamber of Commerce is to coordinate the talents and energies of business, industry and individuals to make Wilson County a better place to live, work and raise a family.

Vision Statement -
The vision is to foster an environment in which a unified Wilson County can realize a prosperous future.

Ambassadors Economic Development Education Government Membership Sports Council Tourism

Meet Our Committees -

The Lebanon/Wilson County Chamber Of Commerce is operated under the following seven committees:

Each Division will have an appointed Vice-Chairman to serve as Chair. This position will be appointed by the current Chairman of the Lebanon/Wilson County Chamber Of Commerce and must be a Board Member of the Chamber.

Ambassador Committee is responsible for the recruitment and retention of members. The membership vice-chair shall chair each membership committee meeting, appoint sub-committees for projects and programs, and serve as a member of the ambassadors. The membership committee is responsible for planning Business Before Hours, Business After Hours, Quarterly Luncheons, Open House, and the Annual Membership Banquet. The Membership committee should host an annual new member meeting and orientation. The Ambassador program is a sub-committee of membership and shall have a maximum number of 30 as their members. This division is responsible for the lifetime member award and the volunteer of the year award to be presented at the annual banquet.

Economic Development Committee shall work with the joint economic and community development of Wilson County in the recruitment and retention of industry and business to Wilson County. The Vice-chair of this division shall chair all meetings; appoint sub committees to oversee programs and projects. This committee will conduct the annual business and industry development program. They are responsible for a quarterly beautification award. This division is responsible for the business person of the year award and industrialist of the year award. The Economic Development Division shall oversee the Three-Star program for the state of Tennessee. They will coordinate with each division of the chamber to complete all the criteria for the three-star qualification.

Education Committee shall work with the County, City and Private school systems in Wilson County promoting quality education in Wilson County. The vice-chair shall serve as chair at all meetings; they will appoint all sub committees. The education division will continue the program of the business and education coalition; providing grants to local teachers and seeking funds for these grants. The division is responsible for the education endowment; seeking funds and promotion of the program. They will assist Cumberland University and the adult education program in their promotion needs when possible. This division will seek ideas and implement programs for better education in Wilson County. The education division is responsible for the coordination of the Tennessee scholars program is Wilson County, working with the Mt. Juliet and Watertown chamber. They shall conduct a career day for high school seniors and a teacher-in-service for all teachers. This division is responsible for friend of education and corporate friend of education award to be presented at the annual chamber banquet. 

Govenmental Relations Committee was formed to improve the communication with city and county government. This division will create and conduct a leadership training class for all elected officials, department heads and potential county leaders. They will host a series of meetings focusing on issues of interest to Wilson county citizens; especially to members of the Lebanon/ Wilson County Chamber of Commerce.

Membership Committee is responsible for the recruitment and retention of members. The membership vice-chair shall chair each membership committee meeting, appoint sub-committees for projects and programs, and serve as a member of the ambassadors. The membership committee is responsible for planning Business Before Hours, Business After Hours, Quarterly Luncheons, Open House, and the Annual Membership Banquet. The Membership committee should host an annual new member meeting and orientation. The Ambassador program is a sub-committee of membership and shall have a maximum number of 30 as their members. This division is responsible for the lifetime member award and the volunteer of the year award to be presented at the annual banquet.

Sports Council Committee shall work with the recruitment and promotion of all sporting events in Wilson County. The Vice-chair shall serve as chair of all committee meetings; they will appoint all sub committees for projects and programs. The division will encourage volunteer participation to assist with sporting events and sport related activities. They will assist the Nashville Superspeedway in areas when requested. The Vice-chair will appoint sub-committees to promote and coordinate events throughout Wilson County. This division will host an annual academic banquet to recognize top student athletes from all Wilson County High Schools. They will assist the executive committee with the fundraising needs of the Chamber, including the annual golf tournament.

Tourism Committee is responsible for the promotion of Community Tourism and travel development for the city of Lebanon and assist the Wilson County Convention and Visitors Bureau with the promotion of Wilson County. The Community Tourism division vice-chair will conduct all meetings of the Community Tourism Council and report all activities to the chamber board of directors. The Community Tourism council will work for the development of activities and facilities for visitors in the area of recreational opportunities and entertainment. All monies received from the city of Lebanon shall be used for the promotion and development of community tourism in the city of Lebanon. The community tourism vice-chair shall chair all meetings and appoint sub-committees for projects and programs. The council is responsible for all ad sales for the trolley, all maintenance and upkeep. The council will develop programs for retail promotion and shop Wilson County first. The council will host information booths at the Wilson county fair, the annual Christmas parade, Moonlight Madness, Cedar City Christmas and Festival of Lights. The council will select the retailer of the year and Tapped by Tourism to be awarded at the Annual Membership and Awards Banquet.