Chamber Programs
The mission of the Cookeville-Putnam County Chamber is to be a world-class, regional leader, partner and catalyst by creating and retaining high quality, 21st Century jobs; protecting and improving our pro-business climate; enhancing our region’s quality of life; cultivating and supporting future community leaders; and adding value for our members' investment.
PROGRAMS
Community Development Division – The Community Development Division is the Community Development architect and facilitator in a public/private partnership to enhance the quality of life for the citizens of the region. The Adopt-A-School Program, Christmas Parade, Community Appearance/Image Committee, Telecommunications Committee, Governor’s Three-Star Committee, and Arts/Music Development Committee are committees that assist in improving the quality of life in the Highlands of Tennessee.
Economic Development Division – The Economic Development Division creates and retains quality jobs for the citizens of the region through a targeted and comprehensive marketing plan and program via public/private regional partnerships.
The Economic Development Contact Team, Existing Industry Committee, Joint Economic and Community Development Board(JECDB), Convention and Visitors Bureau, Train Excursion Task Force, Highlands Visitor Center Advisory Committee, Industrial Development Board, Retail Development Committee, Medical Development Committee and Workforce Development/Education Committee are all on board when it comes to creating and maintaining jobs as well as promoting our area to industry.
Organizational Development Division – The Organizational Development Division strengthens the organizational structure for greater service to the membership with emphasis on membership recruitment, retention, benefits, and services.
The Ambassadors Committee, Annual Meeting Committee, Board Nominating Committee, Small Business Expo Committee, Membership Committee, and Past Presidents/Chairmen Council work to recruit new members and support current membership.
Public Policy Division – The goal of the Public Policy Division is to be the business community’s watchdog/guardian of the region’s pro-business climate and advocate its positions at all levels of government.
The Advocacy and Transportation Committee improves comprehensive, intermodal transportation systems as an asset for the region.
Highlands Initiative – Highlands of Tennessee is a region that was born when Overton, Putnam and White Counties developed a strategic plan to accelerate economic and community development in their respective communities. The plan, Highlands Initiative, is administered by the Cookeville-Putnam County Chamber of Commerce, which is guided by a tri-county Highlands Initiative Steering Committee. The plan has raised $2-plus million from private and public sectors. Highlands of Tennessee speaks literally of the region's mountains and figuratively of the higher economic level toward which its citizens climb. Highlands of Tennessee, a commissioned song that has become the anthem of the three-county Highlands of Tennessee region, is available at the Cookeville-Putnam County Chamber. To order, call or email the Cookeville-Putnam County Chamber of Commerce.
