One of our goals always has been to be one of the best chambers in the country. We strive to give someone a non-chamber-like experience when they come to one of our events. There's a feeling out there that chambers are like a good-old-boys' network, but we really try to offer a lot more.

Quantity in membership is important, but it's more important to have quality members.

To have the first televised gubernatorial debate here continues a trend to put us on the map.

This partnership with the U.S. chamber put a foundation in place to strengthen our national presence.