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The Orange County Chamber of
Commerce is dedicated to creating and vigorously supporting an
environment in which business can succeed and the quality of
life is enhanced. With nearly 2,400 members, the Chamber is
the largest business and professional organization in the
Mid-Hudson region and one of the 10 largest in New York State.
Chamber adopts 'Standards for Excellence'
The Chamber operates according to formal “Standards
for Excellence.” They are printed here, with the hope that
Chamber members will consider adopting something similar.
As business and professional leaders – unified under the
mission and vision of the Orange County Chamber of Commerce -
we recognize and acknowledge that the vast majority of
businesses and not-for-profit organizations and their
respective executives operate with the highest standards of
integrity and in an ethical and moral manner. In order to
withstand the negative characterizations resulting from the
unethical actions of some, we offer the following standards,
first for our organization and then respectfully, to our
members:
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Create and encourage a positive work environment that allows
all people, regardless of race, color, creed, gender, sexual
orientation, national origin,
age, disability and any other protected classification,
the opportunity to attain their human potential.
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Value employees by developing an
open, fair and ethical work environment and encourage each
employee to accept a degree of personal responsibility for
the proper function and success of the organization, either
business or not-for-profit.
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Respect professional relationships at all levels. In an era
of virtual corporations, partnerships and extended
collaborations, no company or organization is
self-sufficient. Recognize that successful collaborations
are built on trustworthiness, and trust is developed across
the board.
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Seek to and strive to improve the quality of life
within our communities;
scrutinize the merits of change/growth, whether it is
in caring for our environment, planning for the future or
educating our children.
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Recognize that it is intrinsically good to do the right
thing and to be ethical. Take
satisfaction and pride not only in our work, but in
our community. As professional and business leaders, reach
out into the communities in which we do business and be a
positive force in the community.
The essence of the Orange County Chamber of Commerce is
derived from these ethical principles.
The Chamber was formed on
October 1, 1997 by the consolidation of the former Orange
County Chamber of Commerce and The Chamber of Commerce, Inc.
Each of these organizations had a century-long tradition of
service to its members and the community at large.
The current Chairman of the Board is Jim
Smith, President of Advance Testing Company.
John A. D’Ambrosio, Ed.D., is the President. |
