Wake Forest Area Chamber seeks Chamber President

The Wake Forest Area Chamber of Commerce is seeking a visionary President for a growing 650+ member chamber.  We are looking for a strong leader to take a successful Chamber to the next level.  The Chamber serves its members by encouraging profitable enterprise and social progress for the benefit of our community.  The Chamber carries out an annual program of work that encompasses economic development, community development, advocacy and member services.  Key programs and services:  networking events, member business education, Leadership Wake Forest, Community Business Expo, Elected Officials Reception, Candidates Forums, Economic Development Forum and Fundraising Activities. 

Website: www.wakeforestchamber.org and www.discoverwakeforest.org.

President reports to 15-member Board of Directors, leads a 6-member staff and manages operating budget of $600,000.    President is chief paid executive and administrative officer and plans, directs and controls all activities of the Chamber in order to achieve stated goals, objectives and Program of Action.  The President is expected to communicate and implement all policies and provide leadership and direction that creates a high level of enthusiasm, expectancy and momentum among the membership, Chamber staff and the business community.    

 Ideal candidate has a minimum of 5 years experience in Chamber/Association management with some responsibility for economic development and financial management.   A Bachelors degree is required; advanced degree preferred; additional chamber credentials such as IOM and/or CCE desirable.

 For confidential consideration, please submit cover letter and resume by September 18, 2009 to: Tom Williams, Secretary of the Board of Directors c/o Rex Healthcare of Wakefield, 11200 Governor Manly Way, Suite 204, Raleigh, NC 27614 or tom.williams@rexhealth.com.