finest Business Plan

finest mission and objectives 2010 -2011

Mission Statement

To be a catalyst for the growth and development of member businesses and the professional services sector in North Staffordshire

Key Objectives

To support the finest membership through projects that will directly support and develop the employees of finest members firms by increasing their personal and professional development and engagement within the professional services sector in North Staffordshire.

To have an events and activities programme that is second-to-none in terms of its relevance and interest to members, the profile of finest and the current climate.

To increase the ‘Quality Profile’ of finest as the voice of professionals in North Staffordshire, constantly promoting members and the local professional offer

To have an influential presence where finest can properly impact on economic progress, regeneration and advancement of membership needs. Working with partners and lobbying policy makers to contribute to the development of North Staffordshire. Providing a voice of the sector within the West Midlands and to ensure accessibility to funding opportunities

To identify available funding streams and sponsorship to support finest member projects and events and to develop relationships with potential sponsors where organisational objectives match.

To focus on membership retention and satisfaction

To achieve membership levels that ensure financial sustainability for finest