Belton Area Partnership

THE BELTON AREA PARTNERSHIP

"Working Together for a Better Community"

History

During the 1990’s, two organizations served the Belton Business Community, the Belton Merchants Association, and the Belton Area Council (affiliated with the Anderson Area Chamber of Commerce). Both organizations were effective in promoting the community, but often projects were duplicated. After a series of community meetings, and with the assistance of the South Carolina Downtown Development Association, a detailed vision plan was developed. The two organizations determined that this plan could best be addressed by one strong local organization with expanded goals to improve all areas of the community, and agreed to merge and form the Belton Area Partnership effective January 1, 1999.

Purpose

The Belton Area Partnership is a voluntary, nonprofit organization representing the goals and interests of the Belton area, including nearby communities, and its members. The Partnership will direct its full efforts in support of the following objectives:

To promote economic expansion within the Belton area by encouraging the most effective use of both private and public resources.

To formulate and execute group activities which are aimed at improving business and civic conditions in the Belton area.

To set up and administer whatever committees may be deemed necessary to carry on the activities of the partnership.

Membership

Membership in the Belton Area Partnership is open to any licensed commercial establishment, nonprofit organization, or individual, and is subject to the annual dues schedule approved by the Board of Directors. Members will have a voice in improving the community where they live, work, or have a business interest.

Meetings

The Belton Area Partnership Board of Directors meet the first Tuesday of each month at 8:00 am unless otherwise announced. Meetings are currently held at the Palmetto Insurance office on Anderson Street.

Organization/Office/Staff

A 12-member volunteer board of directors will consist of the four officers and eight board members. This board will have the authority to act on all matters of business involving the partnership. The President will appoint committees and/or task forces necessary to implement the Partnership.