The Hickman Chamber of Commerce is organized to achieve the objectives of preserving the competitive enterprise system of business by creating a better understanding and appreciation of the importance of the businessman and a concern for his problems; creating a more intelligent business and public opinion regarding city, county, and state, national legislative and political affairs; preventing controversies which are detrimental to expansion and growth of business and the community or adjusting them if they arise. They also preserve the competitive enterprise system of business by promoting economic business and community growth and development. This is accomplished through promoting economic programs designed to strengthen and expand the income potential of all businesses within our trade area and by promoting programs of a civic, social and cultural nature which are designed to increase the functional and aesthetic values of the community.