Hockessin Business Association

Mission Statement

The Hockessin Business Association Mission Statement is as follows;

Communications: To serve as a central point of communication and collaboration for new and existing merchants in-and-around Hockessin where all businesses are encouraged to participate.

Marketing: To promote and, further represent the Hockessin businesses in a favorable manner, and gain momentum and member interest to further establish co-operative marketing and advertising projects and association sponsored events.

Community Events: To encourage the area businesses to work together on projects and special events, to the mutual benefit of both the Hockessin Community and the Hockessin Business Association whether contributing members or not.

Membership: To maintain an annual census of area businesses, their service offerings and any level of growth or decline in the number of businesses in-and-around Hockessin.

Objectives

#1 - To hold regular meetings as an open forum to discuss ongoing activities and events within the association and seek active participation from the business owners.

#2 – To develop a clear and direct marketing plan and foundation for increasing consumer awareness and revenues for the Hockessin Businesses, which will include an on-line directory and map of the area merchants.  In addition, to establish committee directed programs and events that will enhance the shopping experience within Hockessin making it a more desirable destination location.

#3 – Provide member committee representation at local and state level board meetings and working committee meetings as appropriate or necessary.