The Hinton 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, state and 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; and creating a greater appreciation of the value of a more liberal investment of substance and self on behalf of the interests of competitive business. Promoting business and community growth and development by: promoting economic programs designed to strengthen and expand the income potential of all business within the trade area;promoting programs of a civic, social and cultural nature which are designed to increase the functional and aesthetic values of the community; and discovering and correcting abuses which prevent the promotion of business expansion and community growth.