The 2008-2009 goals are to:

1. Improve the economic vitality of the South Metropolitan Area through continued activism, leadership and community planning.

2. Grow and diversify SMBA by encouraging membership and community involvement by reaching out to all businesses within the district.

3. Maintain a vital and active membership that is knowledgeable of the challenges and opportunities within the community.

4. Increase participation and diversity of the SMBA Board, Committees and/or Task Forces, and general membership to reflect the make-up of the community and its businesses.

5. Strive to continuously improve the relevance and quality of monthly meetings, along with all associated programs/presentations to benefit and best meet the needs of the membership.

6. Increase SMBA's organization recognition and visibility within the community through media publicity and event promotion.