The Greene County Partnership was formed in 1993 when the former Board of Directors of the Chamber of Commerce, Economic Development Board, Tourism Council and Keep Greene Clean decided to consolidate these organizations into one entity. This consolidation resulted in the formation of one organizational structure with one broadly-based Board of Directors to develop and oversee financing, staffing, housing, planning, policy and program. In 1995, a new entity, Partners In Education, was created and now is a part of the organizational structure.

The Greene County Partnership's mission is to promote, preserve and enhance the quality of life and economic well being of all Greene Countians by providing collective leadership and serving as a facilitator, catalyst and unifying force to achieve common community goals.

The Partnership is a highly effective organization for building community consensus and has become a model for other communities wanting to form similar organizations across the country.