Ambassadors
Attend ground breakings, ribbon cuttings and grand openings to welcome
businesses to the area.
Business Education
Responsible for planning educational programs and securing speakers
for the "Eggs & Issues" educational seminars during
the year. These are breakfast meetings featuring a speaker discussing
relevant/timely topics.
Chamber Understanding City Operations (CUCO)
Meets monthly with Chesterfield city officials to review current
and future actions being considered by the city council. The purpose
is to understand the city budget process, review expenditures and
maintain dialogue with city officials regarding matters the Chamber
and its members deem important to business and the community. The
committee makes recommendations to the full Board of Directors for
resolutions or actions to be taken.
Golf Tournament
Helps plan the Chamber’s Golf Classic, taking place the first
Monday in May. Responsibilities include recruiting participants,
corporate sponsors and volunteers, soliciting door prizes, preparing
giveaway bags, etc.
Government Affairs/Transportation
Reports information pertaining to local, state and national issues
affecting Chamber members.
Gumbo Flats Pumpkin Run
Organizes community 10K and 5K Run/Walk event in October.
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Marketing/Out
& About
Looks after the marketing needs of the Chamber, from member segmentation
to planning and assisting with the image the association presents
to members and the community in various publications and PR. Also
assists in event publicity and produces "Out & About,"
the Shopping, Entertainment, Recreation and Dining Guide for Chesterfield/West
County.
Membership
Develops new members and works to enhance membership retention.
Programs such as ribbon cuttings, new member orientation and greeting
new members at the General Membership Meeting and networking events.
Must be a Chamber member for at least 6 months prior to joining.
President’s Circle
This is a contribution based committee. The dues enable the Chamber
to raise additional capital to support economic development. Monthly
meeting with key business people and presentations by officials
ina small group setting.
Programs
Secures informative and entertaining speakers for the monthly General
Membership Meetings.
Winter Festival
The Winter Festival takes place late November/early December and
features a dinner with live & silent auctions. Committee members
help in the preparation and facilitation of the event and soliciting
donations for the auction.
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