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Volunteer
participation on committees is the driving force behind all of our
programs and benefits. Through committee involvement, the staff
and volunteers set the pace and the agenda for accomplishments
throughout the year. We encourage you to consider sharing your
expertise by joining a committee. Committee meetings, as with all
Chamber programs, are open to all employees of member
businesses.
Networking/Leads Groups
New Business is the lifeblood of any company. To facilitate
your opportunities to expand your business, The Greater Valley
Chamber of Commerce is now offering five professional networking
groups to help your business grow. All five groups meet twice a
month: Seeds to Leads meets the 2nd & 4th Wednesday at 8:00
am; Alliance Leads Group meets the 1st & 3rd
Thursday at 8:00 am; Business Builders also meets the 1st
& 3rd Thursday at 8:00 am; Women In Networking (WIN)
meets the 2nd & 4th Tuesday at 9:00 am and the Valley
Business Network (VBN) meets the 1st and 3rd Wednesday at 8:15
am. (Meeting times/days may change due to holidays, weather, etc.
– please double check our online Calendar of Events to confirm)
Southern Connecticut
Business Showcase: A Business to Business Trade Show
Join hundreds of other business exhibitors who will be
“showcasing” their products or services to thousands of key
decision-makers, buyers and business leaders in May of each year.
This is a place to showcase yourself and network with other
companies in many different fields. Please visit our website at www.biz-showcase.com
or e-mail
us for more information about the State’s Largest Collaborative
Trade Show brought to you by the Chambers of Commerce serving 13
communities.
Chamber Board of
Directors
“Who’s Who in Business in the Greater Valley.” This
board, the driving force behind the Chamber, represents the
interests of our members in the operations of your organization.
To be part of the committee that helps set policy, programs and
procedures, contact Bill by e-mail today.
The Ambassadors Club
The Ambassadors Club is the public relations and hospitality arm of the
Greater Valley Chamber.Ambassadors make contact with new Chamber
members to relay information, ascertain comments, identify
concerns and assist the new member to ensure they feel comfortable
at an event or in understanding how to maximize their membership
involvement. Contact Laura (laura@greatervalleychamber.com)
for information.
The Marketing Team
Primarily consisting of the advertising, design, public relations and
marketing members, The Marketing Team meets on a quarterly basis
to discuss the Chamber’s marketing and communications projects
and goals. Nancie (nancie@greatervalleychamber.com)
is the staff liaison for this team of professionals.
The Hotelier Group
This
group is comprised of the Valley area Hotel Managers and Sales
Directors. They meet at least twice annually and as needed to
discuss the issues and concerns facing their industry. Please
contact Bill (bill@greatervalleychamber.com)
for information.
Government & Public
Affairs Committee
Ensures that local business needs are being addressed by all
levels of government by representing member concerns to local and
state officials, maintaining two registered lobbyists for state
issues, and cooperating with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce
on national issues. To join this team of local business advocates,
please e-mail Bill.
Coming
Soon! The Technology Council.
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