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 offers five professional
networking groups to help your business grow. All five groups meet twice a month:
Alliance Leads Group meets the 1st & 3rd Thursday at 8:00 am; Business Builders
also meets the 1st & 3rd Thursday at 8:00 am; Seeds to Leads meets the 2nd & 4th
Wednesday 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).
Young Emerging Professionals (YEP)
Through events including but not limited to intimate CEO breakfasts, business coaching,
and social happy hours, The Young Emerging Professionals (YEP) group’s mission is
to help young professionals and entrepreneurs in their 20’s and 30’s engage in community
life, expand professional and social opportunities and become future leaders.
Healthcare Council
Our Healthcare Council was created based on the premise that health and wellness are increasingly important issues to area businesses. From providing insights into chronic diseases to the effects poor health has on productivity and employee attendance, the Council is an educational resource on health and wellness for businesses throughout the Greater Valley region. Our membership reflects the variety of providers in our region. From private practitioners such as dentists and chiropractors, to physical therapists, nurses and representatives of long term health care facilities and hospitals. The Council’s members include medical practitioners, administrators, managers, and salespeople, among others. Our diversity helps us to offer a broad range of educational and outreach services.
Ambassadors
Ambassadors are 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.
Marketing Council
Primarily consisting of the advertising, design, public relations and marketing
members, the Marketing Council meets on a every other month industry trends and
to discuss the Chamber’s marketing and communications projects and goals.
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.
Greater Valley Human Resource Forum
Monthly meeting, sponsored by The Schegg Group, for area Human Resource Managers
and their Associates as well as other invited guests. Meeting features a speaker
on current HR trends.
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.
Be sure to check out our online Calendar of Events for a complete list of these
committees upcoming meetings.
Click here to join today!