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BUDGET & FINANCE COMMITTEE
The investment you make in the Chamber is critical to our success and the Finance Committee works closely with the administration to make sure we are making good fiscal decisions. This group studies the financial condition of The Chamber and recommends to the Board of Directors the proposed budget.
Contact Dan Young at dyoung@youngconsultinggroup.com
BYLAWS COMMITTEE
The Bylaws Committee reviews the Bylaws and makes recommendations on a periodic basis for amendments to the governing document.
Contact Suzanne Bogdan at sbogdan@laborlawyers.com.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
The focus of the committee will be to use existing councils in a systematic approach to collecting information from key stakeholders (businesses) that will lead to expansion and retention of companies within our sphere of influence (Beach, Uptown, Downtown, Weston, etc.) . The information gathered from these one-on-one visits will be critical to understanding how the Chamber and other groups, like the Broward Alliance, will be able to better retain and expand our existing business.
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT & EDUCATION COMMITTEE
The Business Education & Development Committee is committed to providing members with information that is applicable in a wide range of situations for stimulating growth and increasing competitiveness in a rapidly changing marketplace. Currently, the committee provides chamber members with dynamic workshops in an effort to bridge the gap between business knowledge and the practical application of leading business principles.
Moreover, the Business Education & Development Committee launched Chamber University, which features partnerships with Kaplan University and Broward College. The goal of Chamber University is to provide members with a wide range of educational resources, including degree and certificate programs, to help members accumulate the knowledge required to manage, lead, or grow a thriving business.
Contact Jade Bunke at jbunke@think-institute.com.
GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS COMMITTEE
This important Chamber group reviews and develops public policy positions that are "pro-business and pro-Broward." Research is involved, as well as meetings with elected officials and experts on various topics as the Chamber’s positions are developed, communicated and lobbied.
Contact Chair Courtney Crush, Crush Law, at ccrush@crushlaw.com.
DIPLOMAT COMMITTEE
Please see membership committee below for details
MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE
The Membership Committee reviews and recommends strategies, procedures, and best practices for the recruitment and retention of Chamber members. A goal is to facilitate business between members and proactively add value to every member’s association with the Chamber.
Contact Me DiPietro at Mel@resourcebenefitsinc.com
The Membership Committee It is comprised of five sub-committees:
Concierge Service
Responsible for reaching out to Chamber members who submit a Concierge Profile online; directing them to events and committees that will support their success in the Chamber; introducing them to potential “strategic partners” – people whose client is the same target market that the member is seeking.
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Diplomat Committee
The purpose of the Diplomat Committee is to perpetuate the success of new Chamber members, so that they become long-term, active members. Diplomats are responsible for reaching out to Chamber members who submit a Concierge Profile online; directing them to events and committees that will support their success in the Chamber; introducing them to potential “strategic partners” – people whose client is the same target market that the member is seeking. Also responsible for selecting the next month’s Chamber “member of the month”.
For further information, contact Chairs
Jim Concannon (jim@voiceinterop.com) or Mindy Jennings (MindyJ@Timeplus-sfl.com).
Non-Profit Liaison Committee
Responsible for integrating non-profit and for-profit Chamber members; coordinating the “feature non-profit message” at Trustee events; selecting the “Chamber Hero of the Month”. Meets 2nd Tuesday 9:30 am at the Non-Profit Recourse Center, Chamber Building.
Contact Jen Klaassens at Jen@Wasie.org.
Weston Business Development Committee
Committed to the growth and retention of Chamber members in the Weston area; responsible for various member out-reach initiatives, including a Weston-focused Diplomat program and a phoning campaign to connect with members and encourage attendance and participation at events.
Contact chair Dan Young at dyoung@bookspros.com.
NOMINATING COMMITTEE
This group is in charge of selecting the Chair-Elect and Directors of the Chamber, and is appointed by the current Chair. It is responsible to publish the slate to the membership committee in December.
Contact Robert Barron, Berger Singerman at rbarron@bergersingerman.com.
SMALL BUSINESS COMMITTEE
This group consists of managers and owners of small to medium size businesses. This committee is responsible for the monthly Business Perks breakfast, Jazz in the Hall and the Small Business Awards Breakfast. Meets at the Chamber, Third Friday of each month, 8:30 am.
Contact Serge Mallat at smallat@comcast.net.
TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE
This group helps the Chamber utilize technology to communicate with and serve its members. Further, the group is designing programs to bring together technology-based member firms and to help Chamber members in general to compete in and profit from the new economy. Meets at the Chamber, Second Wednesday of every month, 8:30 am.
For more information, please contact Rick Gomez at rgomez@ftlchamber.com.
TRUSTEE ADVISORY GROUP
FOR TRUSTEES ONLY
Meets at the Chamber, Third Thursday of each month, 4:00 pm.
Contact Mark Budwig at mark@smark.com.
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