OUR MEMBERS’ INVOLVEMENT MAKES THINGS HAPPEN

The support and involvement of our more than 800 member employers in the Lebanon Valley allows the Chamber to pursue an ambitious program of action aimed at building a stronger economy, business climate and quality of life for our community. Our program of action is developed by and its implementation made possible only through the active
participation of the many member volunteers who serve on the Chamber’s various committees.
 
THE BENEFITS OF CHAMBER INVOLVEMENT
Through participation on a Chamber committee or roundtable, our members have the opportunity to work with other business, professional and community leaders and gain valuable leadership, management and teamwork experience by working in groups to develop programs and address issues of importance to our area’s business community.
 
We encourage you and/or members of your staff to become involved on a Chamber committee or roundtable by indicating your committee preferences on the reverse side of this form. A description of each of these groups appears below.
 
COMMITTEES

MEET MONTHLY

AMBASSADORS COMMITTEE – Serves as an important communication link with current members and welcomes members and guests at Chamber events. Committee members participate in bi-monthly New Member Briefing programs and assist in welcoming new businesses to the area.
COMMITTEE OF SMALL BUSINESS ENTERPRISES (COSBE) – Acts as a resource for our area’s small business community by offering educational workshops, award programs and other support services.
WOMEN IN BUSINESS COMMITTEE – Plans and organizes programs to foster the growth and development of women entrepreneurs and professionals.
 
ROUNDTABLES

MANUFACTURERS’ ROUNDTABLE – Provides CEO’s and general managers from Chamber member manufacturers with a forum for discussing issues facing the manufacturing sector, exchanging information about their respective firms and promoting greater awareness about each others’ companies, products and services.
NON--PROFIT ROUNDTABLE – Offers member non-profit organizations a vehicle for identifying and discussing organizational issues and challenges and enhancing the non-profit sector’s visibility to the business community.
PUBLIC AFFAIRS ROUNDTABLE – Provides a forum for Chamber members to meet with area public officials to discuss and receive updates on local, state and federal issues of importance to the business community.
TOURISM ROUNDTABLE – Brings together representatives from Chamber member attractions, lodging facilities, restaurants and retailers to develop strategies and approaches for marketing themselves and the Lebanon Valley to visitors.
 
MEET AS NEEDED

BUSINESS EXPO COMMITTEE – Plans and organizes the annual fall Business Expo.
COMMUNICATIONS ADVISORY COMMITTEE – Works with the Chamber staff in developing and implementing strategies for expanding and improving the Chamber’s communications with its members and its visibility within the community.
FARM – CITY COMMITTEE – Plans and organizes the annual Open Farm program, Farm-City Job Exchanges, Farm-City Banquet and school tours to promote greater appreciation for the importance of the agricultural community.
GOLF OUTING COMMITTEE – Plans, promotes and coordinates the annual golf outing and dinner.
MILITARY AFFAIRS COMMITTEE – Sponsors programs to enhance awareness of the importance of Fort Indiantown Gap to the Lebanon Valley’s economy.
PATRIOT DAY CONCERT COMMITTEE – Plans the Patriot’s Day Concert on September 11th.
PICNIC COMMITTEE – Plans and organizes the annual Winter Festival and Summer Picnic for member businesses and their employees