Chamber Councils & Committees
chamber ambassadors
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Member Volunteers serve as customer relations representatives for the Chamber, visiting new members, contacting existing members to expand communications and involvement.
Chair: Lexie Guanchez, Boyd Insurance & Investment | Staff Contact: Craig McGonigal (Time Commitment: 1 - 2 hours a month) |
Event and Programming Council
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Ensure member satisfaction and new member growth through event engagement opportunities so organizations see a return on their membership investment. Help create and plan speaker and event opportunities for members.
Staff Contact: Ed Hill (Open to All Members | Time Commitment: 1 - 2 hours a month) |
careeredge industry councils
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CareerEdge councils discuss workforce challenges related to their industry. Employers, educators, and community stakeholders discuss real-time issues for the purpose of working collaboratively to find solutions. The council meetings convene virtually or in-person depending on the time of year and the preference of the council members.
Staff Contact: Dan Sidler (Open to All Members | Time Commitment: 1 - 2 hours a month) |
Governmental Issues Council (GIC)
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Monitors and develops public policy positions that are “pro-business and pro-greater Sarasota.” Research is involved, as well as meeting with elected officials and experts on various topics as the Chamber’s positions are developed and then communicated and advocated.
Chair: Joe Hembree, Hembree & Associates, Inc. | Staff Contact: Heather Kasten (Open to All Members | Time Commitment: 1 - 2 hours a month) |
Leadership Sarasota County Council (LSC)
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The Council is comprised of Leadership Sarasota County alumni who oversee the Adult and Youth programs, Alumni activities, Engage Sarasota and the Young Entrepreneurs Academy. The mission is “Engaging, Developing, and Inspiring Community Leaders.”
Chair: Kari Queen, Sean McCutheon's Air Conditioning & Heating | Staff Contact: Pete Bartosik (Participation by Application/Selection Process) |
Young Professionals Group (YPG)
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Creates a platform for its members ranging in age from 21-40 to build relationships, develop professionally, become politically and philanthropically active, and contribute to the economic development and high quality living of our community.
Co-Chairs: Zack Holzworth, Willis Smith Construction, Inc | Staff Contact: Pete Bartosik (Council - Appointed | Membership - Open) |
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