- Ambassadors
- ATHENA Young Professional Award
- Business Leaders Circles
- CFO Forum
- CIO Breakfast Series
- CIO Panel
- Enterprising Women's Conference
- Epicurean
- E-Tech News
- Expo
- Gala
- Golf Tournament
- Government Affairs Council
- Health & Wellness Committee
- Infrastructure
- Leadership Lab
- Networking Breakfast
- Small Business Leaders Awards
- Tech Brunch Bunch
- Technology Council
Ambassadors
MEETING DATES: Ambassador Committee meetings are held monthly at lunch on every 3rd Thursday.
DESCRIPTION: Committee volunteers interact with members by attending Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting celebrations throughout the year as scheduled.
STAFF CONTACT: - (210) 384-7726
ATHENA Young Professional Award
EVENT DATES: Wednesday, June 18, 2008
MEETING DATES: Monthly meetings are held beginning in January.
DESCRIPTION: Committee volunteers plan and implement an award presentation luncheon by securing sponsors, coordinating event logistics, coordinating the nomination and selection of the ATHENA Young Professional Award recipient and marketing the event to promote attendance.
STAFF CONTACT: - (210) 384-7725
Business Connection
EVENT DATES: Quarterly, Check Calendar of Events for Dates
MEETING DATES: Monthly meetings are held throughout the year.
DESCRIPTION: Committee volunteers plan after hours networking receptions by identifying locations, securing sponsors and marketing the events to promote attendance.
STAFF CONTACT: - (210) 384-7727
Business Leaders Circles (BLC)
MEETING DATES: BLC groups meet monthly throughout the year.
DESCRIPTION: Business owners, general managers, principals or partners representing non-competitive businesses meet with an appointed facilitator to discuss proprietary business issues and concerns. Admission into BLC groups is ongoing and an application is required. BLC Application
STAFF CONTACT: - (210) 384-7727
CFO Forum
EVENT DATES: April, June and October, Check Calendar of Events for Dates
MEETING DATES: Monthly meetings are held throughout the year.
DESCRIPTION: Committee volunteers plan CFO Forums - a knowledge series designed for Chief Financial Officers and financial executives - by developing focus topics, securing speakers and sponsors and marketing the event to promote attendance.
STAFF CONTACT: - (210) 384-7720
Enterprising Women's Conference
EVENT DATE: Wednesday, October 29, 2008
MEETING DATES: Monthly meetings are held beginning in January.
DESCRIPTION: Committee volunteers plan, implement and promote a full-day professional development conference, awards presentation by identifying a location, securing speakers, sponsors, coordinating event logistics, coordinating the nomination and selection of the ATHENA Award® recipient and marketing the event to promote attendance.
STAFF CONTACT: - (210) 384-7725
Epicurean
EVENT DATE: Sunday, June 22, 2008
MEETING DATES: Monthly meetings are held beginning in January.
DESCRIPTION: Committee volunteers plan and implement a gourmet food and wine tasting by securing food and wine exhibitors, securing sponsors, identifying a location and theme and marketing the event to promote attendance.
STAFF CONTACT: - (210) 384-7724
Expo
EVENT DATE: August 2008, Check Calendar of Events for Date
MEETING DATES: Monthly meetings are held throughout the year.
DESCRIPTION: Committee volunteers plan and implement the annual interactive business exposition showcasing members' products and services by securing sponsors, selling exhibitor booths, planning event logistics and marketing the event to promote visitor attendance. Expo Sponsorship/Booth Registration Information
STAFF CONTACT: - (210) 384-7721
Fun Shoot
EVENT DATE: October 5, 2007
MEETING DATES: Monthly meetings are held beginning in spring.
DESCRIPTION: Committee volunteers plan and implement the annual skeet shoot tournament and awards presentation by securing sponsors, coordinating event logistics and marketing the event to promote attendance.
STAFF CONTACT: - (210) 384-7721
Gala
EVENT DATE: Saturday, February 9, 2008
MEETING DATES: Monthly meetings are held beginning in spring.
DESCRIPTION: Committee volunteers plan and implement the annual board of directors installation and awards presentation by securing sponsors, coordinating event logistics and marketing the event to promote attendance.
STAFF CONTACT: - (210) 384-7721
Golf Tournament
EVENT DATE: May 2008, Check Calendar of Events for Date
MEETING DATES: Monthly meetings are held beginning in late fall.
DESCRIPTION: Committee volunteers plan and implement the annual golf tournament and awards presentation by identifying a location, securing sponsors, coordinating event logistics and marketing the event to promote attendance.
STAFF CONTACT: - (210) 384-7727
Government Affairs Council
MEETING DATES: Monthly meetings are held year-round.
DESCRIPTION: Committee volunteers explore legislative, political and civic issues; work with other businesses, community groups, chambers of commerce, and city, county and state agencies to solve problems; and develop recommendations to the Board of Directors on positions of endorsement or opposition regarding such issues.
STAFF CONTACT: - (210) 384-7723
Health & Wellness Committee
MEETING DATES: Monthly
DESCRIPTION: Volunteers will plan and implement educational and wellness programs by securing topic experts and sponsors, coordinating program logistics and marketing programs to promote participation.
STAFF CONTACT: - (210) 384-7724
Infrastructure
MEETING DATES: Meetings are held every other month.
DESCRIPTION: Committee volunteers monitor and suggest necessary changes and/or improvements regarding roads, drainage and other infrastructure issues, and develop recommendations to the Board of Directors on positions of endorsement or opposition regarding such issues.
STAFF CONTACT: - (210) 384-7723
Leadership Lab
EVENT DATES: Monthly Lab sessions are held March through November.
MEETING DATES: Monthly meetings are held throughout the year.
DESCRIPTION: Committee volunteers plan and implement a 9-month leadership development program by identifying program locations and discussion topics, securing speakers and sponsors and coordinating event logistics. Committee involvement is limited to Leadership Lab alumni. Leadership Lab Program Brochure; Leadership Lab Application
STAFF CONTACT: - (210) 384-7721
Networking Breakfast
EVENT DATES: Monthly, Check Calendar of Events for Dates
MEETING DATES: Meetings are held quarterly.
DESCRIPTION: Committee volunteers plan and lead the monthly Networking Breakfast to promote networking and relationship building.
STAFF CONTACT: - (210) 384-7727
Small Business Council
DESCRIPTION: Council members comprised of small business owners, company principals, vice presidents, general managers, managers, and corporate executives network and attend monthly council discussions.
STAFF CONTACT: - (210) 384-7725
Small Business Leaders Awards
EVENT DATE: Tuesday, July 1, 2008
MEETING DATES: Monthly meetings are held beginning in January.
DESCRIPTION: Committee volunteers plan and implement this recognition event by coordinating the nomination and selection of award recipients, identifying a location, securing sponsors, coordinating event logistics and marketing the event to promote attendance.
STAFF CONTACT: - (210) 384-7725
Tech Brunch Bunch
EVENT DATE: Tuesday, May 22, 2007
MEETING DATES: Monthly meetings are held beginning in January.
DESCRIPTION: Council members plan and implement technology-related networking and professional development programs. Volunteers will join sub-committees to identify event venues and topic issues, secure speakers and sponsors and market events to promote attendance for the following events.
Technology Council
EVENT DATES: Check Calendar of Events for Dates
MEETING DATES: Monthly meetings are held throughout the year.
DESCRIPTION: Council members plan and implement technology-related networking and professional development programs. Volunteers will join sub-committees to identify event venues and topic issues, secure speakers and sponsors and market events to promote attendance for the following events.
- Monthly CIO Breakfast Series
- Annual CIO Panel Discussion
- Semi-annual Distinguished Technology Speaker Series
- Tech Brunch Bunch
Volunteers also contribute to the following:
- Monthly E-Tech Newsletter as Contributing Writers
- Annual Publication of the IT Resource Guide
STAFF CONTACT: - (210) 384-7720
Participation Opportunities
The North Chamber offers a variety of ways for our members to get involved. We invite you to sponsor events and enroll in committees to realize results from your membership investments.
Sponsorship
Do you want to spend your marketing dollars strategically? Target your marketing with event sponsorship and gain access to a business audience of decision-makers. Your company gains visibility among chamber members and attendees through multi-media outlets.
Volunteerism
Take the opportunity to conduct business development with the contacts you'll make volunteering for the North Chamber. When you join a committee, you'll expand your professional network and enhance your leadership and problem solving skills.
If you are interested in sponsorship or committee enrollment, please contact the appropriate staff member.
