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Chamber Committees
Affinity Programs Committee
The Chamber’s Affinity
Programs Committee is charged with introducing new
“affinity”, or special member benefit, programs to the
membership. The Affinity Programs Committee identifies targeted
affinity programs, issues requests for proposals from appropriate
Chamber-member firms, reviews proposals, makes recommendations to The
Chamber’s board of directors regarding program adoption, assesses
program performance and makes recommendations to The Chamber’s
board of directors regarding program continuance. Contact: Eric Beasley,
Director of Membership & Investor Relations, Phone: 812.425.8147,
E-mail: ebeasley@ccswin.com.
Ambassador Committee
The Ambassador Committee serves as the official liaison between The Chamber’s staff and its members. Ambassadors
welcome new members, facilitate ribbon cutting and ground breaking
ceremonies, and serve as hosts at various Chamber functions. This
committee meets on the first Wednesday of each month at 8:00 a.m.
Contact: Eric Beasley, Director of Membership & Investor
Relations, Phone: 812.425.8147, E-mail: ebeasley@ccswin.com.
Environmental & Energy Committee
The Environmental & Energy Committee is composed of technical and non-technical representatives from the business
community who promote through advocacy and education the balancing of
environmental protection and sustainable business growth. Topics
range from air and water quality to industrial safety measures and
emission control. This committee meets the second Wednesday of
each month at 11:30 a.m. For more information, contact: chamberinfo@ccswin.com.
Government Affairs Committee
The Government Affairs
Committee consists of individuals who work together to promote
pro-business advocacy at all levels of government. Each year they
formulate policies on issues that affect business. During
election years, the committee works to inform other Chamber members
about candidates’ positions on issues that affect business and
industry. At the local government level, the committee monitors
budgets and issues to ensure a positive business climate.
This committee meets the third Friday of each month at 11:30 a.m.
For more information, contact: chamberinfo@ccswin.com.
Marketing Committee
The Marketing Committee guides The Chamber’s marketing efforts to ensure the organization is effectively communicating
with members and potential members about the benefits of
membership. This committee meets on the third Thursday of each
month at 8:00 a.m. For more information, contact: chamberinfo@ccswin.com.
Membership Committee
The Membership committee is
charged with growing The Chamber membership base through the attraction
of new members to the organization and the retention of existing
members. The committee also plans and executes the
organization’s annual membership campaign. It will also
work with the Chamber’s Marketing Committee to help design a
communication strategy that will effectively convey the value
proposition of membership to the regional business community.
Contact: Eric Beasley, Director of Membership & Investor
Relations, Phone: 812.425.8147, E-mail: ebeasley@ccswin.com.
Regional Sustainability Alliance
The Southwest
Indiana Regional Sustainability Alliance is a collaboration of
organizations and businesses within the region focused on sustainable
issues and initiatives. The mission of the Alliance is to create a region
where the natural environment is vibrant, healthy and safe; where the
economy is robust and globally competitive; and, where everyone has
equitable opportunities to share in the benefits of a quality environment
and a prosperous economy. Contact: Matt Meadors, president & CEO, Phone:
812.425.8147, E-mail:
mmeadors@ccswin.com.
Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
The Transportation Committee
works to promote transportation and infrastructure improvements that
benefit the region and enhance economic growth. The
committee’s top priority is to ensure the construction of
Interstate 69 linking Evansville to Indianapolis. The committee
monitors local and state planning and works with leaders to bring about
changes in transportation policies. This committee meets the
fourth Friday of each month at 7:30 a.m. For more information, contact: chamberinfo@ccswin.com.
Young Professionals Network (YPN)
YPN is dedicated
to serving young professionals in Southwest Indiana by providing
opportunities for professional development, civic and community
involvement and networking. YPN is committed to broadening young
professionals’ scope of influence, developing their personal and
professional skills and engaging them in communities in Southwest Indiana
through monthly membership meetings, social and community involvement
events. This group hosts monthly membership meetings on the third Thursday
of the month at 5:30 p.m. Contact: Ben Wills, Manager of Marketing and Events, Phone:
812.425.8147, E-mail: bwills@ccswin.com.
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