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Business Events Committee

The planning and organizing of the Annual Meeting and the Business Expo are the responsiblity of this team!  Working with the Event Coordinator, our voluteers will choose venues, menus, invitations and much more for our Annual Meeting.  Silent auctions, themes, door prizes are keys in a successful Expo.  The Chamber needs you today!

A Chair is needed! 

Retail Merchants Council

The Retail Merchant Council is designed to provide merchants with the services to succeed. Get involved to learn more about Advertising, Public Relations, Education & Advocacy through your member benefits. We will provide you with ribbon cuttings for your Grand Opening and events to get your name out there and to drive traffic to your door. Be a part of the Business Expo in July designed for networking with other businesses and the general public to provide awareness for your business.

Velma Watkins, Chair

Business Programs Committee

The Business Programs Committee is charged with creating and enhancing networking events and programs for The Chamber members.  In the last year, this committee formed the very successful SYNERGY networking groups, and has many exciting new ideas for the upcoming year.   The committee meets on the 4th Thursday of every month.  If you have a passion for networking and have some ideas for new networking programs, please join the committee today!
 

Sarah Waskey, Committee Chair, Board Member

Community Programs Committee

If you are a true believer in giving back to the community that utilizes your business, this is the committee for you.  The Community Programs committee works directly with The Chamber Event Coordinator to organize the St. Matthews Community Festival, Halloween in Brown Park, Light Up St. Matthews and the Community Pride Breakfast.  These events depend heavily on our member volunteers. Contact the Event Coordinator today to begin the plans for 2012.

Libby Marquardt, St. Matthews Area Chamber of Commerce Event Coordinator 

Legislative Committee

The Legislative Committee serves The Chamber by reviewing the legal and procedural aspects of the organization and advising its Board and officers on these matters. The Committee meets periodically when requested by either the Board or the Executive Director to address issues pertaining to the Committee’s area of service, or when issues come up touching on the matters assigned to the Committee by the Board.

Eric L. Crump, Committee Chair, Board Member

Education Committee

The Education Committee is responsible for implementing the Think Tank Education series. Think Tanks are held several times per year and focus on areas of interest to business professionals. Over the past year, The Chamber has hosted Think Tanks on the use and influence of social media, Constant Contact and upcoming trends in wireless technology. Education Committee members determine the topics, venues and details of the Think Tank series.

Travis Wagoner, Committee Chair, Board Member

Marketing Committee

The Marketing Committee works directly with the Executive Director and staff to help communicate the benefits of The Chamber membership, its programs, events and news through the eConnection, web site and other media. Our team brings a broad range of talents to the table, and finds great value in the knowledge and accomplishments we share.

Christy Jarboe, Committee Chair, Board Member

Membership Committee

The Chamber, the Membership Committee is the largest, and the committee that puts members in touch with members and potential members on a daily basis. Committee members are involved in one or more of activities as Membership Recruiters, Ambassadors or Retention advocates. Listed below are the many opportunities committee members enjoy while serving on Membership:
 

• Ambassadors; the name says it all. They deliver new member packets, meet and greet at the monthly meetings, attend ribbon cuttings and open houses, promote involvement by attending new member orientation and new member breakfasts, encouraging participation through committees, programs and events.

• Retention efforts start at the moment you join.  Retention committee members make phone calls, personal visits, and send letters. They attend monthly meetings, open houses, after hours networking socials and assist members discover the return on their investment in SMABA membership.

• Membership Recruitment; committee members share their experience and success as SMABA members with business contacts, invite them to meetings, open houses, after hours socials and other events where other SMABA members show the value of our organization.
   

What can SMABA do for you? Why not let us show you?

Jan Linker, Glenn Knight, Terry Howerton, Board Members and Co-Chairs

Volunteer on a committee!

Click here to contact Libby Marquardt, Event Coordinator to volunteer today.