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Join a Wheaton Chamber Committee or Task Force To Connect with Others and Help the Wheaton Chamber Thrive

Joining a committee or task force is one of the best ways to make the most of your Chamber membership. The relationships that you develop with other members can be invaluable to the success of your business. Committees and task forces also give you a chance to display your talents and expertise in a way that can benefit the Chamber and the business community.

Contact the Wheaton Chamber to find out if there is an opening in the committee or task force you are interested in.

Committees:

Government Affairs

Purpose: To focus on local, county, and state legislative issues that affect the business community, and make recommendations to the Board of Directors on behalf of our members to ensure an environment of growth and opportunity.
Time Commitment: 1-2 hours/month
Meeting Time and Place: See events calendar.
Chair: William Edgar

Marketing

Purpose: To promote the Wheaton Chamber of Commerce, enhance its image among its members and the business community, and develop collateral material to promote Wheaton.
Time Commitment: 1-2 hours/month
Meeting Time and Place: See events calendar.
Chair: Ben Ubben, Impress Printing and Promotional Products

Member Enrichment

Purpose: To help Chamber members achieve their business objectives through opportunities to build personal relationships and foster trust in contexts that are educational and community service oriented. Specifically, by participating in education programs, whether with time, talent, or treasure, members can demonstrate their community spirit while showcasing their business, enjoying broad exposure to students, parent, teachers, and other members.
Time Commitment: 1-2 hours/month
Meeting Time and Place: See events calendar.
Chair: Bill Keffer, Keffer Financial Planning

Membership Development

Purpose: To continually strengthen the Wheaton Chamber in size and variety of membership categories through strategically planned initiatives.
Time Commitment: 1-2 hours/month
Meeting Time and Place: See events calendar.
Chair: Jeff James, Spire2 Communications

Women in Business

Purpose: To empower professional relationships through learning and leadership development for women in business, supporting the mission of the Wheaton Chamber of Commerce.
Time Commitment: 1-2 hours/month
Meeting Time and Place: See events calendar.
Chair: Leanne Tampier, The Sign Authority

TASK FORCES:

Task forces focus on short-term projects. Volunteers work through the planning and execution of the events below. Volunteer positions are varied, so check in with the Chamber staff to see how you can help!

Gamon Awards - March

Purpose: An event that celebrates the commitment of businesses and citizens to the Wheaton Community.

A Taste of Wheaton - June

Purpose: A weekend event held in June. This early summer festival is full of family, food, and fun! Festivities include children’s activities, craft show, carnival rides, live entertainment, and food vendors.

Golf Outing - July

Purpose: An event held on a July afternoon which offers a shotgun start to a day of 18 holes of golf, open to all levels of players who like to network, promote business, have some fun, and believe in mulligans.

Steak Fry - September

Purpose: A networking event held in September which offers a delicious steak or chicken dinner prepared grill-side with all the trimmings as well as a Chinese Raffle.

 

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