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HOME > Chamber Resources > committees Join a Wheaton Chamber Committee or Task Force To Connect with Others and Help the Wheaton Chamber ThriveJoining 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 staff liaison to find out if there is an opening in the committee or task force you are interested in. Committees:Government AffairsPurpose: 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. EducationPurpose: To establish and expand partnerships between businesses, community organizations, and educational institutions for the purpose of sharing expertise and/or resources, so both partners benefit and workforce development is championed. MarketingPurpose: To promote the Wheaton Chamber of Commerce, enhance its image among its members and the business community, and develop collateral material to promote Wheaton. Membership DevelopmentPurpose: To continually strengthen the Wheaton Chamber in size and variety of membership categories through strategically planned initiatives. Women in BusinessPurpose: To empower professional relationships through learning and leadership development for women in business, supporting the mission of the Wheaton Chamber of Commerce. 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 liaison or event chair to see how you can help! February Fortune Dinner- FebruaryPurpose: An event held on a February evening that offers dinner, entertainment, a silent auction, and reverse raffle (Calcutta Gold). Sure to rev up a cold winter’s night. Golf Outing - JunePurpose: An event held on a June 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 - JulyPurpose: A networking event held in July which offers a delicious steak or chicken dinner prepared grill-side with all the trimmings as well as a Chinese Raffle. Autumn Fest- SeptemberPurpose: A weekend event held in mid-September. This fall fest is full of family, food, and fun! Festivities include children’s activities, craft show, carnival rides, live entertainment, and food vendors. |
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