Business & Breakfast Committee

This committee will offer quarterly breakfast meetings with networking opportunities for member businesses. Programs feature topical subjects directly related to the Lowndes- Greater Lake Park Area business community there are opportunities for monthly sponsors to bring awareness and to educate the business community on their products and services.

Business After Hours Committee

This committee will offer quarterly networking events intended to bring awareness to a member's business or servise in a mini- trade show format. These evening events of business networking, information, and conversation are in a relaxed business atmosphere. Members can spotlight their business, industry, or services as a host or serve as a vendor.

Small Business Council

The vision of this committee is to develop programs and events that will enhance the membership of small business owners. The focus is to make the Chamber of Commerce more user friendly, to develop resources that enhance the growth of small business, and to provide an enterprising netwoking experience for small business owners. This committee coordinates the Small Business of the Year event and the Small Business Round Table program.

Community Round Table

This panel will unite small business owners and professional leaders to create an opportunity for a stronger, better community. This program provides consultant, advisory, and educational information to assist small business owners, community enhancement groups, and the Chamber in taking the necessary steps to create a positive progressive comminity. This committee meets bi-monthly and is free with your membership.

Social-Educational Committee

This monthly committee will create ways for businesses and concerned citizens to address the educational and social needs of our community, Businesses, groups, and concerned citizens can gain exposure within the community by participating with educators and other community associations to address quality of life issues. The Workforce Development Center inside the Chamber office is maintained by this committee.

Business-Economic Development

This committee's goal is to bring a high level of positive attention and community involvement to the process of enhancement and promotion of existing industry, and to ensure the future growth and development of the Greater lake Park Area, and to provide a forum for discussion and plans for the resolution of community and economic development issues. The Entrepeneur Network Center at the Chamber office is maintained by this committee.

Promotions-Special Events

This committee's interest is in the development of promotions and events designed to intensify the networking opportunities for our area. Through creation of special promotions and events we will have the opportunity to showcase our community, thus creating increased "Heads In Beds" and economic impact for the community This committee is responsible for the Battle of the Border Softball Tournament, the Chamber Classic Golf Tournament, the Chamber Shoot-Out, and the Thanksgiving Charity Classic.

Membership and Marketing

This committee's purpose is to develop methods to increase and maintain membership through opportunities for participation, program ideas, and networking. Additionally the objective is to assist the director in identifying new and creative techniques the Chamber may employ to meet our growth and expansion goals. This committee is responsible for the Member-To-Member Discount Program, the Chamber Membership Drive, and acting as Ambassadors for the Chamber at Press Conferences, Ribbon-Cuttings, and Media Events.