The Arlington Chamber of Commerce encourages all of our members to get involved in our organization. Committee participation is one of many ways to do this. Participation in one of our committees is a great way to broaden your network of contacts and learn about issues that impact your business. Time commitments vary by committee and the extent of your involvement. Most meet once a month and participation is free.
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Chair: Donna Rowe Hamaker, KDH Real Estate
The Ambassador Committee encourages participation in the Chamber by contacting new and renewing members. The goal of the committee is to strengthen the Chamber membership by making every member feel welcome at Chamber events and encouraging them to become involved. The Ambassador Committee is by application only after one year of membership, if interested please contact Chris Hunter.
Communications Council
Co-Chair: Joey Tackett, Clear Sky Creative
Co-Chair: Shannon Swahn, Select Printing and Copying
The Communications Council connects communications professionals and serves as a source of knowledge for the Chamber and membership. The council hosts monthly idea swaps and quarterly BizBuzz seminars on current communications topics.
Community Action
Co-Chair: Kerry Lombard, Doorways for Women and Families
Co-Chair: Jan Sacharko, A-SPAN
*Co-Chair: Tiffany Kudravetz, Volunteer Arlington / Arlington County Fair
*Interim Co-Chair April-August 2012
The Community Action Committee raises the business community's awareness of nonprofit organizations and focuses its efforts and energies in addressing those needs by connecting the Chamber's business and nonprofit members. A major project is coordinating the Chamber's annual event designed to give back to the community, Volunteer Arlington Day. The committee also hosts quarterly nonprofit forums.
Education and Workforce Development
Chair: Jim Egenrieder, Arlington Public Schools
The Education and Workforce Development Committee works to foster relationships between education and business and advises the Chamber on strategies that prepare students for a career, further education, citizenship and lifelong learning. Additionally, the committee supports the PRIME internship program and promotes the Chamber's Scholarship Fund through the annual Scholar's Cup mini golf tournament. Find out more about the Chamber's Scholarship Fund.
Government Affairs & Economic Development
Co-Chair: Bob Bushkoff, Dittmar Co.
Co-Chair: Tad Lunger, Bean, Kinney, & Korman, P.C.
The Government Affairs & Economic Development Committee serves as a forum for business executives, industry professionals, and, sometimes, government officials. The purpose is to exchange information and ideas on legislative issues, as well as to raise awareness of what is happening at the local and state levels. When necesary, recommends a formal Chamber position to the Board of Directors communications this position to our members and state and local elected officials. The committee also produces the annual State of the County event.
Green Business Committee
Chair: Kevin Shooshan, The Shooshan Company
The Green Business Committee serves as a forum for Chamber members to explore ways to increase their involvement in economic and environmentally important practices and to learn about how these practices will affect their organizations. The committee is a recognition by the Chamber that green issues and green technology are an important part of the economy globally and Arlington County locally.
Hotel General Managers Committee
Chair: Greg Raines, CHA, GM, Holiday Inn Rosslyn
The Hotel General Managers Committee meets to keep abreast of dynamic issues that affect their industry and provides an interface with the Arlington County Visitor Service to provide support and input on the best use of marketing dollars to promote Arlington to the travel industry. The committee identifies issues within their industry that require the full Chamber's support.
Membership Development Committee
Chair: Arianna Gleckel, Bean, Kinney & Korman, P.C.
The Membership Development Committee actively seeks new members and follows up with prospects. The goal is to strenthen the Chamber membership by talking with those whom they know and are interested in the Chamber. Participates in SMART Start networking seminars and is active in the Opportunity Works Campaign.