Committees
OUR MEMBERS’ INVOLVEMENT MAKES THINGS HAPPEN
The involvement of representatives from many of the Chamber’s member employers allows us to pursue and carry out an ambitious program of work focused on building a stronger economy, a healthier business climate and quality of life for Tempe. Participation on a Chamber committee provides the opportunity to work with some of Tempe’s top business, professional and community leaders and gain valuable leadership, management, and teamwork experience while working to develop programs and address issues of importance to our business community. We encourage you and/or members of your organization to become involved in one or more of our committees.
Simply call the Chamber at 480-967-7891 for further information or to volunteer.
Ambassadors
Purpose
To represent the Chamber and its members through mentoring, guidance, visibility and by communicating the Chamber’s vision and goals in the business community.
View the full list of Ambassadors here: https://tempechamber.org/ambassadors
Objectives
- Help new members learn about the benefits of belonging to the Chamber and encourage them to become active members.
- Represent the Chamber as the official hosts at ribbon cuttings, grand openings and other events.
- Help the Chamber recruit new members and retain existing members through orientation and introductions to current members.
Business Excellence Awards (Annual Luncheon)
Purpose
To identify and recognize companies who exemplify excellence in business development, employee development, community involvement and customer service.
Objectives
- Identify best practices that organizations can use as a barometer of their success.
- Create appropriate categories for recognition.
- Solicit and review nominations.
- Select and honor the Business Excellence Awards recipients at an annual celebration.
Business Owners Forum
Purpose
To facilitate owner-to-owner information sharing in an environment that promotes confidential and open dialogue with the purpose of solving challenges faced by business owners, as well as to share insights and ideas to enhance your business and foster a viable economic climate.
Objectives
- Provide monthly meetings with timely and valuable topics of discussion for business owners.
- Provide an opportunity for business owners to network with other local business owners.
- Keep business owners up to date on current topics affecting the business community.
Government Relations and Transportation
Purpose
To make a bottom-line impact for members by advocating for a favorable business climate through interactive public policy engagement, and providing ongoing representation and information in government at local, state and federal levels.
Objectives
- Analyze and develop a public policy agenda on issues that affect members of the business community based on member input.
- Lobby elected and appointed officials on Chamber issues.
- Maintain and enhance the Chamber’s presence at the Arizona Legislature.
- Host issue forums and candidate debates throughout the year with City, County, State, and
- Federal elected and appointed officials.
- Meet with and develop relationships with Tempe congressional representatives.
- Work with other business organizations on common priority issues.
- Disseminate information through newsletters, website and social media.
- As needed, utilize an ad-hoc local government subcommittee to research local issues and/or create local position statements.
- Represent the business community as an advocate for multi-modal transportation.
- Working collaboratively with other chambers in the East Valley Chambers of Commerce Alliance
Military Affairs
Purpose
To act as representatives for the Tempe Chamber of Commerce and the city of Tempe. To promote good fellowship and mutual understanding for and with the United States military communities. The committee is open to the public and past or current military service is not a requirement to join.
Objectives
- Facilitate a favorable and mutually rewarding relationship between the business community and military units in the Valley.
- Host awards luncheons where an outstanding member of the National Guard or Reserve receives recognition for his or her service.
- Host an annual trip that is open to public.
- Increase membership and committee attendance at Tempe Chamber mixers
- Honor and recognize local high school and college students in the ROTC programs.
Sustainability and InnovationÂ
Angela Johnson
FABRIC
Purpose
To foster a sustainable future by raising awareness and promoting access to innovative advancements that optimize resource efficiency. The committee will consist of a diverse group of individuals with expertise in sustainability, innovation, engineering, finance, and other relevant fields. Members will be selected based on their passion for sustainability and their ability to contribute to the committee's goals.
Objectives
- Raise awareness of sustainable practices and innovative solutions in Tempe.
- Support community engagement and social impact initiatives.
Tempe Leadership
Purpose
To identify a diverse group of emerging leaders and foster their leadership skills through education and experiences with exposure and service to the community of Tempe and beyond.
Objectives
- Facilitate involvement in the Tempe community to sustain qualified citizens, employees and leaders to keep our community strong and vibrant.
- Educate Tempe citizens on programs, services, businesses and government agencies available in the Tempe community.
- Develop long-lasting service to the Tempe community through yearly projects benefiting the citizens and visitors of Tempe.
Women in Business Council
Purpose
The purpose of the Women in Business (WIB) Council is to foster the growth and success of women in business through ongoing personal and professional development. The goal is to provide a platform for building networks, connecting with peers, and learning from inspiring businesswomen.
Objectives
- Provide networking opportunities to meet with other business professionals.
- Host an inspiring speaker each month to share insights into leadership, career growth, and community involvement.
- Sustain a dynamic mentoring program to develop high potential Tempe Chamber of Commerce members by coaching them to reach for and achieve their full potential.
- Promote the Leadership Conference and its mission of reaching, achieving and celebrating success.
- Promote and foster WIB's Charity of the Year.