Chamber Committee Opportunities to…

…Engage.

Arizona Academic Scholars Program
Encourage students of Gilbert Public Schools and Higley Unified School Districts to take challenging courses in preparation for post-secondary education and the increasingly competitive job market.

Grace Hodges VP Program Services

Chamber Foundation Task Force
Volunteer your time to help the Chamber research the benefits of a foundation to secure sponsorships and grants for educational programming to support businesses and the community.

Kathy Langdon President/CEO	Adrianne Lynch Technology Director	Gene Valentine Chair-Elect

Gilbert Leadership
Join more than 300 alumni in this nine-month journey of discovering leadership opportunities within the community. An application and personal interview are required. Click here for more info on how to apply.

Adrianne Lynch Technology Director	Bobbi Smith GL President

Group Travel Excursions
Travel the world with members of the community on two organized trips highlighting beautiful tourist destinations with emphasis on points of professional interest – Shades of Ireland and A Taste of Spain – Barcelona and Madrid

Sarah Watts Executive Assistant

Shop Gilbert
Participate in this promotional program, a partnership with the Town of Gilbert and the Gilbert Republic to educate residents on the importance of keeping their sales tax dollars in our community. 

Sarah Watts Executive Assistant

Scholars Golf Tournament
Help raise funds to provide annual scholarships to students participating in the Arizona Academic Scholars Program.

Marty Tomljenovic VP Special Events	Roy Jackson Committee Chair Century 21 Real Estate

…Connect.

Ambassadors Committee
Be the first to greet new members and help them engage with the Chamber and connect with other businesses. This group attends ribbon cuttings, plans networking events, and serves as hosts to help introduce new members and prospective members to the Chamber.

Marty Tomljenovic VP Special Events	Committee Chair Mai-Lin Garcia A.L. Russell & Associates

Leads Clubs
Connect with business owners in one of the three forums to share ideas, success, and referrals. These groups are limited to one representative per industry; must be at or above the Business membership level to participate. Click here to apply!

Annette Sellers VP Sales

Tourism Committee
Join this group to reach visitors, promote Gilbert and its business community through new technology and strategically published publications and website exposure.

Sarah Watts Executive Assistant	Kristy Vargus Committee Chair Hyatt Place Phoenix/Gilbert

What Women Want…In Business
Gather with business leaders, both women and men, to network and learn more about important topics pertaining to you and your business.

Marty Tomljenovic VP Special Events	Shawn Sajor Committee Chair GS Capital Lending

…Advance Your Business.

Public Policy
Help identify issues and represent businesses with local and state government. This committee reviews legislation, evaluates ballot issues, and makes candidate endorsement recommendations to ensure a pro-business community. It also hosts a variety of meet-and-greet events with elected officials.

Kathy Langdon President/CEO	Jon Olson Committee Chair Arizona Business Bank

Insurance Benefits Taskforce
Join this committee of insurance professionals in developing awareness of special negotiated employee benefits and discounts.

Grace Hodges VP Program Services	Constance Lemere Committee Chair Employee Benefits Exchange

Member Mentoring Committee
Design and implement a mentoring program that will connect experienced business professionals with those members requesting specific business advice or support. This committee will also serve as judges for the scholarship applications.

Grace Hodges VP Program Services	Kari Cluff Committee Chair SRP

Safety Committee
Address the safety needs of our members, promote safety in the workplace, and protect members of the Chamber’s SCF Association premium pool and overall loss ratio.

Sarah Watts Executive Assistant	Linda Stanfield Committee Chair Benjamin Franklin Plumbing