To promote and celebrate public education in the Metrocrest area by partnering with public schools and educators to provide opportunities for engagement and support within the mission of the Metrocrest Chamber of Commerce.

The Finance Committee is committed to providing timely, accurate, clear and complete financial information and support to the Board of Directors to continue the viable success of the chamber.

To ensure that the Board’s composition is reflective of the Metrocrest area, that the Board operates within the bylaws established and that the Board as a whole stays true to its mission.
 

Function:

• Drafting and forwarding policy recommendations regarding the Board’s responsibility.

• Preparing an initial draft of Board goals and objectives.

• Planning board education, including new member orientation and retreats.

• Developing actual and ideal Board composition profiles and profile mix.

• Identifying potential new Board members and making recommendation to the Board for the selection to fill vacant slots.

• Review and evaluate the Board Member Job Description.

• Evaluating member performance and forwarding recommendations to the Board regarding term renewals.

• Review and evaluate the performance of the President.

• Nominating Board officers and making recommendations to the Board.

• Ensure that the Chambers By-laws and Mission Statement are reviewed and evaluated annually.

To insure that programs are in place to retain current members, to attract new members and to proactively promote the chamber’s programs to the overall community in coordination with the overall mission of the Metrocrest Chamber of Commerce.

Functions:

• Review and lend guidance regarding annual membership marketing strategy that is developed by staff

• Develop membership drop policy

• Review dues structure

• Review Life Member purpose

• Develop new member orientation process

• Develop process to recognize long-term members

• Coordinate membership directory

• Oversee Ambassador Program

To provide a forum for Metrocrest citizens and businesspeople to interact with government officials and to provide opportunities for an exchange of information regarding matters important to Metrocrest businesses and their Chamber of Commerce.

The committee monitors legislative and regulatory activities and works to maintain positive relationships with elected officials.

To provide a forum for women to be educated and enriched as they discuss business topics; to provide opportunities for professional women to develop and maintain business relationships with other professional men and women; and to sustain the growth of the Chamber through outreach to non-members. Luncheons are held quarterly with topics relative to women in business.

To ensure that our Events and Programs are curated for and by our members to benefit all members and our community.