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Chamber Councils & Committees
The Rockford Chamber formed six councils
to drive its committees, seminars and events. Thanks to all
of the sponsors of the councils as well as the council
chairmen, vice-chairmen and committee members for their hard
work in making things happen.
Business Education Council
SPONSOR: Suby, Von Haden & Associates, S.C.
CHAIRMAN: Mike Broski, Entre Computer Solutions
VICE-CHAIRMAN: Holly Hanson, Rock Valley College
Business Education Council works to educate members on sound business practices with monthly seminars focused on sales, marketing, human resources, customer service, finance, management, security and other business-related topics.
In 2007, the council drew 68 Chamber members on average each month to its Breakfast Buzz seminars, held on the second Wednesday of the month, from 7:30 to 9 a.m., at Rock Valley College, Woodward Technology Center (RVC).
Topics covered by local speakers included: Dealing with the Rise in Utility Rates; Market Like a Guerilla, Sell Like a Gorilla; Case Studies: How Businesses Have Achieved Success Through the Web; Legal Issues with Unlawful Harassment; Getting Your Healthcare Costs Under Control, and How Government Economic Development Programs Can Assist Your Business Growth.
Meets:
Second Wednesdays, 7:30 to 9 am, Woodward Technology Center (RVC).
Staff Liaison:
Teri Watts, 815-316-4337
Business Minority Council
SPONSOR: First Northern Credit Union
CHAIRMAN: Gwyn Gulley, Wolf and Wolfe, Ltd.
With a
commitment to assisting minority business owners and
managers, this council hosts networking meetings and annual
events to share information, to learn and discuss best
practices, and to promote collaboration and advocacy for
minority businesses in the community.
Staff Liaison:
Kimberly Buchanan, 815-316-4335
Business Professionals Council
SPONSORS: LaMonica Beverages, Inc. (Rockford Young Professionals),
CHAIRMAN: Pam Maher, KMK Media Group, Inc.
This
council fosters the career development and profile of
several professional Chamber groups.
Ambassadors ensure that Chamber events run smoothly and assist at Business After Hours, Good Morning Rockfords!, ribbon cuttings, open houses, groundbreakings and other Chamber sponsored events.
Meets: Second Thursday, 11:45 am to 1 pm at Various locations
Staff Liaison: Becky Brown, 815-316-4317
Business Women's Council
SPONSOR: Rockford Health System
CHAIRMAN: Mary Ann Norwood, Pathways EAP
VICE-CHAIRMAN: Jennifer Wood, Virchow Krause & Company, LLP
With a
commitment to assist area businesswomen, this council offers
monthly opportunities to network and gather support. It
hosts a mentors network and events to fellowship and educate
the community on women in business.
Meets: First Tuesday, 11:45 am to 1 pm, Forest Hills Country Club
Staff Liaison:
Stacy Mullins, 815-316-4302
Government Affairs Council
CHAIRMAN: Richard Goff,
Rockford Products Corporation
VICE-CHAIRMAN: Ryan Brauns, Rockford Consulting & Brokerage
This
council educates the Chamber members and board and advocates
on their behalf with elected officials. It makes position
recommendations on healthcare, better roads, city/county,
taxes, education, environment, and accompanies them with an
action plan.
Meets: Second Friday, 7 to 8:30 am, Stockholm Inn
Staff Liaison:
John Groh, 815-316-4310
Manufacturers Council
CHAIRMAN: Tom McDunn, Rockford Area Ventures
This council's mission is to ensure the vital role of manufacturing in the Rockford area. It hosts manufacturing-related events and works to develop and improve a range of services for existing manufacturers, advance their technologies and improve the manufacturing business climate.
2008 Manufacturers Council Action Plan (PDF file download)
Meets: Various times
Staff Liaison:
Teri Watts, 815-316-4337
Thanks also to Rasmussen College as sponsor of the 2006-07 Leadership Rockford program. More sponsorships for Chamber committees and programs are available. Call
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