In an effort to build community leadership with a strong business perspective, the Elmhurst Chamber of Commerce & Industry provides members with a range of opportunities to participate in the organization, planning, development and implementation of policies and procedures.
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Board of Directors
The Chamber derives considerable strength and leadership for a volunteer Board of Directors representing a broad and diverse spectrum of business and industry. The quality of this leadership is a major asset to the business community and the Chamber membership.
The 24-member Chamber Board is headed by a six-member Executive Committee, which includes the Chairperson, First Vice Chair, Second Vice Chair, Treasurer, Past Chair and President.
The Board is comprised of 21 elected Directors serving three-year terms and three ex-officios. Seven Directors seats are open to election by the membership each October.
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Ambassadors
The green-coated Ambassadors serves as the public relations arms of the the Chamber by officially welcoming new members with ribbon-cutting visits, joining with members to celebrate anniversaries and other special events, and acting as greeters at Chamber events.
The 30-member group is divided into three team of 10 Ambassadors, each with a captain.
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Standing Board Committees
Non-Directors are encouraged to volunteer for one of the Board’s standing committees—Marketing, Membership, Ways and Means, and Governmental Affairs—each of which is chaired by a member of the Executive Committee.
Standing Committee Chairs are the First Vice Chair on Marketing, Second Vice Chair on Membership, Treasurer on Ways and Means, and President on Governmental Affairs. The Chairman of the Board is an ex-officio member of each of the Standing Committee.
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Business Partnerships
The Chamber partners with the Spring Road Business Association and York/Vallette Business Association to better serve those shopping districts, an promotes the activities of the Elmhurst Jaycees, the local Junior Chamber of Commerce chapter.
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