2019-2020 Community Guide and Directory GUTS

This committee is dedicated to the interest of Clarksville’s soldiers,
and they plan events such as Veterans Day commemorative activities
and the annual Citizens for Fort Campbell trip to Washington D.C.
PUBLIC AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS
Chairperson: Sara Golden
The Public and Community Affairs Committee maintains an emphasis
on local, state, and federal government advocacy. Each year they
work to craft the Chamber’s legislative agenda for presentation to
the Montgomery County delegation in Nashville, and during election
years the committee partners with Leadership Clarksville to host
political forums that provide an opportunity for local candidates
to answer questions.
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
Chairperson: Lorie Jackson
The Business Development Committee supports all forms
of businesses in the Clarksville community, from small, minority
and women-owned businesses to existing industry, and is constantly
working to educate and inspire business owners. Events include
the speaker-driven Power Breakfast series and Women in Business
luncheons. The Live Local campaign and Home Show are ongoing
efforts of this committee, which also supports the Better Beef Show
and the Farm Family of the Year Award.
Young Professionals
Chairperson: Jessica Goldberg
Clarksville Young Professionals was launched in 2007 as an
initiative of the Business Development Committee. It is a
Chamber affiliate dedicated to the advancement of our
community through service, professional development and
networking opportunities for emerging community and
business leaders ages 21-40. If you are interested in serving
on the committee or becoming involved, please visit
clarksvillechamber.com.
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