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COMMITTEES
GET
INVOLVED
CHAMBER
AMBASSADORS
The Chandler Chamber’s
Ambassador Program consists of a
group of Chamber Members who
are highly visible volunteers in
the Chandler Chamber business
community. Ambassadors mentor
new members, assist in recruiting
and retention efforts, and volunteer
at Chamber functions such as
Ribbon Cuttings, Networking Events
and the Ostrich Festival. Chamber
Ambassadors meet monthly at
the Chamber offices. Must be a
Chamber Member for 3 months.
DIVERSITY, EQUITY
AND INCLUSION
This committee is designed to
provide a series of vital educational
training programs, workshops and
discussions to better promote the
importance of diversity, equity
and inclusion within Chandler
businesses. This quarterly
programming offers workshops and
roundtables to promote diversity
and inclusion throughout the
Chandler business community.
EDUCATION &
WORKFORCE
DEVELOPMENT
COALITION
The Chandler Chamber of
Commerce Education & Workforce
Development Coalition is
committed to the growth and
enhancement of educational
achievement in the Chandler
community. This committee
steers quarterly programming
featuring education and workforce
development. They meet monthly
to plan these inspiring educational
programs.
WOMEN IN
LEADERSHIP
This engaged group of people
are here to empower and propel
individuals into business success
through monthly programs featuring
education, networking and mentor
programs.
PUBLIC POLICY/
GOVERNMENT
RELATIONS
COMMITTEE
The mission of this committee is to
proactively engage and influence
the outcome of public policy
issues and the endorsement of a
pro-business candidate to sustain
and further enhance the healthy
business climate in the City of
Chandler and the State of Arizona.
This committee produces the
annual How We Stand publication,
a guide on legislative and political
issues impacting the Chandler
business community. It weighs in on
the annual Chandler Chamber Pro
Business Voter Guide, helps to plan
the annual Legislative Reception,
and Candidate Forums.
GOLF COMMITTEE
The golf committee plans the
annual Chandler Chamber Charity
Golf Tournament. A portion of the
proceeds benefits the Chandler
Chamber Community Foundation
Scholarships for deserving
Chandler-Gilbert Community
College students. The committee
also volunteers at the event.
CHANDLER 100
Chandler 100 is an annual event
that showcases the top 100
stakeholder businesses in the city.
In 2020, because of the efforts
from the incredible businesses
here in Chandler to pivot, shift and
serve our community, the Chandler
Chamber celebrated the companies
and industries who forged forward,
changing strategies to stay relevant
while pitching in and serving the
community we live in.
COMMUNITY
AWARDS
The Chandler Chamber of
Commerce honors Chandler’s
businesses, educators, public
servants and community members.
Usually held live, in 2020 the
program was virtually broadcast
on Facebook and YouTube.
This committee plans the event
including theme, entertainment and
programming of the agenda.
OSTRICH FESTIVAL
The Chandler Chamber of
Commerce Ostrich Festival began
in 1988 based on Chandler’s colorful
early history of ostrich ranching.
The event has grown to become
one of the premier festivals in the
southwest. The Ostrich Festival is a
community family event featuring
live ostriches and ostrich-themed
activities, national and regional
entertainment, carnival midway,
fun fair food, upscale arts & crafts
and much more. This committee
helps plan the event and volunteers
during the event to ensure a smooth
execution in all areas of the festival.
If you would like more
information or are interested in
joining any of these committees,
please contact
info@chandlerchamber.com.
14 Chandler Chamber CONNECT | January 2021