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