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Committees
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2021-2022 Committee Structure
The following is a general overview of the Chamber’s committees, including meeting days and times. You are invited and encouraged to participate in one or more committees that spark your interest or serve your business/organization.
Business & Economic Development
Meeting: 9:00 am, 1st Tuesday MonthlyVirtual
Committee Chair: Rich Suggs, The Suggs Group at (813) 495-4517This Committee is designed to improve the local economy and create better conditions for economic growth. It works to create a business-friendly community and promote North Port as a place to locate and grow your business. It works to improve prospects for job creation and retention and development of the human capital. It will monitor the agendas and actions of other public and private economic development organizations in the region and will advise the Chamber about issues critical to the community’s economic growth and business development.
President's CouncilMeeting: To be determined QuarterlyNorth Port Area Chamber of Commerce Office1337 N. Sumter Boulevard, North Port, FL 34286Committee Chair: David Roth, Rothco Signs & Design, (941) 706-6160Past Presidents of the Chamber are members of this committee. This Committee is Chaired by the Immediate Past President of the Board of Directors each year.
Government RelationsMeeting: 8:30 am, 4th Thursday MonthlyCurrently VirtualCommittee Chair:This Committee acts as the liaison between Chamber Members and various local, regional, and state governing bodies. Committee members also closely monitor any public policy or legislation that may impact the business community. During election years, they also host the Community Candidate Forum and Hob Nob event.
Marketing & Communications CommitteeMeeting: 9:00 am, 1st Friday MonthlyCurrently VirtualCommittee Chair:This Committee identifies and implements ways to promote and enhance the Chamber’s image and place in the community. This Committee is responsible for telling the Chamber’s story through promotional and marketing activities.
Member Services CommitteeMeeting: 8:30 am, 2nd Tuesday MonthlyCurrently Virtual/Olde World Restaurant
Committee Chair: Deborah Snowden, Coldwell Banker Sunstar Realty at (941) 258-5950This Committee identifies and implements ways to recruit and support new members, as well as identify and implement ways to maintain existing membership. Their efforts include outreach, welcome visits to new businesses, Chamber orientations, membership drives, retention surveys, member events, and networking events.
Professional Development/Education CommitteeMeeting: 4:00 pm, 1st Tuesday MonthlyCurrently Virtual
Committee Chair: Gale West, Your Health Consultant at (941) 380-3162.This Committee provides opportunities to Chamber members and the community to foster business and personal success. They oversee the Lunch & Learn Workshops, Leadership North Port and the North Port Young Professionals programs.
Resource Development CommitteeMeeting: 8:30 am, 2nd Wednesday MonthlyOlde World Restaurant
14415 S. Tamiami Trail, North Port & Virtual
Committee Chair: Ed Hill, Lightspeed Voice at (941) 740-1618This Committee designs and implements diverse funding for working capital in support of the Chamber’s mission. This could include enhanced exposure opportunities for members, sponsorships, Chamber fees, public-private funding and grant writing. This Committee also oversees special events sub-committees including the Golf Tournament, Business and Community Expo, A Night at the Races, and Business to Business Expo.
North Port Young Professionals:
Committee Chair: Angie Omicioli, Hoover Pressure Cleaning, 941-697-6886
This networking group is intended to connect chamber members and their employees between the ages 21-40 via unique networking, marketing, and service opportunities. NPYP Facebook or NorthPortYP.com
In addition to these standing committees, there will occasionally be a specific work group, sub-committee or task force established for annual events or special projects. These typically meet often for a short period of time.
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