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  • North Port Area Chamber Committees

  • Your voice and expertise can help shape our community. Chamber committees are vital to achieving our goals, and they are completely open to the public. We invite you to join one or more committees that spark your interest or benefit your organization. Participating is not only a great way to give back, but it also helps elevate your organization's visibility within the community. Whether you can attend every meeting or just want to listen in when you can, your unique perspective is always welcome.

     

    The following is a general overview of the North Port Area Chamber’s committees, including meeting, times & location.

     

    Application for Committees

     

    Ready to get started? Contact the Committee Chairs listed below for more information or fill out the Application. 

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  • Committee Calendar

  • 2026 - 2027 Committee Structure

    Business & Economic Development

    Meeting: 8:00 am, 1st Tuesday Monthly
    Virtual & In Person Quarterly
    Committee Chair: Caryn Huff, Wharton-Smith, Inc.           

    This 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. 

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    Government Relations Committee
    Meeting:  8:00 am, 4th Thursday Monthly
    Virtual
    Committee Chair:  Sean Burroughs, Compass Health Consultants

    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. 

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    Marketing & Communications Committee
    Meeting: 10:00 am, 1st Friday Monthly
    NPACC, 14140 Tamiami Trail, North Port
    Committee Chair: Dylan Wagner, BuzzBard Digital Marketing

    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. 

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    Member Services Committee
    Meeting:  8:30 am, 3rd Tuesday Monthly
    NPACC, 14140 Tamiami Trail, North Port
    Committee Chair:  Melanie Hurd, Jarred's Air

    This 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, legacy deliveries and networking events. 

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    Professional Development/Education Committee
    Meeting:  3:00 pm, 1st Tuesday Monthly
    Virtual 
    Committee Chair: Gale West, Your Health Consultant

    This Committee provides opportunities for Chamber members and the community to foster business and personal success. They oversee the Lunch & Learn Workshops and the North Port Young Professionals programs.

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    Resource Development Committee
    Meeting:  8:30 am, 3rd Wednesday Monthly
    NPACC,14140 Tamiami Trail, North Port
    Committee Chair:  Kim Maddy, Crews Bank & Trust

    This 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.

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    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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