Mission
To develop initiatives and programs that affect, expand, and develop the Small Business Community.
The Committee also serves as an advocacy group representing Economic Development.
Activities: Host Workshops
Chairperson: Jerome Nelson (773) 391-2557 FAX: (219)885-7408 jeromenelson017@gmail.com
Co-Chair: Cynthia Roberts, PhD (219) 980-6636 Fax: robertcs@iun.edu
Meeting Date: 3rd Wednesday of every Month, 9:00 am
Location: Gary Chamber of Commerce, 504 Broadway, Suite 328, Gary, IN 46402
Mission
To plan, coordinate, and execute all Chamber fundraising events.
Activities: Oversees: Annual Meetings, Golf Outings, Gala/Special Extravaganzas, Summer Madness Events
Chairwoman: Maria Guillen (219) 973-1952 Fax: (219) 947-2625 mguil46544@aol.com
Co-Chair:
Meeting Date: 1st Wednesday of every Month 12:00 Noon
Location: Gary Chamber of Commerce, 504Broadway, Suite 328, Gary, IN 46402
Mission:
Reviews and establishes methods for implementing Chamber communications vehicles including – newsletter, website, T.V. Show, broadcast faxes and e-services, press releases.
Activities: Host workshops, Marketing communication
Chairman: TBA
Co-Chair: Chuck Hughes (219) 885-7407 Fax: (219) 885-7408 chughes@garychamber.com
Meeting Date: TBA
Location: Gary Chamber of Commerce, 504 Broadway, Suite 328, Gary, IN 46402
Mission:
To advance ideas, strategies, and activities that aid in the enhancement of educational (K-12, College/University, and Adult education) and workforce training and development resources in Gary.
Chairman: LaTanya Woodson (219) 885-4264 lwoodson@edgewaterhealth.org
Co-Chair: Gisele Jones (219) 588-0546 gjones@bigshouldersfund.org
Meeting Date: 4th Thursday of the Month 11:00 AM
Location: Gary Chamber of Commerce, 504 Broadway, Suite 328, Gary, IN 46402
Mission:
Develops and establishes Chamber’s annual Public Policy Agenda. Public Policy issues that have been focused on including airport development, health care, the steel industry, and property taxes.
Activities:
Chairman: Chuck Hughes (219) 885-7407 chughes@garychamber.com
Co-Chair: Cheryl Scott Fields (219) 805-4226 mzjabez@yahoo.com
Meeting Date: TBA
Location: Gary Chamber of Commerce, 504 Broadway, Suite 328, Gary, IN 46402
Mission:
Develops and establishes methods for membership recruitment. Establishes dues structure.
Activities: Conduct Membership drives, Coordinates Ambassador group, Assist with member open houses and grand openings, and Greeting members at Chamber functions.
Chairman:
Co-Chair: Janice Bowden (Interim) (219) 885-7407 Fax: (219) 885-7408 jbowden@garychamber.com
Meeting Date: 1st Wednesday of every Month
Location: Gary Chamber of Commerce, 504Broadway, Suite 328, Gary, IN 46402
Mission:
To review and monitor all Chamber fiscal matters and establish the annual budget.
Chair: Maria Guillen (219) 973-1952 mguil46544@aol.com
Co-Chair:
Meeting Date: TBA
Location: Gary Chamber of Commerce, 504 Broadway, Suite 328, Gary, IN 46402
Mission:
Reviews day-to-day activities of the Chamber and Executive Director. Insures compliance with board policy. Evaluates the Chamber’s progress toward fulfilling its purpose and objectives. Makes recommendations to the board on matters requiring board approval and/or action.
Chairman: Jerome Nelson (773) 391-2557 jeromenelson017@gmail.com
Vice-Chairman:
Secretary:
Treasurer:
Meeting Date: 4th Monday Monthly 11:30 AM
Location: Gary Chamber of Commerce, 504 Broadway, Suite 328, Gary, IN 46402
BOARD OF DIRECTORS – 4th Thursday Bi-Monthly (even months) 8:30 AM