Committees

Standing Committees

Ambassador/Ribbon Cutting

This committee attends all of the Ground Breaking/Grand Opening/Ribbon cutting Ceremonies. Notices are sent out prior to the event. The Chair, Immediate Past President, assigns Chamber Ambassadors to attend other functions as the Chamber representative.

Information Technology

Started in 2000, this committee's mission is to encourage members to assess their needs and opportunities for the use of technology in their business.

Marketing

Committee meets on a monthly schedule. It's primary function is to 'market Marion and the Chamber' in order to increase awareness of the opportunities and activities in Marion.

Business/Education

Committee meets on a monthly schedule. The committee coordinates and implements activities which promote a strong working relationship between the business and education sectors. The committee also addresses issues on our future labor force and school-to-work activities.

Membership

Committee meets on a monthly schedule. The committee coordinates activities and programs of work to promote new members and value added services to existing members.

Retention

Committee meets quarterly. The committee calls on existing major businesses with the purpose of developing a working relationship and to solicit business issues of concern.

Event Committees

All-Star Football Game

The event was restarted by Coach Rude to honor senior players. The committee coordinates the concessions.

Annual Dinner Banquet

Committee meets once a month for three months prior to the event. Committee is responsible for coordinating the entertainment, menu, decorations, etc.

Golf Tournament

Committee meets once a month starting in May. Responsibilities include soliciting door prizes, silent auction items, Hole Sponsors and goody bag items as well as selecting the menu.

Graduation Spree

Committee meets once a month from February through May. Committee is responsible for all planning, fund raising and coordination of activities for the Drug/Alcohol Free Celebration for the Marion High School Graduating Seniors.

Santa's Hotline

Committee meets in December to coordinate the "Santa's" to be on hand to answer the phone calls from the area's children.

Community Day At The Miners