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Chamber Committees


Resource Development Committee


Description

The Resource Development Committee is a volunteer fundraising committee. The committee works alongside the Board of Directors and Officer Manager to raise funds through corporate partnerships, community sponsorships and special events.

Chairperson

Keely Gideon-Taylor

Committee Meeting

Contact Committee Chair for next meeting date/time.

Finance Committee


Description

The Finance Committee provides financial analysis, advice, and oversight of the organizations budget. Their sole responsibility is to ensure the organization is operating with the financial resources it needs to provide programs and services to the community.

Chairperson

Pamela Stewart

Committee Meeting

Monthly – Next meeting TBD

Membership Committee


Description

The Membership Committee works to increase the number and quality of membership in the Black Chamber.

Chairperson

Frank Hayden

Committee Meeting

3rd Tuesday of the month at 4:30pm

Marketing & Communications Committee


Description

The Marketing & Communications Committee supports the overall comprehensive marketing and communications strategy of the Chamber. The committee oversees a consistent and active communication strategy to all stakeholders for the purposes of program messaging, fundraising, awareness and branding.

Chairperson

Brian Oliver

Committee Meeting

2nd Wednesday of the month at 3:30PM

Advocacy & Social Justice Committee


Description

The Advocacy and Social Action Committee focuses on a wide range of issues that are important to our members including, but not limited to: (1) advocating for or against local, state and federal legislation and policies impacting Black-owned businesses and their employees, (2) holding elected officials, other high ranking officials and their organizations accountable for ensuring economic equity within their realm of influence, and (3) supporting and recognizing the work of individuals and organizations as it relates to issues impacting Black-owned businesses.

Chairperson

Leontyne Brown

Committee Meeting

Contact Committee Chair for next meeting date/time.

Nominating Committee


Description

The Nominating committee is responsible for recruiting and presenting to the board of directors the best-qualified candidates for the board of directors and officers of the organization.

Chairperson

Grasford Smith

Committee Meeting

As needed

Program Committee


Description

Part of the mission of the Black Chamber of Commerce of PBC is to advance the economic interest of our members through education and information sharing.  The role of the Program Committee is to provide the members with quality educational programming which meets the needs of the Chamber’s members.  This includes, but is not limited to, identifying knowledgeable speakers and presenters to deliver essential content at various events for active and potential members. 

The Program Committee makes the arrangements for the events, as well as works with volunteers, consultants, vendors and others, to ensure the successful execution of each event.  In doing so, the Program Committee may work with other Chamber committees such as; Resource Development, Membership and the Young Professionals for fundraising, event coordination and membership recruitment.  

Chairperson

Dr. Deeawn Roundtree

Committee Meeting

2nd Wednesday of each month at 5:30pm”

Young Professionals Committee


Description

The Young Professionals of the Black Chamber of Commerce is an elite professional organization with focus on personal development, career aptitude, and brokering meaningful relationships. It is our mission to offer engaging and exclusive events, mentoring, and access to networking opportunities for leaders ages 25 – 39.

Chairperson

Jervonte Edmonds

Committee Meeting

Contact Committee Chair for next meeting date/time.