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Committees
GET INVOLVED IN THE METROWEST CHAMBER
OF COMMERCE
One of the most valuable benefits of
belonging to the MetroWest Chamber of Commerce is the
opportunity to participate in one of the Chamber’s many
committees that are of interest to you and your company.
The following are the current major committees of the
Chamber and our Affiliated Partnership.
Economic & Workforce Development
Vice Chair: Kathleen Freeman
508-879-5700
The goal of the Chamber’s Economic &
Workforce Development effort is to increase economic
activity in MetroWest by promoting retention and expansion
of existing companies and start-ups of new companies, while
supporting all levels of education and inclusion of new
workers.
Education Initiative
The Education Initiative is a
collaborative effort among area businesses and local school
districts to provide internships and other connecting
activities for students to become familiar with the world of
work.
495/MetroWest Corridor Partnership
The
Partnership is a public-private organization established to
realize the full potential of the 495/MetroWest Corridor as
an engine for sustainable economic development for the
region and Commonwealth, while enhancing the quality of life
in the corridor and sustaining environmental resources.
Economic Development
Co-Chair:
Kathleen Freeman
508-879-5700
Workforce
Co-Chair:
Michelle Drolet
888-234-7404
Transportation
Co-Chair:
Robert L. Nagi
617-924-1770
Small
Business Council
Vice Chair: Lindsey Morris
508-872-0662
The Small Business Council is made up of
small business owners elected to three-year terms. The goal
of the Small Business Council is to provide a forum for the
growth and development of small businesses through
Networking Breakfasts and Business After Hours.
Public Policy
Vice
Chair: JoAnne O’Leary
508-305-6898
The goal of the Public Policy Committee
is to inform and represent the MetroWest business community
on relevant issues at the federal, state and local levels.
Marketing
Vice
Chair: Bob Fields
508-620-6664
The Marketing Committee strives to
enhance the image of the Chamber among members, potential
members and the public through marketing the Chamber,
improving communications to members and publicizing the 495/MetroWest
Business EXPO.
Membership Development
Vice Chair:
David Falwell
508-652-3517
To enhance the overall growth of the
Chamber through recruitment of new members and retention of
existing members.
Ambassadors
Club
Chair: Betsy Wadland
508-653-3081
The goal of the
Ambassadors Club is to increase the retention rate among new
and existing members, provide a point of contact for new
members, ensure satisfaction of new members and foster
member satisfaction.
Retention
Committee
Chair: David Falwell
508-652-3517
The goal of the
Retention Committee works to improve customer service to
Chamber members in their second year and beyond. There are
no monthly meetings and all contact between committee
members and Chamber staff is done online.
New Member
Campaign
Chair: Maria Babb
508-652-3633
Budget Committee
Treasurer: Eduard Huppi
508-429-4011 ext:515
The Budget Committee maintains the
financial integrity of the Chamber and subsidiary
organizations. Prepares budgets and reviews financial
performance.
Strategic Planning
Contact:
Ted Welte
508-879-5600
Leadership MetroWest
Director:
Helen Lemoine
508-872-6161
The goal of Leadership MetroWest is to
build and strengthen civic leadership through knowledge,
networking and community involvement to enhance the region’s
quality of life.
Other Committees: 495/MetroWest
Business EXPO (May); Annual Dinner (November); Tax
Classification (November/December)
To join a committee
call, email or fax the following
information to:
MetroWest Chamber of Commerce, 1671 Worcester Road, Suite
201 Framingham, MA 01701; Phone 508-879-5600 Fax:
508-875-9325
e-mail:
jacy@metrowest.org
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