{"id":583,"date":"2018-10-22T16:33:46","date_gmt":"2018-10-22T16:33:46","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/datamine.mobi\/garychamber\/?page_id=583"},"modified":"2023-07-13T16:50:22","modified_gmt":"2023-07-13T16:50:22","slug":"committees","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"http:\/\/datamine.mobi\/garychamber\/committees\/","title":{"rendered":"Committees"},"content":{"rendered":"

[vc_row row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”full_width” oblique_section=”no” text_align=”left” Overflow=”” triangle_shape=”no” css_animation=”” overflow=””][vc_column][vc_text_separator title=”ECONOMIC\/BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE” text_in_box=”no” text_position=”center” animation=”default” line_border_style=”solid” up=”20″ down=”20″ line_dots=”no” title_color=”#487d69″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1689265822888{padding-bottom: 40px !important;}”]Mission<\/strong><\/p>\n

To develop initiatives and programs that affect, expand, and develop the Small Business Community.<\/em><\/p>\n

The Committee also serves as an advocacy group representing Economic Development.<\/p>\n

Activities:\u00a0<\/strong>Host Workshops<\/p>\n

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Chairperson:\u00a0 \u00a0 <\/strong>Jerome Nelson\u00a0 \u00a0 (773) 391-2557\u00a0 \u00a0FAX: (219)885-7408\u00a0 \u00a0 jeromenelson017@gmail.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Co-Chair:\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong>Cynthia Roberts, PhD\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 (219) 980-6636\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Fax: \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 robertcs@iun.edu<\/a><\/p>\n

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Meeting Date: 3rd<\/strong> Wednesday of every Month, 9:00 am<\/p>\n

Location:\u00a0<\/strong>Gary Chamber of Commerce, 504 Broadway, Suite 328, Gary, IN\u00a0 46402[\/vc_column_text][vc_text_separator title=”PROGRAM\/SPECIAL EVENTS COMMITTEE” text_in_box=”no” text_position=”center” animation=”default” line_border_style=”solid” up=”20″ down=”20″ line_dots=”no” title_color=”#487d69″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1689266006076{border-bottom-width: 40px !important;}”]Mission\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

To plan, coordinate, and execute all Chamber fundraising events.<\/em><\/p>\n

Activities:<\/strong> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Oversees:\u00a0\u00a0Annual Meetings,\u00a0\u00a0Golf Outings,\u00a0 Gala\/Special Extravaganzas,\u00a0\u00a0Summer Madness Events<\/p>\n

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Chairwoman:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Maria Guillen\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(219) 973-1952\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Fax: (219) 947-2625\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0mguil46544@aol.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Co-Chair:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Meeting Date:<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0 1st<\/sup> Wednesday of every Month\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 12:00 Noon<\/p>\n

Location:<\/strong>\u00a0 \u00a0Gary Chamber of Commerce, 504Broadway, Suite 328, Gary, IN\u00a0 46402[\/vc_column_text][vc_text_separator title=”COMMUNICATION & MARKETING COMMITTEE” text_in_box=”no” text_position=”center” animation=”default” line_border_style=”solid” up=”20″ down=”20″ line_dots=”no” title_color=”#487d69″][vc_column_text]Mission:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>Reviews and establishes methods for implementing Chamber communications vehicles including \u2013 newsletter, website, T.V. Show, broadcast faxes and e-services, press releases.<\/em><\/p>\n

\u00a0Activities:\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0Host workshops,\u00a0\u00a0Marketing communication<\/p>\n

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Chairman:\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 TBA<\/strong><\/p>\n

Co-Chair:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong> Chuck Hughes\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(219) 885-7407\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Fax: (219) 885-7408\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0chughes@garychamber.com<\/a><\/p>\n

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Meeting Date:<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0 TBA<\/strong><\/p>\n

Location:<\/strong>\u00a0 Gary Chamber of Commerce, 504 Broadway, Suite 328, Gary, IN\u00a0 46402[\/vc_column_text][vc_text_separator title=”EDUCATION\/WORKFORCE COMMITTEE” text_in_box=”no” text_position=”center” animation=”default” line_border_style=”solid” up=”20″ down=”20″ line_dots=”no” title_color=”#487d69″][vc_column_text]Mission:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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.<\/em><\/p>\n

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\u00a0Chairman:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong> LaTanya Woodson\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0(219) 885-4264\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0lwoodson@edgewaterhealth.org<\/a><\/p>\n

Co-Chair:\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong>Gisele Jones\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0(219) 588-0546\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0gjones@bigshouldersfund.org<\/a><\/p>\n

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Meeting Date: 4th<\/strong>\u00a0Thursday of the Month\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 11:00 AM<\/strong><\/p>\n

Location:<\/strong> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Gary Chamber of Commerce, 504 Broadway, Suite 328, Gary, IN\u00a0 46402[\/vc_column_text][vc_text_separator title=”PUBLIC POLICY COMMITTEE” text_in_box=”no” text_position=”center” animation=”default” line_border_style=”solid” up=”20″ down=”20″ line_dots=”no” title_color=”#487d69″][vc_column_text] Mission:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Develops and establishes Chamber\u2019s annual Public Policy Agenda. Public Policy issues that have been\u00a0<\/strong>focused on including airport development, health care, the steel industry, and property taxes.<\/p>\n

Activities:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n