Each September our committees begin their annual program of work. Regional committee service is open to all members, and is a great way to help shape Chamber programs and policies, while learning leadership skills. Most committees meet once per month. Committee Members are expected to be regular attendees. All Committees report to the CEO and/or the Board, and all are charged with being a resource to staff and the Board in fulfilling the mission of the Chambers. To join a committee, contact the staff liaison.

Ambassadors:
This is a great networking opportunity, as committee members are active in connecting with and involving newer members as well as new member recruitment.

Staff: Kerry Rasor

Business After Hours Committee:
Plans and executes Business After Hours events. Strives to improve attendance and quality of Business After Hours.

Staff: Nancy Trottier

Eggs & Issues:
The Eggs & Issues Committee helps the Chamber to schedule and organize one of our most popular events. The morning breakfast is held monthly except July and August. The Community Corner serves as a bridge to the non-profit community. Each month prior to the Eggs & Issues breakfast, one non-profit organization will be given a table in the lobby of the Holiday Inn By the Bay to promote its cause and interact with the business community.

Staff: Nancy Trottier

Annual Golf Tournament:
Responsible for helping to plan and execute the Chamber's Annual Golf Tournament. Committee members plan the event, solicit sponsorships and participants, and gather raffle prizes. Meets as needed in Spring to plan Summer tournament.

Staff: Nancy Trottier or Taffy Eaton

Membership Relations Committee:
This dynamic committee is responsible for helping staff retain and grow the Chamber's membership through benefit development, membership drive organization, and year-round outreach. Meets monthly.

Staff: Kerry Rasor

PROPEL: The Chamber's Young Members Group
PROPEL provides educational and networking opportunities to younger Chamber members and employees to help develop tomorrow's leaders. The committee is responsible for event and program management as well as fundraising. To learn more about PROPEL, click here.

Staff: Adam DeSanctis

Public Policy and Legislative Affairs Committee:
Responsible for educating members on key legislative issues. Alerts members to crucial legislative issues, and promotes member testimony. Has been active in monitoring and lobbying efforts on: Taxes; Health Care, Workers' Compensation. Surveys membership on concerns, and recommends policy actions to the Board. Plans and executes legislative connections and meetings. Both the Health Policy and Taxation Committees operate under the Public Policy Committee.

Staff: Godfrey Wood and Chris Hall

All of the Portland Regional Chamber's Community Chamber partners also have committees working on local event development, municipal issues and quality of life. If you are interested in learning more, please contact Ann Lebel, Community Chamber Liaison at 207.772.2811 ext 223.