Committees

The Chamber is able to address its priorities through the involvement and support of member volunteers. Committees and task forces are created to represent major areas of concern to our business community. Each committee, in its own defined domain, helps pursue the Chamber mission and improve the quality of our community environment.

Ambassadors

Ambassadors attend business grand openings, ribbon cutting ceremonies, and serve as the official welcoming group at Chamber events such as Business After Hours, Members Forum, and Celebration of Business. To schedule your event, contact Anne Michalski for more information.
Chair: Amy Moorehead, 485-0045 
Staff Contact: Anne Michalski, Membership Director, 242-2352

CONTACT Retention/Expansion Program Committee

CONTACT is a business visitation program where business leaders meet face-to-face to interview manufacturing CEO's as part of a business retention, expansion effort. The purpose is to gather information to assess the local business climate, identify business growth opportunities, help businesses overcome obstacles which impact their growth and existence, and recognize their contributions to the community. 
Staff Contact: Dave Hauser, President, 242-2350

Economic Development Council

Members of the Economic Development Council are appointed by the Chamber Board of Directors. The group meets twice a month to forward Chamber policy and strategies designed to strengthen the local economy.
Staff Contact: Dave Hauser, President, 242-2350

Emerald Awards Nomination Committee

Evaluates nominations of businesses for the Emerald Awards, an annual event recognizing local businesses for making positive contributions to the health and vitality of our community.
Staff Contact: Dave Hauser, President, 242-2350

Finance Committee

Finance Committee members are appointed by the Board of Directors to provide oversight and policy direction to the Board of Directors regarding the financial operations of the Chamber.
Chair: Scott Diehl, Arlie & Company, 344-5500
Staff Contact: Barb Brunton, Business Manager, 242-2358

Future First Citizen Committee

Recognizes outstanding school and community service through the sponsorship of the Future First Citizen Award and scholarships for local high school seniors.
Chair: Ross Anderle, Smith Barney, 485-1111
Staff Contact: Susan Miller, Director of Publications & Information Systems, 242-2357

Greeters

The Greeters meet weekly to promote networking opportunities, new business and connections with chambers throughout the state. The Greeters offer several special events and goodwill trips throughout the year. More information.
Chair: Tom Freitag, 868-1850
Staff Contact: Anne Michalski, Membership Director, 242-2352

Joint Chamber Golf Committee

The Joint Chamber Golf Committee organizes and presents the annual Joint Chamber Golf Classic for the members of the Eugene and Springfield Chambers of Commerce.
Staff Contact: Dave Hauser, CCE, President,  242-2350

Latino Business Network

Designed to promote the success of Latino owned and/or managed businesses. Participants gain formation, advice and mentor one another.
Chair: Nelson Rosales, Rodeo Steak House & Grill, 747-6024  Staff Contact: Jessica Rowbotham, Program Assistant, 242-2366

Local Government Affairs Council

The 25 member Local Government Affairs Council (LGAC) is appointed by the Chamber Board of Directors. LGAC meets on a weekly basis to review and take action on public policy issues that impact the local economy. Members are welcome to attend. Vacancies are announced in Chamber publications.
Staff Contact: Terry Connolly, Director of Government Affairs, 242-2353

Leadership Eugene-Springfield Steering Committee

The Leadership Eugene-Springfield Steering Committee provides the development and oversight of the Chamber's comprehensive community leadership program Leadership-Eugene Springfield.
Chair: Kip Much, NW Natural, 342-3661
Staff Contact: Susan Miller, Director of Publications & Information Systems, 242-2357

Membership Committee

Ensures the continued growth of the Chamber through acquisition of new members and retention of existing members.
Chair: Greg Richichi, 434-2901
Staff Contact: Anne Michalski, Membership Director, 242-2352

Women Business Leaders

Ensures the continued growth of the Chamber through acquisition of new members and retention of existing members.
Chair: Jeanne Staton, Staton Companies, 726-9422

Staff Contact: Kim Clark, Events Manager, 242-2354

Young Professionals Network

Provides young professionals (those in their 20s and 30s) with networking opportunities and relevant personal and professional development topics.
Staff Contact: Beth Tassan, Member Services Coordinator,     242-2356