Committees
Business Development/
Marketing Committee
The Business Development Committee is responsible for identifying and managing opportunities for members to enhance and expand their own business prospects. Includes Welcome Signs, web-based advertising, webinars, etc. The committee will consider The Chamber brand and ways to enhance it and review The Chamber’s communications practices.
Education Committee
The Education Committee is responsible for developing seminars and expanded programs for the membership. The seminars and programs will be designed to keep members updated on current changes in state and federal laws, technology, workforce development issues and other matters enabling members to remain one step ahead of the competition.
Events Committee
The Events Committee is responsible for overseeing The Chamber’s offerings. This includes the Annual Meeting, Breakfast Programs; the Golf Outing and other major undertakings.
Finance Committee
The Finance Committee is responsible for assisting in the development of the Annual Budget. In addition, the committee will monitor income and expenditures and will, in conjunction with the President, make appropriate recommendations to the Board of Directors for Budget adjustments.
Manufacturing Collaborative
The newest group of the Greater New Britain Chamber of Commerce currently being developed. The goal is to provide information and educate students and parents by collaborating with manufacturers, educators and local resources.
Membership Committee
The Membership Committee serves as The Chamber’s Ambassadors. They are a member-to-member contact group who solicit input to determine if The Chamber is meeting members’ expectations. The Ambassadors will meet members each month, promoting involvement with The Chamber, attendance at events, etc.
Nominating Committee
The Nominating Committee presents a slate of Officers and Directors to the Board of Directors for election to the respective offices by the membership at the Annual Meeting. The committee makes recommendations to the Board to fill vacancies that may occur during the year.
Public Policy Committee
The Public Policy Committee will make recommendations to the Board of Directors regarding legislative initiatives that The Chamber will engage in on the local, state and federal levels. The committee will prepare policy statements on issues affecting the business community. The committee will also develop strategies for implementing the policies once they are adopted by the Board.