Ambassador Spotlight: Mike Pfeifer

The Delaware State Chamber of Commerce’s Ambassador Committee serves as outward-facing representatives of the organization with three key goals: fostering new relationships; engaging member businesses and the community as a whole; and amplifying the voice and mission of the State Chamber. Meet our featured ambassador: Mike Pfeifer, owner and founder of 1440 Film Company.

How long have you been in Delaware? What made you stay here despite working in a field where so many gravitate to larger markets?

My family moved to Delaware during my freshman year of high school. We moved around a lot when I was young, so Delaware is the place that feels most like home to me. What’s kept me here is the tremendous opportunity there is in the creative field (despite it being a smaller market). There are large brands that we’ve had the privilege of working with over the years, but there’s also the tight-knit business community that comes with a smaller state.

What most excites you about the Delaware State Chamber of Commerce and its mission to bring parties together to solve problems, create jobs, promote business, and improve the quality of life for all Delawareans?

It’s nice to know that I have a group in Dover that is advocating for businesses, both large and small. I don’t have time to keep up on every issue, so knowing that the Chamber is there on our behalf is a huge benefit for the business community. The events that the Chamber puts on are top notch and are a great tool to expand your network.

What’s one piece of advice you would give to other State Chamber members?

Like all things in life, you get out of the Delaware State Chamber whatever you put into it. If you show up to events and get involved, I’m certain it will be time well spent.

What has been your favorite location to shoot at in Delaware and why?

Oh, that’s a tough one! I really do love our beaches. Anytime we have a video shoot downstate I try to bring my family along.