Help Be the Voice of Business: Join a Committee

Help Be the Voice of Business: Join a Committee

Chamber committee work greatly contributes to the strength of our organization and ensures that we continue to take a deep dive into the issues that matter to our members. More than 400 members serve on a committee, council, or task force to share their expertise, learn from subject matter experts, and influence policies that impact our businesses and region. Here is an abbreviated list of committee opportunities, with our full listing available online at ManateeChamber.com/committees:

• Education & Workforce Partnerships - Promotes and supports the enrichment of education through Business and Education partnerships including Project TEACH, The Big Bank Theory, Job Shadow programs, Industry Tours and the Business & Education Partnership Awards.

• Downtown Redevelopment - Strives to enhance downtown core areas throughout our county through planning and revitalization efforts.

• Healthcare - Works on healthcare priorities including educating members on healthcare issues, supporting medical residency programs, Manatee Healthcare Alliance, and the Champions of Healthcare Awards.

• Legislative - Develops the Chamber’s annual legislative priorities, meets with legislators, and collaborates on platforms with other organizations and assist Chamber staff with lobbying efforts in Tallahassee and Washington, D.C.

• Natural Resources - Investigates and makes recommendations on business regulations and issues affecting our natural resources and land use, including conservation, new technologies, incentive-based approaches, and regional solutions.

• Transportation - Studies local needs and facilitates an improved transportation network including regional multi-modal options and advance roadway/transit projects with emphasis on the Manatee/Sarasota area.

For more information or to sign-up to serve on a committee, please contact Nzinga Barnette at NzingaB@ManateeChamber.com or sign-up online at ManateeChamber.com/committees.