BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Staff Liaison, Robert Heidt, President & CEO

The Board of Directors is comprised of no more than 20 members of the organization and is the governing body of the organization that works to set policy, approves the annual budget, etc. This group is by invitation and each member serves a three year term.

Ambassador Committee

Staff Liaison, Harry Shapiro, Director of Investor Relations

The Ambassador Committee serves as the welcome arm of the Chamber, to welcome new members and promote member involvement. Meeting monthly from January to December along with personal visits to new members on a monthly basis; applications accepted on a rolling basis.

AUCTION COMMITTEE 

Staff Liaison, Robert Heidt, President & CEO

The Auction Committee works to plan the Chamber’s Annual Auction. This event is the Chamber’s signature fundraising event of the year. The committee meets monthly working to secure donations of products and services that are auctioned off each year at the event.

GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS COUNCIL

Staff Liaison, Robert Heidt, President & CEO

The Glendale Chamber of Commerce Government Affairs Council has a mission to ensure that local, state and federal governmental policies are conducive to a strong and healthy business climate for Glendale, and that community decisions consistently support quality economic growth. The Council is a volunteer committee consisting of members drawn from diverse business backgrounds. As such, the council serves as a collective voice for the Glendale business community with regard to governmental polices and affairs affecting our member businesses.
The Council shall advocate for and represent the views of the Glendale business community to local, state and federal agencies and elected officials, as well as any other necessary parties. This shall be accomplished by engaging with such officials in meaningful policy discussions on members’ behalf, and by fostering good overall communications and positive relations.
The Council shall also from time to time sponsor public forums for candidate debates and for discussion of public policy related issues facing the Glendale business community.

GOLF TOURNAMENT(s) COMMITTEE

Staff Liaison, TBD

The Golf Committee works to plan the Chamber’s golf tournament(s) each year. The committee helps to solicit players, sponsors, etc.

RIBBON CUTTING COMMITTEE

Staff Liaison, Harry Shapiro, Director of Investor Relations

As a subcommittee of the Ambassador Committee, the Ribbon Cutting Committee serves as the host of member ribbon cuttings and volunteer point person for the member businesses.

Time Commitment: Attend ribbon cuttings as scheduled (several per month).