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OUR COMMITTEES

You've heard the saying, "you get out of your organization

what you put into it."

STANDING COMMITTEES

Economic Development and Innovation

Responsible for promoting economic development for the Lake Nona Region, and maintaining and promoting relations between the Chamber and governmental agencies and officials who have direct or indirect jurisdiction over the Lake Nona Region.

Legal

Mission is to review and render on a pro bono basis any legal services and advice provided to or on behalf of the Chamber or the Board.  In addition, the Legal Committee may also present legal issues and education to the Chamber’s members through seminars, workshops and other events.

Marketing

Establish a social media messaging campaign aimed to raise visibility and value awareness of the Lake Nona Regional Chamber of Commerce – showcasing key relationships and partnerships that are vital to the economic development of the Region and clearly demonstrate the leadership of the Chamber within the community.

The Chamber will gather tourism information and data that will benefit our members.

Research the growing tourism market of the community to provide our members with assistance for marketing and organizational plans while also cultivating the tourist market for the community.

Membership - Chamber Connections

Responsible for recruiting new Members for the Chamber, maintaining the Chamber’s existing Members and appointing ambassadors for the Chamber to communicate with members of the Chamber. Responsible for Chamber Connections Networking and Membership Orientations.

Ambassador

Responsible for recruiting new Members for the Chamber, maintaining the Chamber’s existing Members and appointing ambassadors for the Chamber to communicate with the Members of the Chamber. Teams include: Current Members, New Members & Greeters.

Special Events

Responsible for organizing and planning the Chamber’s special events, including, without limitation, its annual “Nona  Fest” "Nona Find", "Chamber Swing Golf Tournament" and “Taste of Nona.”

Technology and Website

Responsible for evaluating and maintaining the Chamber’s technology and website.

Programming

Spearheaded by a team of Chamber Members, the Programming Committee aims to bring to our members and community, hot topics and emerging issues.  Our guest speakers and topics include but are not limited to, Economic Development, Sports, Health, Entertainment, NASA, Local and State Government.  We seek monthly guest speakers to present, educate and inform our Breakfast & Business Luncheon sessions thereby bringing together subject matter experts, thought leaders and economic influencers in forums that vary based on the scope and urgency of the subject matter.

Attendees get to meet other local professionals, exchange contact information while learning about other businesses and new opportunities within the ecosystem and state.

Again, we look to the members of this committee to work together and help bring dynamic, inspiring and informative guests to speak at the Chamber Breakfast & Business Luncheon events.

 

ADD-HOC

Diversity - Nona Professional Ladies subcommittee

Our Policy - The Chamber believes that diversity and inclusiveness of its members is an essential element to its ability to accomplish its purpose.  Diversity embodies the differences that make the Chamber’s members and their representatives unique, including, but not limited to people of different races, ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, genders, religions, ages and physical abilities.  Likewise, diversity includes people of diverse opinions, perspectives, lifestyles, ideas and thoughts.

The Chamber values the differences in perspectives and varied experiences that are part of a diverse membership.

We will exemplify inclusion through people, programs, practices, policy, and partnerships.

Ensure regional influence by accelerating and sustaining a diverse talent base and advancing inclusion in the Chamber and the region.

Education

Become an influencer and supporter of our community educational organizations.

Create outreach programs within the membership that will enforce the ideals of the Chamber within the educational structure while also providing a strong local labor force for the future.

Health

Lead our membership to healthy lives and decisions.

Cultivate an ongoing relationship with prominent community health organizations that will result in informational and active programs related to health issues.

Non-Profit

The Chamber will be a source of information about community non-profit organizations while also providing our members volunteer opportunities that will include both manpower and financial support to deserving local charities.

Support community non-profits, particularly member organizations, to forward their efforts within the community.

Young Professionals Group

Meets Third Tuesdays, 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. Lime Fresh Patio. ''The purpose of the group is to create networking and educational opportunities for young professionals in the area.''

Ambassador Committee - Meets every first Tuesday at 9:00 a.m. via Zoom.

Economic Development and Innovation Task Force - Meets 3rd Monday at 5:00 p.m.

Education Committee - Meets 2nd Tuesdays at 11:00 a.m.

Golf Tournament - Meets on Zoom Mondays 3:00 p.m. Next Event, Friday, November 4.

Health & Wellness Committee - Meets 2nd Wednesdays, 8:00 a.m. - Teams Meeting.

Marketing Committee - Meets 3rd Monday 3:30 p.m.via Zoom or Beep Headquarters.

Membership Task Force - Contact kim@thekendrickteam.com to join.

Nona Festival - March 4, 2023, more info to come.

Non-Profit Committee - Meets every second Tuesday of each month 12:00 p.m. through Zoom.