COMMITTEE INFORMATION

 

 

DIVERSITY COMMITTEE

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.

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

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

 

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND GOVERNMENT RELATIONS COMMITTEE

With the approval of the Board, the Chairperson shall appoint a Director to chair the Economic Development and Governmental Relations Committee, which shall be 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.

 

EDUCATION COMMITTEE

Goal - Become an influencer and supporter of our community educational organizations.

Mission - 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 COMMITTEE

Goal - Lead our membership to healthy lives and decisions.

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

 

LEGAL COMMITTEE

The Legal Committee’s 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 AND SOCIAL MEDIA COMMITTEE

With the approval of the Board, the Chairperson shall appoint a Director to chair the Marketing and Social Media Committee, which shall be responsible for marketing the Chamber and its events to its Members and the public in the Lake Nona Region.  In addition, this committee shall maintain the Chamber’s social media sites, including, but not limited to, Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter sites.

 

MEMBERSHIP AND AMBASSADOR COMMITTEE

With the approval of the Board, the Chairperson shall appoint a Director to chair the Membership and Ambassador Committee, which shall be responsible for recruiting new Members for the Chamber, maintaining the Chamber’s existing Members and appointing ambassadors for the Chamber to communicate with and the Members of the Chamber.

 

NON-PROFIT COMMITTEE

Goal - 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.

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

 

PROGRAMMING COMMITTEE

With the approval of the Board, the Chairperson shall appoint a Director to chair the Programing Committee, which shall be responsible for developing new programs for the Chamber’s Members.

 

PUBLIC RELATIONS COMMITTEE

With the approval of the Board, the Chairperson shall appoint a Director to chair the Public Relations Committee, which shall be responsible for promoting the Chamber and generally maintaining good public relationship in the Lake Nona Region.

 

SPECIAL EVENTS COMMITTEE

With the approval of the Board, the Chairperson shall appoint a Director to chair the Special Events Committee, which shall be responsible for organizing and planning the Chamber’s special events, including, without limitation, its annual “Nona Chamber Festival” and “Taste of Nona.”

 

TECHNOLOGY AND WEBSITE COMMITTEE

With the approval of the Board, the Chairperson shall appoint a Director to chair the Technology and Website Committee, which shall be responsible for evaluating and maintaining the Chamber’s technology and website.

 

TOURISM COMMITTEE

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

Mission - 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.