Committees
Get Involved in the Metrowest Chamber of Commerce
One of the most valuable benefits of belonging to the MetroWest Chamber of Commerce is the opportunity to participate in one of the Chamber’s many committees that are of interest to you and your company.
Economic Development & Strategic Alliances
Vice Chair: William Pezzoni Chamber Contact: Bonnie Biocchi
508-898-1501 508-879-5600
The goal of the Chamber’s Economic Development & Strategic Alliances effort is to increase economic activity in MetroWest by promoting retention and expansion of existing companies and start-ups of new companies, while supporting education and infrastructure improvements.
Small Business Council
Vice Chair: Lindsey Morris Chamber Contact: Patty Danos
508-872-0662 508-879-5600
The Small Business Council is made up of small business owners elected to three-year terms. The goal of the Small Business Council is to provide a forum for the growth and development of small businesses through Networking Breakfasts, Business After Hours Nearly Noontime Networking, Seminars and other events.
Public Policy
Vice Chair: David Souers Chamber Contact: Bonnie Biocchi
508-926-2200 508-879-5600
The goal of the Public Policy Committee is to inform and represent the MetroWest business community on relevant issues at the federal, state and local levels.
Marketing
Vice Chair: Bob Fields Chamber Contact: Patty Danos
508-620-6664 508-879-5600
The Marketing Committee strives to enhance the image of the Chamber among members, potential members and the public through marketing the Chamber and improving communications to members.
Membership Development
Vice Chair: Jim Giammarinaro Chamber Contact: Deb Seeley
508-881-6940 508-879-5600
The goal of Membership Development is to enhance the overall growth of the Chamber through recruitment of new members and retention of existing members.
Ambassadors Club
Chair: Betsy Wadland
508-653-3081
The goal of the Ambassadors Club is to increase the retention rate among new and existing members, provide a point of contact for new members, ensure satisfaction of new members and foster member satisfaction.
Recruitment and Retention Committee
Chair: Deb Seeley
508-879-5600
The goal of the Membership and Retention Committee is to bring new members to the Chamber and to improve customer service to existing Chamber members in their second year and beyond.
Budget Committee
Treasurer: Katherine Wellington Chamber Contact: Bonnie Biocchi
508-875-4800 508-879-5600
The Budget Committee maintains the financial integrity of the Chamber and subsidiary organizations. Prepares budgets and reviews financial performance.
Creative Economy Initiative
Chamber Contact: Bonnie Biocchi
508-270-1900
Launched in January 2008 by a large collaborative group of MetroWest business leaders, cultural organizations, and interested citizens, the purpose of the MetroWest Creative Economy Initiative is to increase the visibility and economic impact of the rich creative resources in our region.
Women’s Initiative
Chamber Contact: Bonnie Biocchi
508-879-5600
The mission of the MetroWest Chamber Women’s Initiative is to bring together women of various backgrounds to develop leadership and generate initiatives that will impact the quality of life in MetroWest.
Veterans Initiative
Chair: John Stone Chamber Contact: Bonnie Biocchi
508-650-9917 508-879-5600
The MetroWest Chamber Veterans Initiative was organized to help Iraq and Afghanistan war veterans, as well as veterans of earlier conflicts who are still in need, to successfully re-integrate into society.
Leadership MetroWest
Director: Helen Lemoine
508-872-6161
The Mission of Leadership MetroWest is to harness the power of cross-sector collaboration and civic engagement to provide MetroWest with informed leaders to move the region forward. Recruitment is now underway for the Class of 2010, which starts in September 2009.
Other Committees: Taste of MetroWest (March); Annual Dinner
(November); Tax Classification (November/December)
To join a committee call, mail or fax the following information to:
MetroWest Chamber of Commerce, 1671 Worcester Road, Suite 201 Framingham, MA 01701
Phone 508-879-5600
Fax: 508-875-9325
