Membership Council’s primary objectives are event involvement, recruitment of new members, and membership retention. The Council contains our Ambassadors program, who are a strong representation of the Chamber within the community. Ambassadors play an essential role in member Communication, Appreciation, Retention, and level of Engagement.
As our membership continues to grow, we are always welcoming new Ambassadors.
Next Meeting: Tuesday, August 05 at 4:30PM. Location TBD.
Publicity and Events Council is responsible for planning and facilitating events, as well as increasing community awareness of the Chamber.
We are always looking for new ideas and exciting events to organize. Reach out to us for any events you’d like to see.
Next Meeting: Wednesday, July 16 at 8:45AM in-person at the Chamber offices.
The Chamber’s Council meetings are open to all Members in good standing. Any member representative is welcome to attend. This is a great way to connect with the business community and the Chamber.
To be added to a Council list so you can receive monthly notices, send an email to: info@greateruticachamber.org
Government Affairs and Economic Development Council’s goal is to advocate and promote for local, state, and federal government policies and community decisions.
The Council engages with roundtable discussions to evaluate particular impact of proposed government policies at all levels of government. Specific attention is placed on issues related to quality of life, cost of doing business, regional mobility, and economic development.
The Council and Board of Directors develop appropriate support or opposition positions on policy with business perspective. If you have topics you would like the Council to review, please consider attending the Government Affairs & Economic Development Council.
Next Meeting: Wednesday, July 23 at 8:30AM in-person at the Chamber offices.
You can review our Public Policy positions by clicking here
Small Business Council meets to discuss opportunities and concerns impacting the small businesses of the Greater Utica Area. This Council represents businesses of varied industries, through discussions of the most important needs currently effecting their business.
Next Meeting: Tuesday, July 29 at 8:30AM in-person at the Chamber offices.
All young professionals employed by Chamber member businesses and are 40 and under are automatically members of The Catalyst Group!
There are no separate sign-ups or additional fees. Catalyst is led by a Steering Committee with task forces operating within its structure: Events, Membership, Community Action, and Social Media & Marketing.
Catalyst brings together young, influential people to share their ideas and experiences, network with like-minded individuals, build their careers, and generate business for local merchants. They organize events, offer professional development, networking, and community engagement opportunities.
