Economic Development Committee
Purpose: To foster better relationships with the business community, the area colleges, the local government and the Chamber; To create open dialogue between all three jurisdictions and partners, with issues concerning business, retail and economic development.
Membership: this committee has representatives from six area businesses; the mayors and chair of the Board of Supervisors, staff (economic development and/or planners) from all three jurisdictions, Tourism, Main Street Directors and the Shenandoah Valley Partnership.
Chamber Staff: Executive Director
Meeting Time: Monthly on the 4th Monday at 10:00 a.m.
Education + Workforce Committee
Ben Worth, Chair
Purpose: To capture and focus workforce efforts in Rockbridge County; Collaborate on common
programs/projects that are focused on workforce development.
Membership: This committee has representatives from all four area colleges, area public schools,
Virginia Career Works, Main Street Lexington and Valley Workforce.
Chamber Staff: Executive Director and Communications Director
Meeting Time: Monthly on the 3rd Friday, via Zoom at 1:00 p.m.
Ambassadors
Purpose: The Ambassadors serve as the face of the Chamber, bringing the heart and soul to the endeavor of building connections that matter, for the Chamber and the community at large. The group meets the first Thursday of the month, and throughout the month they are the friendly faces you see, and the outstretched hands you shake, at ribbon cuttings and other chamber events, including Coffee & Conversation and Business After Hours.
Membership: Twelve Chamber members
Chamber Staff: Membership Director
Meeting Time: Monthly on the 1st Thursday at 8:30 a.m.
Government Relations Committee
Albert Vargas, Chair
Purpose: To provide an avenue for discussions between our members and elected officials and to advocate for the best interests of the business community.
Membership: This committee has representatives from our Chamber Board of Directors and Membership At Large.
Chamber Staff: Executive Director and Communications Director
Meeting Time: Monthly on the 3rd Tuesday, via Zoom at 8:30 a.m.