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Chamber Committees
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Annual Gala Members assist in planning this festive annual event held in January . Past themes have included Vegas , Baby ! and Rewind the 80s . The event includes dinner , a silent auction , raffle and entertainment . The committee meets in the months leading up to the Gala . Meeting schedule to be determined .
Annual Golf Classic Members assist in planning the Annual Golf Classic , held in June each year . The committee meets in the months leading up to Golf . Meeting schedule to be determined .
Bloomington Ambassadors Through new member visits , ribbon cuttings and serving as greeters during events , ambassadors support member attraction and retention at Chamber events . Membership on this committee is limited , and interested Chamber members should call for an application . Meets third Thursday of the month , 11:30 a . m . – 12:30 p . m .
Bloomington Future Leaders Steering Committee
The Bloomington Future Leaders Steering Committee works to support the growth and development of the Bloomington Future Leaders program , a joint effort between Bloomington ISD # 271 and the Chamber . Committee members assist in planning business conferences , mock interviews , and other events throughout the school year . In addition , the committee helps facilitate the application and interview process for the Bloomington Future Leaders scholarship program . Meeting schedule to be determined .
Bloomington Public Affairs Members work with the City of Bloomington to attract new businesses to Bloomington , while retaining and assisting the growth of existing businesses in the community . In addition , they also communicate and promote policy positions that support the economic development and interests of the general business community , and monitor county and state legislation that impacts the city of Bloomington . Meets third Wednesday of the month , 8:30 – 9:30 a . m .
The Bloomington Chamber of Commerce ’ s Business Matters / Safety Matters program has been an invaluable resource for Donaldson Company . Our participation in this program -- and the Chamber in general -- helps us forge and maintain valuable connections with other local businesses and the city ’ s individual departments . The program speakers are knowledgeable professionals who have alerted us to issues and opportunities relevant to the safety , well-being and success of our employees and our organization .”
BECKY CAHN Corporate Communications Director , Donaldson Company
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