CHAMBER INFORMATION

Chamber Committees and Meeting Date, Time & Locations

■ ADOPT A BUSINESS - (Learn more)
Chair: Bob Kramer, Visionary Strategic Consulting
Each year, one business is selected from among the member applicants of the Business Excellence Awards to become the recipient of the free consulting services available through the Adopt-A-Business Program. Adopt-A-Business is a working committee of Chamber members who bring their professional skills to the program on a volunteer (no cost) basis.

■ AMBASSADORS - (Learn more)
Chair: Kent Berman, Portola Hotel and Spa
Vice Chair: Chris Thom, Thom Insurance and Financial Svs, Inc., All State Ins.
Strengthens retention of existing Chamber members through member education, support, encouraging program utilization and connecting members to members.

Meets the 2nd Friday of each month at 8:30 am in Jack's Bar - Portola Hotel and Spa. Contact Judy at 648-5388 if you would like to attend.

■ BUSINESS ACCELERATOR PROGRAM
Chair: Bob Kramer, Visionary Strategic Consulting
Vice Chair: Amit Pandya, Monterey Business Brokers
An extensive program of classes provided by Chamber member business experts is planned for this new program, dedicated to providing education and referral resources to the business community, leading to business growth and economic expansion.

■ EDUCATION -  (Learn more)
Chair: Rafael Ochoa, Monterey Institute of International Studies and Fundraiser Made EZ
Dedicated to mobilizing business and community resources to help ensure quality education for every student on the Monterey Peninsula in order to better prepare the workforce of the future.

Meets the first Monday of each month at 8:15 am at the Monterey Adult School, Room 14. Contact DeLynn at 648-5383 if you would like to attend.

■ GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS -  (Learn more)
Chair: Dan Limesand, Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula
Consolidates a “voice for business” throughout the Monterey Peninsula on critical issues affecting the prosperity and vitality of peninsula business and the community. Garners member support and participation to maintain the strong, on-going business advocacy program essential to business and community well-being, identifies, analyzes, develops, and communicates the “voice of business” on issues affecting the community.

Meets the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 3:30 pm in the Cypress Medical Network 787 Munras Avenue, Monterey, California 93940. Contact Astrid at 648-5359 if you would like to attend.

■ MEMBERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
Membership Development Committee meetings second Tuesday of the month at
1:15-2:15 PM in the MPCC Membership Services Office. Contact Judy Currier at 648-5388 or judy@mpcc.com.

■ SPECIAL EVENTS
Co-Chairs: Ann Appel, Appel Insurance and Kelly Baldwin, Monterey Fairgrounds
Develops and implements special events that best serve our membership including Annual Awards Dinner, Annual Golf Classic, Annual Business Excellence Awards Dinner, Annual Fall Business Showcase, Business-to-Business Mixers, and Membership Luncheons

Meets the last Tuesday of each month at 4:00 pm. Contact Georgette at 648-5356 if you would like to attend.

■ SUSTAINABILITY
Chairs: Rob Nicely, Carmel Building and Design

Meets the fourth Thursday of each month at 4:00 pm. Contact Ashley Morrow at 626- 8606 if you would like to attend.

■ TECHNOLOGY ACTION GROUP
Chair: Terry Low, Byte Technology
Provides a community for local technology leaders and provides technology education to members. Works to make MPCC a leader in the use of technology and to showcase technology members.

Meets the last Friday of each month at 12:00 pm. Contact Astrid at 648-5359 if you would like to attend.