Get Involved

Chamber committees provide an opportunity to expand business contacts and play an important part in keeping St. Joseph a great place to live and do business.

The Diplomats Club is known as the Chamber’s public relations team and is highly visible throughout the Chamber and the community. With monthly breakfast meetings and seven subcommittees — Annual Banquet, Awards, Business Mixers, Hospitality, New Executives Luncheon, New Member Contact and Community Relations — the Diplomats keep very active. More information on the Diplomats Club. Contact Natalie Leonard-Redmond for more information.

The Chamber Classic Committee coordinates The Chamber Classic, held the third Wednesday of June at Fairview Golf Course. Contact Natalie Leonard-Redmond for more information.

Government Relations Committee develops the Chamber’s legislative positions on business-related issues and maintains working relationships with government officials at the local, state and federal level. Contact Ted Allison for more information.

Agribusiness Committee serves as the Chamber’s primary link with the agriculture community, promoting growth and expansion in the agricultural business sector. Meetings are scheduled the fourth Wednesday of the month at noon. Contact Mary Brown for more information.

The Life Sciences Network meet quarterly to provide opportunities for related industries to share experiences, resources and ideas to expand and cultivate the life sciences industry in St. Joseph. Representatives of the network include animal and plant sciences, health care, higher education and various other agricultural industries. Contact Ted Allison for more information.

Parties on the Parkway Committee coordinates a series of after-work community events celebrating St. Joseph’s unique Parkway System. Contact Natalie Leonard-Redmond for more information.

The Young Executives Network meets monthly to provide professional and leadership development opportunities through social and educational programs to create leaders that are an asset to our community. Ages 25-45; Annual dues: $50. Download YEN brochure and application. Contact Natalie Leonard-Redmond for more information.

Small Business Committee helps to coordinate the Business Summit and reviews all other small business programs the Chamber offers. Contact Natalie Leonard-Redmond for more information.

Total Resource Campaign The TRC is a fun and exciting volunteer-driven campaign designed to package membership with great sponsorship and marketing opportunities. The Chamber needs volunteers to help with this campaign that runs from March until June each year. What makes this campaign unique is that volunteers earn cash incentives and everyone who brings in a certain level of cash sales earns a campaign-sponsored resort vacation. Contact Natalie Leonard-Redmond for more information.

Workforce Development Workforce Development Programs have been created to recognize the importance of enhancing the skills and education levels of our workforce. Volunteers for these programs are often needed to provide information and/or assist with the implementation of many of the following programs: Another Smart Move, Career Fair, Character Education, Employer of Choice Designation, My Success Event. Contact Mary Brown for more information and/or visit the Workforce Development Initiatives Web page.