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.

The Chamber Classic Committee coordinates The Chamber Classic, held the third Wednesday of June at Fairview Golf Course.

Tradeshow Committee is charged with the planning and implementation of the annual business-to-business tradeshow and Taste of St. Joseph Food Festival held each April at the St. Joseph Civic Arena.

Experience St. Joseph Task Force coordinates an annual welcome and orientation program for new resident executives and their spouses.

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.

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.

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.

Parties on the Parkway Committee coordinates a series of after-work community events celebrating St. Joseph’s unique Parkway System.

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.