CHAMBER COMMITTEES, COUNCILS & TASK FORCES
The Chamber is committed to representing your business and participating in the difficult conversations about the challenges facing our community. We welcome all our members and partners to join in these conversations, collectively advocating and engaging, to create a more vibrant and diverse Eugene. Please reach out to our staff to participate on a board, committee, council, or task force opportunities.
Community Development
Eugene chamber board of directors
CONTACT: Brittany Quick-Warner – [email protected] | MEETS: Last Tuesday of the Month – 7:30-9:00AM
As a non-profit organization, the Eugene Area Chamber of Commerce is governed by a board of directors which is approved by the membership. When a position opens, all members are open to apply and new additions to the board will be communicated to the membership via email from the President & CEO.
As a non-profit organization, the Eugene Area Chamber of Commerce is governed by a board of directors which is approved by the membership. When a position opens, all members are open to apply and new additions to the board will be communicated to the membership via email from the President & CEO.
business leaders task force on homelessness and public safety
CONTACT: Sylvia Barry – [email protected]
The Business Leaders Task Force (BLTF) is a Chamber-led effort to unite local business leaders impacted by our public safety and homelessness Crisis to learn about these issues from accurate data and informed experts, while implementing the recommendations set forth in the 2021 Homelessness Report. To operationalize the efforts of the BLTF, the task force has created four subcommittees: data, communications, enforcement and accountability, and workforce development. These subcommittees are newly founded and establishing their meeting schedules and objectives.
The Business Leaders Task Force (BLTF) is a Chamber-led effort to unite local business leaders impacted by our public safety and homelessness Crisis to learn about these issues from accurate data and informed experts, while implementing the recommendations set forth in the 2021 Homelessness Report. To operationalize the efforts of the BLTF, the task force has created four subcommittees: data, communications, enforcement and accountability, and workforce development. These subcommittees are newly founded and establishing their meeting schedules and objectives.
leadership development
leadership eugene/springfield (LES)
CONTACT: Tiffany Edwards – [email protected] | MEETS: Cohort begins in October, concludes in May
Leadership Eugene/Springfield provides the opportunity for participants to broaden their knowledge and awareness of the communities and their leadership skills. The LES Committee plans monthly, day-long sessions that are focused on civic-engagement and community development.
Leadership Eugene/Springfield provides the opportunity for participants to broaden their knowledge and awareness of the communities and their leadership skills. The LES Committee plans monthly, day-long sessions that are focused on civic-engagement and community development.
women business leaders committee
CONTACT: McKenzie Schwing – [email protected]
The Women Business Leaders Program aims to educate and excite aspiring women leaders while offering support on a variety of issues that women might face on any given day. The WBL Committee is dedicated to uplifting the voices of female leaders through the scheduling of speakers and planning of luncheons.
The Women Business Leaders Program aims to educate and excite aspiring women leaders while offering support on a variety of issues that women might face on any given day. The WBL Committee is dedicated to uplifting the voices of female leaders through the scheduling of speakers and planning of luncheons.
eugene young professionals LEADERSHIP board
CONTACT: McKenzie Schwing – [email protected] | MEETS: Second Tuesday of the Month – 4:00-5:30PM
The Eugene Young Professionals Council is a dynamic group of young leaders committed to the positive growth of the community, the YP group, and its members.
The Eugene Young Professionals Council is a dynamic group of young leaders committed to the positive growth of the community, the YP group, and its members.
Eugene young professionals summit
CONTACT: McKenzie Schwing – [email protected] | September 2024
The YP Summit committee takes part in planning an amazing annual event that empowers and inspires our community’s young professionals. Join the committee to activate your curiosity, discover new ways to grow personally and professionally, foster connections, and dig your roots deep into the community to initiate positive change.
The YP Summit committee takes part in planning an amazing annual event that empowers and inspires our community’s young professionals. Join the committee to activate your curiosity, discover new ways to grow personally and professionally, foster connections, and dig your roots deep into the community to initiate positive change.
business development
eugene greeters board
CONTACT: Jim Arscott – [email protected] | MEETS: Third Friday of the Month - 9:00-10:00AM
This lively group offers a fun way to promote individual businesses, learn from a spotlight speaker, and become acquainted with new business connections. Greeters welcome individuals and their businesses into the community, support business success and provide, through Chamber membership, networking opportunities including participation in promotional, civic and social events that increase the visibility of Chamber member businesses locally and regionally.
This lively group offers a fun way to promote individual businesses, learn from a spotlight speaker, and become acquainted with new business connections. Greeters welcome individuals and their businesses into the community, support business success and provide, through Chamber membership, networking opportunities including participation in promotional, civic and social events that increase the visibility of Chamber member businesses locally and regionally.
chamber ambassadors/membership committee
CONTACT: Jim Arscott – [email protected] | MEETS: Varies
The Eugene Chamber Ambassadors are the goodwill council of the Eugene Chamber. The Ambassadors are selected volunteers charged with assisting Chamber staff at certain networking events with light duties, and celebrating Chamber members’ grand openings, ribbon cuttings, and other ceremonies.
The Eugene Chamber Ambassadors are the goodwill council of the Eugene Chamber. The Ambassadors are selected volunteers charged with assisting Chamber staff at certain networking events with light duties, and celebrating Chamber members’ grand openings, ribbon cuttings, and other ceremonies.
business advocacy
local government affairs council (LGAC)
CONTACT: Tiffany Edwards – [email protected] | MEETS: Every Thursday – 7:30-9:00AM
Council members are appointed by the Chamber Board of Directors. LGAC meets to review and take action on public policy issues that impact the local economy. Members are welcome to attend; if you are interested in becoming a voting member of LGAC please contact Samantha, Director of Business Advocacy.
Council members are appointed by the Chamber Board of Directors. LGAC meets to review and take action on public policy issues that impact the local economy. Members are welcome to attend; if you are interested in becoming a voting member of LGAC please contact Samantha, Director of Business Advocacy.
