Committees
Make the most of your Chamber membership! Get involved in one of our committees:
Government Relations The Government Relations Committee is open to any member interested in the Chamber's advocacy efforts. The Committee will review public policy issues at the local, state, and federal level that impact the Spartanburg business community. In addition, we will hear legislative updates, firsthand, from some of our elected officials at each meeting. For more information about the Government Relations committee, contact Jim Thomas at 864-594-5020 or email at jthomas@spartanburgchamber.com
Events Plan and implement a series of activities for Chamber members. For more information about the Events Committee, contact Cindy Teaster at (864)594-5022 or email at cteaster@spartanburgchamber.com
Communications Enhance the Chambers outreach to members and the community. For more information about the Communications Committee, contact Jessica Osborne at (864)594-5062 or email at josborne@spartanburgchamber.com
Green Evolution Committee The mission of the committee is to facilitate and advocate for the development of programs and services that will need a more sustainable business environment in Spartanburg County. The scope of the committee's work has the potential to cover many aspects of a continuum which ranges from basic steps that could be taken by small business to major community policy decisions. This committee meets on a quarterly basis. For more information about the Green Evolution Committee, contact Yvonne Harper at (864)594-5032 or email at yharper@spartanburgchamber.com.
Defense Network Alliance The DNA was founded in 2009 as an alliance of Upstate defense contractors with the purpose of enhancing opportunities for its members by promoting their capabilities. Meetings are held quarterly.
Diversity The Diversity Committee, as an integral part of the Spartanburg Area Chamber of Commerce, provides a forum for sharing vital information, networking, and fostering professional development for minority and women businesses. It is our mission to help minority and women-owned businesses grow, develop and encourage their participation in all chamber activities. For more information about the Diversity Committee, contact Yvonne Harper at (864)594-5032 or email at yharper@spartanburgchamber.com.
Ambassadors The AMBASSADORS group provides an important public relations service for the organization. Ambassadors make member relations calls to existing chamber members and assist the Membership Department at various events. Participation is open to volunteers from any member firm. Any member interested in getting involved with the group should contact Meric Gambel at 864-594-5032 or email at mgambel@spartanburgchamber.comMiddle Skills Initiative Explore innovative activities to enhance middle skills workforce connections to the workplace
For more information on any of our Chamber committees, or to find out how you can get involved, contact us here.
