BUILDING & GROUNDS
Evaluates the Chamber’s building and property needs and oversees maintenance and improvement projects. The committee has workdays in the spring and/or fall to clean up the landscaping and grounds.
Chair: Lloyd Scarborough, HouseMaster Home Inspection
Usually meets third Monday, 8:00 a.m. (Jan, Mar, May, July, Sep, Nov)
BUSINESS CARD EXCHANGE
Organizes and schedules the monthly business card exchanges to encourage business networking. The committee strives to find hosts and sponsors for the monthly Business Card Exchange.
Chair: Isabel Menichella, Daimen Associates
Vice Chair: Amy McKenna, A to Z Gifts Plus
Fourth Monday, 9:00 a.m. (Jan, Mar, May, July, Sep, Nov)
BUSINESS EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP
Advances communication between business and education to enhance our present and future workforce. Through recruiting and securing scholarships for the hundreds of area students who participate in Pennsylvania’s Free Enterprise Week, offering Update Programs for the community on issues shared by business and education, and developing partnership activities through inception of SchoolWorks!, the committee has worked to further their mission of bringing business and education together. The latest program, Youth Leadership, strives to encourage youth from the Lower Bucks County are to become leaders.
Chair: Gina Pardovich, Bucks County Technical High School
Fourth Thursday, 8:00 a.m.
CONVENTION & VISITORS
Promotes Bucks County as a tourist destination and meeting place. The main undertaking for the last 15+ years has been the Military FAM (familiarization) Tour held in the fall. The committee invites individuals that plan military reunions and treats them to a “jam packed” weekend of touring Lower Bucks County.
Chair: Roz Smith Conway, Holiday Inn Select Bucks County
First Wednesday, 8:30 a.m.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Promotes economic development and vitality in Lower Bucks County. Each year, the committee plans the Economic Forum with speakers from the community speaking on Economic issues of interest. At this event, the committee presents the Economic Development Awards- which recognize those who have distinguished themselves as leaders in improving the business and economic environments in Lower Bucks County.
Chair: Dennis Binsfeld, Conestoga Bank
Fourth Tuesday, 8:30 a.m.
EXHIBITS
Plans the Business Expo. The committee does a great job in planning the annual Business Expo, one of LBCCC’s largest events. Held in conjunction with the Business Card Exchange, the Expo has been sold out for many years and continues to attract hundreds of members and guests.
Chair: Heather Towne, Flowers by Jennie Lynne
Third Tuesday, 4:00 p.m.
GOLF
Plans the Annual Golf Outing. The outing includes an 18-hole scramble event, team and individual prizes, lunch, dinner and auction. The event is annually the biggest fund raiser for the Chamber. Members promote the event, select the golf course, and play a practice round at the course.
Chair: Scott Wechsler, Quality Express Coffee
Fourth Tuesday, 4:00 p.m.
GOVERNMENT RELATIONS
Examine, promote and monitor governmental activity affecting business, to encourage dialogue with all public officials, inform members and recommend action when necessary. Business people from the Chamber attend along with elected officials and/or their representatives. This committee also plans a trip to Harrisburg each year.
Chair: Anthony DeSabato, Charming Shoppes, Inc.
First Friday, 8:00 a.m.
MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS
Assists in marketing the Chamber and its activities, communicate the organization's goals and philosophies. The committee markets the Chamber’s events, as well as partners with the local media to offer a series of Media Workshops to help Chamber members learn how to publicize their own events.
Chair: Kathie Jankauskas, KJanStudio
Second Wednesday, 8:00 a.m.
MEMBER BENEFITS
Investigates, recommends, implements quality, cost-effective benefits and programs that help meet the needs of Chamber members. The committee oversees the benefit programs including Group Health, Life and Disability Insurance, Credit Card Processing, Member-to-Member Discounts, Employee Assistance Program and Overnight Shipping Discounts. The committee also evaluates new benefit programs on a regular basis.
Chair: Amy Murray, CBDI, Inc.
Fourth Monday, 8:30 a.m.
MEMBER RECRUITMENT & RETENTION
Develops programs to recruit new members and to retain existing members. The committee, responsible for the growth of the Chamber, conducts events to increase membership, such as Membership Drives, promoting the “Go For It” Campaign, and “Get Acquainted With Your Chamber.” The Ambassador Committee is a subcommittee and Ambassadors call new members to welcome them to the organization and invite them to a networking event. These volunteers are also on hand at Percolator Programs and Business Card Exchanges to answer visitor questions and assist new members to make the most of their networking experience.
Chair: Adam J. Kovitz, The National Networker
Second Tuesday, 8:00 a.m.
PERCOLATOR
Organizes the monthly Percolator meetings to provide education, information and networking opportunities for members. The committee’s primary purpose is to select speakers for the program. They also help to recruit host locations and sponsors for the event. Perc Committee members have the opportunity to introduce the speakers and assist during the self introductions and announcements period.
Chair: William L. Lewis, Steen Outdoor Advertising
Second Thursday, following the Percolator Club, 9:30 a.m.
SMALL BUSINESS RESOURCES
Offer activities which help meet the needs of small business. The committee plans three different events for the Chamber. Sharpen Your Edge is a one-hour, monthly, continuing education seminar (nine months a year) with Chamber members as speakers. Be Your Own Boss is a seminar series that provides insight for those who have started their own business or who are thinking of starting their own business. Career Women on the Move is a half-day program that is designed to motivate and inspire established businesswomen and their colleagues.
Chair: Jeannie Alexander, Bucks County Free Library
First Thursday, 8:00 a.m.
TECHNOLOGY
Provides information and education to members on technological issues, works to improve the technological infrastructure in Bucks County, and assists the Chamber with the development of its own technology to provide greater services to members. Committee members write articles in Outlook to assist business owners on technology issues and a series of Business Technology Forums are presented throughout the year. The committee has also been involved with the development of a privacy policy for LBCCC and has assisted the Chamber with upgrading its computer system at the office.
Chair: Jacqueline Liney, Children’s Cultural Center
Third Friday, 8:30 a.m.
TRANSPORTATION
Identifies and focuses on transportation infrastructure issues. Develops short and long term plans in conjunction with business and governmental sectors. The committee oversees LBCCC’s Adopt-A-Highway at Rout 1/I-95 intersection and plans a Traffic & Transportation Safety Day.
Chair: William D. Rickett, TMA Bucks
Third Friday, 12:00 noon.
Meeting times are subject to change. Call the Chamber to confirm.
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