ABOUT THE CHAMBER .:. COMMITTEES

Over 60 years of success comes from the involvement of our members in the Chamber and the community. Committees give members the opportunity to share their expertise, talents and passion.

Business Promotions

This Committee creates new opportunities for members to promote and advertise their businesses to each other and the larger community. They also oversee the annual Small Business Awards Luncheon.

Chairman:
Meg Glasgow, Finer Frames

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Chamber Ambassadors

The Chamber’s hospitality group, these members greet at Chamber functions, welcome new businesses at official openings, and assist new members to become familiar with and involved in the Chamber.

Co-Chairs:
Bruce Altig, BizPrint
Elizabeth Stoneman, Bank of the Cascades

As a member of numerous committees with the Meridian Chamber of Commerce, I have been able to increase my customer base. By participating in Chamber activities, I no longer have to “cold call” since I have been building relationships with other members. Bruce Altig

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Economic Development

This Committee works on business recruitment and retention, and growth issues. They work closely with the City of Meridian Economic Excellence Team, and the Boise Valley Economic Partnership, our regional economic development organization.

Chairman:
Clint Shiflet, Bank of the Cascades

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Government Affairs

Our primary advocacy group, this Committee studies government proposals at the local and state level that affect businesses and advocate for those which contribute to a healthy business climate. Below is a link to the Idaho Chamber Alliance, a statewide organization that lobbies the Legislature on issues common to the state’s businesses.

Co-Chairs:
Cameron Arial, Zions Bank
Marilyn Whitney, Idaho National Laboratory

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Legislative Positions of the Meridian Chamber of Commerce (PDF)

Links

   Idaho Chamber Alliance

Marketing

This Committee works on projects to promote the Chamber, its programs and events.

Co-Chairs:
DeAnna Ruehl, Washington Trust Bank
Deneen Wilson, Bank of the Cascades

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Membership

This Committee assists with member recruitment and retention programs, and help new members to become familiar with and involved in the Chamber.

Co-Chairs:
Tracy Vance, Hawkins Companies
Jorene Batali, Syringa Bank

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Staff

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Volunteer Committee

This Committee matches Chamber member with volunteer opportunities at Chamber events.

Co-Chairs:
Jorene Batali, Syringa Bank
Jenny Dolphus-Jordan, Syringa Bank

Volunteering for this or any Chamber committee is an opportunity for a member to show their commitment and desire to be an integral part of the Meridian community. The Volunteer Committee is comprised of members that want to give their time in support of events that enrich the lives of both the business and consumer community in Meridian, and have fun at the same time! Jorene Batali

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