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 Ambassadors Committee
The Ambassadors Committee was founded to serve as the Chamber's outreach vehicle, welcoming businesses to the community, and seeking new members for the Chamber. The Ambassadors schedule and attend Ribbon Cutting ceremonies for new businesses and new business locations. They also keep in contact with existing members, making the Chamber office aware of members' needs and concerns. If you enjoy meeting other business persons, please contact the Chamber to find out more.
Fund-raising Committee
This Committee meets monthly to review the accounts of the Chamber and make a report of its findings to the Board of Directors. The committee is further responsible for the development of the annual budget and presentation to the Board of Directors at the August meeting. The Committee shall also take all necessary steps to secure funding, donations and in-kind services for the construction of a new Chamber Visitor Center. This committee will also oversee any other fund-raising efforts as directed and deemed necessary by the Board of Directors.
Legislative/Government Affairs Committee
As an association of diverse businesses, the Chamber looks to the Governmental Affairs Committee to consider legislative, regulatory and governmental issues on a local, state and national level. Working with a professional lobbyist, the group evaluates various issues, considers their overall impact and outlines possible courses of action for the Board of Directors to take. Where necessary, members may be called upon to attend various governmental meetings/sessions and, in addition, may be called upon to testify on behalf of the Ocean City Chamber of Commerce. This committee works to keep the members of the Chamber informed and educated on issues facing the business community.
Ad Hoc Program Committee
Persons interested in assisting with special events may contact the Chamber. Events could include Annual Golf Tournament, Installation Dinner, Citizen of the Year Banquet, to name just a few. Membership participation is encouraged and appreciated.
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