Committees

Account Retention Committee - assists the Chamber in the retention of renewing members and the resolution of accounts receivable.

Agribusiness Committee - addresses agriculture-related issues, encourages good working relationships and understanding between rural and urban constituents, and develops events that promote and encourage agricultural awareness. The committee meets monthly year-round except for December.

Annual Meeting Committee - coordinates activities for an informational and entertaining annual meeting, which appeals to the entire membership.

ATHENA™ Awards Committee - solicits nominations and selects the ATHENA™ Award recipient. Assists in planning the Award Luncheon held in February. Committee meets fall and winter only.

Brown Bag Workshops Committee - plans the monthly selection of topics and obtains the speakers for the workshops, which are meant to provide Chamber members with timely information that is applicable to their everyday lives.

Chamber Ambassadors - serve as "goodwill messengers" for the Chamber, welcoming new members and making retention calls throughout the year.

East Central Illinois Business and Consumer Expo - plans and co-ordinates all the activities involved in this one-day expo held at the Assembly Hall in the spring. Committee meets winter through spring.

Government Council - monitors and works with the cities of Champaign, Urbana and Savoy as well as Champaign County Board, state of Illinois and the U.S. government on a variety of community and business issues. Committee meets monthly year-round.

High Tech Edge Executive Steering Committee - business partners and educators provide oversight and direction for the High Tech Edge program. Several subcommittees also support this program. Committee meets monthly.

Leadership Institute Committee - plans and conducts program that gives participants the opportunity to identify their strengths as leaders, and provides an understanding of the building blocks of leadership within businesses and organizations.

Planning and Infrastructure Committee - encourages smart growth through monitoring and evaluating municipal planning and the development of infrastructure. Infrastructure includes, but is not limited to, air, rail, and other forms of surface transportation, roadways, sewer, and utilities. Committee meets every other month.

Summer Swing Committee - plans and conducts annual golf outing, "Corporate Challenge", and picnic for Chamber members and their guests. Committee meets January-June.

Workforce Development Committee - addresses the needs of businesses to assist in developing a qualified workforce. Provides information regarding training resources in the community. Committee meets monthly year-round.

YPN Committee - Plans the activities for the Young Professionals Network. Committee meets randomly throughout the year.

Chamber activities are a benefit of membership. Contact the Champaign County Chamber  and get involved today!