Mission
To develop initiatives and programs that affect, expand and develop the Small Business Community.
The Committee also serves as an advocacy group representing Economic Development.
Activities: Host Workshops
Chairman: Harold Puckett (708) 539-8665 haroldpuckett23@gmail.com
Co-Chair: Earick Allen (312) 437-1910 mrceo@urbanopoly.net
Meeting Date: 3nd Wednesday of Month, 9:00 am
Location: Gary Chamber of Commerce, 839 Broadway, Suite S103, Gary, IN 46402
Mission
To plan, coordinate and execute all Chamber fundraising events.
Activities: Oversees: Annual Meeting, Golf Outing, Gala/Special Extravaganzas, Summer Madness Events
Chairwoman: Maria Guillen (219) 973-1952 Fax: (219) 947-2625 mguil46544@aol.com
Co-Chair: Beverly Harbour ((708) 653-7220 vogchiefofstaff@gmail.com
Meeting Date: 1st Wednesday of Month 12:00 Noon
Location: Gary Chamber of Commerce, 839 Broadway, Suite S103, Gary, IN 46402
Mission:
Reviews and establishes methods for implementing Chamber communications vehicles including – newsletter, web site, T.V. Show, broadcast faxes and e-services, press releases.
Activities: Host workshops, Marketing communication
Chairman: Chuck Hughes (219) 885-7407 Fax: (219) 885-7408 chughes@garychamber.com
Co-Chair: Giavonni Nickson (812) 219-2376 giavonni.nickson@gmail.com
Meeting Date: TBA
Location: Gary Chamber of Commerce, 839 Broadway, Suite S103, Gary, IN 46402
Mission:
To advance ideas, strategies and activities that aid in the enhancement of educational (K-12, College/University and Adult education) and workforce training and development resources in Gary.
Chairman: Janelle St. John (312) 585-7430 jsjpartnershp1@gmail.com
Co-Chair: Jerry Mohamed (219) 662-5344 Fax: (219) 662-5296 jmohamed@nwitimes.com
Meeting Date: 4rd Thursday of the Month 11:00 AM
Location: Gary Chamber of Commerce, 839 Broadway, Suite S103, Gary, IN 46402
Mission:
Develops and establishes Chamber’s annual Public Policy Agenda. Public Policy issues that have been focused on including airport development, health care, the steel industry, and property taxes.
Activities: Develops initiatives that broaden overall Chamber policy and supports other economic development initiatives.
Chairman: Dr. Gordon E. Bradshaw (708) 935-0576 drgebradshaw@gmail.com
Co-Chair: Cheryl Scott Fields (219) 805-4226 mzjabez@yahoo.com
Meeting Date: 4th Tuesday of the Month 9:30 AM
Location: Gary Chamber of Commerce, 839 Broadway, Suite S103, Gary, IN 46402
Mission:
Develops and establishes methods for membership recruitment. Establishes dues structure.
Activities: Conduct Membership drives, Coordinates Ambassador group, Assist with member open houses and grand openings, Greeting members at Chamber functions.
Chairman: Jerome Nelson (773) 391-2557 jerome.nelson@sbcglobal.net
Co-Chair: Earick Allen (773) 391-2557 jerome.nelson@sbcglobal.net
Meeting Date: TBA
Location: Gary Chamber of Commerce, 839 Broadway, Suite S103, Gary, IN 46402
Mission:
To review and monitor all Chamber fiscal matters and establish the annual budget.
Chair: Maria Guillen (219) 973-1952 mguil46544@aol.com
Co-Chair: Harold Puckett (708) 539-8665 haroldpuckett23@gmail.com
Meeting Date: TBA
Location: Gary Chamber of Commerce, 839 Broadway, Suite S103, Gary, IN 46402
Mission:
Reviews day to day activities of the Chamber and Executive Director. Insures compliance with board policy. Evaluates the Chamber’s progress toward fulfilling its purpose and objectives. Makes recommendations to the board on matters requiring board approval and/or action.
Chairman: Harold Puckett (708) 539-8665 haroldpuckett23@gmail.com
Vice-Chairman: Dr. Gordon E. Bradshaw (708) 935-0576 drgebradshaw@gmail.com
Secretary: Jerome Nelson (773) 391-2557 jerome.nelson@sbcglobal.net
Treasurer: Maria Guillen (219) 973-1952 Fax: (219) 947-2625 mguil46544@aol.com
Meeting Date: 4th Monday Monthly 11:30 AM
Location: Gary Chamber of Commerce, 839 Broadway, Suite S103, Gary, IN 46402