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Annual Gala Members assist in planning this festive annual event held in January. Past themes have included Vegas, Baby! and Rewind the 80s. The event includes dinner, a silent auction, raffle and entertainment. The committee meets in the months leading up to the Gala. Meeting schedule to be determined.
Annual Golf Classic Members assist in planning the Annual Golf Classic, held in June each year. The committee meets in the months leading up to Golf. Meeting schedule to be determined.
Bloomington Ambassadors Through new member visits, ribbon cuttings and serving as greeters during events, ambassadors support member attraction and retention at Chamber events. Membership on this committee is limited, and interested Chamber members should call for an application. Meets third Thursday of the month, 11:30 a. m. – 12:30 p. m.
Bloomington Future Leaders Steering Committee
The Bloomington Future Leaders Steering Committee works to support the growth and development of the Bloomington Future Leaders program, a joint effort between Bloomington ISD # 271 and the Chamber. Committee members assist in planning business conferences, mock interviews, and other events throughout the school year. In addition, the committee helps facilitate the application and interview process for the Bloomington Future Leaders scholarship program. Meeting schedule to be determined.
Bloomington Public Affairs Members work with the City of Bloomington to attract new businesses to Bloomington, while retaining and assisting the growth of existing businesses in the community. In addition, they also communicate and promote policy positions that support the economic development and interests of the general business community, and monitor county and state legislation that impacts the city of Bloomington. Meets third Wednesday of the month, 8:30 – 9:30 a. m.
The Bloomington Chamber of Commerce’ s Business Matters / Safety Matters program has been an invaluable resource for Donaldson Company. Our participation in this program-- and the Chamber in general-- helps us forge and maintain valuable connections with other local businesses and the city’ s individual departments. The program speakers are knowledgeable professionals who have alerted us to issues and opportunities relevant to the safety, well-being and success of our employees and our organization.”
BECKY CAHN Corporate Communications Director, Donaldson Company
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