Business Growth & Development
Luis Hernandez - Vice Chairman
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Business Networking Committee /
Mark
Jermstad and Ben Ray, Co-Chairmen
A monthly event providing networking opportunities for new, current,
and prospective members. Each Business Networking Breakfast
sponsor is highlighted during the event.
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Business Showcase /
Chris
Cummings, Jared Bryan and
Patti Kleypas, Co-Chairmen
This annual event provides Chamber members a networking opportunity
that allows them to market and sell their product or service to
potential buyers.
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Small Business Roundtable /
Sonny Jaramillo and
David Fitch, Co-Chairmen
A focus group that recognizes small business owners through the
local Small Business Person of the Year Award and submits awardees to
the SBDC State Competition. Also offers a variety of workshops
designed to provide timely information, business tips and helpful
advice to small business owners.
Government Affairs
Marty Janczak- Vice Chairman
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Legislative Affairs /
Marty Janczak,
Chairman
This group of community leaders is active in protecting and
advocating the interests of Temple and the business community by
hosting candidate forums for upcoming elections, visiting key
legislative entities both at home and in Washington, and studying and
monitoring local, state and federal governmental activities including
board appointments.
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Military Affairs /
Jim Granfor and
Nancy Glover Co-Chairmen
As a means of building relationships with neighboring Fort Hood,
this committee attends various ceremonies and events, hosts the Annual
Military Appreciation Luncheon, organizes and coordinates the
Adopt-A-Unit program, and recognizes local employers who hire military
personnel through the Employer of the Year Award program.
Member Services
Bourdon Wooten - Vice Chairman
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Awards Banquet / Patti
Kleypas,
Chairman
During this annual event, the accomplishments and efforts of
Chamber volunteers are recognized, and the vision of Chamber
leadership for the year to come is unveiled. Awards are also
presented for the Red Carpet Ambassador of the Year and Small Business
Person of the Year.
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Business After Hours /Keith Odom and
Ali Thompson,
Co-Chairmen
As one of the Chamber's most popular events, this series of 11
monthly mixers provides Chamber members with an outstanding networking
opportunity. Business After Hours sponsors are also given an
opportunity to highlight their businesses during the event.
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Communications /
Bonnie Hunt and
Carol Mouche, Chairman
With the help
of key community leaders, this committee produces the monthly Focus
on Business publication which recognizes members and volunteers, gives
complete coverage of Chamber events, and reports on current community
events.
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Red Carpet Ambassadors /
Ashley
Bland
and Dorothy Mathieson, Co-Chairmen
The
distinguished Red Carpet Ambassadors serve as the official
representatives of the Chamber in welcoming new members, conducting
ribbon cuttings, and assisting with new member services and
recruitment.
Workforce Development
Mark Richner- Vice Chairman
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Workforce Development
Martha
Burchett Chairman
This
committee works to address the education and training needs of the
community. The focus of this committee is placed on the infrastructure
and facilitation of workforce development through educational council.
Community Development
Kenny
Martin - Vice Chairman
The
Temple Downtown Development Alliance
works
to improve the face of the downtown area
by
increasing community awareness of the
Downtown
Commercial Historic District while
addressing
various other issues affecting the area.
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Women in
Leadership /Linda Mohlstrom and
Cindy Zavodny, Co-Chairman
The
Women in Leadership Committee provides resources and services -
through education, networking, scholarships and public awareness - to
empower women to assume leadership positions and achieve personal and
professional growth.
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