Committees & Structures
Below is a list of the Committees and Programs the Chamber coordinated from their office. If you have any questions on any of the programs, contact the Staff person assigned by calling 316-283-2560.
AMBASSADORS/MEMBERSHIP DEV. & RETENTION
Goal Statement: To continue to grow membership while building relationships with current members. Serve as hosts at Chamber events and promote Chamber good-will throughout the community.
Meetings: Monthly
Staff Assistance: Pam Stevens
Action Steps: To work together with Membership Services Director. Expand membership recruitment. To work on retention of current members.
NEWTON CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT PROGRAM
Composed of the Downtown Promotion Committee. They are responsible for the development, promotion and coordination of marketing activities and events in the downtown C-3 District. An advisory council made up of chair of the Promotion Committee, Executive Director of the Chamber, City of Newton representative, Chamber board member and Chamber staff coordinator for the program.
Promotion Committee Chair: Pandea Smith
Staff Assistance: Pam Stevens
Action Steps: To work together with Membership Services Director. Expand membership recruitment. To work on retention of current members.
NEWTON CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT PROGRAM
Composed of the Downtown Promotion Committee. They are responsible for the development, promotion and coordination of marketing activities and events in the downtown C-3 District. An advisory council made up of chair of the Promotion Committee, Executive Director of the Chamber, City of Newton representative, Chamber board member and Chamber staff coordinator for the program.
Promotion Committee Chair: Pandea Smith
Meetings: Monthly
Staff Coordinator: Billi Jo Wilson
Action Steps: To coordinate the different ad hoc and task forces set-up by the advisory council. Marketing & Strategy, Image Building, Retail/Business Promotion, Education/Tech Assistance, and Special Events.
LEADERSHIP ADVANCEMENT
It's imperative that a community have ample and quality leaders with leadership skills for the 21st century. The Newton Area Chamber of Commerce's Leadership Advancement program is the impetus behind fulfilling that community need. This annual program open to the membership and community at large takes 35 participants and provides leadership skills development training. Contact the Chamber office for more information. Staff contact is Gail Coleman.
EDUCATION & BUSINESS ADVANCEMENT
Goal Statement: To establish stronger working relationships between the educational and business constituencies within the greater Newton community. Representatives of all educational entities, K-12 public schools, community college, and four-year college will work with selected Chamber representatives to further educational and business collaboration in Newton.
Staff Coordinator: Billi Jo Wilson
Action Steps: To coordinate the different ad hoc and task forces set-up by the advisory council. Marketing & Strategy, Image Building, Retail/Business Promotion, Education/Tech Assistance, and Special Events.
LEADERSHIP ADVANCEMENT
It's imperative that a community have ample and quality leaders with leadership skills for the 21st century. The Newton Area Chamber of Commerce's Leadership Advancement program is the impetus behind fulfilling that community need. This annual program open to the membership and community at large takes 35 participants and provides leadership skills development training. Contact the Chamber office for more information. Staff contact is Gail Coleman.
EDUCATION & BUSINESS ADVANCEMENT
Goal Statement: To establish stronger working relationships between the educational and business constituencies within the greater Newton community. Representatives of all educational entities, K-12 public schools, community college, and four-year college will work with selected Chamber representatives to further educational and business collaboration in Newton.
Chairperson: Dr. John Morton, USD 373
Meetings: Monthly
Staff Contact: Gail Coleman
Staff Contact: Gail Coleman
Action Steps: Development of youth leadership program. New Teacher/Staff Welcome Breakfast (selection of host at Breakfast for each teacher/staff person). Development of Business Professional Book Discussion group. Yearly Education/Business Summit meetings to discuss how each group can help the other. Work with Businesses/Students in a mentor program; selection of business mentors.
