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Committees

Get involved with our region's progress -- join a Chamber committee!

As with most organizations, the more effort you put into The Chamber, the more you will benefit from it. As members become more involved in Chamber committees, they are given a chance to have an impact on the business environment in the Birmingham region, help their business, and make excellent contacts.

There are many opportunities for involvement within The Chamber. The following is a list of current committees, task forces and councils along with a brief description of each. To request an appointment, please contact the Chamber staff member responsible for the committee's in which you are interested. You will then be contacted by the appropriate chairperson or Chamber staff member.

African-American Business Council

Organization of African American Chamber members who meet monthly to network, share business information, formulate solutions to business challenges as well as offer regional business enhancement recommendations to the Chamber's Board of Directors. Chaired by Robert Kelly of Kelly Construction Company. Chamber Staff Contact: Ashley Grigg, (205) 214-8125.

Ambassador Committee

Ambassadors assist in increasing membership retention by making outreach calls new members and attending Chamber events each month. Ambassadors also serve as goodwill representatives, volunteering time to represent and inform members of the opportunities through Chamber membership. Chaired by Bragg Scroggins of Hilton Birmingham Perimeter Park. Chamber Staff Contact is Debbie Singer at (205)241-8116

Birmingham Venture Club

This group provides an informal meeting place for investors, entrepreneurs and others interested in the formation of new business or the expansion of young businesses in the Birmingham region. Chaired by Philip Hodges of Redmont Venture Partners. Chamber staff contact is Victor Brown at (205)241-8109.

Business Development Council

The Business Development Council works to ensure that economic conditions for growth in the Birmingham region are favorable. Membership is by appointment only. Chamber staff contact is Makenzi Hamilton-Tew at (205)241-8122.

Entrepreneur's Roundtable Program

Multiple groups of business owners meet monthly to share in confidence, their business experiences. It is open to any chamber member business owner, but participation must be approved due to the confidential nature of discussions. Chaired by Dan Pahos of Home instead Senior Care. Application is available from staff Niki Anthony at (205) 241-8136.

Environmental Committee

The members recommend to the Executive Committee policy positions and take action on board-approved matters dealing with the environment. Chaired by Phillip Wiedmeyer of the Applied Research Center of Alabama. Chamber staff contact is Libba Miller at (205)241-8107.

Executive Women's Roundtable Program

The roundtables address issues of personal and professional growth for women business owners and top-level executives. Participants attend monthly lunch meetings which include opportunities for information gathering, problem solving and networking. Executive Women's Roundtable I is co-chaired by Marlene Wallace of Career Concepts, Inc. and Rebecca Blythe. Executive Women's Roundtable II is co-chaired by Caryn Terradas of Capstone Development International, LLC and Rachael Grammer of Vision-Research Corp. Executive Women's Roundtable III is co-chaired by Marsha Holmes of American Cash Collateral, Inc. and Georgia Lay of Birmingham Medical Alliance, Inc. Chamber staff contact is Niki Anthony at (205)241-8136.

Finance & Taxation Committee

Addresses issues relating to tax reform, appropriate funding sources for transit, and other public service issues that relate to economic development. Chaired by Bruce Ely of Bradley Arant Rose & White, LLP. Chamber staff contact Libba Miller at (205)241-8107.

Governmental Affairs Committee

Lobbies for the Chamber's state and federal legislative agendas, working both in Montgomery and Washington to ensure funding and positioning. Chaired by David Stewart of Bradley Arant Rose & White, LLP. Chamber staff contact Makenzi Hamilton-Tew at (205) 241-8122.

Hispanic Business Council

The council assists Hispanic-owned businesses and Hispanic businesspersons through networking and education activities. It offers a forum for sharing business information and seeks to increase awareness of the growing Hispanic population within the Birmingham region. Chaired by Hernan Prado of KPI Latino. Chamber staff contact Ashley Grigg at (205) 241-8125.

International Trade Council

This group promotes international trade in the Birmingham area through the education of local companies, special programs and Chamber participation in trade missions/fairs. The Committee also carries out specific assignments related to international trade as directed by the Chamber's Board of Directors. Chamber staff contact Ashley Grigg at (205) 241-8125.

Project Corporate Leadership Steering Committee

A comprehensive nine-month program for middle mangers and other professionals nominated by their companies and selected by the PCL Steering Committee. The PCL curriculum includes: leadership development, gender relations, generational differences/similarities, team building, community/civic leaders and much more! Applications are accepted between May and September of each year. Chaired by Kathy Carlisle of Capital Strategies. Chamber staff contact Meredith Davidson at (205) 241-8115. The PCL website is located at: www.projectcorporateleadership.com

Public Safety and Security Committee

The annual golf tournament supports Crime Stoppers
The committee works to maintain cooperation between law enforcement and business community, provides staff to the Crime Stoppers program and sponsors drug and security seminars. Monitors security issues as well as developments related to fraud, retail crime and employee theft. Chaired by Randy Mayfield of Alabama Power Company. Chamber staff contact is Libba Miller at (205) 241-8107.

Small Business Committee

Members are responsible for coordinating small business seminars and planning the annual Small Business Week celebration during the second week of May. Meetings are scheduled for the fourth Wednesday of each month at the Chamber. Committee membership is open to anyone willing to work on projects. Chaired by George Williams of Enterprise Answers, Inc. Chamber staff contact is Ashley Grigg at (205) 241-8136.