Committees
Chamber Committees offer members opportunities to work on projects with other business people who have similar interests.
*Appointed Committee For a list of committee chairpersons, click here
Community Development
Cole County Communities
Provide support for Cole County communities and recognize the role of agribusiness to our economy
*Civic Progress (appointed)
Work closely with city, county and state government to invest in the long-range needs of the Jefferson City Area.
Governmental Relations
Serve as a liaison to city, county and state government and sponsor Taste of Jefferson City legislative reception
Riverfront Development
Research and recommend an action plan for a riverfront development in the "Mill Bottom" area
Economic Development
*Site Development Review Board (appointed)
Recommend new sites and improvements to existing Chamber-owned property
Ground Transportation
Provide leadership and continued support to bring improved transportation throughout central Missouri
Air Transportation
* Begin pro-active efforts to support ad market the benefits of the local and regional airports
*President's Roundtable
Education, Small Business and Workforce Development
Small Business Resource & Development Committee
Develop and promote programs for small business
Micro Business Expo
Expo and networking event for small businesses with 15 or fewer employees, includes resources for small businesses
SCORE
Counselors to America's Small Business, provide free and confidential counseling to start up and existing businesses
Leadership Jefferson City
A program designed to identify and motivate emerging leaders, and to develop their potential for community leadership roles by exposing them to the opportunities, realities and challenges of the community
Leadership Jefferson City Alumni
Provides networking opportunities for gradates of Leadership Jefferson City
Business Education Partnerships
Promote the business community's involvement in education through an active Partners in Education program, mentoring and career fairs
Human Resources
Create awareness of job opportunities in city/county and provide learning and networking opportunities for human resource Professionals
Business Workforce Council
Provides the Jefferson City-Cole County community with the opportunity to better link all entities in the education and workforce development system and to better address business needs
Small Business Academy
A program for small businesses owners and entrepreneurs in which participants improve and strengthen strategic planning skills and entrepreneurial knowledge
Membership Development
Member Relations
Coordinate Membership Drives, Member Welcomes, and maintain contact with members
Treasurer's Club
Contact current Chamber members to reinforce the positive aspects of Chamber membership and to encourage renewal
Membership Events
Annual Gala
BIG Expo
Chamber Connections
Membership BBQ
Membership Drive
Golf Tournament
*Ambassadors (appointed)
Chamber FOCUS
FOR MORE INFORMATION about committee involvement, contact Linda Funke: lindafunke@jcchamber.org or 638-3588
