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2009 Committees
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Chairperson: Ramon Duvall
Staff Liasons: Cyndi Ainsworth and Kristopher McLane
Mission: The Ambassadors attend Groundbreakings, Beautifications and Ribbon-cuttings, and work with staff on functions such as New Member Welcome Day, Friday at the Beach, and After hours Business Mixers.
Ready to join the Ambassador team? Click Here to download the application and send it back to the Chamber to get started.
Green Leadership
Chairperson: Pam George
Staff Liason: Marta Rose
Mission: To work with specials programs in order to encourage businesses and civic groups to keep Panama City Beach litter-free and green.
Business & Education Partnership Committee
Chairperson: Lisa Adams
Staff Liason: Lynn Kandler
Mission: The Education Partnership Committee's mission is to encourage local business leaders to support and serve our students through motivational and empowering programs. For more information, please CLICK HERE to read the mentor booklet. Ready to volunteer? CLICK HERE to fill out the membership application. For tips on how to be a successful mentor CLICK HERE.
Governmental Affairs Committee
Chairperson: Robert Carroll
Staff Liason: Lindsay Dring
Mission: The chairman attends meetings for the County, City, Port Authority and Airport Authority in 2009, and will keep the Board informed of new tax laws and amendments, zoning, impact fees, ordinances and bills.
Membership Development Committee
Chairperson: Paul Wohlford
Staff Liasons: Lynn Kandler
Mission: To provide support for retention and development of Chamber membership; and to provide support for programs involving membership that enhance the community.
Navigator - Charting the Entrepreneurial Course for Small Business
Chairperson: Karen Blackerby
Staff Liason: Hillary Marchman
Navigator Committee: Karen Blackerby, JP Ferrell, Michael Neiswanger, Valerie Simmons, Joe Chavarria, Lori Luppino, Hillary Marchman and Lisa Adams
Mission: To support, promote, and increase exposure of small and multi-ethnic businesses. This committee will implement a "Small Business Recognition Program" and announce monthly winners at Friday at the Beach; will also award Small Business of the Year award at the Annual Awards Dinner.
Young Professionals @ The Beach (YP @ TB)
Staff Liason: Kristopher McLane
Advisory Board: Jami Anderson, Danielle Bense, Chad Blasi, Cory Fosdyck, Daniel Frankfurt, Jason koertge, Michelle Lacewell, Jamie McIntosh, Kristopher McLane, and Michelle Tommey
Mission: Young Professionals bridging Social, Geographic, Political, & Economical boundaries across Northwest Florida's Gulf Coast.
