Committees
Members, Get Involved!
As a member of the Greater Binghamton Chamber of Commerce, your opportunities for involvement are unlimited! One of the best ways to get involved is by volunteering on our member committees. Through these groups, volunteers help the Chamber shape issues and accomplish goals important for the economic vitality of your business and of the entire community. Volunteers benefit by expanding their business contacts and forming long-term client relationships.
There’s Something For Everyone, So Find Your Niche and Climb Aboard!
Employee of the Month Award Committee
The function of the Employee of the Month Committee is to review and select a winner for our Employee of the Month and the Employee of the Year Awards. Candidates are selected by the following criteria: Leadership, Integrity, Productivity, Cheerfulness and Community involvement. The Employee of the Month Committee meets the first Friday of each month at
8:00 am at the Chamber Office. Monthly award presentations take place on the following Tuesday at
1:30 p.m. at the Chamber Office. Committee members are invited to attend to congratulate the monthly award winner, and take a photo with the award winner and their friends, family, co-workers and employer. The Employee of the Year award is celebrated at our Annual Dinner during the month of May.
Meets 1st Friday, 8:00 a.m. at the Chamber.
Staff Liaison: Vikki Collazo, vcollazo@greaterbinghamtonchamber.com or (607) 772-8863 x317.
Environmental, Safety & Health Committee
The mission of the Environmental, Safety, and Health Committee is to provide a forum for area companies to increase environmental, safety, and health awareness through mentoring, outreach, and sharing of best practices. This committee is open to both large companies and small businesses. Some of the benefits of getting involved include: reducing workman’s compensation costs, lost time incidents, and creating a safer, more productive workplace.
Meets 4th Tuesday (September through June), 12:00 Noon at various locations.
Membership Committee
Are you a true “networker” at heart? Do you enjoy helping others make connections? If so, the Membership Committee is for you. We meet monthly to gain members, keep members and create value for each member. Committee members also serve as official “hosts” (a.k.a. “ambassadors”) at Chamber functions, such as ribbon cuttings, grand openings, luncheon meetings and after hours mixers.
Meets 3rd Wednesday, 4:30 p.m. at various locations.
Recognition & Awards Committee
The Recognition and Awards Committee meets to review applications and select winners for the Chamber's Spring and Fall Awards. The following awards are included for their recipient selection: Civic Leader of the Year, Small Business of the Year, Small Business Advocate of the Year, Volunteer of the Year (awarded at our Thanksgiving Luncheon in November).
Meets twice a year at the Chamber Offices for review of Spring and Fall Award Nominations.
Staff Liaison: Vikki Collazo, vcollazo@greaterbinghamtonchamber.com or (607) 772-8863 x317.
Small Business Council Legislative CommitteeMembers of this group attend monthly meetings to address key issues that have the greatest impact on small business. They inform members of pertinent legislative issues and communicate members’ concerns to our elected officials. They work in coordination with other groups and individuals to identify legislation which will benefit small business, along with sponsoring meetings with State legislators and organizing Legislative events and visits. The committee also researches and recommends issues for Chamber Board of Directors’ review and, if appropriate, action.
Meets 3rd Tuesday, 8:00 a.m. at the Chamber Offices.
Small Business Council Program Committee
This committee plans and implements balanced educational forums, and upon request, supports and assists with Chamber-wide programs that further the mission of the Small Business Council.
Meets as needed at the Chamber Offices.
Unshackle Upstate Committee
This committee represents small businesses, large manufacturers, financial institutions, service industries, and any business in Upstate New York that is seeking assistance with needed business reform initiatives. Together we are waging an unprecedented campaign to bring sensible government reforms to an area that desperately needs economic relief, and to spur job creation and retention. We are part of a bi-partisan coalition of over 60 businesses and trade organizations representing upwards of 32,000 companies and employing more than 1 million people. The goal of the coalition is to make Upstate a more competitive place to do business and grow and retain private sector jobs.
Meets as needed at the Chamber Offices.
To get more involved with a committee listed above, either contact a
