The Greater Sanford Regional Chamber of Commerce Committees


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Join one of our 2010 Committees and other Networking opportunities



starBusiness Connections, Weekly Networking

  • Chair: Leigh Ann Lyon, Edward Jones
  • Meet every Wednesday from 8 am to 9:30 am
  • Location: Central Florida Zoo

Mission: To help members grow their businesses through building relationships, networking, referrals and linking of partners.  Meeting includes introductions, keynote speakers; business spotlights and business to business swaps (a special twist to learn more about our members).  Average attendance of 70 to 80 businesses.  Free benefit to all chamber members.


starAmbassadors Committee

  • Chair: Stephany Helenthal, Stephany’s Creations  / Co-Chair:  John Burns, Tim Benjamin A/C & Heating
  • Meet the 4th Wednesday of Every Month @ Noon
  • Various Locations/check our web site or call the Chamber office

Mission: To serve as the vital link between our chamber and the membership.  To enroll as an Ambassador, please call the Chamber office @ 407-322-2212 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .


starEducation Committee

  • Co-chairs:  Jeannie Morris, Seminole County Schools; Colleen Brown, Seminole County Schools; Tracy Jackson, Seminole County Schools; Leigh Ann Lyon, Edward Jones; Mike Loader, GHB Contractors
  • Meet the 4th Tuesday of Every Month @ 8:00 am, Greater Sanford Regional Chamber Board Room

Mission: To Promote business to education connection through: Student Teacher recognition program at chamber lunches; Scholarships; Job shadow days; Discover Sanford Tour; Computer Classes offered as fund raiser for Members & Non-Members.  To learn more or to join please visit at the next meeting.


starLet’s Think Green Committee

  • Chair:  Nicole Eisenhardt, Tecta America Central Florida LLC & Tanya Scheidegg, Central Florida Zoo
  • Co-Chair:  John Burns, Tim Benjamin A/C
  • Meet the 1st Tuesday of every month @ 8:00 a.m., Greater Sanford Regional Chamber Board Room

Mission: To provide resources to Chamber members interested in being environmentally responsibly.  Focus on encouraging sustainability through awareness, education and recognition of those businesses that are part of the solution.  If you are interested in working with this team; please join our next meeting.


starSpecial Events Committee & Fundraising Committee

  • Chairs: Stephany Helenthal, Stephany’s Creations & Paul Osborne, Venture One Properties
  • Meet Wednesday’s (dates vary- please call the Chamber Office) @ 3:30 to 5:00 pm, Greater Sanford Regional Chamber Board Room

Mission: Committees work in conjunction with one another and are responsible to identify objectives and requirements that must be met to produce and execute fund raising events and solicit sponsorships and donations for each event.  If you are interested in participating in Special Events, please contact the Chamber office or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .


starMembership Committee

  • Chairs:  Mindy Black, Inner Beauty Skin Care & Paris Pena, Payjucntion
  • Meet the 2nd Monday of every month @ 9:00 am, Greater Sanford Regional Chamber Board Room

Mission: Committee is responsible for Vital Link between the Chamber and future members.   To join a membership drive team, please call 407-322-2212 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .


starGovernmental Affairs Committee

  • Chair: Brian Volk
  • Meet the 3rd Wednesday, Every other Month @ 4:00 pm, Greater Sanford Regional Chamber Board Room
  • Call the office or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for more details on joining

Mission: To build and maintain a relationship with the city and county governments to pass on information and provide a voice for the business community in government and regulatory issues.


starICE - Women Supporting Women Networking Group, Inspire, Connect, Educate

  • Chair:  Sandra McPherson, Central Florida Regional Hospital
  • Meet the last Friday of every month from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm, Greater Sanford Regional Chamber Hall

Mission: To engage key note speakers who will provide a means where women can learn from other Professional Women how to be successful.  To offer Women in business education in areas of professional growth, confidence, time management, balance of work & home, health & fitness and leadership in order to achieve success.  Give the opportunity for women to showcase their business and network.

 

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