Committees
Getting involved in a committee is a great way to support the community while making valuable business contacts. Regardless of your field of work or special interests, your involvement will help you grow personally and professionally.Committee involvement is an opportunity to lead, learn, and lend a hand. Committees are open to members and employees. They meet once a month for approximately one hour in the Chamber Board Room, Don't hesitate to ask questions or attend a meeting to determine if it peaks your interest.
Remember, the more you put into membership, the more you'll... Well, you know the rest!
Current Committees
Ambassadors
- Meets the fourth Monday of each month at 12 noon
- Liaison between members and Chamber staff
- Improves retention through monthly member visits
- Helps at monthly networking functions
Local Government
- Meets the last Wednesday of each month at 12 noon
- Focuses on issues affecting Martin County
- Educates businesses and encourages participation
- Cooperates with other government, economic development, and community groups
Co-Chairmen
Elliot Paul, Elliot Paul & Company
Michael Houston, HJA Design Studio
Transportation
- Meets the last Wednesday of each month at 12 noon
- Coordinates local business and government positions
- Lobbies for DOT funding
- Represents businesses on road requirements and other transportation needs and improvements
Co-Chairmen
Elliot Paul, Elliot Paul & Company
Michael Houston, HJA Design Studio
State Government
- Plans legislative workshops for community
- Organizes annual legislative trip to Tallahassee
- Relays local interests to state representatives
Chairman
Tim Kinane
LEADERship Martin County
- Meets once a month all day on the first Thursday of each month
- Ten month program starting in August and ending in May
- Programs are planned by the planning committee
Congressional Affairs
Chairman
Ken Norman, McCarthy, Summers, Bobko, Wood, Sawyer & Perry, P.A.