There are many opportunities for you to volunteer your time and services on committees and councils. Listed below are the current groups that are available at the Chamber.
Please contact the Chamber f you are interested in serving on a council or committee.
Chamber Partners
Chair: Dorothy Herzberg, Career Resource Center - Clayton Branch
Mission: To serve as liaisons and ambassadors between the Chamber and new and existing members. The Chamber Partners contact new members to welcome and invite them to events, assist at ribbon cuttings, coordinate new member and guest introductions at the Early Bird Breakfast, plan the New Member Orientations, the membership campaign and assist with event registration.
Meeting Dates: 3rd Friday, Chamber Office, 9:00 a.m.
Economic Development Council
Chair: John D’Andrea, Georgia Power Company
Mission: To facilitate discussion on the various economic development initiatives that will create a diverse inventory of employment for the citizens of Clayton County and its municipalities.
Meeting Dates: As needed, Chamber Office
Education Task Force
Chair: Lee Fincher, Fincher Denmark & Williams, LLC
Mission: To provide a forum for businesses to discuss educational issues and to actively support quality education in Clayton County. The Education Task Force plans and executes Principal Partner’s Day.
Meeting Dates: As needed, Chamber Office
Golf Committee
Chair: Geoff Fulton, Fulton & Kozak, CPA
Mission: To plan and execute the Chamber Annual Golf Tournament.
Meeting Dates: 3rd Thursday, Chamber Office, 3:30 p.m.
Governmental Affairs Council
Chair: Dr. Tim Hynes, Clayton State University
Mission: To provide an open dialogue between the Chamber and elected officials on the local, state, and federal levels. In addition, to evaluate legislative issues that affects the business community.
Meeting Dates: As needed, Chamber Office
Leadership Clayton Advisory Board
Chair: Angela Redding, City of Forest Park
Mission: To engage emerging and existing leaders in a nine-month program that broadens their knowledge of the issues facing Clayton County, sharpens their leadership skills and challenges them and others to seek solutions to the issues affecting our communities.
Meeting Dates (By Invitation Only): 3rd Wednesday, Chamber Office, 4:00 p.m.
Military Affairs Council (MAC)
Chair: Fred Bryant, City of Forest Park
Mission: To plan and execute the Chamber's Annual Veterans Day Luncheon.
Meeting Dates: As needed, Chamber Office
Small Business Development Group (SBDG)
Chair: Mark Williams, DeVry University
Mission: To provide educational programs and events that focus on small businesses and benefits the membership at large. The SBDG plans and executes the Business to Business Luncheons, and the Showcase Clayton Business & Community Expo and coordinates the Small Business of the Year Award.
Meeting Dates: 1st or 2nd Friday, Chamber Office, 9:00 a.m.
Women in Business Council (WIBC)
Chair: Coylitia Williamson O’Neal, Williamson Mortuary, LLC
Mission: To provide an environment where professional women can network and share information essential to their business and professional lives. The WIBC provides programs and services to promote and support women in all areas of business, government and education. The WIBC plans and executes the Annual Women in Business Luncheon, and the Quarterly Women in Business Council events and coordinates the Business Woman of the Year Award. The Council oversees and manages the WIBC Mentoring Program.
Meeting Dates: As needed, Chamber Office