The chambers of commerce have many committees comprised of volunteers. These committees work to achieve various goals of the chambers, plan and host events, establish programs and provide numerous valuable services to the chamber members. Serving on a committee is a wonderful way to not only be involved with the chamber, but to network, meet new people and to contribute to bettering the business environment in the Cedar Valley. The following committees currently operate within the chambers:
Annual Celebration Committee
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Goal: To plan and conduct the annual celebration for the Greater Cedar Valley Chamber.
Co-Chair: Crystal Buzza, Lincoln Savings Bank, and
Maggie Burger, Speer Financial, Inc. Staff Representative: Bette Wubbena |
Education Committee
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Goal: To ensure continued excellence of public and private education by promoting school/business partnerships and educating public and members about the role of education in improving the business climate in the Cedar Valley.
Chair: Josh Hurley, Lincoln Savings Bank Staff Representative: Bette Wubbena |
GCVA Government Affairs Committee
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Goal: To positively affect local and state public policy to the general benefit on the business climate of the Cedar Valley through examination of issues, pursuing a coordinated legislative agenda and coordination of activities with the Cedar Valley Coalition for action at the federal level.
Co-Chair: Bob Bamsey, Earth Tech, Inc., and
Gary Jones, Attorney at Law - Gary N. Jones Staff Representative: Steve Firman |
Golf Classic Committee - Spring
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Goal: To provide opportunity for business exposure through sponsorships and networking with other chamber members at the annual Golf event.
Co-Chair: Peggy Larson, The Russell Lamson, and
Steve Schmitt, Schmitt Telecom Partners, Inc. Staff Representative: Bette Wubbena |
Golf Classic-Fall
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Goal: To provide opportunity for business exposure through sponsorships and networking with other chamber members at the annual Golf event.
Chair: Steve Umthun, A TrueNorth Company Staff Representative: Kim Schleisman |
Membership Committee
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Goal: To recruit and retain chamber members and to develop and execute membership benefits, programs and events.
Chair: Mary Alfrey, Cedar Valley Hospice Staff Representative: Bette Wubbena and Molly Brown |
My Waterloo Days Committee
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Goal: To enhance community image through an annual festival that provides residents and visitors with a wide variety of entertainment and family events that will inspire pride in our community.
Chair: Joe Surma, Wheaton Franciscan Health Care Center Staff Representative: Jay Stoddard |
Strictly Business Expo Committee
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Goal: To showcase the services and products of the Greater Cedar Valley Chamber's members to Northeast Iowa.
Co-Chair: Sheri Purdy, Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare, and
Tammy Bedard, Advanced Systems, Inc. Staff Representative: Bette Wubbena and Molly Brown |
Wing Ding Committee
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Goal: To plan and organize a fun community event with entertainment by local bands and food served by local restaurants.
Co-Chair: Michael D. Reyhons, Bravo Printing Company, and
Shannon Farlow, Waterloo Center for the Arts Staff Representative: Molly Brown |
Winter Bash Committee
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Goal: To plan and conduct the annual celebration for the Greater Cedar Valley Chamber.
Chair: Andy Mullinex, Impact Marketing Technologies, Inc. Staff Representative: Molly Brown |
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