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The Bedford County Chamber of Commerce would like to thank the following sponsors:
The growth of the Bedford County Chamber of Commerce
reflects both the growth of the Bedford County economy and the
enthusiasm and strength of its members. Nearly 30% of the 610 Chamber
members serve on volunteer committees.
As the county's most active small business development and support
group, it's the Chamber's many programs and services that prove key to
benefiting the Chamber and its members.
Because the Bedford County Chamber of Commerce is a service-oriented
organization, these programs are the lynchpin that holds the Chamber
members together. The chamber currently sponsors 18 committees that
handle issues on behalf of all Chamber members. These committees cover
the full range of membership interests and concerns, from transportation
and government affairs to networking and public relations.
When a firm is a member of the Chamber, all employees of that firm are
considered members. Any employee of member firms are invited to
participate on any Chamber committee.
Chamber Committees
Awards
To acknowledge excellence in business and dedication to the community.
Awards Committee members: Lynn Ashe, Chair, Yvonne Butts-Mitchell, Barb Debski
BASICS
Businesses And Schools Investing in Cooperative Solutions
To help promote the county’s awareness of local career opportunities and training facilities.
BASICS Steering Committee: Michelle Speck, Co-Chair, Royce Boyd, Co-Chair, Wayne Blue,
Nancy Clark,
Scott Coulsin,
Dr. Patrick Crawford,
Michele Fisher,
Ester Grana,
Pam Evans-Heartland,
Kay Hickey,
Sarah Hockenberry,
Dave Lewis,
Melissa McDonald,
Dr. Dena Mobus,
Susan Price,
Debbie Rosentrater, Allen Sell,
Sam Shuss
Business-to-Business Expo
To provide area businesses with a professionally-styled forum in which to showcase their products and services while generating sales leads and strengthening their network of Chamber contacts.
Business-to-Business Steering Committee: Lynn Corbett-Winn, Chair, Ella Bowman,
Frank Carney,
Tiffany Cessna,
Yvonne Elliott,
Bonnie Hengst,
Diana McClure,
Gina Montgomery,
Nancy Pyle,
Patty Ritchey, Patricia Bowman
Executive/Planning
To formulate and review the Chamber budget, manage Chamber finances and coordinate all operations of Chamber staff and Chamber committee activities. This committee is made up of the officers of the Chamber Board of Directors.
Executive/Planning Steering Committee: Rodney Green, President, Stewart Hickey, First VP,
Mark Szanca, Second VP,
Nancy Pyle, Secretary,
Linda Trivelpiece, Treasurer,
Melissa Jacobs, Immediate Past President,
Carol H. Snyder, Executive Director
Golf
To plan, develop and execute an annual golf tournament.
Golf Steering Committee: Steve Lewis, Chair, Paula Brown,
Rita Bush,
Tim Weaverling
Government Affairs
To educate Chamber members about significant legislation that would impact local business and advocate of behalf of the business community.
Government Affairs Steering Committee: Marty Malone, Chair, Skip Allen ,
Denise Bouch ,
Dave Copley,
Bryan Speck
Home & Garden Show
To provide businesses involved in the home improvement trade an opportunity to showcase their products and services while generating sales leads.
Home & Garden Show Steering Committee: Andy Shastay, Chair, Milton Arnold,
Leigh Shaffer,
Charlie Karns,
Jeff Mearkle,
Ron Miller, Eric Zembower
Hospitality
To implement an ongoing program to promote awareness of the importance of providing better-than-expected products and services to customers.
Hospitality Steering Committee: Melissa Jacobs, Chair, Ann Darrow,
Sheri Greenawalt, Sam Shuss, Brenda Yoder
Leadership Bedford County
To identify and develop informed, responsible and effective leaders capable of addressing the needs of our community.
Leadership Bedford County Steering Committee: Annette Godissart, Chair, Lynn Corbett,
Pat Crawford,
Lynn Ashe,
Trudy Barefoot,
Kelly Burtnett,
Angie DuVall,
Brandi Hershey,
Steve Howsare,
Melissa Jacobs,
Chuck Kormanski,
Beth Latterner,
Helen Sickle,
Janice
Stoudnour,
Carol
Stump,
Susan
Thomas,
Sharon
Turkovich,
Sherrill Wylie
Marketing
To promote The Bedford County Chamber of Commerce by enhancing the image of the Chamber and its programs and benefits through targeted marketing materials to its various audiences.
Marketing Steering Committee: Marcia O’Rear, Chair, Sam Britz,
Trina Golubosky,
Jean Lewis,
Marty Malone,
Monica Meckes,
Helen Sickle,
Morgan Sample,
Lisa Beale,
Lisa Defibaugh, Leigh Shaffer, Tasha Hammer
Membership Council
To gain members, keep members and create value for members. The Membership Council Diplomats increase awareness of membership value through personal visits and contacts.
Membership Council Steering Committee: Brian Jeffries, Chair, Kelly Burtnett,
Rita Bush,
Patty Chwatek,
Chris Harr,
Marcia O’Rear,
Helen Sickle, Rick Smith
Red Carpet Ambassadors
To achieve the highest possible level of Chamber member retention through goodwill, fellowship and networking.
Red Carpet Ambassadors Steering Committee: Patty Chwatek, Chair, Jackie Beegle,
Abigail Harmon,
Sherri Growden,
Joanne Howarth,
Helen Sickle,
Carol Stump,
Tim Weaverling,
Denise Wissinger
Special Events
To develop, market, implement direct, stage and host a series of special events that inform and promote Chamber businesses.
Special Events Steering Committee: Gail Claycomb, Chair, Juli Dull, Alan Schaffranek, Lori Jeffries, Rita Bush, Trina Golubosky,
Kate Bollman,
Brenda Bomblosky,
Lisa Boors,
Ella Bowman,
Doris Clark,
Ann Darrow,
Lindsey Golubosky,
Lois Imgrund,
Diane Knisely,
Helen Sickle,
Brooke Slick,
Linda Szanca, Rick Smith
Technology
To help member businesses and the Chamber use technology to advance business and marketing operations.
Technology Steering Committee: Dave Wertz, Chair,
Glenn Burket,
Yvonne Butts-Mitchell,
Frank Carney,
Kathy Davis,
Bill Gould,
Chuck Kuntz,
Jean Lewis,
Forrest Lucas,
Bette Slayton,
Mark Szanca, Clyde Zimmerman
Youth Leadership Bedford County
To endow youth with the knowledge and ability to become confident leaders.
Youth Leadership Bedford County Steering Committee: Pat Crawford, Chair,
Yvonne Butts-Mitchell,
Dailey Chandler,
Beth Clark, D.O.,
Angie DuVall,
Julia Evans,
Dave Goodin,
Bill Higgins,
Joe Maluchnik,
Mike Panek,
Allen Sell,
Wayne Sherlock,
Sam Shuss,
Deena Thompson,
Sharon Turkovich,
Kathy Wood,
Sherrill Wylie
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