About Us - Welland/Pelham Chamber of Commerce

Committees & Task Forces - A Vital Part of the Chamber

Committee work is a vital part of our organization. Our committees drive the programming and events of the chamber. All members have the opportunity to join any chamber committee, which allows you to have a voice in your organization. The Welland/Pelham Chamber of Commerce currently has six active committees.

Communications Committee - Committee Home

1.  To establish and provide for monthly and annual awards for the business communities of Welland and Pelham
2.  To provide for any other communication or public relation device that fosters a positive image
     of the business community and the Chamber of Commerce
3.  To advise Members of Chamber activities
4.  To ensure a structured marketing strategy including all types of media
 

Education Committee - Committee Home

1.  To act as a liaison between businesses and school boards, colleges, universities and training agencies.
2.  To seek relevant opportunities for membership professional development
 

Member Services Committee - Committee Home

1   To survey and monitor Chamber Membership annually in order to regularly review Chamber services and make 
     recommendations of program activities to the Board which may then be delegated and implemented.
2.  Actively liaise with all Chamber Committees

Membership Committee - Committee Home

1.  To actively recruit Chamber Members
2.  To ensure that all business in the communities of Welland and Pelham are aware of the advantages and
     benefits of a Chamber membership
3.  Actively liaise with the Member Services and Communication Committees
4.  Utilize a coordinated marketing strategy including all types of media
  

Policy Committee - Committee Home

1.  To maintain an awareness of business-government issues, trends and forces, within a rapidly
     changing political environment.
2.  To lobby all levels of government for support in fulfilling the Chamber’s BR&E role and cause

Special Events Committee - Committee Home

1.  To initiate programs and events that not only benefit our Members, but also ensure a strong financial 
     position for the Chamber
2.  To ensure the success of the special events by co-coordinating, with the Chamber Staff, the planning, 
     organization and operation of events. 
 

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