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The San Luis Obispo Chamber of Commerce is an independent business advocacy organization that is not affiliated with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce or any other Chamber of Commerce.

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Committees & Task Forces

These groups are at the heart of what makes the Chamber thrive.

The Chamber offers many opportunities for you to become involved. Whatever your interests or background, the Chamber is sure to have something that suits your needs. You will meet other business people, get exposure and have a lot of fun! To request information regarding a specific committee, please e-mail the corresponding staff liason.

Committees, which are formed every January, recommend policies to the Board of Directors.  Most committees meet monthly; most councils and task forces meet on an as-needed basis.

Ambassadors Committee
Volunteers committed to keeping the Chamber connected to member needs.
Contact: Maggie McGrath

Diversity Council
Promotes and increases member awareness of the business benefits of diversity.
Contact: Grace Allen 

Economic Development Committee
Works to enhance the long-term economic vitality of the city and region; recommends public policy to the Board.
Contact: Charlene Rosales

Issues Evaluation Committee
Analyzes and evaluates near-term issues; assists in developing Chamber policy.  
Contact: Charlene Rosales

Legislative Council
A member forum to learn about and discuss “hot topics.”
Contact: Charlene Rosales

 

Seismic Task Force
Helps members conform to the city’s seismic retrofitting regulations; provides input on those regulations.
Contact: Charlene Rosales

Sustainability & Resources Committee
Helps members see the benefits of sustainable business practices; recommends public policy to the Board.
Contact: Charlene Rosales

Technology Advocacy Committee Explores the opportunities of new technology for small business; builds a collaboration of local technology companies.
Contact: Aaron Lambert

 
Tourism Council
Exchanges information within the tourism industry.
Contact: Lindsey Miller

Committee Policies

  • Committee members are asked to consider issues on behalf of the Chamber’s 1,400+ members rather than represent any individual interest or organizations.
  • All committee action is advisory only to the Chamber Board of Directors and does not become policy until and unless it is approved by the Board. A quorum is necessary for a committee to take action.  All discussion, deliberations and decisions must remain confidential.
  • Members represent themselves, not their business or organization; therefore, no substitutes may attend a committee meeting in place of an absent member.
  • Committee members are limited to a maximum of three (3) meeting absences during a calendar year.
  • Guests are not allowed at committee meetings unless approved in advance by the committee chair.
  • The committee membership roster is subject to annual review by the Chamber Chairperson of the Board. This review shall take place in December of each year, with new committee members, chair appointments, and carryover members presented to the Board for approval at its January meeting.

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