We encourage our members to participate and be active in their membership. Let your voice be heard, your opinions matter and share your ideas about building a better future for our region. Our committees are the first step to achieving all of these things. You can sign up for one or more. Just get involved in whatever area you feel you would have the most impact.
Advocacy/Government Affairs Committee
Vice Chair, Katherine Fisher, Battle Winslow Scott & Wiley
To serve as the "Voice of Business" in areas of public policy and to promote discussion on political issues as they are deemed to impact our business climate and community; regularly attends City Council meetings and NC delegation to Washington, DC; and communicates legislation of interest to membership via local, state and federal information/committee research.
Economic Development
Vice Chair, David Joyner, DoubleTree Hotel Rocky Mount
To promote and encourage the development, revitalization, reinvestment and beautification of all areas of the City of Rocky Mount; to engage with City efforts in establishing, a citywide branding initiative; and to engage in initatives throughout the area that support future economic development and community growth.
Events
Vice Chair, Amanda Bell. Family Medical Center of Rocky Mount
To assist events staff to successfully manage, produce, support and plan for all of our Signature Events (Annual Meeting, Economic Summit, NEER Banquet, HealthCare Summit, Fall Outing, Education Summit). As well as asssit with planning and development of sponsorship goals through solicitation of businesses for financial support.
Membership
Vice Chair, Diane Dixon, Patios In Bloom
To assist membership staff to effectively communicate Chamber value to the member and to the community. Directs Ambassador program, engaging volunteers in ribbon cuttings, Chamber events and direct member communications in an effort for increased participation by the membership.