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ADVISORY COUNCILS AND COMMITTEES
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As a membership-based, volunteer-driven organization, we rely on our volunteers to help advance the Chamber's mission and vision. As a member of the Scottsdale Area Chamber, you have the opportunity to lend your knowledge and support to a number of committees and advisory councils. Whether you are interested in being an Ambassador, debating public policy, developing business programs or guiding economic development in Scottsdale, we welcome and encourage your involvement!
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Chair: Andrew Bourne, Waypoint Technologies
Vice-Chair: Jim Walker, Data Preserve
Friday Airpark Breakfast (FAB): Dale Fingersh
Meet your Neighbors: Laureen Leston
Airpark Advocacy: Jim Walker, Data Preserve
Members of our Airpark committee provide guidance to Chamber staff on issues and challenges specific to busiensses located in the Airpark Area. Members also serve as hosts for our First Friday Airaprk Breakfast, Meet Your Neighbors Lunches and our annual Airpark Tradeshow.
More Info: Email Rick Kidder or call 480.949.2175.
More about the Scottsdale Airpark
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Chairs: Dale and Linda Fingersh
Scottdale Area Chamber Ambassadors serve as stewards of the Chamber, assist in recruiting and welcoming new members and provide guidance in the planning and execution of specific networking activities. Our Ambassadors also play a key role supporting our community outreach efforts.
More Info: Email Patrick Hanley or call 480.355.2714.
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Chair: Michele Greenberg, Comerica Bank
Members provide guidance in the planning & execution of our Champions Breakfast Networking program. The committee is comprised of business professionals dedicated to promoting each others businesses with a strong commitment to mutual success.
More Info: Email Patrick Hanley or call 480.355.2714.
More about A.M. Connect
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Chair: Steve Helm, Westcor/Scottsdale Fashion Sq.
Members of this advisory council identify areas of need within our business community and develop programs to impact those needs. Members support and direct member recruitment and retention efforts, oversee our Chamber Rewards and Partnership program, evaluate and make recommendations on dues structure and membership programs to Chamber staff and the Board of Directors.
More Info: Email Rick Kidder or call 480.949.2175.
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Chair: Bill Heckman, Heckman Marketing Associates, Inc.
Members of PPAC are responsible for anticipating, defining and performing research on policies, projects, proposed legislation, trends, etc. that may influence the Scottsdale business community; and makes recommendations on chamber positions and action to the Chamber Board of Directors.
More Info: Email Eric Larson or call 480.355.2721.
More about our Business Advocacy Efforts
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Chair: Ted Tyler
Members of this task force are responsible for programs addressing K-12 workforce initiatives including attraction/retention of talent, educational partnerships and the Partners Advancing Student Success (PASS) program.
More Info: Email Ted Tyler or call 480.355.2700.
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The Safety and Workplace Wellness committee works to raise awareness of the importance of workplace safety and mitigate the cost and occurrence of worksite injuries. In addition, this committee oversees the Chamber’s relationship with SCF of Arizona.
More Info: Email Rick Kidder or call 480.949.2175.
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Chair: Ann Seiden, Southwest Gas
Members of the Young Professionals Knowledge Council provide leadership, professional expertise and direction in the development and execution of our Growing Emerging Talent (GET) program.
More Info: Email Ann Seiden
Visit the GET Phoenix Website
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