It’s Time to Get Involved!
If you would like to be involved in helping to promote the growth and prosperity of the Albany area, the Albany Area Chamber of Commerce is a great place to be involved. The Chamber has various committees and task forces to represent the major areas of interest of our business community. Committee involvement creates leadership and networking opportunities.
These committees have openings throughout the year. If you have time and interest, we would like to offer you the opportunity to become involved. Please contact the Chamber office if you are interested in getting involved.
AMBASSADORS
The Chamber Ambassadors are the “Goodwill” arm of the Chamber. They attend ribbon cutting ceremonies, open houses, Business After Hours and other Chamber or community events.
ALBANY BUSINESS EXTRAVAGANZA
Organizes and presents the annual Albany Business Extravaganza trade show each September.
EDUCATION COMMITTEE
Works to improve the education of K-12 students through the Students of the Month, high school scholarships, etc.
EMERGING LEADERS
Provides Young Professionals in the Albany community the opportunity to gain leadership skills, network and get involved.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Oversees the Chamber finances, helps to set financial goals and recommends necessary financial guidelines to the Board of Directors.
SCHOLARSHIPS
This committee comes together every spring to review scholarship applications and select the recipients.
SPRING GOLF TOURNAMENT
Organizes and presents the annual June Golf Tournament. A great way to network with other business and community leaders. It is the largest fundraising event for the Chamber.
GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS
Monitors local and state legislative issues, we take legislative positions as necessary and acts as an advocate on behalf of Chamber member businesses.
GREETERS
Attend weekly “greeters” at member businesses and/or new businesses in the Albany area. These provide business/social-networking opportunities to Chamber members.
WOMEN IN BUSINESS
Provide relevant programming focused on women in the workforce. The luncheons are held quarterly. Topics change with each event.
YOUTH JOB FAIR
Provides high school students from Linn and Benton counties the opportunity to practice their job interviewing skills and learn about various careers with local employers