Chamber Committees & Special Programs
We have a number of committees and special programs which may interest you. We endeavor to provide a variety of venues and opportunities to network, connect, contribute, and make the most of your membership experience with the chamber.
Our Committees, Special Programs & Council
Business & Professional Development Committee
The purpose of the Business & Professional Development Committee is to develop and promote programs that foster continuous learning, engagement and recognition of excellence in the business community.
Committees
Business and Professional Development
Staff Liaison, Debra Mattar
Meeting: Second Wednesday of each month at 8 a.m.
Location: Venice Area Chamber of Commerce
CHAIRS:
Angela Balsinger-Snyder
Chair – First International Title
Nick Choat
Vice Chair – Sports Clips Haircuts of South Sarasota
Membership Committee
The purpose of the Membership Committee is to grow chamber membership through creating, enhancing, and demonstrating the value of the Venice Area Chamber of Commerce to new and existing members and to promote awareness within the community of the chamber’s purpose.
MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE
Staff Liaison, Andrea Arnold
Meeting: Second Wednesday of every month at 4 p.m.
Location: Venice Area Chamber of Commerce
CHAIRS:
Nancy Scott
Chair – Nancy’s Concierge Services
Austin Thinnes
Vice Chair – Roberts Insurance Group
Member Events Committee
The purpose of the Member Events Committee is to provide the business community with fellowship opportunities and contacts; plan member activities including the Business Card Exchanges, Annual Installation Luncheon, Joint Chamber Events, and other networking activities.
MEMBER EVENTS COMMITTEE
Staff Liaison, Charleen Myers
Meeting: First Wednesday of every month at 4 p.m.
Location: Venice Area Chamber of Commerce
CHAIRS:
Marty Haines
Chair – RE/MAX Alliance Group
Luis Cruz-Klein
Vice Chair – RELAX Massage at 2K’s Salon and Spa
Business Edge
The purpose of our Business Edge Team is to select special monthly speakers from our community to inform, educate, and lend insight into current events.
BUSINESS EDGE
Staff Liaison, Debra Mattar
Meeting: Third Friday of the month at 8 a.m.
Location: Venice Area Chamber of Commerce
CHAIRS:
Terrance Burzynski
Chair – WWSB ABC 7
Tish Scott-Murphy
Vice Chair – Sabal Palm Bank
Business of the Year Award (BOYA) 2019
The purpose of the Business of the Year Award Committee is to recognize outstanding businesses in the greater Venice Area of Commerce.
BOYA
Staff Liaison, Debra Mattar
Chair – Jackie Griese, Premier Sotheby’s International Realty
Vice Chair: Nick Choat, Sport Clips Haircuts of South Sarasota
– Business of the Year Awards –
Venice Area Young Professionals (VAYP)
VAYP provides opportunities to sustain and recruit young talent who live and work in our community. If you are between the ages of 21-40 and are looking to network and participate in community involvement the Venice Area Young Professionals is for you! Venice Area Young Professionals (VAYP) was established in 2006 as a part of the Venice Area Chamber of Commerce where we continue to “Promote Business Growth and Success.”
VAYP
Staff Liaison, Charleen Myers
Chair: Kevin O’Connor, Backwoods Barbecue Catering
Meeting: VAYP Meets the First Friday of the month at 9:00 am in the large conference room
Location: Venice Area Chamber of Commerce
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