FEATURED BUSINESS

Chamber Committees

Each year we have several working committees assisting our staff in delivering the many programs and services we provide our members. Our committees are made up of fellow chamber members who volunteer their time and efforts to make this organization stronger.  If you are interested in participating on a committee, please either contact the Committee Chair directly or any Chamber staff member.

Ambassadors
This committee coordinates our Business After Hours and Business Before Hours events in cooperation with the Chamber staff. This committee also welcomes our newest members into the Chamber and works on getting members involved. They meet on a monthly basis.
Chair:  Elaine Blinn, Belknap Point Motel
Vice Chair - Darcy Peary, LRGHealthcare
Doti Acres - TownePlace Suites by Marriott
Debbie Bolduc - BizBuzz Marketing
Joan LeRoux - Laconia Savings Bank
D. Ginger Dubois - NH Employment Security
Paul Hatch - NH Employment Security
Karen Hickey - Northway Bank
Holly Hiltz-Harrington - Citizens Bank
Barbara Leone - Boys & Girls Club/Lakes Region
Pam Mailloux - Watermark Marine Construction
Lynn McGrath - Meredith Village Savings Bank
Denise Schepis - Orthopedic Professional Association
Jim Pratt - Northway Bank
Craig Shufelt - Proforma Piper Printing
Bob Strang - The Inns & Spa at Mill Falls
Maureen Wilkins - LRGHealthcare
Caroline Rolfe - Franklin Savings Bank

Finance Committee
These volunteer members are responsible for the review, development and overall implementation of the Chamber's Financial Plan. This committee is led by the current Treasurer, and the members are selected from among the current Board of Directors and membership.
Chair:  Penny Raby, Malone, Dirubbo & Co.

Events Steering Committee
This committee volunteers to identify special events for the upcoming year including scheduling date, location, event name, theme and establishing the budget.  Members of this committee are comprised of representatives from each of the other committees
to increase communication and improve efficiency in planning.   
Chair:  Sandy Marshall, LRGHealthcare

Marketing Committee
Responsible for assisting in the development and production of the Chamber's marketing pieces. Coordinates their activities with other standing committees quite frequently, and takes a lead role in deciding where, when, and how the Chamber's image will be utilized or portrayed. The committee meets frequently to have the various marketing efforts produced in a timely manner.
Chair:  Warren Bailey, Comcast Spotlight

Membership Committee
Here we have members assisting in the development of new member benefit programs and making recommendations in regards to the chamber's Member Sales and Retention Program. The committee's primary duty is to promote Chamber benefits and encourage active participation. They meet on a monthly basis. 
Co-Chair:  Gary Adams, Central NH Employment Services Inc.
Co-Chair:  Denise Sharlow, Franklin Savings Bank

Young Professionals Committee
This committee was formed in 2010 to develop a new initiative of the Chamber called the Lakes Region Young Professionals.  They  are committed to providing professional, educational, social, and philanthropic opportunities to its members.
Co-Chair:  Joel Arsenault, Edward Jones
Co-Chair:  Mikael Morency, Holbrook Insurance