“Creating A Strong Local Economy”

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

Objective: To create a positive business environment for new businesses and assist in retention of business.

Vice Chair: Jerry Miller, Managing Partner- IMC Municipal
Staff Liaison: Sarah Nguyen, Executive Assistant to President/CEO,
(562) 432-7830 snguyen@lbchamber.com

Committees/Events

•  City National Bank Entrepreneur of the Year: April 22 or May 6th 2010:
Honor the “Entrepreneur of the Year” at the luncheon and the Holthouse Carl & Van Trigt Corporate Citizen of the Year Award.

•  Business Red Team- To address retaining and attracting businesses to Long Beach.

•  Critical Upcoming Development Projects.

•  Core Industries/Businesses underpinning local economy.

•  Opportunities for building greater economic development capacity.

“Representing The Interest of Business With Government”

PUBLIC POLICY

Objective: To support or oppose business-related legislation at the Local, County, State, and Federal levels.

Vice Chair: Joanne Davis, President- Davis Group
Staff Liaison: Shaun Lumachi, Public Policy Consultant
562-843-0947 shaun@chamberadvocacy.biz
Councils/Committees/Events

•  Long Beach Pro Business Political Action Committee : (Chair: Dave Neary, President- Westland Construction- /Ristorante da Vinci )- An organization of business people who are concerned about good government. Members work at strengthening the private-enterprise system by promoting pro-jobs issues, legislations, and candidates. Each summer, the PAC sponsors a “ Candidates Academy ” for those in the community who are interested in running for elected office.

•  National and California Visionary Leaders Luncheon Series : Provides members an opportunity to hear from top elected officials from the state and national level (previous speakers have included US Senator Dianne Feinstein, Secretary of State Bruce McPherson, , Secretary of State Bill Jones, CA State Insurance Commissioner Steve Poizner, Secretary Interior of the State, Dirk Kempthorne, and 2010 Candidate for Governor, Meg Whitman.)

•  State of the County: November 4, 2009 the Chamber will host its 3rd Annual State of the County Luncheon , to be delivered by Supervisor Don Knabe at the Long Beach Convention Center.

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

Objective: To develop effective relationships and build collaborative efforts and share information with public and private entities to help market, support, and strengthen the Long Beach community at large.

Vice Chair: Cindy Wymore, Director of Government & Public Affairs – BP America, Inc.
Staff Liaison: Judy Donley, Executive Vice President
562-437-8823 jdonley@lbchamber.com
Judy Nelson, Vice President, Business Councils 562-432-8128
jnelson@lbchamber.com

Councils/Committees/Events

•  International Business Associations : (President: Jill Morgan, Marketing Manager- Halcrow )
Plan and implement strategies for international business development and improve trade-related business through conferences and seminars. Plan and implement World Trade Week

•  Women's Council : (President: Syndi Croad-Dalton, Owner- Moondance Catering )
Provide opportunities through networking and community development on numerous levels. Conduct annual fundraiser for scholarship awards

•  Trade Missions Staff Liaison: Leanna Rodgers, Trade Development Consultant, 562-436-1254 Travel@LBChamber.com

•  Golf Classic- September 24, 2009: Organize the annual fundraising golf tournament, auction, and banquet at El Dorado Country Club.

•  Principal For A Day - November 19, 2009: Coordinate the Long Beach Unified School District Principal for a Day Program where over 300 business members spend a day in local schools.

•  Chamber Cares: Non Profit Member Organizations, partnering with American Charities, make it simple to encourage employees of Long Beach businesses to donate.

•  Employment Training Panel: Several types of training for both employers and employees provided free of charge through the State of Calif. ETP Program jdonley@LBChamber.com

“Promoting the Community”

MEMBERSHIP SERVICES

Objective: To enhance value-added membership benefits, focusing on small business.

Vice Chair: LaDonna DiCamillo, Director of Public Affairs- BNSF Railway
Staff Liaison: Joel Perler, Vice President Membership
562-590-9234 JPerler@lbchamber.com
Councils/Committees/Events

•  Ambassadors : Retain and augment the membership by effectively communicating, supporting, and maintain personal contact with members regarding benefits.

•  “Good Morning Long Beach ” Program Committee : (Chair: Kay Cofield , California Media )- Select monthly chairperson for the Chamber's bi-monthly networking breakfasts.

•  “Better Business in 90 Minutes Seminars : “Deductions & Record Keeping for Small Business,” “Purchasing Property in Today's Economic Climate,” “Take Control of Your Employee Benefits Costs, Managing Through Tough Times,”

”Providing Networking Opportunities”