Committees

Join a Committee!

The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce has committees to help guide our programs towards what members want and desire. We understand that every business and organization has a goal, and The Chamber wants to help you achieve this goal.

Our committees offer you the opportunity to work hand and hand with colleagues in the County. The committees also create less intimidating networking. Deeper relationships are built on team building. Members of our committees serve as the liaison between staff and members. These committees give our members a voice so the Chamber can cater to member needs!

Ambassador Committee

Government Affairs

Committee Chair:
Lisa Verzella Monarch Staffing - Account Executive
Committee Description:
The Ambassadors Committee is comprised of chamber members that integrate both new and existing members to the chamber and help them maximize their Chamber Membership. Members of this committee meet monthly.

To join this committee or receive more information contact Cathy Durning.

Committee Chair:
Michael G. Crotty, Esquire Siana, Bellwoar and McAndrew, LLP
Committee Description:
The advocacy mission of the Delaware County Chamber is to promote the growth and development of the regional business community through: the advocacy of positive and permanent business friendly government laws and regulations; effective communication with our elected officials; and, development of strategic partnerships to accomplish these objectives. Meetings for this committee occur monthly.

To join this committee or receive more information contact Trish McFarland.

Nonprofit Committee

Committee Chair:
Michael Ranck Community YMCA of Eastern Delaware county - President & CEO
Committee Description:
The Nonprofit Committee provides opportunities to strengthen area nonprofit organizations. Nonprofit professionals and their board members are invited to attend quarterly meetings to share best practices, network and highlight the solutions your nonprofit uses to address community issues.

To join this committee or receive more information contact Jessica Hoffman.

Business Owners Group

Committee Chair:
William Gowie Jr. BGA&F
Committee Description:
The Business Owners Group is comprised of business owners or operators who engage in open dialogue, sharing their experiences. Business owners with 0-10 employees will gain the most insight with BOG. Educational programs are developed through conversations in these monthly meetings.

To join this committee or receive more information contact William Gowie Jr. or Trish McFarland.

Young Professionals Committee

Books & Brews

Committee Chair:
Thomas McGarrigle Jr. Brinker Simpson & Co. - CPA, Manager
Committee Description:
The Delaware County Young Professionals support chamber members with ages range from 21-40 years old. The Young Professionals meet quarterly and offer a variety of events to make networking less intimidating, sometimes educational and always fun.

To join this committee or receive more information contact Jessica Hoffman or Aimee Kate Braconnier.

Committee Chair:
Jaclyn Miley Delaware County Chamber of Commerce
Committee Description:
The Books & Brews professional book club develops a well-rounded business community by reading books that focus on professional development. Each quarter a book is assigned, and then the committee to discuss and analyze the content of the book. Check the chamber calendar for meeting dates, times and locations.

To join this committee or receive more information contact Jaclyn Miley.

Veterans Committee

Professional Women's Committee

Committee Chair: James Birkhead NSM Insurance Group

Committee Description: Finding your place and passion after serving is an adjustment and often the best resources are other veterans with shared experiences. Connect with like-minded individuals in our veterans’ network to learn, share and strengthen the professional veteran’s community. Check the chamber calendar for meeting dates, times and locations.

To join this committee or receive more information contact James Birkhead.

Committee Chair:

Committee Description:
The Professional Women’s Committee meets quarterly. These meetings are a platform to discuss relevant issues women face in the workplace. Discussions through this committee may be used to develop topics and expand the Chamber’s Women in Leadership programs.

To join this committee or receive more information contact Jessica Hoffman.