MWCOC Committees: Get Involved!

Maximize Your Membership!

Members are invited and encouraged to participate in one or more of the Chamber's committees. Your opinions and ideas are essential for the Chamber’s development.

Members may want to consider joining a committee that they not only enjoy but, in an area where they have a level of expertise. However, another option is to consider joining a committee that targets a skill set that you would like to develop or improve – now that’s maximizing your involvement!

Committee work is a pleasant experience that allows you to develop close relationships with other area business people. Another level of networking, working on a committee shows off your talents to fellow Chamber members and increases your visibility in the community. Participating on a committee can lead to consideration for a Board of Directors appointment.

Your participation at this level increases leadership skills, gains you a level of credibility in the business community and builds lasting relationships. You add to your resume: leadership, volunteerism, community involvement, event organization, marketing and other skills that are important for all businesses.

So, in order to really maximize your membership, consider volunteering on a committee for increased visibility, business development, leadership and shaping the direction of your chamber. Get involved!

Ambassadors Group

Act as hosts for Chamber meetings and events, welcome new members to the Chamber. They help promote the programs, services and activities of the Chamber to increase participation among current members thereby improving the retention levels year-over-year.

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Awards Dinner

Plan the Chamber's premier annual event: An Evening with the Stars!

Beginning each summer, meeting planning involves: soliciting sponsors for this event which draws close to 200 participants each year for the dinner/dance, promoting the nomination process for the 8-10 awards, promoting silent auction participation and collecting the donations, and overseeing event details such as site selection, entertainment, menu, theme and more.

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Business Education

The Business Education Committee provides support to Chamber Members interested in professional development by presenting classes on current and emerging topics for business owners with a particular focus on Business Basics, Business Planning, Sales and Marketing.

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Government Affairs

Analyze emerging issues to determine their impact on business, monitor important local and state legislative and regulatory proposals, review local government activities, maintain open exchanges with decision makers in all levels of government, and plan appropriate membership notifications and responses.

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Marketing

Define the Chamber’s Brand Positioning, evaluating marketing materials and make recommendations that enhance the Chamber’s ability to educate and inform Chamber members and the community.

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Oktoberfest 5K Run/Walk

Plan and orchestrate the annual road race in conjunction with and to kick-off the West Acton Oktoberfest. Planning meetings begin each spring to secure sponsorships, prizes, advertising, volunteer worker activities, and race participant registration efforts. Volunteers are expected to not only participate in the planning of this event but, also the set up the day before and race day execution.

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School Business Partnership

Work with the Acton school officials to plan and implement the very successful Job Shadow Week each year, help publish a resource registry, and be involved in projects that create awareness of how school learning applies in the workplace.

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