Business Plan

Public Policy Division

Thom Chiomento, Vice Chairman

• Assist with developing programs through the Chamber “eye opener” series or other appropriate venues and events that feature political leaders and public policy topics of interest to the business community.
• Research and develop public policy statements for approval by the Board of Directors.
• Develop a Legislative Priorities marketing piece for the membership.
• Update and distribute “Where We Stand” document
• Work with the Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and Industry and the Pennsylvania Business Council regarding candidate interviews and endorsements. Present endorsements to Board of Directors for public dissemination when appropriate.
• Schedule periodic guest speakers related to public policy and governmental issues and encourage participation at these events by the membership at large.
• Work with the Philadelphia Chamber on co-hosting a Washington visit.
• Assist with reception in recognition of “Salute to Leadership Award” at PA Society event in NYC.
• Raise funding for candidate endorsements through PAC funding requests and receptions when appropriate.

Committees: Government Affairs Committee; Chamber PAC Board

Membership Development Division

Kevin Morgan, Vice Chairman

• Conduct regular Prospect and New Member events to encourage new members and educate current members on the value of their membership investment
• Continue to engage member involvement, through Ambassadors Committee, in assisting with membership retention including personal calls to new and renewing members.
• Coordinate annual membership campaign(s) as necessary to assist in recruitment of new members to the organization.
• Evaluate the Chamber’s current communications efforts and suggest ideas to improve the effectiveness and members usage of these venues.
• Expand industry specific or position specific groups (Shared Interest Groups) to meet on issues of importance to their area.
• Host annual recognition event (summer barbeque) highlighting committee members
• Develop a “buy local” campaign to promote through website and email communications
• Assist with the overhaul of the Chamber’s website to provide new tools for connecting and gathering information.
• Present workshops on social media uses and innovative communications opportunities.

Committees: Ambassadors, Communications

Special Events & Fundraising Division

Louis Kuppermman, Esq., Vice Chairman

• Produce an annual dinner to recognize the success of a small business through the Small Business of the Year Award. Also support the J. Larry Boling Award and the Green Business Award.
• Produce an annual trade show geared toward business-to-business marketing of products and services in the Chester County area.
• Coordinate annual golf event(s) as a major fundraiser for the organization.
• Pursue interest in annual trade mission to a foreign country and coordinate trip to engage members and generate non-dues revenue for the Chamber.
• Conduct national leadership simulcast offering members access to high level speakers on important leadership topics.
• Coordinate regular “after hours” networking events at member establishments.

Committees: Special Events, Business Mission, Golf

Business Development Division

Kristen LaDow, Vice Chairman

• Provide programs to educate and inspire women to enhance their business skills, develop a professional network and be effective and influential business leaders in the community.
• Coordinate annual Women in Business Dinner to highlight the achievements of women. Select an annual recipient of the Female Business Leader of the year to recognize at this event.
• Provide professional and personal development programs for Chester County Emerging Leaders.
• Determine criteria and nomination form and select Small Business of the Year Award winner to be recognized at Small Business Dinner.
• Develop a business development workshop series selecting topics of interest to assist businesses with issues related to operations and strategy.
• Coordinate an annual Economic Outlook event highlighting trends and activity in various sectors of business.
• Pursue opportunities for webinars and podcasts on business-related topics

Committees: Women in Business, Small Business Advisory, Emerging Leaders

Mike DeHaven, Chairman of the Board

Chamber Governance

• Convene as is necessary, task forces to deal with issues as it relates to bylaws, director nominations, personnel or any governance-related issues.
• Conduct orientations for new and existing board members as appropriate.

Chamber Finances

• Continue to grow the Chamber’s non-dues revenue through annual sponsorship packages.
• Continue to implement the tiered dues schedule.

Committees: Executive Board, Nominating, Personnel, Bylaws

Strategic Planning

Bill Belknap, Board Chairman

• Develop a Strategic / Visioning process to assist with short and long-term planning.

Joe Viscuso, Board Chairman

• Develop a program consisting of business education, skill-building and community awareness for juniors and seniors in the Chester County school districts. Recognize the completion of the program with a graduation ceremony.
• Develop an annual event that will generate significant revenue for the Foundation while providing members with an opportunity to network and support the Foundation.
• Enhance the Foundation Executive League targeting CEO’s and upper management and provide special networking functions geared towards this demographic.
• Discuss opportunities for a “Chairman’s Challenge Campaign” to raise revenues for the Foundation building reserves and pay down the mortgage on the Chamber building.
• Communicate role of Foundation to the general membership to raise awareness and support for the Foundation.

Committees: Youth Leadership, Annual Auction Gala