COMMITTEES

The Chamber offers a wide range of opportunities through which you can pursue your personal and business interests. Members are encouraged to take part in our volunteer committees dedicated to promoting business in the communities we serve. New and existing members are welcome to attend committee meetings. Contact the chamber for more information or visit the web site for an up-to-date schedule.

Government Affairs Committee
Government Affairs Committee Consists of board and general members. Shall recommend public policy statements to the board and track legislation at the state, federal and local levels of government. This committee will also conduct candidate interviews and process the legislative endorsement process. The Government Affairs Committee meets the second Thursday of every month from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. at Chamber Headquarters.
For more information contact: Marianne Martelli at mmartelli@cccbi.org
Click here to view the Government Affairs Committee members.

Local Government Committee
This committee was designed to help the Chamber network more closely with local elected officials to discuss land use issues that impact the business community. We also address taxation and infrastructure build-out issues as well. The Local Government Committee shall recommend policy statements to the board whereby the board will address the issues with the media and membership. The Local Government Committee meets the third Wednesday of every month from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. at Chamber Headquarters.
For more information contact: Rob Powelson at powelson@cccbi.org

Membership Committee
The Membership Committee is responsible for coordinating the membership and retention functions for the Chamber. This committee will monitor membership activities, host new member receptions, organize the annual membership drive and help staff and board with the retention issues. The Membership Committee meets the third Tuesday of every month from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Chamber Headquarters.
For more information contact: Jeff Simon at jsimon@cccbi.org


Committee Members
Chair: Buzz Hannum - Lyons Companies
Vince Bendinelli - Program Venture Management, Ltd.
Pete Blok - Ambrose Wealth Management
Dave Connors - Citizens Bank
Claude Gironde - Imtek Direct Marketing
Brian Hall - Parks Moving Systems/United Van Lines
Kathy Hanick - Century 21 Absolute Realty
Terry Mills - Wachovia Insurance Services
Ed Riegl - Meridian Bank
Larry Roselli - OCI
Scott Smith - Envirosure Inc.


Women-in-Business Committee
The Women-In-Business Committee is a professional Chamber organization of women who network through specific program opportunities designed to educate, inspire, and enhance business skills and maximize your membership in the Chamber. The WIB also host an annual Women-In-Business dinner.The WIB Committee meets the first Thursday of every month from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. at Chamber Headquarters.
For more information contact: Olivia Hecksher at ohecksher@cccbi.org
Click here to view the Women-in-Business Committee members.


Young Professionals
NEW to the Chamber! The Chester County Young Professionals, the only one of its kind in our county, is a new group created in 2006 to provide networking opportunities for young professionals under 40 in the area. Our events include happy hours, golf outings, and various other functions throughout the year. For more information contact:
For more information contact: Jeff Simon at jsimon@cccbi.org

Go to the Chester County Chamber Foundation page to learn about the Youth Leadership and Workforce Education Committee.