Committees are essential to the Chamber’s mission, vision and objectives – and they’re fun! Our members enjoy participating in connecting new members to the Chamber, ensuring our ties to the military are strong, working with the City of Peoria to design tourism strategies, creating new business opportunities and serving as your voice in government.
Ambassadors Committee
The Ambassadors help your business excel. By welcoming, supporting and encouraging each new member, the Ambassadors Committee expands your experience in the Peoria Chamber of Commerce. You will see these energetic and outgoing members at ribbon-cuttings, mixers, grand opening celebrations and more. New members can expect a phone call from our Ambassador team. Serving as an Ambassador is a point of pride for our members.
Chair: Jo Ann Dugan & Gretchan Vetter
Meeting Information: 3rd Thursday of each month
Chair: Jo Ann Dugan & Gretchan Vetter
Meeting Information: 3rd Thursday of each month
Government Affairs Committee
The Governmental Affairs Committee monitors local, City, State and National information related to business in Peoria and the West Valley. This committee features many legislative experts from throughout the Phoenix metropolitan. The committee serves to inform members regarding important initiatives and changes in legislation. When needed, the committee provides opportunities for members to engage in the legislative process by contacting elected officials regarding issues that may impact your business. Annually the committee publishes Policy Statements on all topics related to the Chamber and local government.
Chair: Liz Recchia
Meeting Information: 3rd Wednesday of each month
Chair: Liz Recchia
Meeting Information: 3rd Wednesday of each month
Military & Veterans Affairs Committee
The Military & Veterans Affairs Committee serves to honor active and retired military and maintain the Chamber’s partnership with Luke Air Force Base. The Peoria Chamber values service in all branches of the military and recognizes the importance of providing opportunities to spotlight programs and services that benefit the Peoria and West Valley communities.
The committee raises funds to support local military programs.
The Committee also supports the Wing Orientation program through local resources. Members of the Chamber are eligible to provide flyers, brochures and other informational collateral that is personally given to each person during the orientation program at Luke AFB.
Chair: Jeannie Bolger
Meeting Information: 4th Wednesday of each month
The committee raises funds to support local military programs.
The Committee also supports the Wing Orientation program through local resources. Members of the Chamber are eligible to provide flyers, brochures and other informational collateral that is personally given to each person during the orientation program at Luke AFB.
Chair: Jeannie Bolger
Meeting Information: 4th Wednesday of each month
Small Business Education
The Small Business Advisory Council is focused on creating new marketing and education opportunities for members, which include the following:
Chair: Siarra Decomi
Meeting Information: 2nd Thursday of each month
- Hot Topics & Lunch - Small Business Education
- Educational Speakers
- Business Mentoring
- Resources for small businesses
Chair: Siarra Decomi
Meeting Information: 2nd Thursday of each month
