Chamber Ambassadors
Thirty years ago the Napa Chamber of Commerce adopted its own diplomatic corps. Not in the United States Department of states sense; rather the Chamber’s new unit was designed to spread good will for the Chamber within the Community. Click on the headline for more information about the Chamber Ambassadors and their activities.

Business Builders
What do the small business owners of today need and want to hear about? This group is in the know – and needs you to help them know even more! Business Builders works closely with the Small Business Development Center to craft engaging and informative educational sessions for the joint Wake Up Your Business Wednesday monthly programs. You’ll meet great people, hear the freshest ideas and truly contribute to the Napa Valley business community by being a member of this committee. Meets on the first Tuesday of the month at the Napa Chamber of Commerce or other location as announced. (9 a.m.)

Green & Sustainable Practices (GaSP)
As businesses examine their business practices, looking for more sustainable ways to conserve, recycle, renew and work, the Napa Chamber’s Green & Sustainable Practices (GaSP) Committee is here to help.  This committee is dedicated to supporting existing and new businesses with information and resources.  The hope is to inspire positive interaction, collaboration, and growth within our business community, supporting our environment and protecting our limited resources.  This committee also advocates for a unified approach for addressing green regulations and restrictions. If you are interested in a sustainable future of our community and our planet, then this is the committee for you.  Meetings are on the first Wednesday of the month (8:30 a.m.) and are help in the Chamber Conference Room (Upstairs). Each meeting is centered around a topic. Upcoming topics for 2010 include: 3/3 Solar Energy and Financing Your Project, 4/7 Efficiency Audits and Retro-fits, 5/5 Greening Event Management, 6/2 ABAG/NTCPA, 7/7 Slow Food, Health, Local Producers, 8/4 No Meeting, 9/1Annual Planning Session, 10/6 Building, Forest Stewardship Council, Cleaning Supply Product Lines, 11/3 Toxic Disposal, Pest Abatement, 12/1 Behavior Changing. More info on committee meetings and past notes.

Membership Services Committee
Love to find out about your fellow business owners? Want to know what changes are happening in their businesses? Have a curiosity about how well the Napa Chamber may be meeting their needs? All your questions are good ones if you are part of the Membership Services Committee. These volunteers contact current members of the Chamber to gauge their satisfaction, update our data base, look for new trends or problems in the community and just to be a friendly voice on the phone. If you’re a “people person,” this is the committee for you. Meets on the fourth Tuesday of each month at different member restaurant locations. (noon)

Infrastructure & Transportation Task Force (ITT)
Wondering just how all the planning and coordination that is needed for the Flood Control Project, transportation management, traffic impacts and Bay Area transit gets done? You’ll find out from the experts when you attend one of the ITT meetings. This task force, formed to help businesses deal with all the impacts of these major influences, meets on the first Friday of every other month. (9 a.m.)

Legislative Action Committee (LAC)
One of the most active committees of the Napa Chamber of Commerce is the Board appointed 19-member Legislative Action Committee. This committee is charged with thoroughly investigating any public policy issue that the Chamber is asked to take a position on. All subjects are reviewed by being compared to the Chamber’s 5-Year Community Vision. Balanced presentations of the pros and cons of each issue are followed by discussion, lively debates and ultimately, recommendations to the Board. Members of this committee are appointed to one year terms by the Board. For more information, contact Lisa Batto, President & CEO lisa@napachamber.com. (8:15 a.m. 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month)

Economic Vitality & Sustainability Committee
This committee represents a partnership with the Workforce Investment Board. The main focus is to convene industry specific groups to gather information and share information.
For more informaiton, conttact Lisa Batto President & CEO lisa@napachamber.com  

Benefit Golf Tournament Committee
This committee is responsible for planning the annual event held at Silverado Resort in July. The committee chooses the beneficiaries for the event and awards $5,000 in donations. Join this committee if you are committed to making a positive difference where we live and work. The Golf Tournament Committee meets monthly at the Chamber of Commerce from February to July each year.
 
Economic Outlook Steering Committee
Planning the Napa Chamber’s premier annual event is a big job, but it’s fun and interesting for business people from all walks of life. Learn about up-to-the-minute topics and trends and help find cutting edge speakers by being a part of this exciting planning committee. Meetings take place monthly from mid-June to October each year. (9:30 a.m.)

If you would like to join our committees, please call (707) 226-7455 for more information.