CCC committees are an excellent way to learn from and build relationships with your professional peers. Our committees effect change at the Chamber, in the city government and state legislature, and in the community. All members are encouraged to get involved by participating on one or more Chamber committees.
Ambassador Committee
2010 Chairs TBA
Staff Liaison: Kelly Thompson Clark, (617) 876-4100
The Ambassador Committee serves as the goodwill arm of the Chamber. Ambassadors welcome new members to the Chamber, greet guests at events, and encourage and educate existing members on how to get involved. Ambassadors are instrumental in the membership renewal process and help generate ideas for Chamber programming.
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Community Outreach Committee
2010 Co-chairs: Lori Cowles from HMFH Architects and Sue Walsh, Office of Workforce Development
Staff Liaison: Caryn Saitz, (617) 876-4122
The Community Outreach Committee identifies opportunities for community involvement, educates Chamber members about the importance of corporate philanthropy, and implements the philanthropic portion of the Chamber's mission. Programs and initiatives of the committee include a social audit, a Best Practices Handbook on business philanthropy, a volunteer summit, and a brochure highlighting the impact of business on community well-being. Currently, they are launching two new initiatives, a mentoring program and the Cambridge Challenge, a program that partners Cambridge businesses with the City's youth.
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Cambridge Young Professionals (CYP) Committee
2010 Co-Chairs: Heather Pease from the Boston Breakers Professional Soccer and Michael Mish from MassChallenge
Staff Liaison: Kelly Thompson Clark (617) 876-4100
The CCC is always looking for new ways to develop our future workforce and community leaders. The CCC has started a new initiative to empower and activate one of the untapped resources of our community – the young professional. This committee of young pros has been tapped to assist the Chamber in organizing programming to serve this important group. If you are between the ages of 20 – 35 and interested in learning more, contact the Chamber at 617-876-4100.
Executive & Finance Committee (Board-only)
Chairman: William Sage, Sage Hotel Corporation
Staff Liaison: Kelly Thompson Clark, (617) 876-4100
The Executive & Finance Committee reviews ongoing Chamber activities, sets priorities, reviews policies and makes recommendations to the Board of Directors. The committee oversees and controls the fiscal affairs of the Chamber including the accounts, budgets, payroll, audits, and other financial transactions.
Government Affairs Committee
Chair: Dennis Carlone, Carlone & Associates
Staff Liaison: Terrence Smith, (617) 876-4213
The Government Affairs Committee works closely with Cambridge stakeholders to create partnerships that improve the quality of life and foster a vibrant and stable economic climate in the city. The committee hosts guest speakers and regular discussions with elected and appointed officials as well as the bi-annual Cambridge Leaders event. The Director of Public Affairs monitors, analyzes, and reports back to the committee on all pertinent public policy initiatives.
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High Tech & Science (HT&S) Committee
Staff Liaison: Caryn Saitz, (617) 876-4122
The High Tech & Science steering committee services the Chamber's high tech & science companies and identifies opportunities to share the innovations of these industries with the greater Chamber audience. Committee members' direct experiences working for or supporting high tech/science companies allow the Committee to plan programs that resonate with companies from these industries.
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Nominating Committee (Board-only)
Staff Liaison: Kelly Thompson Clark, (617) 876-4100
The Nominating Committee nominates individuals to fill vacancies on the Board of Directors. The Committee prepares a slate of officers for the annual election.
Cambridge Private Security Council
Coordinator: LT John Sheehan, Community Relations Section, Cambridge Police Department, (617) 349-3006
Staff Liaison: Kelly Thompson Clark, (617) 876-4100
The Cambridge Private Security Council provides a dialog between the Cambridge Police Department and private security groups from Cambridge companies regarding the state of crime in Cambridge and other security-related issues. At each meeting, an area business gives a presentation on his/her company, and a featured speaker gives a presentation dealing with Cambridge-area crime and crime prevention.
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Women in Business (WIB) Committee
Staff Liaison: Kelly Thompson Clark, (617) 876-4100
The Women in Business Committee advances the careers and enhances the prosperity of women entrepreneurs and professionals. The committee sponsors events and programs that promote the professional and business development of women.
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