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Enhance Your Professional Journey: Join a Spring Hill Chamber Committee Today

Embark on a rewarding path of professional development and community engagement by participating in a Spring Hill Chamber Committee. Our diverse committees offer unique opportunities for members to expand their networks, influence local business dynamics, and contribute to the prosperity of the Spring Hill business community. From the active engagement of the Ambassador Committee to the strategic initiatives of the Tourism Advisory Board and beyond, each committee plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of our local economy. Whether you’re passionate about fostering business growth, advocating for political affairs, promoting tourism, or driving marketing efforts, there’s a place for you to make an impact. Dive into the heart of Spring Hill’s vibrant business scene and discover how your expertise and enthusiasm can drive meaningful change. Join us now and be a part of something bigger.

Ambassador Committee

The Ambassador Committee is be the most active committee of the chamber, volunteering under the direction of the Executive Director for organizational growth. The committee will be responsible for the following activities:

  • Event Attendance. Be present at ribbon cuttings, groundbreakings and other chamber events as possible. The committee may set specific expectations for themselves.
  • Member Recruitment. Identify prospects for membership, introduce them to the chamber through a personal invitation, and offer testimonials on how the chamber can help grow their business.
  • Membership Retention. Connect and engage with existing members to encourage renewals, assess needs or expectations, and relay information to the Board of Directors or staff for potential opportunities.
  • New Member Orientation. Welcome and onboard new members by introducing them to existing members at Chamber events, and encourage members to take advantage of Chamber benefits.


2024 Ambassador Committee Members: We have 27 ambassadors serving in 2024 under the direction of Selena Garza (Chair). Learn more about them and apply to be one here. Ambassadors meet once every other month and attend as many of our events as possible.

Committee on Political Affairs (COPA)

The non-partisan Committee on Political Affairs (COPA) committee functions to ensure that the Chamber and its members are educated and engaged in city, county and state political races and issues that impact the business community. The Chamber will articulate and advocate the needs and interests of its members before legislative, administrative and judicial branches of government as appropriate and necessary.

2024 COPA Members: Brooke Barrett (Chair), Becca Melton (Staff), Bruce Hull, Jeff Graves, Clint McCain, Elizabeth Payne, Katherine Stark, Mike Stalnaker, and David St. Charles. COPA meets once a month typically on Thursday mornings.

Our Advocacy Statement

The Spring Hill Chamber of Commerce plays a significant role in advocating for the interests of local businesses at both local and state government levels. We advocate to ensure our community has the opportunity to thrive and grow, and our businesses can remain competitive. Below are the ways in which we may advocate through our Committee on Political Affairs (COPA):

  1. Identify Key Issues: We may identify issues that are important to the local business community. These can range from tax policies, regulatory changes, infrastructure projects, to economic development initiatives.
  2. Form Issues-Based Committees: We may form additional committees made up of members and other stakeholders to work on long-term issues.
  3. Develop Policy Positions: We may develop policy positions on such issues through consultation with our members.
  4. Meet with Representatives: We may meet with local and state government officials to understand or influence policy decisions. However, as we are not a political action committee (PAC), we will not endorse candidates as an organization or raise or spend money to elect and defeat candidates.
  5. Hold Networking Events: We may organize events where business leaders can meet with government officials and legislators to discuss issues and share their perspectives.
  6. Engage in Educational Campaigns: We may educate members and the broader community about important issues and how they impact local businesses.
  7. Build Coalitions: We may work with other organizations to build support for or against specific initiatives.
  8. Engage with the Media: We may use our media channels to advocate for our positions and inform the public and government officials about the needs and contributions of the local business community.

Our 2024 Local Government and Legislative Agenda

Developed by the Spring Hill Chamber’s Committee on Political Affairs (COPA)

The Spring Hill Chamber is committed to informing and educating our members on important policy issues, providing access and input to our elected officials, and serving as an advocate that promotes a business-friendly environment. We do this work with a collaborative spirit. We invite members and stakeholders who share our commitment to making Spring Hill a great place to live, learn, work, and play to join us in these efforts. Based on our advocacy statement, the Spring Hill Chamber of Commerce will proceed with the following initiatives, primarily through our Committee on Political Affairs (COPA), in 2024:

  • Economic Development: Advocate for state and local policies that stimulate business, commercial and industrial growth for a diverse economy and quality of life.
  • Infrastructure Investment: Push for increased investment in local infrastructure, such as improved roads and public transportation, sewer and water to enhance business operations, attract new business, and/or create new business corridors within the area.
  • Workforce Development: Collaborate with local educational institutions and state representatives to ensure a skilled workforce, supporting initiatives that align education with the needs of the current and future business community.
  • Regulatory Reform: Seek to streamline business regulations to reduce the administrative burden on local businesses, making it easier to start, operate and expand business in Spring Hill, Tennessee.
  • Healthcare Investment: Promote investment in healthcare delivery to meet our growing community healthcare needs.

Tourism Advisory Board (TAB)

The Tourism Advisory Board (TAB) makes recommendations to the Spring Hill Chamber related to the promotion of tourism and expenditures of grants received for tourism marketing in the Spring Hill area. Spring Hill tourism assets include attractions, lodging, event venues, sports and gaming activities and venues, specialty shopping, restaurants and bars, music venues, the arts and makers spaces, unique spots, community events, and more.

2024 TAB Members: Becca Melton (Staff), Angela Hardison (Staff), Melinda Miller, Melissa Fisher, Brian Fisher, Jennifer Gonzalez, Linda Eaves, Brian Gordon, Eric Jacobson, Ravi Godhwani, Curtis Gibbs, and Keyur Patel (Note: We are currently filling empty spots on TAB). The TAB meets formally twice a year with networking opportunities to showcase local attractions in between.

Marketing Committee

The Marketing Committee functions as the marketing advisory group of chamber programs and events. This committee shall work with the marketing staff to ensure a positive image is maintained by:

  • Contributing to the chamber’s overall marketing plan,
  • Advising chamber staff on ways to communicate the goals and objectives of the Spring Hill Chamber of Commerce, and
  • Working on various projects outlined within the chamber’s marketing goals/plan.
 
2024 Marketing Committee Members: Lyndsay Sullivan (Chair), Angela Hardison (Staff), Erika Sanchez, Jill Hudson, Galen Longo, Gina Landerer, Amanda Jerkins, Kimberly Minier, and Ted Reed. The Marketing Committee meets the last Wednesday of the month virtually, culminating with an end of year in-person lunch.

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee functions as the auditing group for the Chamber and assists the Treasurer in the performance of the duties assigned to that office. The Finance Committee may assist with the creation of the annual budget each year or research budgetary concerns or requests throughout the year.

2024 Finance Committee: Melinda Miller, Larry Luna, Jaimee Davis, Dalton Potts, and Clint McCain.

Human Resources Committee

The Human Resources Committee may assist the Executive Director with recommendations to the Board of Directors on human resources matters affecting the Chamber. The Human Resources Committee also serves as the hiring and search committee for the Executive Director if needed.

2024 Human Resources Committee Members: Jannis Muscato, Rodney Holliman, and Becca Melton (Staff)

Nonprofit Focus Group

The Nonprofit Focus Group is made up of nonprofit organization executives to share with and inform on best practices, needs, pain points, and collaborative opportunities. It will also serve as a springboard to a nonprofit showcase every other year.

2024 Nonprofit Focus Group: Representatives from all our nonprofit members are encouraged to attend these meetings once per quarter.

Retail & Restaurant Focus Group

The Retail & Restaurant Focus Group is made up of retail and restaurant owners or managers to share with and inform on best practices, needs, pain points, and collaborative opportunities within these industries. It will also serve as as an advisory group for shop local campaigns.

2024 Retail & Restaurant Focus Group: Representatives from all retail and restaurant in Spring Hill are encouraged to attend these meetings once per quarter. The first meeting in 2024 was held on March 27th. The next meeting date is TBD.

Event Task Forces

The Experience Spring Hill Task Force helps execute the annual Experience Spring Hill, The Event, a community event that showcases our business community and community assets.

  •  2024 Experience Spring Hill Task Force: Meredith Hyjek (Chair/Staff), Becca Melton (Staff), Candace Lewis (Staff), Angela Hardison (Staff), Erika Sanchez, Kathy Macrander, Jennifer Gonzales, and Katie Horkey

 

The Celebrate Spring Hill Task Force helps execute the annual Celebrate Spring Hill, a fundraiser for the Spring Hill Chamber.

  • 2024 Celebrate Spring Hill Task Force: TBD

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