Committees of the Chamber
Ambassadors Club
Serving as the goodwill arm of the Chamber, the Ambassadors Club assists in various activities including: Grand Opening and Ribbon-Cutting Ceremonies, Business After Hours, Membership Contact and Retention, Operation Thank You, and many other activities. It is the goal of the Ambassadors Club to increase membership and members' knowledge of programs, services and benefits of the Chamber.
For more information,
contact Christina Fernandez at 910-347-3141.
Governmental Affairs Committee
The Chamber's Governmental Affairs Committee, working on behalf of businesses in Jacksonville/Onslow County in the legislative arena, ensures that your voice will be heard on issues of importance on a local, state and national level. This committee presents important issues to the public through Forum Onslow. Membership to this committee is by appointment only and requires a special application.
For more information, contact Janet Bowen at 910-347-3141.
Small Business Committee
The Small Business Committee is a group of volunteer business owners, managers and leaders who operate new and established businesses in Onslow County. The Small Business Committee serves as a personal "help line" for trouble-shooting problems that small business Chamber members may face during their day-to-day operations. Membership and meetings of this council is open to all small business Chamber members.
For more information,
contact Million Heir-Williams at 910-347-3141.
Workforce Advisory Committee
The Workforce Advisory Committee is a combined effort of the Chamber of Commerce, Onslow County Schools, Coastal Carolina Community College, and the local business community to identify challenges and opportunities in our local workforce and facilitate the free flow of ideas to implement solutions. The primary goal is to encourage relationships between students and businesses that will allow the students to explore skilled trades and advanced educational opportunities within the County, both before and after high school graduation.
This will be accomplished through events such as Trades Day, where high school vocational education students compete against each other in trades such as automotives, electrical, welding, drafting, masonry, and construction, and the Eduation Golf Tournament, an annual event to raise funds to assist Onslow County Schools educators.
For more information,
contact Amanda Kelly at 910-347-3141.
Military Affairs Committee
Helping to foster exemplary military/civilian relations, the Military Affairs Committee realizes the value of a united business and military community in Jacksonville and Onslow County. Membership in this committee is by appointment only and requires a special application.
For more information, contact Dawn Jensen at 910-347-3141.
Event Committees
The Chamber hosts several events for the betterment of the community. In order to make these events successful, working committees are formed and meet prior to and assist with the event. A separate committee oversees each of the following events: Spelling Bee, Business Expo and Holiday Parade.
For more information, contact Alejandra Hawks at 910-347-3141.
Project CARE
Project CARE combines the efforts of various local government, military, Chamber and community organizations to provide assistance to families of deployed military. It also provides assistance to local businesses that may suffer because of large scale deployments, and boosts community spirit through appreciation events and other activities.
For more information on Project CARE, contact Alejandra Hawks at 910-347-3141.
Minority Business Services Committee
The Minority Business Services Committee consists of a volunteer group of minority business owners working together to spearhead the minority business initiative. The Minority Business Roundtables and Minority Enterprise Development Day are major components of the outreach efforts to help resolve issues that impact the minority business community. The committee is also responsible for the Jacksonville•Onslow African-American Heritage Trail, an ongoing project to highlight local leaders, communities, history, and culture. Click here to view the brochure.
For more information, contact Million
Heir-Williams at 910-347-3141.
Leadership Jacksonville•Onslow Program
This nine month program offers participants an overview of many different aspects of Onslow County in the hopes of developing the leaders of tomorrow.
Click here to view the Brochure.
For more information, please contact Janet Bowen at 910-347-3141.
