Committees
The Milton Chamber of Commerce populates a number of committees that do a variety of tasks, from awards nominations to forming the policies of the Chamber and liaising with levels of government on behalf of the Chamber's members. A member of the Board of Directors of the Chamber traditionally chairs each committee and the committee membership is made up of volunteers from member businesses. The committees of the Chamber are listed below, along with a description of the work each does. If you are interested in being involved with one or more of these committees or require further information on a committee, please do not hesitate to contact the Chamber office at 905-878-0581.
Board of Directors
The Board of Directors is elected from the membership to represent the interests of the business community across all sectors. The Board is the policy development arm of the Chamber and is responsible for creating the vision of the organization.
Business After Hours
The Business After Hours committee is responsible for monthly networking events, held on the fourth Tuesday of every month from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. These events are hosted by members and provide the opportunity to gather and network with fellow business colleagues in an informal setting.
Escarpment Country™ Tourism
This committee is a marketing alliance made up of Escarpment Country™ members who rely on tourists and visitors to make their businesses prosper. This partnership allows individual businesses and associations to join forces to intensify their marketing power and increase visitor traffic. Please visit the Escarpment Country™ website for more information.
Milton Farmers' Market
This committee is responsible for bringing together more than 40 vendors from across southern Ontario for the Farmers' Market, a popular attraction for the enjoyment of residents and visitors. The Milton Farmers’ Market runs from May through October, every Saturday morning in Downtown Milton.
Golf Tournament
The Golf Tournament Committee meets during the months of April, May and June in preparation for the Annual Chamber Golf Tournament held each June. The committee's responsibilities include acquiring hole sponsors, golfers and prizes. The tournament is a major fundraiser for the organization and is enjoyed by more than 250 golfers.
Government Relations
This committee ensures that the interests of local businesses are in the forefront of municipal government decision-making, which can directly impact business and the community. This committee has addressed issues such as growth, development charges, hydro security deposits and infrastructure development. Association with the Canadian and Ontario Chambers of Commerce facilitates the exchange of information and opinions at the provincial and federal government levels. This committee consists of members from all business sectors with a vested interest in the betterment of the community.
Marketing and Communications
The Marketing and Communications Committee is responsible for communication within the membership, the business community at large and the residential community. Communications tools include:
- Business Directory
- The Chamber Business to Business Newsletter (published 6 times per year)
- Milton Chamber of Commerce and Escarpment Country™ Tourism websites
- Monthly centrespread in The Canadian Champion
- Annual Visitor's Guide
Meetings and Seminars
This committee is responsible for organizing and orchestrating many of our special events under the Chamber umbrella. Partnering with local banquet halls, events are often politically focused including breakfast meetings with the Mayor, our Member of Provincial Parliament and various guest speakers such as our Minister of Finance. Nonpolitically focused events include a new initiative – New Members Breakfast and the Lunch Box Tours.
Membership Services
The Membership Services Committee, made up of the committee Chairs, acts as a liaison between the Chamber committees and the Board of Directors.
Scholarship Selection
This committee, formed in 2007, was developed to discuss the future of the Chamber Scholarship Fund. Historically, monies raised from the Scholarship Café were used to offer scholarships to local schools in the community. With the introduction of the Sports Celebrity Dinner & Auction, raising $10,000 at the inaugural event in 2002, a committee was formed to ensure the continuation, development and again, “smart growth” of the Fund. The committee consists of volunteers, many of whom come from the financial sector, who meet to discuss the possibility of the development of a development fund. A secondary responsibility of this committee is to decide the structure of the Chamber Scholarship Fund. In the past, we have offered scholarships to the schools and the schools have chosen the recipients with very little involvement by the Chamber.
Special Events
This committee is responsible for organizing the Chamber's major events:
Sports Celebrity Dinner & Auction
This committee is responsible for planning the fundraising event including selection of celebrities, organization of the events, sponsorship and ticket sales. The proceeds from this event help fund the Chamber Scholarship Fund.
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