Ambassador/Engagement Committee

The Ambassador Committee team’s purpose is to enhance the membership experience by connecting with new members during their first year with the Chamber and promoting taking advantage of member benefits and overall engagement. This Committee convenes the last Tuesday of every month and directly contributes to the overall success of the Chamber by strengthening membership engagement.

Co-Chairs:
Vinnie Morelli – vincent_morelli@us.aflac.com  |  201.697.0203
Dan Meredith – danmeredith3@allstate.com | 201.355.8090

Construction Resources Group

Building relationships and opportunities between construction and related industry services. Involvement in this committee will provide you with new vendor resources as well as advance business intelligence of future opportunities.

Chair:
Dennis Mikula – djm@mikulainc.com | 973.772.1684 ext. 1946

Emerging Leaders Committee

The Emerging Leaders Committee is one of the most important initiatives of the MC! The ELN’s focus is to strengthen and expand the business connections and leadership skills for both young entrepreneurs as well as young executives climbing the ranks of the corporate ladder. Interaction and engagement with other entrepreneurs and seasoned executives will provide invaluable connections and business intelligence.

Chair:
Santiago Giraldo – sgiraldo@mtb.com | 201.655.1738

Nonprofit Committee

Not For Profit organizations and charities help provide the strong quality of life we enjoy in the greater Meadowlands. The goal of this committee is to encourage and support area nonprofits by providing resources, guidance and visibility to connect with the business community. The result of which often leads to a greater awareness of the your organization making it easier to attract future Board members and grow corporate giving. Zoom meetings convene the last Wednesday of every month with the exception of November and December.

Co-Chairs:
Kathy English – kathyenglish@njfriendshiphouse.org  |  201.488.2121
Elizabeth Boyajian – eboyajian@spectrumforliving.org | 201.358.8081

Professional Women’s Initiative (PWI)

The Professional Women’s Initiative (PWI) is focused on planning and providing three annual events (one per quarter) geared to enhance the working environment of women. Events will be open to all members looking to develop skills, promote leadership, contribute to the community, and network. The committee will meet to oversee the planning and development of each program.

Co-Chairs:
Susan Kelminson – skelminson@jewelelectric.com  | 201.653.1613
Andrea Lokshin – alokshin@playmeadowlands.com | 201.842.5013

Small Business Council

Designed specifically for the largest segment of Chamber membership, the Small Business Council provides business programming via networking, information sessions and Business Owner Roundtable Groups that resemble a Board of Directors discussing best practices and advising on encountered business situations. The SBC hosts monthly meetings and workshops to address topics of interest to small business owners & executives.

Co-Chairs:
Joe Moran- Joe.Moran@a2bdigitalmarketing.com  | 201.913.4752
Frankie Pergola – fpergola@krausmarketing.com  |  973.998.5742