Ambassador/Engagement Representative

The Ambassador Committee team’s purpose is to enhance the membership experience by connecting with new members during their first year with the Chamber promoting taking advantage of member benefits and overall engagement.

Chair:
Eydie Shapiro – eydie@eydieshapiro.com

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.

Co-Chairs:
Ester Cirelli – ecirelli527@gmail.com | 732.610.1426
Susan Kelminson – skelminson@jewelelectric.com  | 201.653.1613

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.

Co-Chairs:
Easton Brenner – easton.brenner@ml.com
Steven Drapkin – vppr.tm660313@gmail.com
Tigran Mikayelyan – tigran@skypivotnj.com

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 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:
Holly Martins – hmartins@meadowlandsfsc.org

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:
Kati Hoffman – kati.hoffman@medievaltimes.com
Judy Ross – jross@meadowlands.org

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:
Danny Wood – dwood@sandler.com
Darren Jones – djones@jonesscg.com