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Chamber Committees

Government Affairs Committee

This committee focuses on issues relevant to the economic growth and expansion of the business community at the state and local levels in both MA & NH.

In conjunction with Chamber staff, this committee:

Advocates on behalf of the business community (ie. lowering tax rates)
Supports projects that will positively affect the economic climate in communities throughout the Chamber’s service area (ie. MBTA Bridge Repairs)
Works with local elected officials to find available funding for community projects
Works with local, state and federal elected officials in MA & NH to lobby for important issues (i.e. a train stop in Plaistow, widening the upper Rt. 125 Corridor).

Community Support Committee

This committee provides focus on downtown merchant needs, initiatives, and events. Currently this committee's primary focus is on producing events with regional interest in downtown Haverhill. Additional community support committees will be launched on demand to support any of the 14 communities served by the Greater Haverhill Chamber of Commerce.

This committee produces the following annual events:

Christmas Stroll – December
KidsFest - May
Italian Fest – September

Membership Services Committee

This committee helps market the Chamber to both new and existing members. Marketing initiatives include conducting seminars, workshops, and all on and off line promotion. Committee members serve as greeters at Business After Hours. Specific ongoing projects:

Conduct member surveys to determine the needs of the business community.
Work with the Program Coordinator to secure speakers and create new events.
Work with Chamber staff to expand the Chamber’s website as a resource for the membership and the community.
Promote the online Community Calendar.
Business of the Month and Annual Small Business of the Year Awards.
Develop and produce the Winning Opportunities for Women (WOW) Conference.
Work with Chamber staff to research marketing trends and implement programs based on results (i.e. Destination Haverhill television ads).

Safety, Security, Defense & Aerospace

Other goals to be determined by the Committee. This committee works with public safety officials to:

Host informational events regarding local safety laws and regulations as they pertain to business
Work with local public safety related businesses to potentially secure state and federal contracts
Research and distribute information regarding public safety related jobs as well as how to find qualified employees for such jobs
Host informational events on CORI & SORI checks and the laws surrounding them
Host informational events regarding internet safety for business

Economic Development Committee

This committee works with state and local economic development specialists to create growth initiatives for the Greater Haverhill area.

Specific ongoing projects:

Hosts Developers' Showcases to highlight
Works with Merrimack Valley Economic Development Council, Merrimack Valley Planning Commission and the State of New Hampshire to streamline information for businesses.
Provides information on group health insurance programs in MA & NH and will host seminars