This is also a great way to network with other business people and learn more about how the Chamber operates. You are able to express your ideas to improve the Chamber’s services. Below is a list chamber committees:

After Hours Mixers

Held monthly, these After Hours Mixers feature a chamber member business and provide networking between our member business professionals in a casual atmosphere.

Ambassador Corps

Serve as the communication link between new members and the Chamber and encourage participation in all events. Ambassadors attend ribbon cuttings, grand openings, assist at luncheons, mixers, and participate in development of events and programs.

Business @ The Mall

Members are given the opportunity to showcase their business at the A.V. Mall with all the walk through traffic that the mall has to offer. This event will take place during the fall.

Christmas Parade

Celebrates the holiday season and highlights Palmdale’s downtown area. Band review for local high school bands to see who’s the best in the valley.

Crab Crack & Dance Party

Annual Spring event. Committee plans, organizes, and volunteers at the event. Committee members collect auction items, plan entertainment, and decorate venue to provide a fun evening for members and community.

Community Affairs

Unite members and community through events and projects to enhance the quality of life in Palmdale. Create educational and informational events to help members learn more about running a profitable business. Work with the local community to promote the City of Palmdale through programs such as the Miss City of Palmdale Scholarship Pageant and the annual Christmas Parade.

Education

Meets monthly to partner with school districts to determine Work Ethics Scholarships recipients. Committee also develops programs that are school/business related.

Family Picnic

Committee meets from May to September. Committee organizes, coordinates and volunteers the day of the Family Picnic. The Family Picnic is a good old fashioned picnic. There are various activities throughout the day for the entire family.

Fireworks Booth

The chair would organize volunteers to man the fireworks booth from June 29 – July 4. The chair will also be responsible for set up and tear down of booth, securing guards and other misc happening related to the booth.

Golf Tournament

Meets January through June. Coordinates, obtains sponsorships, organize and volunteer the day of the event. Partial proceeds go to local charity.

Government Affairs/Economic Development

Committee meets monthly to discuss various legislation that pertains to the businesses in the Antelope Valley. Committee also produces Candidate Forums when applicable. Committee meets monthly with area legislative reps, businesses and other organizations. The organizations take turns chairing this monthly meeting. Activate Grassroots network when needed.

Installation & Recognition Banquet

Committee meets from June to January to organize event which honors the outgoing Chairman, Board of Directors and Volunteers. Awards Business of the Year, Member of the year, Rising Star, Ambassador of the year, Chairman’s Award, Member anniversary, Member Milestones.

Joint Business Showcase Mixer

This committee meets monthly from January to May. Event hosts over 100 businesses in an Expo atmosphere where members can display and sell their products. Committee coordinates, organizes and volunteer the day of the event.

Joint Military Affairs

This committee meets monthly. Committee discusses ways to build relationships with EAFB personnel, US Plant 42 employees, US Military recruiters and the Palmdale business community.

Luncheons

Monthly luncheon meetings feature speakers from a variety of business fields, elected officials and community leaders. New members are presented with their membership plaques and introduced to the community.

Membership/Retention

Works closely with Membership Sales Rep to acquire new members. Retention committee serves to ensure that the services the Palmdale Chamber of Commerce provides are such that existing members and invite their peers to join this progressive organization.

Miss City of Palmdale

A scholarship pageant for young ladies of Palmdale to represent Palmdale through community service projects.

Newsletter

Collect, edit and write articles for Vantage monthly newsletter. Create a newsletter that provides pertinent information for members. Solicit advertisers for publication. Distribute newsletter to local businesses.

Palmdale Business Breakfast

Meets monthly. Discusses new ideas for our monthly breakfast. Committee volunteers the day of the Breakfast.

Taste of Palmdale

Committee meets February to September. Event to showcase the restaurants in the AV. Committee organizes, coordinates and volunteers the day of the event.

Ways-N-Means

Maintain and review current non-dues fundraising events and projects. Create fresh ideas for viable fundraising events.