Committees and Advisory Councils

The Monroeville Area Chamber offers several active committees and advisory councils to address specific topics important to local businesses and the community at large. Members (or their designee) may join a committee at any time. We ask only that you make a serious commitment to actively participate in whichever committee(s) you select. Most meetings are held once a month for approximately one hour beginning at 8:30 a.m. in the MACC Conference Room.



GOVERNMENT & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS

Co-Chair: Brent Shealer, Shealer Chiropractic, P.C.
Co-Chair: Don Friedman, Enterprise Rent A Car

Keeps informed on significant legislative and community activities impacting business; maintains a productive relationship with relevant legislative bodies, and effectively represents the needs and interests of the area’s business community.

HEALTH & SAFETY

Chair: Paul Campbell, Campbell Alliance, LLC

Keeps a proactive program with the issues of public safety such as crime prevention and health awareness that affect not only the business owner and manager, but also the larger community.
Business & Education Resource Directory

EDUCATION

Co-Chair: Charles Bostaph, PhD., CCAC-Boyce
Co-Chair: Katrina Burkett, Huntington Learning Center

Focuses on the partnership between the business and academic community with practical programs such as job fairs, job shadowing, educator in the workplace, internships, and teacher appreciation.  Click on the image to the right to view the 2011 - 2012 Business and Education Resource Directory, a publication developed by the Monroeville Area Chamber of Commerce Education Committee.

MARKETING/COMMUNICATIONS

Co-Chair: Donna Padezan, NPV Productions
Co-Chair: Alice Rathjen, Monster Mini Golf

Develops marketing strategies including newspaper, website, electronic media, B2B mailings and internal publications with briefings and workshops for members.

MEMBERSHIP AMBASSADORS

Co-Chair: Tammy Gary, Ad Specialties of Pittsburgh
Co-Chair: Tom Tevis, Standard Bank

Works on programs to sustain membership retention and foster membership growth. Committee members are responsible for identifying potential MACC members and helping to make the new member orientation period a welcoming experience.

SPECIAL EVENTS

Chair: Varies based upon the event

Coordinates social outings, special events and fundraisers. This committee assists in the selection of menu, door prizes, promotions, ad sales, entertainment, etc. Typical events include: Monroeville Area ROCs!, Golf Outing, Chamber Challenge, Celebrate Monroeville, Staff Appreciation Luncheon, Holiday Party, Annual Meeting, Sports Luncheons and more.