Agribusiness
This committee organizes, promotes and presents programs that recognize the significance of Agribusiness in our community and state. The committee seeks to introduce Agribusiness career opportunities through educational events and scholarships. The purpose of the Statesboro-Bulloch Chamber Agriculture Scholarship is to recognize and assist outstanding young people who plan to pursue a degree in an Agricultural related field. The Agribusiness Committee meets the third Wednesday of the month. Location and meeting times vary. Contact the Chamber for more information.
Ambassadors
This committee maintains membership relationships; calls and visits help keep contact information current; assess membersâ current needs, interests, and opinions, which leads toward relevant program development; and provides an opportunity to remind members of Chamber initiatives, activities, and benefits. Activities include assisting at Business After Hours and Coffee & Cards registration. The Ambassadors Committee meets the first Wednesday of the month at 11:00 a.m. at varying member locations.Â
Government & Collegiate Relations
This committee serves as a liaison for members and local, state, and federal elected and appointed officials, law enforcement and similar public entities; and top-level administration for East Georgia State College, Georgia Southern University, and Ogeechee Technical College. The committee also offers Blue Mile Revitalization and helps determine and administer an annual Community Leadership Conference. The Government and Collegiate Relations Committee meets the fourth Tuesday at 7:30 a.m. monthly at the Chamber.Â
Business & Workforce
This committee supports interests of large and small businesses as employers, fostering the connection with education systems to ensure a high quality workforce. It celebrates and promotes the value and breadth of Statesboro-Bulloch businesses. It encourages support for local business, encouraging area citizens to shop local and âinvest in Bulloch.â Programs may include industry and large business roundtables, mentoring, promoting loyalty to local businesses, and recognitions such as Manufacturer of the Year and Business of the Quarter. The Business and Workforce Committee meets the fourth Wednesday of the month at 8:30 a.m.Â
Government & Collegiate Relations
This committee serves as a liaison for members and local, state, and federal elected and appointed officials, law enforcement and similar public entities; and top-level administration for East Georgia State College, Georgia Southern University, and Ogeechee Technical College. The committee also offers Blue Mile Revitalization and helps determine and administer an annual Community Leadership Conference. The Government and Collegiate Relations Committee meets the fourth Tuesday at 7:30 a.m. monthly at the Chamber.Â
Health Industry
This committee represents a significant segment of the local economy (over 100 Chamber members) that focuses on identifying and networking among various provider types available locally. This, in turn, enables enhanced coordination of care, encourages local job growth and promotes convenient, quality care for the community. The committee brings in speakers to discuss emerging health issues in our community. The Health Industry Committee meets the third Tuesday of the month at 11:30 a.m. at the Chamber.Â
Leadership Development
This committee works to continue to develop community leaders after completing Leadership Bulloch. The Leadership Development Committee also helps to place those leaders into open leadership positions on the Chamberâs Board of Directors and in the community. The Committee oversees the program of work and curriculum of the Leadership Bulloch and Youth Leadership Bulloch classes. The Leadership Development Committee meets the third Tuesday of the month at 4:00 p.m. monthly at the Chamber.Â
Special Events & Fundraising
The committee plans, organizes and hosts events that enable the Chamber to operate its member programs and services that benefit the communityâs development. The Chamber is funded by membership dues and special events. The Statesboro-Bulloch Chamber of Commerceâs signature event, the Past Chairsâ Golf Tournament, is organized by this committee as well as a fall event. The Special Events and Fundraising Committee meets the first Tuesday of the month at 8:30 a.m.
