Chamber Committees

Ambassadors Committee

Monique Amos, Chair
Cathy Coates, Co-Chair

The Ambassadors are an active group of members who act as a welcoming committee for the Chamber of Commerce. They become a "buddy" for all new members. They communicate with and encourage the new member to attend Chamber activities and introduce them to other members at events. They also show a great representation at ribbon cuttings and grand openings. They meet monthly, the first Thursday, at different area restaurants.

Meeting dates:

Meet every first Thursday at 11:30 am each month at an active member restaurant.

Beautification Committee

Travis Canepa, Chair

The purpose is to review the community image and assist in improving the community while recognizing the work of others through an approved awards program. They are charged with the purpose of promoting community through pride among the residents by various programs developed to maintain and improve the quality of living in the City of Ormond Beach, and to instill a spirit of pride in the lifestyle of its commercial and residential areas and monitor the planning of governmental and community development in areas of ecological esthetic concern. The committee shall maintain a quarterly awards program selecting from each of the city's four zones and presenting the beautification awards for Residential, Commercial and Business Renovation categories.

Please visit the Chamber calendar section for upcoming meeting dates.

Coastal Communities Tourism Roundtable

Bill Miller, Chair

The purpose of this committee is to provide a forum in which interested business and government leaders from all coastal communities in Volusia County can come together to develop ideas and solutions to enhance the quality of our beaches and to assist and improve tourism.

Economic Prosperity Committee

Lewis Heaster, Chair

The purpose is to monitor, review current development trends, attract new development and current business expansion in our community while developing activities consistent with the goals and objectives of the Ormond Beach Chamber of Commerce. The purpose is to utilize the opportunities and advantages of Ormond Beach to improve and modernize its tax base; to promote the area as suitable for quality family living while promoting economic/industrial development through a working relationship with the City of Ormond Beach and the Volusia County Economic Development Corporation. Promoting the improvement of all modes of transportation serving the Ormond Beach area is essential and expediting construction and improvements of streets, highways, and bridges which are considered vital to the development of our community.

Please visit the Chamber calendar section for upcoming meeting dates.

Education Committee

Bobbi Coleman, Chair

The purpose is to develop activities and identify areas of need relevant to the education process in Ormond Beach and Volusia County. Its mission is to promote community interest in local and area schools, stimulate interest and support of vocational training and career opportunities available in the area, especially by contacting and working with professional groups to offer expertise in the area of jurisdiction to other similar businesses and encourage efforts and programs that support "excellence and education."

Please visit the Chamber calendar section for upcoming meeting dates.

Teacher of the Quarter Presentations:

March 22, OBCC, 8am

GO! Generation Ormond!

Matthew Bonazzoli, Chair

Richard Shaw, Co-Chair

This is a new committee just formed with a mission of promoting a positive energetic networking atmosphere for the enrichment of the professional community. This committee is committed to educating the membership on issues affecting businesses in Ormond Beach, enriching knowledge of what resources are available in the community. This group is open to all Chamber members who are interested in a professional and social environment in which to promote their businesses.

Please visit the Chamber calendar section for upcoming meeting dates.

Golf Committee

Lisa Mardak, Co-Chair

Rick Durgin, Co-Chair

This is the main fundraising committee for the OBCC. Committee members secure sponsorships, golfers, door prizes and assistance the day of the tournament.

41st Annual Mayors Golf Tournament is scheduled for Friday, May 21st, Halifax Plantation, Registration 12pm / Shotgun start at 1pm.

Please visit the Chamber calendar section for upcoming meeting dates.

Leadership Committee

Linda Camp, Co-Chair

JR Redigan, Co-Chair

The purpose is to conduct the annual Ormond Leadership Seminar program, and to coordinate activities of the Ormond Leadership Alumni. Its mission is to maintain contact and work with Leadership Alumni to create networking opportunities and programs that promote community leadership.

Please visit the Chamber calendar section for upcoming meeting dates.

Membership Committee

Travis Canepa, Chair

This committee meets on an as needed basis to review the activities and help the Chamber with ideas to enhance the general membership functions by monitoring changing needs and helping to meet those needs.

North U.S. 1 Taskforce

Mandy Rossmeyer-Campbell, Co-Chair

John Adams, Co-Chair

The purpose is to support North U.S. 1 businesses in their quest for improved quality of life and success in their business. Additionally, this committee acts as a liaison between all stakeholders related to Bike Week and Biketoberfest events.

Please visit the Chamber calendar section for upcoming meeting dates.

Signature Event Committee

Lisa Mardak, Chair

The purpose of this committee is to create a community signature event designed to promote a sense of place, as well as provide net revenue to the Ormond Beach Chamber of Commerce. The inaugural event took place February 5-8, 2009. The next event is scheduled for Thursday, March 25-Sunday, March 28, 2010.

Please visit the Chamber calendar section for upcoming meeting dates.

Please visit the Chamber calendar section for upcoming meeting dates.