The Greater Severna Park and Arnold Chamber of Commerce is a voluntary membership organization incorporated as a non-profit 501(c) 6. Our work is financed by the investment of the business and organizations that support our efforts to make our community the best place to live, work and raise families. Our Member volunteers contribute their time and talents serving on committees, which in turn brings visibility to them and grows their network.
Committees
There are so many ways to get involved on a larger scale with our Chamber. We have STANDING COMMITTEES that host regular events and participate throughout the year, and AD HOC COMMITTEES that assist in the planning and executing of our Signature events.
These are excellent opportunities to raise your profile in the community while being of valuable service to our Chamber. Our volunteers are golden!
STANDING COMMITTEES
Successful Women in Business "SWIB"
This committee was founded over a decade ago to offer professional women opportunities for networking and professional development in a collegial and welcoming atmosphere. The committee holds monthly meetings, often at member's locations to showcase the member's business. The committee also teams with other Chambers for joint women's' networking events.
Chairs
Nancy Greer, Jing Ying Institute of Kung Fu and Tai Chi
Pam Spearman, Independent Consultant, Mary Kay Cosmetics
Diane Neighoff, Neighoff Financial Services
Business Development
This committee was originally founded to address the impact of land development on businesses and the community. It has evolved to offer monthly meetings with topics that focus on business issues such as banking, customer loyalty, business plans and the local economy. Meetings are held monthly at various member locations at 8:00 am.
Chairs
Rick Sutton, Bank of Glen Burnie
John Rosso, Rosso Commercial Real Estate
Patrick Lee, Chesapeake Think Tank
Business "Bites"
This committee offers monthly lunchtime meetings with a focus on topics that business owners and employees find valuable. These range from "Effective Delegation" and "The Power of the Inbox" to "Writing a Press Release". Topics appeal to a broad base of people with the goal of enhancing their skill sets.
Chairs
Paulette Morris, Idea Weaver Promotions
Todd Popham, Popham and Associates
Anne Arundel County Young Professionals
This is a multi-Chamber initiative to bring together local professionals under the age of 40 in a supportive and collegial atmosphere. Events include Mixers and fun outings such as Cornhole Tournaments and community service projects.
Chair for GSPACC
Brian Taylor, Goldiata Creative Services
Shop Local
Our Shop Local initiative keeps our local businesses in the forefront of the community. We produce events that encourage people to patronize our local businesses and recognize the enormous contributions that they make to maintain a strong local economy, provide jobs, donate thousands of dollars to support charitable efforts, and preserve our wonderful and unique quality. Our main event is the Shop Local Fun Festival held annually at Park Plaza. Over 60 businesses and organizations participate in an afternoon of festivities, food, demonstrations, music and more.
We are working to create more events throughout the year such as Ladies Night, Holiday Shopping/Tree Lighting at the Chamber, and more.
Chairs
Larry Sells, The Severna Park Voice
Dawn Wilson, Side Street Framers
Business Advocacy
We are looking for members to form a strong Business Advocacy committee. This committee will be tasked with identifying legislative issues that matter to our members and advocating for local business interests at the local, state and federal level. This includes consistent outreach to elected officials and staying informed. Advocating for a strong local economy is our highest priority.
Contact Liz League to get involved.
Education Committee
This committee is dedicated to providing members with educational opportunities to develop their skills and knowledge base. The committee encourages partnerships between our Chamber and Coalitions, private and public schools and higher education and business. The committee meets as needed.
Outreach Committee
This committee contacts new members and welcomes them to the Chamber. They invite new members to attend upcoming events, serving as a "buddy" to introduce them to other members. They coordinate the New Member Welcome Breakfast. Attending Ribbon Cuttings is also a fun part of their responsibilities.
Chairs
Paulette Morris, Idea Weaver Promotions
Pam Negron, The Negron Group of Farmers Insurance
Linda Zahn Chamber of Commerce Foundation
A new committee, responsibilities include serving on the Foundation's Board of Directors and seeking opportunities to fund-raise and award scholarships. The Foundation is already established as a non-profit entity with a checking account, bylaws and funds already in the account. We need strong leadership to make this a viable entity.
Contact Liz League to get involved.
AD HOC COMMITTEES
Annual July 4th Parade
Shop Local Fun Festival
Annual Golf Tournament
December Tree Lighting
Restaurant Week (July and January)
Nominating Committee for the Board of Directors
Contact Liz League to get involved! ceo@gspacc.com/410-647-3900
These are excellent opportunities to raise your profile in the community while being of valuable service to our Chamber. Our volunteers are golden!
STANDING COMMITTEES
Successful Women in Business "SWIB"
This committee was founded over a decade ago to offer professional women opportunities for networking and professional development in a collegial and welcoming atmosphere. The committee holds monthly meetings, often at member's locations to showcase the member's business. The committee also teams with other Chambers for joint women's' networking events.
Chairs
Nancy Greer, Jing Ying Institute of Kung Fu and Tai Chi
Pam Spearman, Independent Consultant, Mary Kay Cosmetics
Diane Neighoff, Neighoff Financial Services
Business Development
This committee was originally founded to address the impact of land development on businesses and the community. It has evolved to offer monthly meetings with topics that focus on business issues such as banking, customer loyalty, business plans and the local economy. Meetings are held monthly at various member locations at 8:00 am.
Chairs
Rick Sutton, Bank of Glen Burnie
John Rosso, Rosso Commercial Real Estate
Patrick Lee, Chesapeake Think Tank
Business "Bites"
This committee offers monthly lunchtime meetings with a focus on topics that business owners and employees find valuable. These range from "Effective Delegation" and "The Power of the Inbox" to "Writing a Press Release". Topics appeal to a broad base of people with the goal of enhancing their skill sets.
Chairs
Paulette Morris, Idea Weaver Promotions
Todd Popham, Popham and Associates
Anne Arundel County Young Professionals
This is a multi-Chamber initiative to bring together local professionals under the age of 40 in a supportive and collegial atmosphere. Events include Mixers and fun outings such as Cornhole Tournaments and community service projects.
Chair for GSPACC
Brian Taylor, Goldiata Creative Services
Shop Local
Our Shop Local initiative keeps our local businesses in the forefront of the community. We produce events that encourage people to patronize our local businesses and recognize the enormous contributions that they make to maintain a strong local economy, provide jobs, donate thousands of dollars to support charitable efforts, and preserve our wonderful and unique quality. Our main event is the Shop Local Fun Festival held annually at Park Plaza. Over 60 businesses and organizations participate in an afternoon of festivities, food, demonstrations, music and more.
We are working to create more events throughout the year such as Ladies Night, Holiday Shopping/Tree Lighting at the Chamber, and more.
Chairs
Larry Sells, The Severna Park Voice
Dawn Wilson, Side Street Framers
Business Advocacy
We are looking for members to form a strong Business Advocacy committee. This committee will be tasked with identifying legislative issues that matter to our members and advocating for local business interests at the local, state and federal level. This includes consistent outreach to elected officials and staying informed. Advocating for a strong local economy is our highest priority.
Contact Liz League to get involved.
Education Committee
This committee is dedicated to providing members with educational opportunities to develop their skills and knowledge base. The committee encourages partnerships between our Chamber and Coalitions, private and public schools and higher education and business. The committee meets as needed.
Outreach Committee
This committee contacts new members and welcomes them to the Chamber. They invite new members to attend upcoming events, serving as a "buddy" to introduce them to other members. They coordinate the New Member Welcome Breakfast. Attending Ribbon Cuttings is also a fun part of their responsibilities.
Chairs
Paulette Morris, Idea Weaver Promotions
Pam Negron, The Negron Group of Farmers Insurance
Linda Zahn Chamber of Commerce Foundation
A new committee, responsibilities include serving on the Foundation's Board of Directors and seeking opportunities to fund-raise and award scholarships. The Foundation is already established as a non-profit entity with a checking account, bylaws and funds already in the account. We need strong leadership to make this a viable entity.
Contact Liz League to get involved.
AD HOC COMMITTEES
Annual July 4th Parade
Shop Local Fun Festival
Annual Golf Tournament
December Tree Lighting
Restaurant Week (July and January)
Nominating Committee for the Board of Directors
Contact Liz League to get involved! ceo@gspacc.com/410-647-3900
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