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 really getting to know fellow Chamber members. 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
Kelly Pendergast, Peggy Pendergast, Monument Sotheby's International Realty
Health and Wellness
The Health and Wellness Committee is a new Chamber group with Members coming from a diverse array of health and wellness businesses. This committee envisions to become a valuable health and wellness community resource. We intend to do this by offering:
Engaging networking opportunities for those working in the health and wellness industry.
Educational community events about aspects of healthcare.
Conversations about relevant healthcare policy.
Chairs
Jennifer Crisp, A Bridge to Wholeness
Nancy Greer, Jing Ying Institute of Kung Fu and Tai Chi
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
Open
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, Larry Sells Consulting
Dawn Wilson, Side Street Framers
Learn and Lead
This committee creates monthly workshops that focus on self improvement and leadership development. Workshops are fun and interactive and held at the Chamber location on the third Tuesday at 7:45 am. You will learn about effective delegation, how to give and receive feedback, building trust, and more.
Chair
Jenn Triplett of Treebranch Group
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.
Ambassador 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. Attending Ribbon Cuttings is also a fun part of their responsibilities.
Chairs
Crystal Wiley, Severn Bank
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 Fiesta
Annual Golf Tournament
Holiday Taste and Sip
December Tree Lighting
Restaurant Week (July)
Contact Liz League to get involved! ceo@gspacc.com/410-647-3900
These are excellent opportunities to raise your profile in the community while really getting to know fellow Chamber members. 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
Kelly Pendergast, Peggy Pendergast, Monument Sotheby's International Realty
Health and Wellness
The Health and Wellness Committee is a new Chamber group with Members coming from a diverse array of health and wellness businesses. This committee envisions to become a valuable health and wellness community resource. We intend to do this by offering:
Engaging networking opportunities for those working in the health and wellness industry.
Educational community events about aspects of healthcare.
Conversations about relevant healthcare policy.
Chairs
Jennifer Crisp, A Bridge to Wholeness
Nancy Greer, Jing Ying Institute of Kung Fu and Tai Chi
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
Open
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, Larry Sells Consulting
Dawn Wilson, Side Street Framers
Learn and Lead
This committee creates monthly workshops that focus on self improvement and leadership development. Workshops are fun and interactive and held at the Chamber location on the third Tuesday at 7:45 am. You will learn about effective delegation, how to give and receive feedback, building trust, and more.
Chair
Jenn Triplett of Treebranch Group
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.
Ambassador 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. Attending Ribbon Cuttings is also a fun part of their responsibilities.
Chairs
Crystal Wiley, Severn Bank
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 Fiesta
Annual Golf Tournament
Holiday Taste and Sip
December Tree Lighting
Restaurant Week (July)
Contact Liz League to get involved! ceo@gspacc.com/410-647-3900
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