The Rising Young Leaders Committee is a dynamic group dedicated to empowering and connecting young professionals and emerging leaders within the community.
Co chairs: Delaney Russell First Things First, Shea Mahoney Charity Reality
For more information on joining please email: info@southwestvalleychamber.org
The focus of this Council will be to build support for business education partnerships- allowing businesses and education leaders to make connections, earn from each other, identify common goals and issues.
Meets every second Tuesday at 9 am.
Committee Chair: Jonathan Robles, Estrella Mountain Community College & Megan Griego, Agua Fria.
Contact info@southwestvalleychamber.org or 623-932-2260.
The Chamber's Council on Health Care provides the business perspective on key health care issues. The Council supports reform efforts that promote shared responsibility for health care financing, expand access to coverage and quality care and create health professional workforce opportunities.
Meets every other month, the first Tuesday at 9 am.
Committee Chair: Megan Word, Sun Health & Pedro Cons, Adelante Healthcare.
Contact info@southwestvalleychamber.org or 623-932-2260.
The purpose of this committee is to provide Chamber members and the business community with a forum in the transportation, logistics and supply chain sectors; to meet and develop contacts; to share information and know-how; to create a channel of communication to the cities; create synergies across various industries; to share and highlight key trends, and to provide relevant insights for businesses to benefit and learn.
Meets the second Wednesday of each month at 10:00 am.
Committee Chair: Jeffrey Garza Walker, NAI Horizon & Hitendra Chatuvedi, ASU.
Contact info@southwestvalleychamber.org or 623-932-2260
The purpose of the committee is to increase Chamber brand awareness, and promote Chamber initiatives, events, membership opportunities, and benefits. Some of the things we will be looking at is the Chamber’s website, our social media presence, event planning and marketing, and general ideas to promote the Chamber’s brand through the business community.
Meets the fourth Wednesday of each month at 8:30 am.
Committee Chair: Ryan O'Connor, Credit Union West & Bridget Bess, State Farm.
Contact info@southwestvalleychamber.org or 623-932-2260.
This committee will work with the Board of Directors on issues and initiatives important to our economy, businesses, and the community. The scope of work will focus on Education & Workforce, Transportation & Infrastructure, Taxation, Legal & Regulatory Affairs, Economic Prosperity, Military Assets, and Natural Resources.
Meets the third Wednesday of each month at 9 am.
Committee Chair: Jessica Perry, APS & Diego Espinosa, SRP.
Contact info@southwestvalleychamber.org or 623-932-2260
The Tourism & Hospitality Committee is comprised of members from hotels, restaurants, and retail who provide resources and opportunities for those working in these industries to connect with fellow colleagues and gain the latest on industry trends and tourism. The committee will work with city, county, and state organizations to provide critical details about what’s happening in the hospitality industry and our community.
Meets every other month the seconds Tuesday at 2 pm.
Committee Chair: Mark Hutchins, Wigwam Resort & Melissa Kim, Springhill Suites and Tru By Hilton - Goodyear.
Contact info@southwestvalleychamber.org or 623-932-2260.
