2016-2017 Committees
Ambassadors
Pamela Smith, Chair
Mentors new members & chaperones them at functions
- Assists at Chamber programs
Business Services Committee
Allen R. Nickles, C.P.A.
Payne, Nickles & Co.; Chair
- Develops and conducts business workshops & seminars
- Seeks to provide other business-related services and information
Gallery of Achievers Board of Selectors
- Receives nominations and selects inductees for the Gallery of Achievers: a “hall of fame” type program that honors the significant lifetime achievements of graduates of Erie County school systems.
Governmental Affairs Committee
Richard Jeffrey; Erie County Auditor; Chair
- Monitors legislative issues and recommend policy positions to the Board of Directors
- Conducts regular meetings with government officials
- Conducts Candidate Forums for members and the general public to meet and question candidates for public office
- Conducts an annual reception for all elected officials in Erie County
Chamber Golf Classic
Richard Jeffrey; Erie County Auditor; Chair
- Plans and conducts the Annual “Chamber Golf Classic” at Plum Brook Country Club in late August.
Senior Council
Gary Borchardt, Retired / Hanson Aggregates 2015/2016
- All living Past Board Chairs who:
- select recipients of Annual Awards, and;
- provide counsel to the Board of Directors, upon request.