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Chamber Committees

As an active, problem solving organization, the strength of the Chamber lies in its membership, small businesses, large corporations, home-based businesses, and professional men and women, working together to enhance the quality of life in Brea. Whatever your interest, there's sure to be a committee that suits you!

 
Ambassadors
Chair: Marilynn Small, Coffee News
Ambassadors are responsible for promoting a professional atmosphere in which to establish business contacts. Committee members serve as greeters at Chamber functions, welcome new members to the Chamber and encourage member participation through phone calls and personal contacts. They help introduce new members to Chamber activities by serving as "buddies" during a new member's first year. Find out more.

Economic Development / Business Retention
Chair: Michael Duran, Citizens Business Bank
This task force monitors and addresses issues that affect the climate for economic, business, industrial, and civic growth, and identifies areas of concern. Task force members assist companies with business challenges, planning and permitting questions, and facilitate interactions between business and government. They evaluate processes for licensing, permits and zoning, and affect changes as needed. They also work closely with the Workforce Development Committee on setting vocational priorities and the Government Affairs Committee to build a more business-friendly public policy environment. Other duties include identifying existing businesses with ongoing needs in workforce development, facility, capital and infrastructure, and assisting City of Brea efforts to recruit targeted businesses that provide quality employment and increased incomes.

Workforce Development
Chair: Ric Clough, PSL Color Graphics
This task force encourages on-going interaction between the business community and local educational institutions in order to ensure a skilled and productive workforce. In addition to coordinating the Chamber's scholarship program, the task force also assists staff in the planning and coordination of the annual Salute to Education event and any other Chamber events to generate "Dollars for Scholars".

Legislative Advocacy
Chair: Tina Javid, The Gas Company
This committee is responsible for generating a healthy climate for economic, business, industrial, and civic growth, and identifies areas of concern. This committee is responsible for monitoring, evaluating and helping to formulate legislative issues, holds forums with local, state, and national governmental officials, evaluates ballot issues that affect local businesses and the community and makes recommendations to the Chamber Board for endorsements. It works with the North Orange County Legislative Alliance to establish common legislative goals that will benefit the region. Committee members also work hand-in-hand with Chamber staff to plan, organize and promote local candidate forums and legislative trips to Sacramento.

Brea Young Professionals
Chair: Brady Sherad, TAPS Fish House and Brewery
This program is designed to enhance the employment skills of Brea's up and coming workforce. Through mentoring, educational workshops and social events, Brea's future business leaders are being formed.

Golf Tournament
Chair: Jim Richardson, Rose Hills Memorial Park and Mortuary
This Committee works hand-in-hand with Chamber staff to plan, organize and promote the annual golf tournament. Duties include, but are not limited to: foursome recruitment, sponsor solicitation, event marketing, equipment, entertainment, restaurant recruitment and coordination, acquiring raffle and auction items, permits, and volunteer recruitment and coordination.

Taste of Brea
Chair: Brady Sherard, TAPS Fish House and Brewery
This Committee works hand-in-hand with Chamber staff to plan, organize and promote the Spring Expo. Duties include, but are not limited to: vendor recruitment and coordination, sponsor solicitation, event marketing, equipment, entertainment, restaurant recruitment and coordination, wristband sales, beer garden, permits, and volunteer recruitment and coordination.

Salute to Education Expo
Chair: Dave Rader, Brea Baptist Church
This Committee works hand-in-hand with Chamber staff to plan, organize and promote the Fall Expo. Duties include, but are not limited to: vendor recruitment and coordination, sponsor solicitation, event marketing, equipment, entertainment, restaurant recruitment and coordination, wristband sales, beer garden, permits, and volunteer recruitment and coordination.