Committees

Schools & Business Committee:

The Schools & Business Committee focuses on the relationship between education and the business community. They work closely with our local education system to provide opportunities to highlight students, educators and Chamber members through various programming and communications. This committee oversees the Partner in Education program and assists with the Wood County Schools Teacher of the Year recognition.

Meeting Date/Location: 1st Wednesday of each month (no meetings during summer break) @ 12:00 noon @ local schools

Chamber Champions Committee:

The Chamber Champions are Ambassadors that serve as representatives of the Chamber of Commerce of the Mid-Ohio alley. The goal of the Chamber Champions is to facilitate contact with existing Chamber members and work to identify new members through their contact efforts. This committee participates in Grand Openings, Ribbon Cuttings and monthly Champions visits.  The Champions visit with new members to welcome them to the Chamber membership and orient them to the member benefits.

Meeting Date/Location:  2nd Wednesday of each month @ 12:00 noon @ various locations, followed by member visits

Government Relations Committee:

The Government Relations Committee reviews proposed Legislation and provides input to our elected officials on issues that affect the ability of our members to do business in the State of West Virginia, as well as at the national level.  The Committee strives to maintain strong relationships with our local elected officials. Other events coordinated by the committee include MOV Chamber Day at the Capital when members go to Charleston and spend the day with our legislative contingent and hosting a Mayor’s Forum to hear issues and successes from our municipalities.

Meeting Date/Location: To be scheduled based on the priorities of the committee

Special Events Committee and AD HOC SUBGROUPS:

The Special Events Committee members possess interest and skill in event planning and fundraising while marketing and networking with a variety of businesses. In 2025 the Special Events sub-Committees will oversee the following events for the Chamber: the State of the Chamber/Annual Awards Luncheon, the Women in Leadership Conference, Leadership MOV, and a holiday shopping promotion.

Meeting Date/Location: To be scheduled based on the priorities of the sub-committees