Committees & Community Advocacy Work
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Community Advocacy Work
Elevate Watauga
Building a better future for Watauga County by advancing the most promising prenatal-to-three policies and programs to create and expand systems of support for families.
Watauga Housing Forum
A diverse group of community members and key agency partners hosting a four-session series.
Session 3 Recap: Affordability
Session 2 recap: accessibility
Standing Chamber Committees
Business Development
Meets the 3rd Friday of each month at 9 am in the conference room of Peak Insurance Group.
Communications
Meets digitally monthly, dates and times subject availability. Occasionally meets in person.
Government Relations
Meets periodically based on local issues and organizes annual Meet the Candidates forum.
Membership Services
Meets quarterly in person, dates and times subject to availability. Committee also attends New Member Orientation sessions, which are held quarterly at different venues in town.
Watauga Leadership Challenge
Meets periodically prior to WLC registration> Please contact David Still for meeting details.
Watauga Women In Leadership
Meets periodically prior to events. Contact Natalie Harkey at the Chamber (828-262-2225) for more details.
Other Chamber Working Groups
Human Resources Committee
Comprised of human resources and public relations professionals in the local business community. The group meets quarterly to discuss recruitment, relocation, and retention strategies for local businesses. Please contact David Jackson for more information.
One Thing Committee
Comprised of local business, community, and University leaders that have the goal of connecting resources toward completing community projects. Please contact Chuck Eyler for more information.