Economic Development/Momentum Council
Chamber Vice-Chair: Jim Boles, Summit Commercial Realty
Economic Development Partnership Chair: Mayor Alan McGraw
Staff Lead: Joe Vining
Provide the public/private oversight of the economic development efforts of Round Rock.
Economic Development Marketing and Attraction
Chair: Jim Boles, Summit Commercial Realty
Staff Lead: Joe Vining
Promote and sustain Round Rock as a profitable location for the expansion or relocation of compatible primary, service, and retail companies on a systematic, targeted basis.
Business Retention and Expansion
Staff Lead: Charley Ayres
Round Rock Momentum
Chair: Jim Boles, Summit Commercial Realty
Staff Lead: Joe Vining & Tracy Terry
Provide private sector input and financial support to the Round Rock Economic Development Partnership.
Business Development Council
Chamber Vice-Chair: Carla Ferreri, Frost Bank of Texas
Small Business Outreach
Chair: Carol Eckelkamp, Chisholm Trail Financial
Staff Lead: Charley Ayres
Education/Talent Development
Chair: Randy Hartford, Atmos Energy
Staff Lead: Charley Ayres
Serve as a catalyst for educational opportunities that help build and strengthen Round Rock’s talent.
Downtown Development
Chair: Sallie Burchett, BWM Group
Staff Lead: Tracy Terry
Provide a platform for downtown merchants, property owners, residents and interested parties to organize and encourage economic vitality in Historic Downtown Round Rock; through marketing efforts, event planning, economic restructuring, and historic preservation.
Public Affairs Council
Chamber Vice-Chair: Writ Baese, Hill Country Payroll
Legislative Agenda/Public Policy Development
Chair: Hollis Bone, Wells Fargo Bank
Develop 2009-2010 Legislative Agenda by ensuring local, state, and federal government policies and community activities. Promote decisions that are conducive to a strong business climate and adequately support quality economic growth.
Transportation/Infrastructure
Work with local, regional, state, and national leaders to develop, promote, and improve the necessary infrastructure that are vital and required for serving the 2nd fastest growing large city in the United States.
Healthcare
Chair: John Garrett, Community Impact Newspaper
Closely monitor the debate over National Healthcare Reform and educate investors as to its effects on their business.
Chamber/Community Development Council
Chamber Vice-Chair: Kris Whitfield, CheckSmart
Strategic Planning Task Force
Chair: Jeff Andresen, YMCA of Greater Williamson County
Through the course of inspection and examination, evaluate the Chamber’s current effectiveness to the Round Rock business community, utilizing input from our investors and our community partners. Develop a long range strategic plan for every aspect of our organization.
Board and Committee Development
Chair: Jim Shelgren, AT&T
Staff Lead: Shontel Mays & Tom Manskey
Assist in the development of programs, policies, and best practices that enhance the effectiveness of the Chamber in areas of governance, processes, and operations.
Public and Higher Education
Chair: Dr. Stephen Kinslow, Austin Community College & Dr. Jesus Chavez, Round Rock Independent School District
Staff Lead: Lori Petersen
Provide assistance to education entities in Round Rock to expand their presence within the community.
Chairman’s Council
Chair: Roy Beard, Vara Properties
Consisting of all past Elected Chairs of the Chamber of Commerce, this group will meet regularly throughout the year to discuss the direction and vision of the Round Rock Chamber of Commerce.
Leadership Round Rock
Chair: Andy Webb, Capitol City Insurance
Staff Lead: Lori Petersen
Provide a training program for future leaders and encourage community involvement among participants and graduates.
Ascend
Chair: Ryan Therrell, Beck Group - Amanda Keeter, Children at Heart Ministries
Staff Lead: Lori Petersen
Provide an issues solving program that engages business and community leaders, preferably from a younger demographic, to involve themselves in improving the “Quality of Place” in the Round Rock area.
Finance Committee
Chair: Jim Shelgren, AT&T
The Finance Committee, led by the Board Treasurer, will perform in-depth reviews of the organizations financial activity.
Quality of Life
Chair: Cathy Kincaid, Community Impact Newspaper
Staff Lead: Lori Petersen
Review quality of life issues affecting the citizens of Round Rock and develop solutions for them.
Investor Relations Council
Chamber Vice-Chair: Mike Freeman, RE/MAX Capitol City
Ambassadors
Chair: Nicole Boynton, Austin Suburban Properties
Staff Lead: Rachel Birkhead
Serve as the goodwill ambassadors for the Chamber and the community.
Investor Acquisition & Retention
Chair: John Skinner, Edward Jones
Staff Lead: Rachel Birkhead
Serve the Chamber Investors by fostering an environment that encourages investor involvement in the Chamber.
Networking Opportunities
Staff Lead: Amanda Morgan
Coordinate monthly activities to assist the development of business contacts for our Chamber investors.
Special Events/Fundraising Activities
Staff Lead: Amanda Morgan
Conduct special events to raise funds for the Chamber as well as provide additional opportunities for networking. Events include the Taste of Round Rock, the Chamber Golf Tournament, and the Chamber Banquet.
Marketing and Communications Council
Chamber Vice-Chair: Tommie Huggins, Minuteman Press
Serve as the marketing entity for all Chamber councils and coordinate communications to present the value of Chamber investments.
External Communications
Chair: Tommie Huggins, Minuteman Press
Staff Lead: Aaren McAfee
Continuously review all external communications developed by the Chamber to evaluate their relationship and effectiveness as they relate to our mission statement.
Retail Division/Shop the Rock
Chair: Bill Crisp, Eagle Office Products
Implement a “Buy Local” campaign that leverages the strong partnerships that exist between the Chamber, the City of Round Rock, and our shared Economic development Partnership.
