ADVOCACY
Government Affairs Committee
Serves as an effective, unified voice for area businesses, advocating for policies and initiatives that promote continued prosperity of the region and our industries
Chair: Bridges Sinyard
Military Affairs Committee
Engages the Albany Area military and business communities to ensure strategic relationships and mutual support, with the ultimate goal of achieving long-term viability and sustainability of Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany
Chair: Dan Gillan
Co-Chair: Don Gray
Cost to join committee: $150 (Proceeds are put into a fund used to help our military community in whatever way possible)
ENGAGEMENT
Business Development & Investor Engagement Committee
Supports and connects businesses and entrepreneurs to resources, and to each other, in order to advance growth and success
Chair: Brianna Wilson
Co-Chair: Taylor Jenkins
WORKFORCE & LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
Talent, Education & Leadership Committee
Impacts and strengthens the education-to-workforce pipeline, with an emphasis on leadership development
Chair: Brian Dougherty
Priority One Chamber Volunteer and Mentor Program
Affiliate Program – Leadership Albany
Leadership Albany is an affiliate program of the Albany Area Chamber that creates a platform for our members to build relationships, develop professionally, become politically and philanthropically active and contribute to the economic development of our community through networking events and cultural and community education.
DIVERSITY & INCLUSION
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee
Increases economic opportunities for businesses and people, engages more members of the citizenry into the work force, and connects diverse audiences in the community in a way that builds connections and bridges divides
Chair: Jeretha Peters