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2008 Chamber of Commerce CommitteesCommercial Development Assist new business in the promotional process as well as promote a positive environment for the development of small businesses in the Mid-Ohio Valley. Donna Hickman, Chairman
Party Supplies and Creations, Inc.
304-865-1515 - Fax. 304-865-1514
Parkersburg, WV 26101-9577
Education Committee
Improve the quality of education in the Wood County School System by creating a strong bond between business and education.
Brian Raitz, Chairman
Parkersburg Wood County Library Parkersburg, WV 26101 e-mail RaitzB@park.lib.wv.us 304-420-4587x11 - Fax 304-420-4589 (meets 1st Wednesday of each month)
Industry & Technology Committee Promote the location and retention of new and existing business and industry in the Wood County area by working with various economic development organizations. Chip Pickering, Chairman Pickering Associates 7845 Emerson Avenue Parkersburg, WV 26101 304-464-5305 - Fax. 304-464-4428 e-mail c1pickering@suddenlink.net (meets 3rd Wednesday morning of each month) 1 Campus View Drive
Vienna, WV 26105
e-mail: colleen.cooper@ovu.edu
Leadership Development
Develop and implement a leadership program which will enhance personal development as well as support the business community needs and lead to a positive change in West Virginia
Steve Richards, Chairman
Susan Stephens, Co-Chairman United Bank Vienna, WV 26105 e-mail susan.stephens@ubsi-wv.com
Local Government Committee Be aware of and involved in critical local government issues in suport of the overall Chamber goals of improving the business climate in the Mid-Ohio Valley.
(meets 3rd Thursday of each month)
Membership Committee Secure new members in the Chamber and through their visitation efforts, make the business community aware of the services afforded by the Chamber. Public Relations Committee Create an awareness
among members of Chamber activities and programs as well as assist in
maintaining a high profile of the Chamber in the community. Special Events Committee Organize social (professional and business) outings for the Chamber community to stimulate interest of existing members as well as prospective members.
Sandy Brown Co-Chairman
Manpower Parkersburg, WV 26101 304-485-0088 - Fax. 304-485-0086 e-mail sandy.brown@na.manpower.com (meets 2nd Tuesday of each month)
Debbie Dotson, Co-Chairman
State and Federal Government Committee Contribute to the overall objective of the Chamber by following congressional issues and bills of interest to business and recommending legislative action through scheduled meetings with legislators and staff. Educate the business community to respond to isues that will enhance the business climate of the Mid-Ohio Valley as well as West Virginia and encourage its direct involvement in the legislative process. Ken Watts WV Credit Union League 411 Cedar Grove Road Parkersburg, WV 26101 304-485-4521- Fax. 304-485-0573 e-mail kwatts@wvcul.org (meets 1st Wednesday of each month)
Student Leadership Committee Developing opportunities for youth to better understand business –government – cultural. Work together for a better community and encourage them to return to our valley to Work-Live.
Alice Andrusek, Co-Chairman WVU/Parkersburg 300 Campus Drive Parkersburg, WV 26104 304-424-8253 - Fax. 304-424-8204
e-mail
alice.ondrusek@mail.wvu.edu
Parkersburg, WV 26104
Transportation Committee Improve and enhance a total transportation corridor of air, road, water and rail which are vital to the economic development of our service area, whether it be industrial, commercial or tourism. Fred Rader, Chairman
M-O-V Regional Council Parkersburg, WV 26102 304-422-4993 - Fax. 304-422-4998 e-mail fred.rader@movrc.org (meets 4th Wednesday of each month) | ||||||||||||