Chamber Ambassador Officers Elected for 2010-2011 Year
August 23, 2010
Decatur, IL - The Greater Decatur Chamber of Commerce (GDCC) recently elected Chamber Ambassadors Officers for the 2010/2011 fiscal year. The officers are voted on by members of the Ambassador Club with the mission to promote the Chamber of Commerce to the Decatur and Macon County area through various meetings and events and assist with member involvement, recruitment and retention.
The elected officers are as follows:
Chair: Chris Phillips, Vice President of Marketing, Land of Lincoln Credit Union
Vice Chair: Brittney McLaughlin, Account Executive, WAND TV StormCenter 17
Secretary: Kelli Smith, Marketing Coordinator, Decatur Area YMCA
Honorary Past Chair: Mike Horcharik, General/National Sales Manager, Fox 55/27 & Central Illinois' CW23
"We see our Ambassadors as an extension of our membership efforts," said Christine Pinckard, Interim President of the GDCC, "their involvement is a critical piece of our business model."
The Chamber is excited about moving forward with the newly elected officers and welcoming them aboard by giving them opportunities to grow as members of the greater Decatur business community.
"The goal of my business in television advertising is to help local businesses thrive and increase their presence in the marketplace. Being an Ambassador simply gives me another opportunity to carry out that same goal in a different setting," said Honorary Past Chair, Mike Horcharik.
"The most valuable thing about serving as a Chamber Ambassador is the networking opportunities. You have the chance to meet lots of new people, help new businesses get acclimated into the community and work with great people from the Chamber and the other Ambassadors," said Chairman Chris Phillips.
About the Greater Decatur Chamber of Commerce: The Greater Decatur Chamber of Commerce is a pro-business network providing service, political advocacy, and leadership to strengthen education, community image, and local businesses.
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