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All of the employees at Troy Chamber member companies are welcome to get involved anytime! Let us know where you’d like to invest your time and talent. Call 248.641.8151 or e-mail: theteam@troychamber.com.

Ambassadors
Welcome new members, attend events and provide on-going support year-round. Must attend monthly meetings. Chairperson: Mike Lakatosh, BTR Associates, 248.593.1477.

Best of Troy
Meets in late summer/fall to review nominated property investments and improvements and help plan annual December awards ceremony. Chairperson: Mike DePoli, Doeren Mayhew, 248.244.3000.

Consumer Outreach
Meets to identify business development opportunities for B2C members of the Chamber.

Economic Development
Stays on top of local investment plans & opportunities. Help create long-term economic vibrancy, vitality & stability for Troy’s business community. Chairperson: John Tagle, John Tagle Assoc., Inc., 248.641.0400.

Hospitality
A cooperative marketing effort to proactively attract greater convention, business trade & tourism opportunities to Troy Chamber members. Chairperson: Duane Swanson, Somerset Inn, 248.643.7800.

I/ACT (Image & Arts Council of Troy)
Meets monthly to discuss issues of enhancing Troy’s image through Arts, Culture, and Urban Design. Chairperson: Linda Shears, Linda Shears Designs, Ltd., 248.642.5473.

Helen eWards
Meets monthly to plan annual Helen eWards ceremony. Chairperson: Tracy-Ann Palmer, Palmer National, 248.275.1130.

Business Referral Groups
These industry-exclusive groups meet regularly to share leads, promote business & educate others about their products and services. Staff Liaison: Claudia Mills, Director of Membership, 248.641.3929. Click here for meeting days and times.

Non-Profit Network
Community groups/charitable organizations meet bi-monthly to explore partnership opportunities and share information. Chairperson: Barbara Garrett, Community Housing Network, 248.928.0111.

Tee Off Fore Troy
Helps plan the Chamber’s number one fundraiser. Meets twice monthly January-May to secure golfers, sponsors & prizes. Chairperson: Jason Hoffmeyer, Flagstar Bank, 248.740.1257.

Troy Business & Education Roundtable
Enhances education/employer linkages through Troy’s business/teacher/community consortium. Chairperson: Fred Kaiser, Central Michigan University, 248.526.2629

Wellness Coalition
Leads a county-wide initiative aimed at reducing the cost of health care, with the science of wellness in the workplace as a solution. Chairperson: Scott Foster, Wellco Corp., 248.549.4247.

Women’s Business Forum
Works to expand the potential of Troy businesswomen. Meets bi-monthly to plan relevant programs and the annual Simply Shopping event. Chairperson: Melanie Maas, USA Credit Union, 248.745.3347.

Workplace Leadership Council
Workforce-oriented professionals meet monthly to provide professional development, counsel members and review “best practices.” Chairperson: Mar Sclawy, Attorney at Law, 248.362.2600 x230.