Ambassadors
As representatives of the Troy Chamber of Commerce, Ambassadors welcome and educate new members as well as provide existing members on-going support. They act as a liaison between members and the chamber.
Meetings:
Mandatory Quarterly
Contact Information:
Chair – Chuck Vercellone, Wealth Strategies Group
(248) 680-4622
Email Chuck
Best of Troy
Best of Troy Awards are presented to local businesses that have made an investment or improved their property to promote economic growth in our community. This committee meets to review nominees.
Meetings:
Late Summer/ Fall
Contact Information:
Chair – Tracie Greene, Director of Events
(248) 641-1606
Email Tracie
Business Development Groups
Meet with other industry-exclusive companies to share leads and build relationships. This is a great opportunity for niche product companies to promote their business and educate others about their products and services.
Meetings:
Vary. Contact for specific meeting dates and times.
Contact Information:
Staff Liaison – Sheila Denstaedt, Director of Member Services
(248) 641-3929
Email Sheila
Hospitality
Work with other hospitality companies to attract conventions, business trade and tourism opportunities within the community. This committee works to address industry issues, identify current industry trends, and pair job opportunities with potential applicants.
Meetings:
Bi-monthly
Contact Information:
Co-chairs – Duane Swanson, Somerset Inn,
(248) 643-7800
Email Duane
Andrea Aretakis, Morton’s The Steakhouse
(248) 404-9845
Email Andrea
Leadership Enrichment Forum
Develop new professional and personal skills through the Leadership Enrichment Forum’s monthly meetings. With a different topic and speaker every month members will learn how to enrich their workplace.
Meetings:
First Thursday of the month with featured speaker, open to all chamber members
Contact Information:
Chair – Laura Oliveto, SS Digital Media
(248) 993-0029
Email Laura
Non-Profit Network
Nonprofit members can join over 50 other national and regional non-profit organizations to explore partnership opportunities as well as to share information and resources. The NPN hosts an educational conference annually in the spring.
Meetings:
Monthly
Contact Information:
Chair – Natalie Davidson, Gleaners Community Food Bank of SE MI
(313) 571-0366
Email Natalie
Tee off FORE Troy
As the Troy Chamber’s number one fundraiser, Tee Off FORE Troy works to secure participants, sponsors and prizes for the event.
Meetings:
Twice a Month (November – June)
Contact Information:
Len Verlinden, Flagstar Bank,
(248)689-1421
Email Len
Troy Young Professionals Network
The Troy Young Professionals Committee creates and implements programs to assist professional members 35 years of age or younger. We work with local businesses to enhance opportunities for young professional participation. Our goals are:
- To create an environment where members can connect with individuals in the same stage of their career
- To help early career professionals transition and thrive in the work force through educational programs and mentorship opportunities
Meetings:
Once a Month
Contact Information:
Co-chairs:
Jeanne Langley, The ALS Association of Michigan
(248) 680-6540
Email Jean
Angela Bevak, JVS
(248) 233-4482
Email Angela
Staff Liaison – Theresa Ervin, Marketing and Communications Specialist
(248) 641-1606
Email Theresa
Women’s Business Forum
Focused on empowering women in business, the Women’s Business Forum meets to plan programs that are relevant to them as well as the annual Simply Shopping event.
Meetings:
Regular. Contact us for specific meeting dates and times.
Contact Information:
Chair – Anne Flynn, Troy Abstract & Title Agency
(248) 519-4217
Email Anne
