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 – Grant Ehlert, Troy Metro Agency
(248) 813-8540
Email Grant
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 Group
Industry-exclusive groups meet regularly to share leads, build relationships; promote business and educate others about their products and services
Meetings:
First Thursday of the month with featured speaker, open to all chamber members
Contact Information:
Chair – Barbara Boldt, Boldt Global, LLC
(810) 877-2818
Email Barbara
Co-chairs – Ken Seawell, EAM Group/Sandler Training
(248) 688-9805
Email Ken
Staff Liaison – Sheila Denstaedt, Director of Member Services
(248) 641-3929
Email Sheila
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:
Jody House, Troy Chamber of Commerce
(248) 641-3694
Email Jody
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
Contact Information:
Co-Chair – Andrew Sadler, Colliers International
(248) 226-1636
Email Andrew
Staff Liaison – Theresa Ervin, Director of Marketing and Communications
(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
Co-Chair – Christina Concord, Antina Promotions
(248)254-3845
Email Christina
