Standing Chamber Committees

Staff Liaison: Penny Hughey

Mission: To position the Chamber to excel in its role as champions of education.

EDUCATION SUB COMMITTEES:

• Young Entrepreneurs - Mission: This task force helps to plan the annual spring entrepreneur event targeted toward Elementary School K-5 students.

• Junior Leadership - Mission: This task force helps plan each class day for our Junior Leadership of Coastal Alabama program that runs from August until May each year.

Open to Juniors and Seniors at Gulf Shores High School, Orange Beach High School, and South Baldwin Christian Academy

Staff Liaison: Suzette Hataway

Mission: To protect the Marine Trades Industry on the Alabama Gulf Coast.

Meets on an as needed basis.

Staff Liaison: Sharon Wiese

Mission: To encourage, strengthen, and retain membership.

Meets on an as needed basis to plan membership drive events

Staff Liaisons: Greg Alexander & Penny Hughey

Mission: To serve as a proactive advocate for the business community and members on issues, obstacles and strategies regarding civic and governmental affairs.

Meets on an “as needed” basis during election years or when other public policy issues arise that need to be addressed.

2023 Business Advocacy Agenda

Vice Chair: Tim Lower / Staff Liaison: Penny Hughey

Mission: To provide leadership and counseling to area retailers and businesses to help increase stability and growth.

Meets monthly to plan things such as networking events, lunch & learns, etc.

Staff Liaison: Steve Jones

Mission: To produce events encouraging tourism.

Meets on an as needed basis.

Chairman: Casey Buckner / Staff Liaison: Kimberly Ray

Mission: Committed to providing community connections, education, and opportunities for outreach needed to foster young business leaders in Coastal Alabama.