The Chamber

Committees

Each year we have several working committees assisting our staff in delivering the many programs and services we provide our members. Our committees are made up of fellow chamber members who volunteer their time and efforts to make this organization stronger.  If you are interested in participating on a committee, please either contact the Committee Chair directly or any Chamber staff member.

Ambassadors  -

This committee coordinates our Business After Hours and Business Before Hours events in cooperation with the Chamber staff. This committee also welcomes our newest members into the Chamber and works on getting members involved. They meet on a monthly basis.

Chair - Elaine Blinn, Belknap Point Motel, elaineb@metrocast.net
Vice Chair - Carly Morris - Northway Bank

Members:
Doti Acres - In the Company of Wolves
Jean Cadrette - Mac-Durgin Business Systems
Carol Cantin - NH Employment Security
Janet Carroll - Wescott, Millham & Dyer
Christine Harris - Meredith Village Savings Bank
Kimberli Lakin - Point Positive! Design
Dawn Phelps - Franklin Savings Bank
Marilyn Pollman - Allstaff Contract Services, Inc.
Jonathan Shapleigh - Laconia Savings Bank
Denise Shepis - Orthopedic Professional Association
Jake Ogley - Lake Opechee Inn and Spa
Joe Dudek - Boston Partners

 

Business Showcase Committee -

These chamber members work on the planning and coordination of the Chamber's Annual Business Showcase. A short-term task force, which begins meeting approximately 16 weeks prior to the event and then meets once afterwards to wrap up.

Chair - Debbie Irwin, The Manor on Golden Pond, debirwin@adelphia.net

Members:
Colleen Elliott - Laconia Savings Bank
Carly Morris - Northway Bank
Jake Ogley - Lake Opechee Inn and Spa & Conference Center
Norm Paquette - Simoneau - Paquette Memorial Home
Eric Proulx - Tanger Outlet Center - Tilton
Jon Shapleigh - Laconia Savings Bank

 

Finance Committee -

These volunteer members are responsible for the review, development and overall implementation of the Chamber's Financial Plan. This committee is led by the current Treasurer, and the members are selected from among the current Board of Directors and membership.

Chair - Penny Raby, Malone Dirubbo & Company, PC, praby@mdccpas.com

Members:
Travis Cole - Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage
Ava Doyle - Sun Valley Cottages
Colleen Elliott - Laconia Savings Bank
John Malm - Meredith Savings Bank
Mike O'Neill, Bay Shores Building & Remodeling
Jim Royal - Pike Industries
Steve Weeks Jr. - Coldwell Banker Commercial Weeks Associates  

 

Golf Committee -

Our member volunteers work on the planning and coordination of the Chamber's Annual Golf Tournament. A short-term task force, which begins meeting approximately 12 weeks prior to the event and then meets once afterwards to wrap up.

Chair - Jim Royal, Pike Industries, jroyal@pikeindustries.com

Members:
Sue Blothenberg - Public Service of NH
Colleen Elliott - Laconia Savings Bank
Dawn Phelps - Franklin Savings Bank
Steve Weeks Jr. - Coldwell Banker Commercial Weeks Associates 

 

Legislative/Education Committee -

This committee volunteers to review, develop and implement the Chamber's Legislative and Education Agendas. This committee's members are selected from among the current Board of Directors and membership.  

Chair -

Members:
Allan Beetle - Patrick's Pub & Eatery
Mark Edelstein - NH Community Technical College
John Malm - Meredith Savings Bank
Bob McElwee - Leadership Development Services
Larry Poliquin - Hannaford Supermarkets  

 

Marketing/Website Committee -

Responsible for assisting in the development and production of the Chamber's marketing pieces. Coordinates their activities with other standing committees quite frequently, and takes a lead role in deciding where, when, and how the Chamber's image will be utilized or portrayed. The committee meets frequently to have the various marketing efforts produced in a timely manner.

Co-Chair - Lindsay Ehmann, Laconia Savings Bank, EhmannL@laconiasavings.com
Co-Chair - Tom Pucci, Grand View Motel, info@grandviewmotel-nh.com

Members:
Jim Adams - Rutter Media
Jodie Gallant - MetroCast Cablevision
Debbie Irwin - The Manor on Golden Pond
Kim Lakin - Point Positive Design Studio
David Nix - ROZTech Business Services
Miami Shufelt - Piper Printing, Inc.
Kevin Skaritt - Acorn Creative 
 

Membership Committee -

Here we have members assisting in the development of new member benefit programs and making recommendations in regards to the chamber's Member Sales and Retention Program. The committee's primary duty is to promote Chamber benefits and encourage active participation. They meet on a monthly basis. 

Chair - Bill Quigley - Gunstock Mountain Resort gunstock@gunstock.com

Members:
Gail Batstone - The Inns and Spa at Mill Falls 
Barbara Laros - Citizens Bank 
Debby Hoffman - ServPro of the Lakes Region
Malik Haig - Sustain Ability NH
Scott Bartley - Citizens Bank
Karmen Gifford - Vitex Extrusion

 

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