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The Business Center of Influence

Ambassadors

We represent Chamber members to encourage and support the growth of McLean County business.

 

What We Do:

We promote and support the mission of the McLean County Chamber of Commerce to our members, our business leaders, our government officials, and our county.  We are active listeners, participants, and business advocates.  Most importantly, we are the conduit of influence providing feedback to Chamber staff and knowledge to our members.

 

Why We Do It:

We do because we care: we care about people, our local economy, and our community at large.  

  

Be a Chamber Ambassador!
The McLean County Chamber of Commerce is now accepting applications for the 2012 Chamber Ambassadors. Click here for the 2012 Ambassador Application. Applications must be returned to the Chamber office no later than 5pm, Friday, October 28, 2011.

 

Chamber ambassadors are a special group of volunteers who help to create a positive image of the Chamber. They circulate, greet and welcome new Chamber members. They make introductions and invite participation wherever they go. While helping at Chamber events and in the recruitment and retention of members, Chamber ambassadors reap the rewards of making new contacts, strengthening relationships and accessing a wealth of information and community resources.

 

See below for the requisites, the desired qualities, the responsibilities of a Chamber Ambassador as well as the recognition and benefits you can receive.

 

Requisites:

  • Employee of a Chamber member in good standing
  • High level of motivation
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • High level of professionalism
  • Positive attitude
  • Working knowledge of programs and services offered by the McLean County Chamber of Commerce

 

Desired Qualities:

  • Enthusiasm
  • Flexibility with your work and/or personal schedule
  • Strong sense of commitment
  • Strong interest in promoting the business community of McLean County
  • Team Player outlook

 

Responsibilities:

  • Represent the Chamber in a professional, positive manner
  • Recruitment and/or provide Leads to the membership director (minimum of 2 per year)
  • Work with other Ambassadors and Chamber Liaison to complete the 8 step retention program
  • Hosting of all Chamber networking events
  • Facilitate networking at Chamber events
  • Promotion of Chamber events
  • Facilitation of ribbon cutting, groundbreaking, and open house programs hosted by our members
  • Deliver welcome packets to assigned new members (minimum of one per month)
    • Ensure New Member Visit Checklist is completed and returned to Chamber Liaison
  • Provide information on member benefits to new & existing members or direct them to the appropriate staff person (Including Networking, ECHI, Government Affairs, Education Opportunities, McLean County Cash, Women's Division, neXt Professionals, ECT...)
  • Communicate member feedback to Chamber staff
  • Attend Ambassador meetings a minimum of six times per year (The 1st Wednesday of each month at noon)
  • Attend a minimum of 3 ribbon cuttings, groundbreakings, or open houses every 8 weeks
  • Attend a minimum of 3 Business Before Hours & Business After Hours events every quarter

 

Recognition and Benefits:

  • Recognition for yourself and your company on the Ambassador page of the Chamber website
  • Increased access to business owners/employees through:
    • Business Before Hours
    • Business After Hours
    • Ribbon Cuttings
    • Ground Breakings
    • Delivery of new member packets


Your 2011 Chamber Ambassadors:

 

 

  • Andy Butler

    Title: Account Executive

    Business: Sprint Nextel



  • Angela Holloway

    Title: Business Development Coordinator

    Business: Spherion



  • Bev Edgerton

    Title: Realtor

    Business: Prudential-Snyder



  • Brianne Petersen

    Title: Sales Manager

    Business: Eastland Suites Hotel & Conference Center



  • Chris Downing

    Title: Director of Resource Development and Community Relations

    Business: Heartland Community College



  • Eric Schlipf

    Title: Financial Advisor

    Business: Morgan Stanley Smith Barney - Eric Schlipf



  • Gina Mandros

    Title: Investor Relations & Resouce Development Manager

    Business: United Way of McLean County



  • Greg Cook

    Title: Corporate Liason

    Business: Great Plains Media - 99.5 The Eagle, 107.7 The Bull, Cities 92.9



  • Jerry Siadek

    Title: Owner

    Business: PIP Printing



  • Jim Grossman

    Business: Country Gingham



  • Joan Garber

    Title: Independent Beauty Consultant

    Business: Mary Kay Cosmetics



  • Joel Ramseyer

    Title: Sales

    Business: Lincoln Office



  • Karen Hanson

    Title: VP/Senior Wealth Advisor

    Business: Busey Bank



  • Kersten Wilson

    Title: Director of Development

    Business: Easter Seals



  • Laura Curtis

    Title: Sales Manager

    Business: Hampton Inn and Suites



  • Lee Getchius

    Business: Commerce Bank



  • Lenore Lockwood

    Title: Owner

    Business: Radar Recording Studio/Radar Entertainment Group



  • Lil Elkin

    Business: Direct Marketplace



  • Lori Ash

    Title: Agent

    Business: Compass Insurance Partners



  • Lu Woods

    Title: Account Executive

    Business: WJBC/WBNQ/WBWN-Town Square Media



  • Mary Ettien

    Title: Sales Coordinator

    Business: Baymont Inn



  • Mike Flaherty

    Business: First State Bank of Bloomington



  • Patricia O'Dell

    Title: Foundation Executive Director

    Business: OSF St. Joseph Medical Center



  • Rhonda Massie

    Title: Marketing Manager

    Business: Bloomington Public Library



  • Rochelle Augspurger

    Title: Program Director for Wound Healing and Hyperbaric Medicine

    Business: BroMenn Healthcare



  • Ronald Maier

    Title: Owner/Counselor/Consultant

    Business: Life Enhancement Services



  • Roy Koonce

    Title: General Manager

    Business: US Cellular- Veteran's Parkway



  • Ryan Laffey

    Title: Property Manager

    Business: Brickyard Apartments



  • Shannon Lee

    Title: Sales Manager

    Business: Doubletree Hotel, Bloomington



  • Stephanie Thomas

    Title:

    Business: Advanced Rehab and Sports Medicine



  • Tracy Patkunas

    Title: Account Executive

    Business: Great Plains Media



  • Willonda Herrod

    Title: Community Liaison

    Business: Vital Wellness