Programs & Events TEAM

The Programs and Events TEAM will analyze our current events and make recommendations to the Board of Directors for future event and programs.  Their goal is to ensure that all events are meeting the core principles of our organization and working to help fulfil our mission statement.  The Programs & Events TEAM will recommend the creation of committees to plan and implement events and programs and review regular reports to ensure that these committees are working within the established guidelines and budgets. 

Sub-Committees: BOBB Awards; Taste of Bolingbrook & Ultimate Chef's Challenge; Golf Extravaganza; Business Expo; Wine Around the World

Finance & Operations TEAM

The goal of the Finance & Operations TEAM is to analyze the revenues and expenditures of the Bolingbrook Area Chamber of Commerce from a budget perspective.  Where are we generating our revenue and are there opportunities for us enhance these activities will be the two major questions the TEAM will need to address.  They will be asked to review annual expenditures and look for cost savings that could be put towards direct member benefits.  In addition, the Finance & Operations TEAM will prepare the annual budget to submit to the Executive Committee for approval by the Board of Directors. 

Sub-Committees: Nominating Committee; Internal Audit Review; Accreditation Committee

TEAM Members:  Bob Zalewski - Tailgaters Bar & Grill; George Primm - Citibank; John O'Driscoll - Tressler LLP; Michael Senko - Wolf & Company LLP; Mir Ali - Shamrock Corporation 

Membership Development TEAM

The Membership Development TEAM will proactively build strategies to enhance our current membership base through recruitment and retention programs.  The TEAM should recommend and advise appropriate committees to address specific retention needs within the organization, have an annual assessment of the strength and weaknesses of our membership and identify areas where we can deliver targeted services.  Our Membership Development TEAM shall also guide the Board to create and administer a quality membership enrolment and orientation process so that members become engaged contributors to the Chamber.  They shall also make recommendations from time to time to ensure that our membership investment fees are adequate and that our organization has adequate tools for effective recruitment of new members.

Sub-Committees: Ambassadors; Minority Business Development; Women in Business; Young Professionals Association

TEAM Members: Marti Barton - WordCrafters, Inc; Joe Johnson - JLJ Investments; Larry Greenwich - DuAll Heating & Cooling; John Pezzullo - Jonlyn & Associates, CPA's; Mir Ali - Shamrock Corporation

Teams and Committees

Beginning with the Chamber's 2011-2014 Strategic Plan, the Chamber's structure has been divided into four teams, with the committees assigned to each team shown below.  Visit the links at the right for details on each team and its goals and responsibilities.  You will also find additional information about our committees from our committee brochure.

• Finance and Operations
  • Nominating Committee
  • Internal Audit Review Committee
• Membership Development
  • Ambassador Committee
• Programs and Events
  • BOBB Awards
  • Taste of Bolingbrook and Ultimate Chef's Challenge
  • Golf Extravaganza
  • Business Expo
  • Wine Around the World
• Government and Community Affairs

All of the Chamber's activities, responsibilities, and operations fall under one of these four teams.  Each team will be lead by a liaison from the board of directors, and include the various existing committees.  New ad hoc committees can also be formed as needed, under the terms of the Chamber's bylaws.  You can find the Strategic Plan and By-Laws on the Resources page.