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The Homestead/Florida City
Chamber of Commerce has divisions and committees
designed to cover all aspects of life in South
Miami-Dade county. Below is a brief introduction
of each, as well as some of the highlights and
accomplishments each deals with annually.
Economic Development
Council - Chair:
Robert
Wardenga
Meeting times: 3rd Thursdays, 4:30 pm, 1st National Bank
2nd Floor Conference Room
The mission of this division is to develop and implement
initiatives that will enhance the economic development
of the community. These initiatives will: (1) Provide
for growth of current business. (2) Attract and
facilitate the development of new business. (3) Attract
clean light industry. The council will encompass the
areas of agriculture, transportation, tourism,
environment and education.
Sub-committees, task forces:
Education Committee
Region VI Task Force
Financial Development
Division - Chair:
Sharon Wilson
Meeting times: 3rd Tuesdays, 4:00 pm, Chamber Boardroom
MISSION: The mission of this division is to secure the
financial stability of the Chamber of Commerce and will
include special events, grants, capital improvements,
endowments and other means of fund raising.
Sub-committees, task forces:
Special Events: Chili Cook-Off and Business Expo
Governmental Affairs
Division
Meeting times: 3rd Wednesdays, 5:30 pm, Redland Hotel
The mission is to promote a coordinated effort with
local, state and federal governments to address core
issues of local significance for community and business
development and retention.
Sub-committees, task forces:
Election Forums
Membership Division
- Chair:
Ed
Powell
Meeting times: 2nd Tuesdays, 4:00 pm, Chamber Boardroom
The mission of this division is to promote new
membership and aid retention of current membership.
Sub-committees, task forces:
Ribbon Cutting
Membership Drive
Operations Division
- Chair: David Peyton
Meeting times: 4th Thursdays, 8:00 am as needed
MISSION: To assist the Executive Director in keeping the
bylaws and the business of the Chamber of Commerce
within the guidelines of the board of directors.
Naranja Area Business
Council - Chair:
Parsuram Ramkisson
The mission of the Council is to improve and promote the
economic development of the Naranja area.
Minority Business
Council - Chair: Jerome Williams
The
mission of the Council is to help integrate Hispanic
businesses into the commercial sector and general
community.
Military Affairs
Committee (MAC) - Al Garcia
Meeting times: 1st Thursdays, Noon, HARB All Ranks Club
Mission: To provide community support for Homestead Air
Reserve Base military personnel.
Events:
1. Golf Tournament
2. Military Awards Banquet
3. Veteran’s Day Parade
Tropical Everglades
Visitors Association (TEVA) - Brian Conesa
- Formerly a committee of the Chamber
- Professional director, volunteer staff
- Housed in permanent quarters apart from Chamber
- Provides up-to-date tourist information to visitors
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