Getting involved in a committee or council is the best way to get to know other business owners and let them find out about you. The St. Lucie County Chamber of Commerce is very fortunate to have many committees to choose from that are very active in the community.

 The Ambassador Committee is comprised of members who are eager to promote the Chamber. This committee is instrumental in planning, implementing, and hosting many special events. An Ambassadorship is an opportunity to learn about new businesses and services coming into the Chamber and to network with others to promote their own business. For a list of Ambassadors, click here.

The Business & Industry Committee encourages growth of existing companies through a regular visitation program. Committee members are responsible for informing businesses of services and available assistance, and host an annual dinner honoring the contributions of new and expanded businesses.

The Membership Services Committee is focused on reviewing and obtaining membership benefits and services for our members. This committee works with the staff on recruitment and retention of Chamber members and is credited with the implementation of the Remember to Member program.

The Education Committee includes representatives from our educational institutions and is focused on establishing ways to foster positive relationships between our businesses and classrooms. This committee works closely with the School Board to help recruit and retain teachers in St. Lucie County. Each year, the committee participates in the New Teacher Orientation. The committee has also established a scholarship fund for St. Lucie County School teachers in conjunction with Florida Atlantic University.

The Fort Pierce & Port St. Lucie Area Councils have elected boards with the chairman of each serving on the Chamber's Board of Directors. These councils serve in the interest of the businesses in their respective cities, addressing issues brought to their attention by Chamber members, the Board of Directors and the citizenry.

The Hispanic Council is focusing on offering Hispanic owned businesses an opportunity to network within the Hispanic Community as well as develop business relationships with other members of the St. Lucie County Chamber of Commerce by utilizing our extensive list of membership benefits. The Council will also be developing business seminars designed to address specific needs identified by the Council and participating in festivals through business expos. For more information, click here.

The Leadership St. Lucie Council oversees the administration of Leadership St. Lucie, and is in charge of seeking additional ways to encourage our members' leadership roles in the community. The council is made up of Leadership St. Lucie Alumni and meets once a month.

The Local, State & National Affairs Committee serves as the Chamber’s political voice.  Through committee analysis of ideas and problems which face our membership, we lend our unified opinion to community leaders and help to shape policies for this community.  Our goal is to provide our membership with a strong business presence in dealing with the County, the State and even on a National level.

The Minority Business Development Council published St. Lucie County's first Minority Development Directory and was instrumental in securing an agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. The Minority & Business Development Council continues to work to bring educational/informational seminars to area businesses.

The Tourism Committee focuses on promoting all St. Lucie County has to offer. This group continuously develops strategies to expand the tourism base in St. Lucie County. Promoting tourism involves outreach and education efforts to bring visitors in to St. Lucie County and ensuring they enjoy their stay.

To sign up for a committee, click here. For additional information, please call the chamber at 772-340-1333 x21.