The Chamber in the process of forming committees and task force groups for 2003 and needs volunteers to fill open positions.  Below is a description of our committees.
 
The Allen International Business Coalition (AIBC) was established to provide a regular forum for systematically identifying and adressing business challenges, problems and opportunities of the larger business community and to periodically met with representatives of regulatory agencies of the City of Allen for the purpose of relationship building and mutual understanding. The AIBC meets on the first Tuesday of March, June, September and December at 11:30 a.m. Host locations are determined prior to each meeting.
 
The Human Resource group is open to all HR professionals from Allen's major
employers, the City of Allen and the Allen ISD.   The meetings are designed
to provide a networking/support group setting for the discussion of employment issues and for the presentation of information of interest to the profession.  The group meets on the second Tuesday in the months of February, May, August and November.
 
Facilities Managers group meets on the third Monday of the following months: March, June, September and December unless otherwise noted on the Chamber calendar.  The group is made up of individuals employed by Allen's major corporations, the City and School District, whose responsibilities are the management and daily operations of their facilities.
 
The Emergency Preparedness Network was formed following the September 11th attacks on America and is designed to provide a venue for the dissemination of information about emergency procedures for our major employers, the Allen ISD and the City of Allen.  The EPN meets regularly with representatives from Allen's Fire & Police Departments.  Regularly scheduled meetings are held on the first Tuesday during the months of February, May, August and November.
 
The Small Business Task Force focuses on enhancing the growth of small business within Allen by offering a variety of valuable resources and services.  The SBTF is responsible for planning educational opportunities for small business owners, promotional events that focus on retail and service organizations and researching and recommending to the Board of Directors benefits that would assist the small business owners in enhancing their bottom line.  The Small Business Task Force meet at the Allen Chamber on the second Wednesday of each month at 7:30 a.m.
 
The Governmental Affairs Committee was formed to provide a strong and respected voice for Allen's business community.  Members of this committee are part of a team that studies national and state business agendas, surveys local business opinions and develops Chamber policy.  The Governmental Affairs Committee meets on an "as needed" basis.
 
Ambassador Club (Membership) members participate in new member welcoming activities, retention and recruitment efforts and act as the official greeters for the Chamber networking opportunities.  Ambassador Club members receive exposure to business contacts through participation in membership networking events, ribbon cuttings and groundbreaking and grand opening ceremonies.  The Ambassador Club meets monthly.

Various projects are assigned to a task force such as the golf tournament and Celebrate Allen and meet through project completion.  
 
Individuals interested in any of the above committees should contact the Allen Chamber at 972-727-5585 for additional information and qualifications for service.  All committee members must be either personally or through their business affiliation a member in good standing of the Allen Chamber of Commerce.