Advocacy – Goal 1
Governmental Affairs Committee
Chair: Mike Mitchell
Next meeting: January 19
Objective: To build a pro-business climate by fostering relationships between the business community and elected officials and advising the Fayette Chamber Board in setting Chamber agenda.
November and December 12, 2017 meeting cancelled due to lack of actionable agenda items. The committee is waiting on the agenda from the Georgia Chamber and there is no local issues at this time.
Programming and Business Support – Goal 2
Ambassadors
Next meeting: Wednesday January 17 8:00am to 9:00am
Objective: To assist the Chamber with retention and membership focusing on connecting with new members who have joined the Chamber in the past two years as well as to serve as the goodwill arm of the Chamber.
No updates
Golf Committee
Chair: Brian Chustz & Sal Longo
Last meeting date for 2017: April 4
Objective: To assist in the planning and execution of the Fayette Chamber's annual Business on the Green spring golf tournament. Duties include securing sponsorships, collecting raffle prize items, and volunteering on tournament day.
Proposed 2018 tournament date: Thursday, March 29; plan to hold first committee meeting in January 2018
Industry Council
Chair: Ken Takekawa
Next meeting: February 2018
Objective: To provide a forum for industrial, high-tech and other larger employers to exchange best practices on business operating systems, workforce, and other relevant issues.
The Industry Council is planning changes for 2018 to increase value and attendance. Staff held a preplanning meeting with Ken Takekawa and Greg Wright to brainstorm meeting topics such as 5S Steps for Success, job fairs, Industrial 4.0. Council members will be surveyed to determine preferred meeting time. Council meetings will begin in February.
Health & Wellness Council
Leadership team: Miranda Henry, Adam Glendye, Anne Williams
Next meeting: January 10
Objective: To provide a resource for information and collaboration and serve as a connected network of health and wellness industry providers.
Leadership team planning meeting to be held December 11 to plan for 2018 meeting. Council meeting moved to January, April, July, October schedule.
Community Engagement – Goal 3
Education and Workforce Committee
Education and Workforce Chair: Kim Schnoes co-chair – Tami Morris
Next meeting:March 20, 2018
Objective: To implement strategies and tactics that support the Fayette Visioning Education’s goal, “Fayette County will have an education system that is recognized as a national and international leader.”
Committee members invited to Fayette Visioning Summit to hear successes of 2017.
Fayette Visioning Board
Chair: Randy Weaver, Pam Reid 2018 chair
Next meeting: January 24
Objective: Vision: Fayette County is the place where bold ideas become reality. This is achieved through our collaborative and inclusive leadership that elevates education, prosperity, employment opportunities, and quality of life to unrivaled heights
The Summit was a big success. Fayette Visioning will begin discussions on the next steps for Fayette Visioning as the five-year plan nears completion in 2019.
Fayette Visioning – Community
Community Committee Chair: Mike Stachura, Dawn Oparah 2018 chair
Objective: To implement strategies and tactics that support the Fayette Visioning Community’s goal, “Fayette County will be a model community for embracing changing demographics and building a place where all types of people are welcome and can find a home.
No updates.
Fayette Visioning – Economy
Economy Committee Chair: Luis Matta
To implement strategies and tactics that support the Fayette Visioning Economy’s goal, “Fayette County will have an economy that is growing and that provides jobs that align with residents’ skills.”
Startup Committee
Startup Committee chair – Jeremy Anderson
Startup Committee next meeting: January 24
The committee has set the date for the StartUp Forum for April 24. The welcome keynote will be Cliff Oxford of Oxford Entrepreneurs and the wrap up keynote will be John Yates of Morris, Manning & Martin. The committee is working on two tracks for the rest of the program. It will begin at lunch and include a reception. The next networking event is March 29
Fayette Visioning – Place
Place Committee Chair: Vickie Butler
To implement strategies and tactics that support the Fayette Visioning Place goal, “Fayette County will offer residents of all ages, stimulating and enjoyable environments.”
No update
Operations – Goal 4
Finance Committee
Chair: 2018 chair Chris Stephens
Next meeting: February 22
Objective: Committee oversees the financial affairs of the Corporation and exercises the authority in financial matters delegated to it by the Board of Directors.
No update