Communications and Marketing Division
(Meets on an as-needed basis)
Vice Chair: Ellen Priest
Staff Contact: Alicia Smith, asmith@greatersummerville.org
Create a communications/messaging platform that assures timely, relevant information for all Chamber members and the communities we serve. Sub-committees include: brand/logo evaluation; print messaging; website enhancement/optimization; social media and community messaging.

Energy & Environment Division
(4th Tuesday of each month, 8:00 am, Chamber Boardroom)
Vice Chair: Mac Baughman
Staff Contact: Rita Berry, rberry@greatersummerville.org
Purpose is to engage in the many issues surrounding the production and distribution of energy to include all common types of alternative energies. Also engages in similar issues of environmental protection and protection of natural resources.

Public Policy Division
(1st Tuesday of each month, 8:00 am, Chamber Boardroom)
Vice Chair: Charlie Cuzzell
Staff Contact: Rita Berry, rberry@greatersummerville.org
Focuses on public policy issues and legislation affecting the surrounding communities. Maintains relationship with governmental officials and organizations.

Tourism Division
(4th Thursday of every month, 8:00 am - location varies)
Vice Chair: Bob Shipley
Staff Contact: Rita Berry, rberry@greatersummerville.org
Chamber members whose main purpose is to provide a forum to exchange and promote ideas in Travel and Tourism. Addresses issues affecting the local tourism industry.

Workforce Development Division
(1st Thursday of each month, 8:00 am - location varies)
Vice Chair: David Ramey
Staff Contact: Rita Berry, rberry@greatersummerville.org
Promotes the idea of an educated workforce by supporting local educational institutes. Liaison between Industrial community and schools.

COUNCILS:

Entrepreneur Council
(Meeting time and location TBA)
Council Director: Will Russell
Staff Contact: Tori Burke-Koskela, tburke-koskela@greatersummerville.org
This council was formed for the benefit of those who own businesses, whether you are a distributor/franchisee or the sole owner of your business. Unique issues facing businesses will be addressed.

Knightsville Area Council
(3rd Wednesday of every month, 8:00 am - Pine Forest Country Club)
Council Director: Robby Robbins
Staff Contact: Tori Burke-Koskela, tburke-koskela@greatersummerville.org
Addresses issues and concerns affecting the Knightsville business community.

Nonprofit Council
(4th Tuesday of every month, 9:00 am – location varies)
Council Director: PJ Johnson
Staff Contact: Tori Burke-Koskela, tburke-koskela@greatersummerville.org
Addresses issues and concerns affecting Nonprofits.

North Summerville Area Council
(1st Wednesday of every month, 8:00 am – Holiday Inn Express-Summerville)
Council Director: Kelly Williams
Staff Contact: Tori Burke-Koskela, tburke-koskela@greatersummerville.org
Addresses issues and concerns affecting the North Summerville business community.

Oakbrook Area Council
(2nd Tuesday of every month, 5:30 pm – The Golf Club at Wescott Plantation)
Council Director: Yvonne Caruso
Staff Contact: Tori Burke-Koskela, tburke-koskela@greatersummerville.org
Addresses issues and concerns affecting the Oakbrook business community.