Support new business, the retention and expansion of existing business and the creation of new jobs and investment within Yukon. Foster and support growth of the local retail businesses. Plan and promote events to focus on retail growth and retention. Continue to organize and promote “Shop Yukon.”
Membership: Open to any Yukon Chamber of Commerce member Meeting Date: 3rd Wednesday of each month
GOLF COMMITTEE
Plan, promote and successfully execute the Yukon Chamber of Commerce Annual Golf Classic. Recruit and cultivate relationships with sponsors from the business community and the community of Yukon. Continue to provide a fun and quality golf tournament to our members and all participants.
Membership: Open to any Yukon Chamber of Commerce member Meeting Date: 12:00 Noon at Chamber Offi ce dates TBA
TOURISM COMMITTEE
To promote our attractions and events directing our focus on the benefi ts to our greater business community and Chamber members, as well as the community at large. Raise businesses awareness of activities in cooperation with the YPS system and opportunities for the sales, hospitality and food service industries. Capitalize and expand on existing tourism opportunities in
AMBASSADORS
Focus strongly on membership retention, emphasizing and promoting the growing value of a chamber membership to both existing and prospective members. Cultivate new membership and be a vital representative of the Yukon Chamber of Commerce. Ambassadors attend Friday morning coffees and other Chamber
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Yukon. Work in cooperation with Chisholm Trail Festival, Freedom Fest, Christmas in the Park, and other events with a focus on building and improving the existing Chamber portion of the Czech Festival.
Membership: Open to any Yukon Chamber of Commerce member Meeting Date: 3rd Tuesday of each month
LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS COMMITTEE
Serve as a strong advocate for our members and our business community regarding legislative and political issues at the local, state and national levels. Strive to update and familiarize the Chamber on key business issues. Keep the Board and Chamber updated on information from the State Chamber of Commerce of Oklahoma, including specifi c positions on relevant business matters. Work closely with the City of Yukon and Canadian County elected and administrative leaders on key local issues.
Membership: Open to any Yukon Chamber of Commerce member Meeting Date: 1st Tuesday of each month at Mabel Fry Library 7:15am
events, attend and assist in ribbon cutting ceremonies and conduct new member orientation. Make personal visits to Chamber members. Cultivate and encourage a personal environment within the Chamber and foster a sense of ownership within each member of the Yukon Chamber of Commerce.
Meeting Date: 1st of the month, 12 pm at the Yukon Chamber of Commerce offi ces, and 3rd Thursday each month, 4pm at scheduled Chamber restaurant in Yukon.
LUNCHEON COMMITTEE
Organization and planning the monthly Chamber luncheons, including the New Teacher’s luncheon each August. Provide a variety of networking and learning opportunities on a number of appropriate business and community subjects for Yukon Chamber members.
Membership: Open to any Yukon Chamber of Commerce member Meeting Date: 4th Tuesday of each month
ANNUAL BANQUET COMMITTEE
Plan and promote the Yukon Chamber of Commerce annual banquet each February. Recruit and secure sponsors for the dinner, as well as, items for the auction. Promote corporate tables and sponsorships.
Membership: Open to any Yukon Chamber of Commerce member Meeting Date: 12:00 Noon at Chamber Offi ce dates TBA