Committees

The Following are the current standing committees volunteering their time. At various times throughout the year other committees will be formed on an Ad Hoc basis to execute other programs of work as they arise.

Ambassadors Committee

Recruit prospective members to the Chamber, assist with monthly networking activities, new member orientation, ribbon cuttings, support member, retention efforts and conduct semi annual membership recruitment events.

Small business Committee

Act as a support system for small businesses; be an information source for small business for any opportunities that may arise for minority owned businesses.

Transportation Committee

Promote improvement in the local transportation measures; work cooperatively with the city of Poplar Bluff and the Missouri Dept. of Transportation for the ways that will ensure continued growth.

Education Committee

Focus on efforts to assist the educational community and provide partnership opportunities with the business and educational community, work with local FBLA club and further enhance the business and education link, assist with educator of the year programs.

Recycling Committee

Our passionate concern for the environment inspires us to have sustainable reduce, reuse, recycle programs, which will generate an environmentally conscious Poplar Bluff community.

Non Profit Alliance

Provides a forum for civic, service, and community betterment type non profit organizations to meet and discuss concerns and projects. Offers seminars on subjects that will help them focus efforts on their areas of concern and reach their target audience. The alliance will also provide networking opportunities throughout the non profit community on joint projects they may conduct as well as prevent overlapping of events.

Tourism Committee

To cultivate a successful travel and tourism industry in Butler County through economic development, expansion of current tourism attractions and supporting the wise use and enjoyment of our natural, cultural and historic resources thereby improving the way of life for Butler County residents.