Committees
As the voice of business for the Tucson metropolitan area, the Chamber depends upon the ideas and energies of volunteers to help develop projects, policy and programs. Over 700 members actively participate in the committee process, working on a variety of issues ranging from dissecting complex legislative issues to providing business educational programs in our children’s schools. Through the committee structure, Chamber members help set the course of their organization and ensure that the Chamber’s actions are an accurate expression of the needs and concerns of the business community. As an investor in our organization, you are encouraged to actively participate in the process. Contact your Chamber at 792-2250 for additional information.
Business Development Committee
Mike Sultzbach
MCS Financial Services
6470 N. Sunrider Trail, 85743
Phone: 270-2526
Continue to foster a preeminent business expansion, creation and retention program by regularly gathering information on the needs of business as well as design programs to address those needs. Address issues relating to key expansion, creation and retention efforts through outreach and education. Provide an information funnel to appropriate Chamber committees, community agencies and individuals for further action as necessary. Staffed by Paula Stuht.
Business Education Partnership
Vaughn Croft
Office of Pima County School Superintendent
130 W. Congress Street 4th Floor, 85701
Phone: 740-3018……….Fax: 623-9308
Promote the Chamber’s speakers bureau of local volunteers from the business community who visit local schools to talk to students about basic work skills and business life. Also work as a liaison for area schools looking to collaborate with local businesses on partnerships and sponsorships. Recognize the needs of employers and industry as it relates to workforce development in the community through research and surveys done in conjunction with the Business Development Committee. Staffed by Cheryll Frazier.
Candidate Evaluation Committee
Interview candidates and analyze their background, qualifications and postures with respect to Chamber issues affecting the membership. Disseminate candidate positions to members. Reports the results of the candidate evaluations to the Chamber’s Political Action Committee. Staffed by Paul Parisi.
Los Compadres Committee
Assist in hosting at the Business After Hours at the Chamber Receptions, participate in ribbon cuttings and grand openings and conduct membership surveys. Staffed by Cindy Brown.
Local Government, Environment and Transportation Committee
Jennifer King
Tucson Electric Power Company
One South Church, 85701
Phone: 884-3658……….Fax: 884-3606
Monitor actions of city and county governments to keep the business climate robust and healthy. Examine environment, land use and transportation issues and provide strategic policy recommendations to the Board of Directors for offical Chamber policy. Staffed by Kathleen Skinner.
Military Affairs Committee
Nancy Blythe
Courtyard by Marriott - Williams Center
201 S. Williams Boulevard, 85711
Phone: 360-0902……….Fax: 207-9646
Foster and maintain favorable relations between the military and civilian communities of Tucson. Keep Chamber members informed on the economic impact of the military community in the Tucson metropolitan area. Staffed by Shirley Wilka.
State Government Committee
Jack Braddock
Golden Eagle Distributors
PO Box 27506, 85726
Phone: 884-5999……….Fax: 884-1804
Develop, solicit, and study recommendations for state governmental action that enhance the climate for business in Arizona. Review existing proposed state governemntal measures, including regulations, initiatives and referenda, and analyze their impact on the business climate. Make recommendations for action by the Chamber Board of Directors. Coordinate Chamber state governmental efforts with other organizations and public officials. Staffed by Paul Parisi.
Safety Committee
Randi Bellassai
National Traffic Safety Institute
177 N. Church Avenue #610, 85701
Phone: 547-2500……….Fax: 547-1884
Promote safety in the workplace and protect the Chamber’s SCF Association premium pool and overall loss ratio. Staffed by Cindy Brown.
Tucson Center for Polling and Research
Gather timely and pertinent information for all divisions of the Chamber. Create and perform polls and surveys by phone, mail, fax and e-mail on subjects as diverse as member services, political and community issues and issues affecting businesses and economic development efforts. Provide for-fee polling and survey services to the membership and the public. Assist with the dissemination of poll and survey results.
