How to Become a Chamber Ambassador

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The Gwinnett Chamber corps of volunteer leaders provides members with an opportunity to make valuable business contacts, publicize their respective companies and receive added value for their membership investment through volunteer activities.

You MUST be an active Chamber member for at least one year, in good standing financially and be nominated by either a current Ambassador or a Gwinnett Chamber staff member.

Contact

Sara Heady
Membership Services Coordinator
770-232-8805
sheady@gwinnettchamber.org

Your Commitment

Ambassadors work on a rotating basis to assist with a variety of events, including assistance with registration & greeting of guests at Chamber functions.

Events and functions include but are not limited to:

Member Orientation (4th Tuesday every month)
- Assist with registration and greeting of guests
- Facilitate break-out session with your assigned group
- Follow-up calls at the 3-month and 9-month mark with your assigned members
- Set-up and clean-up
Gwinnettworking Events (Every Thursday and Friday). Ambassadors facilitate/co-facilitate the following:
- 2-minute and 7-minute sponsors
- Elevator introductions
- Lead passing/Lead count
- Door prizes
- Prospective member/Guest Q&A
Business After Hours (monthly). Ambassadors assist Chamber staff with the following:
- Registration Table
- Drink tickets and business cards
- Door prizes
- Prospective member/Guest Q&A
Ribbon Cuttings/Grand openings
Golf Events (twice annually). Ambassadors assist Chamber staff with the following:
- Set-up/Clean-up
- Driving hole sponsors to their display location and picking them up at the end of the day
- Witnessing hole-in-one contests
Quarterly Ambassador meetings

STEP 1

Attend Chamber Events

The more you know about the Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce, the better an Ambassador you will be. We ask that, over the next 60 days, you attend the following events to better familiarize yourself with the Chamber. Dates are subject to change for monthly events, please check online calendar for exact times, dates and locations. PLEASE KEEP A RECORD of your attendance. You’ll be asked to provide details on the application form.

Member Orientation

Typically held the fourth Tuesday of each month
11:30 – 1:00 p.m.
Gwinnett Chamber John D. Stephens Education Room
No cost

On Topic (formerly General Membership Meeting)

Held monthly—check online Calendar of Events for next meeting & location.
$45.00 fee for Chamber members (includes luncheon)

Gwinnettworking

Held every Thursday 7:30 – 9:00 am and Friday 9:00 – 10:30 am
Gwinnett Chamber John D. Stephens Education Room
No cost

Business After Hours

Held monthly—check online Calendar of Events for next meeting
Typically the third Thursday of each month
5:00 – 7:00 pm
Location changes each month based on sponsor
No cost

Gwinnett Young Professionals

Locations and times vary—check online Calendar of Events for next meeting

Gwinnett Small Business Resources

Held monthly – check online Calendar of Events for next meeting
Gwinnett Chamber John D. Stephens Education Room
Cost: Varies

STEP 2

Check out the Gwinnett Chamber’s Online Presence

Review entire Gwinnett Chamber website. Review each tab – and subsequent tabs.
- About the Chamber
- Staff
- Calendar of events
- Online Directory
- Review Statistics & Facts about Gwinnett
- Review Member Discounts
- Review Programs & Services
Review Gwinnett Chamber Facebook page and like the page
Review Gwinnett Chamber LinkedIn page and join group

STEP 3

Please answer the following questions:

Your Name *

Your Organization’s Name *

Your Email Address *

Your Phone Number *

Name of Person who Nominated you *

Must be a current Gwinnett Chamber member of staff member

In your own words, please describe the purpose of Gwinnettworking? *

What program within the Gwinnett Chamber is most advantageous for small businesses and why? *

Why do you want to join the Chamber Ambassadors? *

Please provide two examples of how the Gwinnett Chamber is making a difference in the community we serve and how you personally feel about this. *

What suggestions, if any, do you have for the Ambassador program? *

Indicate the date you attended Member Orientation. *

Name of Chamber Representative who can verify your attendance at Member Orientation. *

Indicate the date you attended On Topic. *

Name of Chamber Representative who can verify your attendance at an On Topic meeting. *

Indicate the date you attended Gwinnettworking. *

Name of Chamber Representative who can verify your attendance at Gwinnettworking. *

Indicate the date you attended Business After Hours. *

Name of Chamber Representative who can verify your attendance at Business After Hours. *

Indicate the date you attended Gwinnett Young Professionals. *

Name of Chamber Representative who can verify your attendance at Gwinnett Young Professionals. *

Indicate the date you attended Small Business Event (e.g. Eat & Educate Workshop, etc.). *

Name of Chamber Representative who can verify your attendance at Gwinnett Small Business Resources. *

I have reviewed the Gwinnett Chamber’s Online Presence *

GwinnettChamber.org

Gwinnett Chamber Facebook Page

Gwinnett Chamber LinkedIn Page