Involvement helps you get the most from your Chamber membership. These committees are comprised of volunteer Chamber members who contribute time and resources to make our community and Chamber more vibrant. If you are interested in joining one of these committees or would like more information, please feel free to call 585-589-7727, 585-798-4287 or email kkiebala(at)orleanschamber.com.
Agriculture (Ad Hoc):
- Helps connect the Chamber and its members with Farmer to Neighbor Night and other agriculture-related activities/issues that should be addressed by OCCC..
- Meets as needed.
- Chair: Darrel Oakes ~ LynOaken Farms / The Apple Depot
Ambassadors Club:
- Provides opportunities for members to visit other members' facilities, to showcase their business, network and socialize through coordination of bi-monthly Mix & Mingles; also helps with other Chamber events as needed.
- Meets bi-monthly the first Wednesday of the month (opposite Mix & Mingle schedule) at 8:00 am in the Chamber's Medina office.
- Co-Chair: Edee Hoffmeister ~ Celebrity Day Spa
- Co-Chair: Debbie Prest ~ Krafts & Klutter
Business Development/Membership:
- Communicates with the local business community regarding the benefits of Chamber membership; fosters business retention and expansion in Orleans County by encouraging partnerships to promote business education and assistance.
- Meets the second Friday of each month at 10:00 am in the Chamber's Albion office, located in the Albion Visitors Center, 121 N. Main
- Chair: Dave Bellucci ~ Arc of Orleans County / Orleans Enterprises
Marketing & Tourism:
- Promotes economic development and quality of life in Orleans County by marketing the business, cultural, and recreational opportunities in the County.
- Meets the first Tuesday of each month at 9:15 am in the Chamber's Medina office, 433 Main St.
- Chair: Mary Fudge ~ Early Sunrise Realty
Public Policy:
- Strengthens communication between the Chamber membership and state and local government to ensure that the interests of the Orleans County business community are understood and duly considered when public policy is being formulated.
- Meets the fourth Tuesday of each month at 8:00 am at the Country Club Restaurant in Medina.
- Chair: Nathan Pace ~ Mack & Pace, Attys.
Special Events (Ad Hoc):
- Helps coordinate the Chamber's Annual Dinner / Awards Ceremony and other events as scheduled.
- Meets as needed.
Local Business Associations
Albion Business Association:
- Organizes special events to benefit downtown Albion.
- Meets the third Tuesday of each month at 6:00 pm in the 3rd floor Conference Room of the Albion Visitors Center, 121 N. Main St.
- Chair: Mike Bonafede ~ The Sports + Graphics Co.
Holley Business Association:
- Organizes special events to benefit downtown Holley.
- Meets bi-monthly - date/time/location to be announced.
- Chair: Dr. Daniel Schiavone ~ Daniel Schiavone, DDS
Medina Business Association:
- Organizes special events to benefit downtown Medina.
- Meets the third Tuesday of each month at 8:00 am in the Chamber's Medina office, 433 Main St.
- President: Nathan Pace ~ Mack & Pace, Attys.
Oak Orchard Business Association:
- Organizes special events to benefit the Oak Orchard River / Point Breeze area.
- Meets the second Wednesday of each month at 6:30 pm in the Carlton Town Hall.
- President: Jim Schambaugh
Other Related Committees
Medina Canal Task Force:
- Meets the first Monday of each month at 5:15 pm in the Chamber's Medina office, 433 Main St.
- Chair: Jim Hancock