Committees

Support. Network. Promote.

Take advantage of your Troy Chamber membership and get involved with one of our committees. Designed as informational opportunities to assist the chamber and its events, our committees are also a great opportunity to network with other business professionals. All employees of your company are welcome to get involved.

Interested in joining one of our committees? Contact the committee chair for more information on how you can get involved.

Not a member? Join today! Call 248-641-8151 or e-mail: theteam@troychamber.com.

Ambassadors

As representatives of the Troy Chamber of Commerce, Ambassadors welcome and educate new and prospective members, attend events, as well as provide existing members on-going support. They act as a liaison between members and the chamber.

Meetings:

Mandatory Quarterly

Contact Information:

Chair: Steve Anderson
The Calysto Group
248-875-8638
sanderson@calystogroup.com

Business Development Groups

Meet with other industry-exclusive companies to share leads and build relationships. This is a great opportunity for niche product companies to promote their business and educate others about their products and services.

Meetings:

Vary. Contact for specific meeting dates and times.

2023 BDG Flyer

Contact Information:

Staff Liaison – Sheila Denstaedt, Vice President
Troy Chamber of Commerce
248-641-3929
Email Sheila

Hospitality

Work with other hospitality companies to attract conventions, business trade and tourism opportunities within the community. This committee works to address industry issues, identify current industry trends, and pair job opportunities with potential applicants.

Meetings:

Bi-monthly

Contact Information:

Chair: Duane Swanson
Somerset Inn
248-643-7800
dswanson@somersetinn.com

Non-Profit Network (NPN)

Nonprofit members can join over 50 other national and regional non-profit organizations to explore partnership opportunities as well as to share information and resources. The NPN hosts an educational conference annually in the spring.

Meetings:

Monthly

Contact Information:

Staff Liaison – Tara Tomcsik, President & CEO
Troy Chamber of Commerce
248-641-0197
Email Tara

Tee Off FORE Troy

As the Troy Chamber’s number one fundraiser, Tee Off FORE Troy works to secure participants, sponsors, and prizes for the event.

Meetings:

Once/Twice a Month (Feb-June)

Contact Information:

Chair – Len Verlinden
Flagstar Bank
248-689-1421
len.verlinden@flagstar.com

Women’s Business Forum

The Women’s Business Forum provides an environment that fosters education, networking and philanthropic support to empower women to grow and succeed at all levels of their careers.

Meetings:

Regular. Contact us for specific meeting dates and times.

Contact Information:

Co-Chair: Sarah Harfield
The Magic Soiree
586-556-5579
LadySarah@TheMagicSoiree.com

Co-Chair: Michelle Rafalski
Gleba & Associates
248-879-4510, ext. 206
michelle@glebaandassociates.com

Troy Young Professionals Network

Hosts events and programs that support career professionals 35 and younger to grow personally and professionally. They work with Chamber businesses to provide educational opportunities for young professionals.