What does it mean to be a Chamber Champion? Listen to the experience of one of our very own 2024 Champions.
"First and foremost it is an honor to just be a small contributor to the business community of Lakeland. I have had the privilege of meeting so many great people. As I got more and more involved with Lakeland Chamber through the Chamber Champions. I was amazed by all the things the chamber does. So many resources, opportunities to grow professionally and, the ability to help others in our community.
The friends, professional business partners and mentors I have made while being a member of the Lakeland Chamber Champions, it’s just more than I ever imagined. A number of years ago, a co-worker gave me one of the best pieces of advise when asking if being a part of the chamber would be advisable. He told me… “if you’re going to be in the Chamber… be IN the Chamber.”
I made the commitment to be truly present in the Lakeland Chamber Champions as a piece of my business. I have grown professionally, financially, and I get the peace of mind that I am doing my small part to help my community. It’s a win-win-win. " John Grubbs, 2024 Chamber Champion Carver & Grubbs | Employee Benefits
APPLICATION PROCESS
Chamber Champions are a group of professional volunteers from various local organizations and backgrounds that serve as the relations arm of the Chamber's Membership Department. The main goals of the program are to welcome new Chamber members, make goodwill calls, assist with ribbon cutting ceremonies, and attend Chamber functions throughout the year. Chamber Champions play a key role in the Chamber's mission to engage with and promote our almost 1200 members.
Chamber Champion Qualifications:
Must be employed by a Chamber Member in active status.
Businesses must be a Chamber Member for one full year.
Must have strong interpersonal skills/share chamber resources to the community
Must be able to attend Chamber events on a regular basis.
Chamber Champion Requirements:
Attend monthly meetings (First Monday from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm)
Contact renewing members as assigned to obtain updated information
Reach out to new members as assigned to be a point of contact
