Marlboro Chamber of Commerce

Ambassador Program

What is an Ambassador and what is their Purpose?

An ambassador is an official representative of the Chamber of Commerce. Ambassadors are one of the most visible “faces” of the Marlboro Chamber of Commerce. The priority of an Ambassador Team member is as a Chamber liaison. Representing your own business should remain secondary. Draw together business leaders to increase community awareness, goodwill, and economic growth for their business and MCC. Ambassadors will work to strengthen overall relationships with members by assisting with Chamber events and creating awareness of the Chamber in the Community. Ambassadors serve as greeters at Chamber events and foster goodwill among the membership.

Recognition/Benefits of Being an Ambassador

Being a Chamber Ambassador puts you and your business in the spotlight! That gives your company free publicity to support new businesses coming to the area. Events also provide a great opportunity to have a few minutes of fun and network with other business owners, movers, and shakers in the community. Remember, Chamber Ambassadors are often one of the first community representatives a new business owner meets so it’s the perfect opportunity to make new business connections. Remember to represent the chamber first then your business. Listing on the Ambassador page of the Chamber website This listing will include your contact info including your business name and a picture of you (please submit a picture) Acknowledgement at Annual Meeting as Ambassadors—please wear your nametags.

Who can serve as an Ambassador?

Any current member of the Chamber or member of the community is free to join the Ambassador Team. Candidates must inform the Executive Director or a Board member of their interest which will be brought to the Board for review.

The term of service shall be one (1) year. Upon completion, a new Ambassador Commitment form must be signed.

Must have a knowledge of the chamber, its staff, committees, board, and benefits of membership.

Rules/Guidelines/Expectations

• Willing to volunteer their time towards chamber events, projects, functions and committees

• Attendance at the following Chamber events as often as possible:

• Ribbon Cutting/Grand Opening Ceremonies
• Business after Hours
• Lunch & Learns
• Chamber Events

• Wear your ambassador nametag at all Chamber functions

• Ambassadors need to act as greeters and help members network with other members. Ambassadors are expected to sit & move throughout the room facilitating networking etc.

• Maintain monthly contact via e-mail, phone or in person with the Executive Director

• Active recruitment of new members and retention of existing members/members they

sponsored

• Promotion of the value of Chamber membership within the community

• Assistance in the promotion of Chamber activities and events to the community