Help shape your community by serving on a committee. The Chamber has several committees in place that help promote and sustain the economic vitality of the community. This is your opportunity to get involved and help shape the future of the community where you live, work and play.
Joining a committee is also a great place to network with fellow Chamber members while working towards a common goal. You will meet other Chamber members with common interests and have the opportunity to work with community leaders. Let us know what areas you’re interested in by filling out the Committee Preference Form below.
Questions about participating on a committee? Please contact Megan Day at megan@stonehamchamber.org or (781) 438-0001.
Membership & Outreach
The Membership Committee meets monthly to discuss new ideas to enhance membership growth and retention, membership benefits, and plans to implement new or enhanced membership programs. Additionally, members of this committee act as representatives and ambassadors of the Stoneham Chamber. In addition to meeting monthly, committee members are asked to regularly attend member functions like referral breakfasts, ribbon cuttings on behalf of the Chamber.
Local Initiatives & Advocacy
This committee works with local and state government to advance the interests of small business and the local economy. This committee meets monthly and work will vary based on the projects being pursued/advocated for.
Downtown Merchants Group
Committee members work with Stoneham Square businesses to support the Stoneham Town Center Strategic Action Plan as well as build organizational capacity in Stoneham’s Town Center to advocate for continued revitalization and stronger growth.
Local Eats Week
A weeklong celebration of all things culinary in Stoneham, this event takes place in March and committee work begins in January. Committee members work with restaurants to take advantage of
Health & Wellness Expo
Committee work for the annual Health & Wellness Expo begins in December and runs through April. Meetings are held once a month initially and increase in frequency as the event nears. Committee members assist with conceptualizing the event, securing sponsorships and raffle items and giveaways.
Member Events
The Chamber offers several events throughout the year for members including the Annual Meeting, BBQ at the Zoo and the Chamber Golf Tournament. Committee members are welcome to participate in planning all of the events, or just the event(s) that interest them.
Summer Concert Series
Committee members meet to secure sponsorships, participating non-profit partners, performers, and activities/attractions to reach a broad local audience. Meetings are held approximately once a month in January, and increase in frequency as the event nears (typically 6 consecutive Thursday evenings beginning the last week in June, and continuing through to the first week in August).
Stoneham Town Day
Committee members meet to secure sponsorships, review exhibitor information and fees, plan publicity, and decide on activities, amusements and demonstrations. Meetings are held approximately once a month in March and April and increase in frequency as the event nears (typically the second Saturday in September).
Chamber Holiday Events
From October through December, the Chamber offers several community events around the holidays. Beginning with Downtown Halloween Window Painting and the Halloween Stroll in October to the Keep the Cheer Here Campaign that kicks off on Small Business Saturday and includes the Holiday Parade and the Tree Lighting on the Common. Committee work begins in August and concludes in January.