Committees provide members and the community the ability to help support the Duarte Chamber staff and membership through serving in assorted areas. Any member can participate.

Contact the office to find out more and to sign up.

COMMITTEES

Fundraising

This committee primary function of the Fundraising Committee is to concentrate on raising funds for the Duarte Chamber. These funds are a valuable part to ensure viability and stability of the Chamber. These include our Annual Installation, State of the City and/or School District, and our ever-popular Taste of Duarte and Business Expo.

Finance & Administrative

The Finance and Administrative Committee oversee the Chamber’s finances and ensure sustainability, administrative matters such as by-laws, finances, and nominations for future board members.

Legislative Action

Reviews issues related to governing rules and regulations that affect businesses. These issues are examined using our posted platform. Work with legislators to speak to our members and the community about items relevant to legislation affecting businesses. Hosts Candidates Forum for city council and school board positions for the City of Duarte. For more about our platform and what actions we have evaluated, click here.

Workforce Development & Education

This committee concentrates on developing workforce not only in Duarte but works regionally as well through the K-12 Foothill Consortium, Career & Technical Education (CTE) programs and representing at DUSD’s Community Education Council (CEC). Also, supports the education through partnerships with businesses, neighboring colleges, city representation and community organizations. The WFD also serves as Duarte Career & Technical Education Advisory Committee (DCTEAC) for DUSD, which exists to advise, assist, support, and advocate for the CTE program.

Business Outreach, Publicity, & Marketing

Business Outreach is dedicated to outreaching with local businesses through various activities. These activities include:

• Business visits coordinated with the City of Duarte to ensure businesses are provided information affecting businesses from not only the City government, Chamber opportunities and regional resources available to them through agencies such as SGVEP and Foothill Workforce Development Board.
• Coordinates business seminar open to members and non-members. These seminars are co-sponsored by the City of Duarte. Also puts on the annual Women’s Business Expo. The expo is a part of our Business Seminar Series and is in partnership with City of Duarte, Small Business Administration, the Foothill Workforce Development Board.
• Ambassadors/Social Media. Ambassadors participate in Chamber-sponsored functions and special events, such as grand openings and ribbon cuttings. Active throughout the year providing networking opportunities, enhance business presence, help improve communication within the business community and bring exposures to our members.