Information about project teams within the Chamber comprised of volunteers who help organize various events and programs put on by the Chamber.
ACT BG was founded in 2009 with the mission to attract and retain young professionals in Bowling Green, click here to find out more.
Ambassadors of the Chamber serve as ambassadors and are divided into three parts, Ceremonial, Welcome, and Planning.
- Ceremonial: Attend ribbon cuttings sponsored by the Chamber.
- Welcome: Visit new businesses on behalf of the Chamber. A desire to introduce yourself and getting to know more businesses in the community is a plus for these two team members.
- Planning: Develop and review materials for the Welcome Ambassadors.
Ambassador Project Team Members can access the private page for information and to fill out site surveys
Team members assist the Chamber staff in planning and organizing the Annual Meeting Dinner and Awards slated for May. A member of the Executive Board serves as Chair. Meeting Commitment: Once a month December thru February; 2-3 times in March and April. Investors can sign up for the project team or volunteer to help set-up or tear down the day of the Annual Meeting.
This project team is split into three small groups to determine the recipients of the Chamber Citizenship awards and I Love BG award. Meeting Commitment: Anticipate a total of two meetings for each group. All awards are presented at the Annual Meeting and Dinner Awards.
- Female Citizen Award
- Male Citizen Award
- I Love BG Award
Members of this team organize the event, seek donations (short term and long term), and sustainable funding for the Annual BG Boom Festival and Fireworks event. This event is a partnership between the City of Bowling Green, BGSU, and the BG Chamber of Commerce. Meeting Commitment: Monthly - February through July.
Team members focus on developing and implementing programs that will improve Investor's bottom line. Programs include the Learn, Network, Grow Series and Small Business Management Series, other seminars, and workshops and speakers that are of interest to Chamber investors. Business Improvement including: Ideas for group discount programs, products and services for Chamber Investors that continue to support their economic success; and create innovated strategies of retention. Also responsible for the Small Business of the Year and the Outstanding Customer Service awards. Meeting Commitment: Once a month on the third Tuesday of the Month, 8am. Investors can participate by serving on the Business Council Project Team or volunteer during Business Council events.
Members assist the Chamber staff in planning and organizing the Chamber's only fundraiser. There are many subgroups within this team. The date for the Annual Golf Outing is the Wednesday before Labor Day. A member of the Executive Board serves as chair. Meeting Commitment: Monthly Meetings May - August. Team members are encouraged to assist day of event. Volunteers are also sought to help the day of the event.
The Governmental Affairs mission is to identify public and political issues at the local, state, and national level to keep the Chamber investors informed. Open to interested Investors who want to be instrumental in legislative issues. Includes Legislative Updates and the "State of" Series. Commitment: Monthly, on the second Wednesday, 4pm.
The parade is a community event sponsored by the Chamber, held on the Saturday before Thanksgiving. Team members are instrumental in determining the parade theme, address logistics, etc. A member of the Executive Board serves as Chair. Meeting Commitment: Approximately 5 meetings beginning in early Fall. Team members are also asked to volunteer on the day of the parade. Investors are needed for the Holiday Parade project team and the volunteer the day of the parade.
This association is available to all graduates of Leadership BG and continues to give members opportunities in networking and community awareness at events, click here to learn more.
This project team is focused on fundraising for scholarships. The Blood Analysis Scholarship Project Team is charged with implementing the annual Blood Analysis Scholarship fundraiser generally held in late April. Proceeds are earmarked for local High School & Collegiate scholarships. Members also review the scholarship criteria and select the scholarship winners. Meeting commitment: Monthly - January through April. Investors can volunteer day of Blood Analysis Scholarship Fundraiser.