Below is a brief description of each of the Chamber's committees.  If you would like to participate on any of the committees please contact the Chamber office at (518) 828-4417 or mail@columbiachamber-ny.com.

Agricultural/Columbia County Bounty Committee:

Mission 1: To raise awareness of agriculture as a key activity vital to the County’s economy and character and to explore different ways of increasing agricultural profitability.

Mission 2: To promote and support networking connections between local agricultural producers and culinary businesses. We aim to educate our community about the preservation of our local farms through the purchase and use of local and regional sustainable foods and products not only from Columbia County, but also the entire Hudson Valley.

Arts and Tourism Committee
Mission: To develop programs that will support members in Arts and Tourism related businesses.  To enhance the awareness of the tourism industry to businesses and the public, to develop strategies to work with tourism based organizations and to provide networking and education opportunities for tourism professionals.

Business Education Committee - (meets quarterly)
Mission: Work to create a resourceful and productive relationship between Columbia County’s educational institutions and business community as a means of strengthening the transition of students from the educational environment to the world of work, by planning and implementing specific school-based and work-based programs and activities that connect the school and work environments.

Economic Development/Government Affairs Committee (EDGA) - (last Wednesday of month)
Mission: To advocate for planned and proper economic development in the County.  The committee promotes a continued dialogue between the Chamber and County and State government by conducting periodic face to face meetings with elected officials.  The committee will meet monthly to hear from elected officials and business people that have ideas and issues that are shaping Columbia County. 

Marketing and Communications Task Force - (as needed)

Mission: To evaluate and make recommendations on all Chamber communications vehicles.  To develop a recommended list of marketing tools such as signage and table top displays and to create a marketing plan to present to the Board of Directors.

Membership Committee - (second Tuesday of month)
Mission: To offer a diverse range of services, programs and benefits, which provide members with direct value for their dues investment.  To provide networking opportunities for members and potential members, for benefit of developing valuable and lasting professional relationships.

Special Events Task Force - (as needed)
Meets as needed to assist in the production of the Golf Tournament, Ski Nite and other events.