Get Involved! As in any membership organization, volunteers are the backbone that make the organization great. Your chamber is no different. We, too, depend upon the involvement of members to help us implement many important projects and programs. Our volunteers provide new ideas and enthusiasm that keep the community humming. If you're interested in any of the committees, just call our office or complete our simple online form.

MONTHLY COMMITTEES:
Ambassadors
The Ambassadors serve the Chamber membership in various ways. Ambassadors are found meeting and greeting other Chamber members at Chamber events. They also work to increase communication between the Chamber members and the Chamber office. In addition, the members of this committee represent the Chamber by welcoming new businesses to town. Meets: 8:00 a.m., 2nd Thursday of the month at the Duneland Chamber of Commerce office.
If you would like to volunteer for this committee, please let us know.

Public Policy
The Public Policy/Legislative Committee identifies opportunities in governmental affairs to be acted upon and fosters good communication with elected officials. Attend the legislative hook-ups on the 1st & 3rd Fridays at 7:30 a.m. at the Duneland Schools Business Administration Office 700 W. Porter Avenue. (Only when the legislature is in session).
If you would like to volunteer for this committee, please let us know.

Partners In Education (P.I.E.)
The Educational committee strives to promote programs to open communication between the Duneland teachers, school administrators and the business community; ultimately, to allow interaction and sharing of resources available to all sectors of our community. This dynamic group organizes the 7th grade Future Fest Career Day, 8th Grade Reality Store and the Duneland Teachers Appreciation Reception. Meets on the third Thursday of each month, 4:00 p.m. at the Westchester Public Library Service Center.
If you would like to volunteer for this committee, please let us know.

SPECIAL EVENT COMMITTEES:
Chamber Network Night
Volunteers from the (5) County Chambers of Commerce work side by side organizing the largest business to business trade show in the county. The event is held in the fall of the year and is held at the Porter County Expo Center.
If you would like to volunteer for this committee, please let us know.

Community/Business Awards
Get involved in two of the Chamber's most popular special events - the Chamber's Annual Dinner in January and the State of the Chamber and Community Improvement Awards in July. Be a part of the committee recommending who should be nominated for Community and Service Leadership, Athena, Senior and Putting Duneland on the Map Awards.
If you would like to volunteer for this committee, please let us know.

Sand Creek Golf Outing
Help us plan this premier golf outing for Duneland Chamber members and guests.
If you would like to volunteer for this committee, please let us know.

CORPORATION PARTNERS:
Retail/Main Street
The Main Street Division of the DEDC is a grass roots committee dedicated to maintaining and improving our Core Downtowns in the Duneland Community. Chesterton's Main Street Program meets the 1st Tuesday of every month at the Chesterton Town Hall at 8:00 a.m. The Retail Committee members work together to better market the entire area to draw shoppers to retail areas. The European market, annual July Sidewalk Sale and the annual Hometown Christmas Celebration are projects of the Retail/Main Street Committee.
If you would like to volunteer for this committee, please let us know.

DEDC
The Duneland Economic Development Company Inc. works to enhance the economic prosperity of the existing business community, as well as to develop programs to attract new businesses to the Duneland Community. Meets the 1st Tuesday of the month at 8:00 a.m. at the Chesterton Town Hall.
If you would like to volunteer for this committee, please let us know.

Meet new business contacts, have a lot of fun, get involved with your own success!
We need you!