Committees are a vital part of the Chamber’s Program of Work and an excellent way for members to further their involvement and gain valuable exposure with like-minded individuals. Please review the summary below to learn about the different committees or use the link to sign up and learn more information.
Georgetown Development Alliance (GDA)
The Georgetown Development Alliance’s (GDA) purpose is to identify and analyze issues impacting residential and commercial real estate developers within the Georgetown community.
This program is restricted to members actively involved in real estate development and related professions and industries. Contact Jim or the committee chair if you are interested in being part of this committee.
Staff Contact: Jim Johnson
Committee Chair: Joshua Schroeder
Governmental Affairs Committee
This committee is chaired by a member in good standing and will include a minimum of nine (9) members of the organization as recommended by the Board Chair.
The Chairman of the Board and Vice Chair of Be the Voice of Business are ex-officio members of the committee with voting rights. Governmental Affairs is responsible for identifying and analyzing issues impacting Georgetown and the business community; taking advocacy positions on those issues and communicating the committee’s viewpoint to the Board of Directors for Board approval.
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Staff Contact: Jim Johnson
Healthcare Alliance
The mission of the GHA is to improve the quality of healthcare in our community by fostering collaboration between local service providers, building consumer trust, increasing awareness, and providing educational resources.
The committee is limited to members who are in healthcare and other related services. Contact Jim if you are interested in being part of this committee.
Staff Contact: Jim Johnson
Manufacturing Alliance
The purpose of the Manufacturing Alliance is to connect and engage local manufacturers in Georgetown.
The committee is closed to local manufacturers as well as representatives from the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce, Economic Development, and Austin Regional Manufacturers Association. Contact Jim or the committee chair if you are interested in being part of this committee.
Staff Contact: Jim Johnson
Committee Chair: Steve Bohnenkamp
Military Affairs Committee – Click Here for ROTC Scholarship Application
The Chamber’s Military Affairs Committee focuses on building ties between the business community and local military organizations to include Army Futures Command, Texas Military Forces, and Fort Hood. Its purpose is to promote Georgetown and to engage the greater Georgetown business community to celebrate, support, maintain, and grow the military presence in Georgetown and the surrounding communities. The committee is open to all Chamber members in good standing.
Staff Contact: Allison McKee
Committee Chair: Robert Halverson, Major General, USA, (ret)
Workforce Development Alliance (WDA)
The Workforce Development Alliance’s (WDA) purpose is to identify and analyze the specific needs of our local workforce. The group organizes multiple programs and events throughout the year that benefit and strengthen the workforce in our community.
Annual Job Fair – Held in late February, this event helps local businesses find high school employees to fill basic jobs.
Future Readiness Fair – Held in late September, this event helps students understand all the military, college, and career options available to them.
Veterans Job Fair – Held annually, this event helps connect veterans with local businesses that are hiring, especially those businesses interested in hiring veterans.
Teacher Externships – This program allows GISD teachers to gain real-world experience in their field and then take that back to the classroom to incorporate into their lesson plans.
WDA is open to all members of the Chamber in good standing and consist of standing representatives from the Chamber, City of Georgetown’s Economic Development Corporation, Georgetown ISD, and Workforce Solutions.
Staff Contact: Allison McKee
Committee Chair: Dr. Mike Douglas
Georgetown Bridal Show Committee
This committee serves as a liaison between Chamber staff, Chamber members, and the wedding
industry.
The annual Georgetown Bridal Show typically takes place at the Sheraton Austin Georgetown Hotel & Conference Center in late January.
The committee is open to all Chamber members in good standing.
Staff Contact: Allison McKee
Committee Chair: Alyson Desha
Golf Tournament Committee
This committee helps plan the annual golf tournament which typically takes place in May. The committee is open to Chamber members in good standing.
Staff Contact: Allison McKee
Committee Chair: Steve Farnham & Ron Garland
Sign up for a committee by completing this form.
