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Network

We provide numerous opportunities for you to meet people you need to know – potential customers, partners and collaborators. Network through the following Chamber-led programs and events. For questions or meeting information contact Alexis Mackey - alexis@hrchamber.org

Ambassadors

The mission of Ambassadors of the Harrisonburg-Rockingham Chamber of Commerce is a membership outreach and retention program designed to involve and inform all Chamber members and prospective members. Ambassadors are volunteers who, on behalf of the Chamber, make goodwill calls to encourage membership participation and actively support Chamber programs. Ambassadors generate excitement and enthusiasm through participation in ribbon cuttings, grand opening, business after hours, and other Chamber networking events and functions.

Business Councils

The mission of the Business Councils is to provide businesses opportunities to connect through informational and educational meetings, promoting the economic vitality and quality of life throughout the community. Business Councils include:

  • Broadway-Timberville (Broadway-Timberville area)
  • East Rockingham (Elkton, McGaheysville, Penn Laird & Grottoes area)
  • Greater Ashby (Bridgewater, Dayton & Mount Crawford area)

Diversity Business Council

The mission of the Diversity Business Council is to work to educate the business community on various diversity issues in the form of outreach, programs, and general awareness campaigns. One of the more prominent programs the Council has created is the B-Cubed (Black and Brown Owned Business Growth Program) initiative.

Public Policy

The mission of the Chamber’s Public Policy Committee is to provide a forum for members to discuss and establish positions on public policy issues. The committee focuses on topics such as education, health care, transportation, tax policy and related business-climate issues.

Women's Empowerment Network

The mission of the Women’s Empowerment Network is a place women can come together with a common goal of empowering each other both professionally and personally within the Shenandoah Valley.