Committees
Legislative and Political Advocacy
The Legislative Committee monitors, evaluates, reports, and makes recommendations concerning proposed local, regional and national legislation which could have an impact upon Hispanic
Businesses as well as such any proposed legislation that could affect the integrity and well-being of the Hispanic workforce and Hispanic community at large. Proposed legislation that
may affect the assigned area of a Standing Committee are generally coordinated with this committee. During primary, general or special electoral campaigns, the Committee organizes
political forums. The work of the committee remains always scrupulously nonpartisan.
Membership
This committee conducts membership drives, evaluates eligibility of applicants for membership, manages the ambassador program, which includes events and performs such other tasks as
may be assigned by the Board of Directors. The Membership Committee tries to involve the Board of Directors and the entire membership to become successful recruiters in order for the
Chamber to grow and proper.
Economic and Workforce Development
The committee monitors, evaluates, reports, and makes recommendations concerning new or existing opportunities for economic development, changes in technology that may affect business
markets, procurement trends and opportunities in the private and public sectors, and identifying sources of investment capital. It places particular emphasis in empowering women and
minorities to establish businesses and in improving the overall economic climate for small businesses. They identify, study, and become knowledgeable about the activities of government
offices of economic development in Irving and meet periodically with government officials. They organize annual meetings with representatives from the government and academic sectors
to receive information about opportunities for workforce and business development in the region. They work closely with the Legislation Committee to monitor and influence proposed
legislation that impact Irving. The Committee organizes meetings and workshops for the purpose of educating the general membership about economic and workforce development trends.
Education
The Education Committee develops educational and training programs in the form of seminars, lectures and workshops in order to increase the business knowledge of the membership.
They work with local school districts and other organizations (i.e. YMCA) by attending meetings and researching the possibility of scholarships. They coordinate educational efforts with
federal agencies such as the General Service Administration and the Small Business Administration, and with community colleges and universities.
Government Procurement
The Government Procurement Committee identifies major procurement programs and initiatives at the local, state and Federal governments. The Committee meets with government leaders
at the agency and cabinet levels to advocate for procurement opportunities for Hispanic-owned businesses. Also, it participates in procurement fairs that bring together interested
businesses and government agencies. Together with the Legislative Committee, it maintains close relationship with the legislative and executive branches at all levels of government.
They meet with procurement officers as needed. The Committee encourages the formation of business sectors within the membership in order to provide a critical mass of companies with
similar or complementary areas of expertise. The committee collaborates with the Education Committee in developing educational programs towards procurement
certification opportunities.
Nominating
This committee is responsible for helping identify the future leadership of the Chamber and strengthen corporate governance. Nominations for election to the Board of Directors
in writing that are accompanied by resume(s) or bio(s) may be received directly from the Chairman of the Board of Directors, President, other officers and members of
the Board, and members.
