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Young Business Leaders Council
The Young Business Leaders Council (YBLC) has been a working Mercer Regional Chamber of Commerce Committee for the past three years. Each annual class comprised of 20-30 "up and comers" in the business community has opportunities to demonstrate leadership, expand upon business networks, and build skill sets while positively contributing to the community. Typically YBLC members who have completed the program have either stayed involved with the YBLC or have gone on to serve on the MRCC executive board or other Chamber committees. Beginning in 2009 the YBLC will be restructuring its membership levels to maximize potential growth as recognized network of young professionals. The Council will continue to build its mission, goals and agenda with a focus on developing leadership skills in young business leaders. Any individual interested in serving on the 2009 council will be accepted into its general membership circle. Those interested in taking a proactive role in the council’s development and leadership will be interview for consideration. If you would like to learn more about the council, please email Janell Petrocelli, janell@mercerchamber.org and she will send you a copy of the Council's Overview, Committe Descriptions, and Nomination Form. The Young Business Leaders Council is hosting a"Who's Who" Evening Networking Event on December 3, 2008 at Katmandu from 5:30 -7:30.
Young Business Leaders Council Overview
1. Orientation and meet and greet:
Tuesday January 13, 2009, 5:00pm in the Chamber office.
The Council will participate in a “meet and greet” reception with the Chamber Board of Directors, followed by an orientation where a program overview will be conducted. Attendees will be 2009 council members, 2008 council members and Chamber Board members.
2. Monthly meetings:
Dates and times of monthly meetings will be determined after surveying the Class of 2009. Expected duration of monthly meetings- 90 minutes.
3. Quarterly Council meetings:
Business/networking meeting:
The Council will meet at different times throughout the year in different venues in order to provide opportunities for networking and development. (Dates and times to be determined).These meetings may be either a breakfast meeting or an evening networking event and will include other Chamber members and Chamber Board members. Business speakers may be invited to attend, as well.
Expected duration 90 minutes.
Continuing Education class:
The Council will attend a quarterly continuing education class at our local colleges.
Duration approximately 4 hours (one half of a business day)
Schedule and Topics to be announced pending survey.
October Chamber Power Luncheon: The October Chamber “Power Luncheon is set aside for the Council to invite area legislators to participate in a panel discussion on timely issues. The Council members are asked to host a legislator and plan the luncheon. Duration: 2 hours (11:30am – 1:30pm)
4. Council members are encouraged to attend Chamber functions. At a minimum Council members will commit to attending 4 Chamber luncheons over the course of the year. A luncheon runs from 11:30am through approximately 1:30 pm and is held each month, Schedules of all Chamber functions are on the Chamber website, www.mercerchamber.org.
5. Council members will attend a final celebratory reception. Date TBD
A successful fundraising event on behalf of a chamber
member non profit organization.
a. Project overview: Create an RFP to be delivered to Chamber member non profit organizations asking them why their organization should be chosen to be the recipient of a fundraising activity that the council will conduct on their behalf. Establish criteria for choosing the organization. Identify the appropriate type of fundraiser to conduct and develop and execute a plan to carry out a successful fundraiser.
b. Measure of success: Dollars raised; participation of donors, creativity, teamwork, etc.
I. Recognition:
Council members will receive media coverage, awards including participation certificate and special recognition at Chamber events.
Young Business Leaders Council
Committee Descriptions
Project Committee:
This committee is tasked with the selection of the Non Profit Chamber member organization that will be the beneficiary of the Council’s support of a particular project or awareness campaign. This includes creating and distributing a request for proposal, conducting a technical assistance clinic for interested non profits and making the final recommendation of the non profit to be chosen. Additionally, this committee will facilitate the undertaking of the chosen project with the assistance and support of the entire council.
Education Committee:
This committee will work with our educational partners (Thomas Edison State College, The College of New Jersey, Rider University and Mercer County Community College) in setting up a quarterly half day educational program for all council members to participate in. This includes reviewing the “interest survey” responses provided by council members, coordinating programs with our liaisons at the institutions and following up to encourage active participation in the scheduled programs. This committee will also work with the “Junior Chamber” – a college level chamber comprised of students of each institution. This program is facilitated through the chamber’s Education and Workforce Development committee was a new program to the chamber in 2008.
Networking Committee:
This committee will identify, plan and encourage participation in different networking venues including internal (within the council itself), within the Chamber as a whole and externally as well. This committee should research other young professional groups in the region and state and engage the council in opportunities to cross network. Some type of networking event should be planned at least quarterly. Additionally, this committee will plan and execute a YBLC recruitment event in the fall of 2009 for the purpose of creating awareness for council nominations for the Class of 2010.
Meet the Legislators Committee:
This committee will work with the Chamber Legislative Committee to conduct a “Meet the Legislators” event at the October Chamber Monthly Power luncheon. The committee is invited to participate in monthly chamber legislative meetings, as well. The committee will be responsible for inviting legislators to participate in the event as well as hosting legislators at the event.
Communications Committee:
This committee will be responsible for maintaining the YBLC pages of the website and communicating YBLC happenings to the chamber and general public. They will be responsible for general public relations needs of the council and will assist in drafting press releases and media opportunities for council happenings. They will also be the keeper of the council brand and look for ways to expose the brand and create awareness for the council.
Liaisons
Economic Development Foundation and Business Roundtables: These individuals will work with our Economic Development Foundation workgroup on planning and carrying out our quarterly business roundtables.
Foundation Objective:
· To leverage resources in order to become the “go to “entity on issues and opportunities regarding economic development in the region.
· To put the Mercer County region on the map.
· To create an economic development machine.
Diversity Council: These individuals will work with our Diversity Council on planning and carrying out our mission of the Diversity Council. This will include involvement in the February Diversity Luncheon and participation at scheduled Diversity Council meetings.
Diversity Council Mission: The Diversity Council exists to connect business people of all ethnic backgrounds with the opportunities and resources available through the Chamber and to assist the Chamber in growing its membership in ways that best reflect the diverse business community in the greater Mercer County region.
2008 YBLC Non Profit Project Mercer Regional Chamber of Commerce’s 2008 Young Business Leaders Council is excited to announce our partnership with Children’s Futures, Inc., a Trenton-based nonprofit organization, the City of Trenton, and Capital City Entertainment, Inc., to brighten the holidays for deserving children and families.Our goal is to help make Children’s Futures “8th Annual Citywide Holiday Toy & Book Drive and Celebration” the most successful ever! The “8th Annual Citywide Holiday Toy & Book Drive and Celebration” culminates at the Trenton Marriott Ballroom on Thursday, December 11, 2008 from 6 p.m. to midnight. We accept all forms of donations at this event (money, toys and books).
If you would like to make a secure donation on-line click here or please link to http://www.justgive.org/giving/donate.jsp?charityID=32966, type in your donation amount, type in “Toy and Book Drive” in designate my donation section and click on the “Add to Basket” button. You will be brightening the holidays for many Trenton children and families.
For Sponsorship Information please contact Kristen Kosensky at kkosensky@chsnj.org or (609) 278-5493.
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