Contact: Ian Isbell, Division Vice Chairperson

The Ambassador Division is responsible for the recruitment and retention of members. The membership vice-chair shall chair each membership committee meeting, appoint sub-committees for projects and programs, and serve as a member of the ambassadors. The Ambassador program is a sub-committee of membership and shall have a maximum number of 30 as their members. This division is responsible for the lifetime member award and the volunteer of the year award to be presented at the annual banquet.

Mission Statement: To generate goodwill and promote membership in the Lebanon / Wilson County Chamber of Commerce by actively participating in Chamber activities and interacting and communicating with current and prospective members – resulting in Chamber business and community growth.

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Contact: Ja'Rob Coggins, Division Vice Chairperson

Mission Statement : The Mission of the Lebanon Wilson County Chamber of Commerce Economic Development Committee is to serve the community by fostering an environment which will promote prosperity in Wilson County.

The Economic Development Division shall work with the joint economic and community development of Wilson County in the recruitment and retention of industry and business to Wilson County. This division will address health care and workforce effectiveness and a community livability program that will identify current housing and projected needs for housing.

• The Vice-Chair of this division shall chair all meetings; appoint sub committees to oversee programs and projects.
  
  
• This committee will conduct the annual business and industry development program.
  
  
• The committee is responsible for the Cedar Tree Award and work with the city and county government to maintain the three star community.
  
  
•  This division is responsible for the business person of the year award and industrialist of the year award.
  
  
• They will coordinate with each division of the chamber to complete all the criteria for the three-star qualification.

Contact: Wes Dugan, Division Vice Chairperson

Goals: To promote Wilson County as a community that has achieved the recognition of excellence in Education.

Mission Statement : The Mission of the Lebanon Wilson County Chamber of Commerce Education Committee is to promote excellence in education through partnership with business and industry in Wilson County.

Current Education Programs Supported through Business & Education Coalition (501c3):

• Teacher Of The Month
• The Dr. Robert Carver Bone Academic Scholarship & Mike Baker Scholarship to Cumberland University
• Teacher Grant (Extra-Mile Educators)
• Continue Growth of Endowment (5013-C)
• Tennessee Scholars Program
• Support Teacher of the Year program
• Wilson Books From Birth Imagination Library

Wilson County School Listings:

Contact: Rusty Richardson, Division Vice Chairperson

Mission Statement : The Mission of the Lebanon Wilson County Chamber of Commerce Governmental Relations Committee is to improve communication and foster a better relationship with the City and County Government.

The Govenment Relations Division was formed to improve the communication with city and county government. This division will create and conduct a leadership training class for all elected officials, department heads and potential county leaders. They will host a series of meetings focusing on issues of interest to Wilson county citizens; especially to members of the Lebanon/ Wilson County Chamber of Commerce.

Contact: Debbie Lowe, Division Vice Chairperson

Mission Statement :

The Mission of the Lebanon Wilson County Chamber of Commerce Membership Committee is threefold:

• To recruit and retain members of the Chamber.
• To publicize and communicate the benefits and value of Chamber Membership.
• To maximize member involvement and engagement in Chamber activities.

Membership Division Goal

"Plan and implement members retention activities that will inform and educate/organize continuing programs for recruitment of new members."

What does a Chamber of Commerce Membership mean?

It means getting involved and staying involved. It means speaking your mind on important issues that affect your business. Membership means meeting other business people from this area and working with them to help businesses survive and thrive in Wilson County. It means paying your fair share to support - and have a voice in the operation of - a non profit voluntary organization dedicated to creating a healthy economy and improving the quality of life for all the people in our community.

10 Reasons To Invest In Your Chamber

1. Your Voice in the Community
2. Customer Referrals
3. Preferred Business Listing
4. Local & State Legislative Updates
5. Networking Opportunities 
6. Promotional Displays 
7. Website Links/Internet Exposure 
8. Mailing Labels & Newsletters 
9. Support of Community Programs 
10. Business Seminars & Workshops

Membership Benefits

• Advertising Opportunities As a member the following are available to assist in your marketing efforts: Membership directory, City Map, Newsletter, Mailing label, Referrals, Reverse Referrals, Racks for displaying your business brochure, Coupon Book.
  
  
• Networking Opportunities The Chamber provides many functions to aid in increasing the member's network of business contacts, such as, Business Before Hours, Business after Hours, Membership Luncheons, Committees, Leadership Wilson County, and Special Events.
  
  
• Business Resource Center An entrepreneurship outreach activity, opened May 24th, 2000. Information available on starting a new business or expanding an exixting business. The center benefits the economic growth of Wilson and adjacent counties. The center sponsors an integrated series of seminars and workshops. Visit the Business Resource Center for more information.
  
  
• Resources The Chamber maintains a variety of information for the community including demographics, industrial directory, crisscross city directory, business start-up kits, list of local, area and national government contacts, statewide visitors information.

Contact: Bob Zenker, Division Vice Chairperson

Mission Statement: The Mission of the Lebanon Wilson County Chamber of Commerce Community Tourism committee is to promote Wilson County and its cities to visitors and travelers and enrich the lives of local citizens.

The Special Events Committee 

• The Special Events division vice-chair will conduct all meetings and report all activities to the chamber board of directors.
  
  
• The Special Events council will work for the development of activities and facilities for our community and visitors in the area of recreational opportunities and entertainment.
  
  
• All monies received from the city of Lebanon shall be used for the promotion and development of community tourism in the city of Lebanon. The special events vice-chair shall chair all meetings and appoint sub-committees for projects and programs.
  
  
• The council will develop programs for retail promotion and shop Wilson County first.
  
  
• The council will host a booth at the Wilson County Fair, Halloween on the Square, and the annual Christmas parade.
  
  
• The council will select the retailer of the year and Tapped by Tourism to be awarded at the Annual Membership and Awards Banquet.

Contact: Phillip Vance, Division Vice Chairperson

Mission Statement: The Mission of the Lebanon Wilson County Chamber of Commerce Sports Council is to attract, retain and promote all types of amateur and professional sporting events for the purpose of generating tourism, economic development, quality of life and positive media exposure for Lebanon and Wilson County.

The Wilson County Sports Council Division shall work with the recruitment and promotion of all sporting events in Wilson County.

• The Vice-chair shall serve as chair of all committee meetings; they will appoint all sub committees for projects and programs.
  
  
• The division will encourage volunteer participation to assist with sporting events and sport related activities.
  
  
• The Vice-chair will appoint sub-committees to promote and coordinate events throughout Wilson County.
  
  
• This division will host an annual academic banquet to recognize top student athletes from all Wilson County High Schools.
  
  
• They will assist the executive committee with the fundraising needs of the Chamber, including the annual golf tournament.