MEMBERS are the driving force behind the Chamber. Each year, with member input, the Chamber adopts a business plan to be carried out by nearly 600 members and the professional staff. Members serve on committees and elect a Board of Directors.

• Board of Directors
• Chamber Officers
• Staff

The Chamber helps you get from where you are
to where you want to be!

The Chamber offers many benefits and services to help you do business in Rome by promoting you and making it easier for you to do your job, including:

• Business Assistance
• Insurance
• Listing in our searchable Member Directory
• Marketing & Promotion
• Member-to-Member Integrys Electric Discounts (pdf)
• Networking
• Volunteer Committees

Working Together to Improve Our Community

The Rome Chamber represents you by supporting civic celebrations & improvements, the Rome/Oneida Job Service Employer Committee, and the Rome College Foundation:

• Local Affiliations

Working Together to Improve Our Region

The Rome Chamber represents you by reaching out to the business community across the region:

• Regional and Local Cooperation

For questions or more information about other topics, please contact:
   Rome Area Chamber of Commerce
   139 West Dominick Street, Rome, NY 13440-5809
   (315) 337-1700 FAX (315) 337-1715
   E-mail: info@romechamber.com

Posted: 07 Aug 2008

Rome Area Chamber of Commerce Committees:
The Planning & Action

Education Committee  —  Committed to young workforce development including planning a career fair and developing mentoring opportunities with local businesses for high school students. Committee also co-sponsors substance abuse awareness programs for 5th graders; chaired by Gale Barone of Rome Memorial Hospital.

Retail Promotion Committee  —  Commissioned a marketing survey by Zogby International and has developed an annual Shop Rome First Retail Promotion, encouraging people to shop locally during the holidays and year-round to preserve jobs, create new ones and increase sales tax revenue to stabilize property taxes. Online directory of participants year-round at www.ShopRomeFirst.com; chaired by Peter Capponi of The Jewel Box.

Rome Home Show Committee  —  Plans, organizes and presents the show each year to encourage sales at participating exhibitors, helping those businesses to successfully promote their products and services to thousands of potential customers during one spring weekend; chaired by Laurie Fusco of Ridge Street Depot.

Honor America Days Committee  —  Organizes major events (Parade and Symphony Pops Concert the last Saturday in July at Fort Stanwix). Publicizes and promotes a multitude of citywide events and activities during Rome's annual Honor America Days Celebration, in the July-August time frame, which helps boost pride, promote patriotism, and generate business; chaired by Jackie Izzo of Upstate NY Professional Services.

Silent Auction & Dance Party Committee  —  Plans, organizes and presents an event that is the major fund raiser for the Honor America Days Celebration that involves hundreds of area businesses, organizations and individuals who generously donate items for the auction; chaired by Ann Pohl of NBT Bank.

Golf Committee  —  Organizes an annual golf outing to give members the opportunity to meet other members and make business contacts in a social setting. Recent outings have raised money for the Kennedy Arena renovation project, the Capitol Theatre's marquee restoration project, the Rome Art and Community Center security fence project, and the preservation of the Jervis House at Jervis Public Library; chaired by Wesley Cupp of Rome Country Club.

Membership/Ambassadors Committee  —  Develops and implements programs to recruit new members and retain existing members. Organizes and enhances networking opportunities for local businesses, coordinates ribbon cuttings, grand openings, and First Dollar of Profit award presentations; chaired by Carol Manuele of Berkshire Bank.

Griffiss Support Group  —  Establishes and maintains a relationship that assists military and civilian leadership at Griffiss Business & Technology Park in carrying out their mutual responsibilities and conducts social programs through its Griffiss Social Activities Club, chaired by Nancy Roberts of AFRL, to enhance interaction between the military and civilian communities.

Government Affairs Committee  —  Studies and speaks out on legislative issues and concerns, keeping in mind the interests of the employer community to remain competitive, maintain/increase employment, and make a profit; co-sponsors annual educational forums with the Professional & Business Women of Rome organization and schedules periodic meetings with elected officials to provide members with the opportunity to meet and establish a dialogue with their elected representatives; chaired by Tom Rahn.

Professional Development Committee  —  Offers annual seminars that provide information on workforce development and productivity. Recent programs included The Disney Keys to Excellence, Jack Canfield, Jay Rifenbary, Ritz-Carlton, and Harry "The Fish Guy" Paul who shared his "Work that¹s FUN Gets Done!" philosophy. PDC is chaired by Scott Leonard of Alion Science and Technology.

Centennial Committee —  Established in 1912, the Chamber will celebrate its 100th anniversary throughout 2012. Each of the above committees has been encouraged to incorporate the 100th anniversary theme into their activities and the Centennial Committee is considering a variety of special projects to promote the significant achievements of the business community; chaired by Debbie Adamo of First Source Federal Credit Union.