Ambassadors

The Chamber Ambassador Program is a member outreach and retention program designed to involve and inform new members. Ambassadors are volunteers who, on behalf of the Chamber, make goodwill calls to encourage strong continuing membership and active support of Chamber programs.

Under the guidance of the Chamber VP of Membership and Marketing, Ambassadors assist in membership retention by contacting new Chamber members regularly to relay information, identify their concerns, and help them feel welcome and comfortable at Chamber events.

 

Ambassador's Job Description:

  • Provide a minimum one-year commitment to the Ambassador program
  • Help retain new members by contacting leads at least 3 times per year
  • Facilitate communication between the Chamber Board of Directors and Chamber membership. Information received from new members goes to the Board through reports submitted during the year for each new member contacted
  • Personally "network" for fellow Chamber members by promoting their products and services to current and new members
  • Attend Chamber functions as often as possible
  • Maintain member contact reports which are turned in to the Chamber at monthly meetings
  • Attend monthly Ambassador committee meetings at the Chamber

 

Benefits of Being a Chamber Ambassador:

  • Obtain a good knowledge of Chamber programs
  • Meet business leaders for potential business and social contacts
  • Obtain an insider's perspective of the Palo Alto business community
  • Gain exposure to the Chamber business community