- Leadership Carbondale
Leadership Carbondale is a program designed to develop effective leaders by enhancing their civic, social, and professional skills to positively impact our community.
- Ambassadors Committee
The Ambassadors Committee is the Chamber’s largest committee. Its members represent the Chamber at ribbon cuttings and Business After Hours events. This Committee promotes business in Carbondale in various ways.
- Saluki Pride Committee
The Saluki Pride Committee’s purpose is to provide support and awareness throughout the community to encourage the “town-town” relationship between Carbondale and Southern Illinois University.
- Government Affairs Committee
The Government Affairs Committee discusses and researches pertinent state, local and national issues to help the Chamber best represent views and opinions that are of interest to its membership. In 2008, this committee was responsible for the Shop Southern Illinois initiative, a regional push for residents to support local businesses. In 2009, the Committee sponsored a candidate form for the local city council election.
- The Economic Development Committee is responsible for discussing ways the business community can partner with government officials and other organizations to bolster factors that play a role in increasing economic development in Carbondale. Looking at processes, brainstorming ideas, partnering to advocate for transportation projects and extending resources for existing and potential business is among this committee’s tasks.