Chamber Committees
Economic Development
Chair Person: Matt Craig
mcraig@halff.com
The purpose of this committee is to promote economic development through advocacy primarily with the City of Dallas, but also at the County and State levels. Meetings are held the third Tuesday, every month at 10:00 a.m. in the Chamber Conference Room.
Marketing & Membership Services
Chair Person: Minerva Rodriguez
minerva@mrrpr.com
The Membership Services committee maintains member relations and looks at what additional services and programs that the Chamber can offer to help its members and their businesses. Meetings are held on the first Wednesday of every month at 1:00 p.m. in the Chamber Conference Room.
Transportation & Mobility
Chair Person: Collette McNamee
collette@jbj-management.com
The Transportation committee addresses transportation-related issues for the Oak Cliff and Greater Dallas area. Meetings are held on the fourth Thursday of every month at 8:00 a.m. in the Chamber Conference Room.
Quality of Life
Chair Person: Amanda Lake
amlake@jimlakeco.com
This is a working committee responsible for promoting economic development in the Oak Cliff by advocating for positive policies and practices that would help make Oak Cliff an environment-friendly community. Neighborhood and business associations will be encouraged to send a representative for this committee. The committee will also make recommendations on efforts that the Chamber might endorse or implement to improve the quality of life in Oak Cliff. Meetings are held on the third Wednesday of the month at 9:00 a.m. in the Chamber Conference Room.
Education
Chair Person: Jarred Davis
jardavis@outlook.com
The purpose of this committee is to promote economic development by improving education in the area and addressing education issues. The committee is also responsible for conducting a scholarship program along with the Educator of the Year awards. Meetings are held on the third Wednesday of every month at 8:00 a.m. in the Chamber Conference Room.
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Ambassadors
Chair Person: Pamela Sing-Prater
jlb1519@gmail.com
The committee maintains member relations as well as attends Chamber members’ Ribbon Cuttings and Grand Openings. Meetings are held on the first Wednesday of every month at 1:00 p.m. in the Chamber Conference Room.
Taste of Oak Cliff
Chair Person: Laci McKinney
laci@thepeoplesvoicecreative.com
This committee coordinates the Chamber’s annual fundraiser. Meetings will begin in the fall of 2020.
Public Policy
Chair Person: Cristal Retana
cristal.retana@childrens.com
The purpose of this committee is to monitor legislation and regulation at all levels of government to be a communication channel between the Chamber and public officials. Meetings are held the second Thursday, every other month starting on February 18, at 8:00 a.m. at 8:00 a.m. in the Chamber Conference Room.