Committees

Committees meet no more than once a month for about 1 - 1 1/2 hours.  Special projects may occasionally require additional time.  The chairs have been encouraged to set a regular meeting date that is convenient for the members of the committee.

Listed below are the Committee Chairs and a brief explanation of each committee.

• Agri-Business Committee - Jeff Gregory, Chair - Mission is to enhance the position that agriculture plays in our economy and to communicate this to our Chamber membership and the general public.
• Aviation Committee - Dave Davidson, Chair - Mission is to enhance the quality of commercial airline service, enhance the quality of services provided to general aviation, and assist the Jonesboro Airport Commission in promoting the economic development of the Jonesboro Municipal Airport.
• Business Network Committee - J.R. Blackburn, Chair - Mission is to enhance our business climate through networking opportunities and specific events for our members.
• Streets & Highways Committee - Henry P. Jones III, Chair - Mission is to obtain and share the latest information and solicit input in all matters related to city, state and federal funding and construction.
• ASU Committee - Derek McPike, Chair - Mission is to enhance the relationship between business and public education  through specific programs and projects.
• Environment Committee  - Judith Long, Chair - Mission is to improve the quality of life in Jonesboro and the region by organizing and supporting events and initiatives which educate the public regarding preservation and conservation of the region's natural resources and environment.
• Education Committee - Todd Rutledge, Chair - Mission is to enhance the relationship between business and public education through specific programs and projects.
• Governmental Affairs Committee - Beverly McCollum, Chair - Mission is to develop specific projects and programs that enhance the relationship between business and government.
• Promotion Committee - Ben Massey, Chair - Mission is to promote Jonesboro and Chamber programs in such a way as to encourage participation by visitors and community members.
• Membership Development Committee - Scotty Hickson, Chair - Mission is to enhance our Chamber's ability to function in recruitment and retention of members utilizing specific programs developed by the committee.

If you are interested in joining any of the above committees, please contact Special Events Coordinator Tammy Branyan at (870) 932-6691. Click here for a printable involvement form that you can fill out and fax to 933-5758.