To actively support and promote the success of local businesses and the broader community by building strong relationships, providing helpful resources, and creating opportunities for growth through Chamber events, business site visits, and community initiatives. Our focus is on empowering businesses and community members by connecting them with the tools, knowledge, and networks they need to succeed.

Who is an Ambassador?

An Ambassador is a dedicated and experienced Chamber investor who is passionate about serving the community. Ambassadors are committed to supporting local businesses by fostering positive relationships, mentoring new investors, and promoting collaboration. They actively participate in Chamber and community events, ensuring that every business feels valued and connected to a network of shared success.

Ambassadors take on the role of:

• Volunteering time to help at various Chamber programs, initiatives, and events.
• Reaching out to provide information regarding the benefits of investing in the Chamber, and helping other investors understand the community-wide value of their investment.
• Inviting new investors to participate in Chamber and Community events.
• Helping investors connect with each other and foster business relationships, further enhancing their membership value.
• Assisting the Chamber with investor retention and identifying potential new businesses for investment.

Ambassador Responsibilities and Requirements

1. 1. Outreach & Mentoring:
      • Help new investors understand the Chamber's value by attending programs with them and facilitating networking opportunities
      • Encourage new and current investors to participate in Chamber activities.
   2. Volunteerism:
      • Provide at least 3 to 5 hours per month volunteering for Chamber events, programs, and initiatives.
      • Attend and assist with ribbon-cutting ceremonies for new businesses.
   3. Investor Retention:
      • Work with Chamber staff to conduct retention visits and calls, including a minimum of three business outreach calls/visits each month.

• Provide ongoing feedback via email to the Chamber on outreach calls & visits on a monthly basis.

1. • Keep the Chamber posted on business openings, celebrations, and intel from the business community at large.
2. Event Participation:
   • Actively participate in Chamber programs like ribbon-cuttings, Chamber UnTapped, and other networking opportunities.
   • Maintain visibility at community events to strengthen the Chamber’s presence in the business community.
   • Each Ambassador must volunteer at a minimum of two Chamber programs annually.
   • RSVP in advance for all events (accept, tentative, or decline)
3. Advocacy & Engagement:
   • Promote Chamber investor benefits and business development opportunities.
   • Use social media to share posts about events and tag the Chamber in posts during or after Chamber functions.
   • Refer new investors to Chamber staff and help strengthen relationships with current investors.

Overall Ambassador Program Expectations

• Volunteer (3 - 5) hours per month performing Ambassador related responsibilities.
• Attend the five Ambassador meetings
• Attend the as-needed scheduled Ambassador training/orientation meetings. 
• Attend Chamber programs on a regular basis.
• Conduct Ambassador 1x1 meetings.
• Promote the Chamber to investors and future-investors in the business community.
• Accept additional Ambassador assignments as designated by Chamber Staff.
• Stay current on Chamber information by visiting www.manisteechamber.com on a regular basis and reading our Chamber newsletters.
• Ambassadors are encouraged to participate in all aspects of the Chamber and the community. 
• Abide by the Ambassadors Attire, Code of Ethics and Investor Interactions policies.

In addition to promoting members, Ambassadors are busy volunteering at programs and events. Choose 2 - 3 of the Chamber Events and Programs that most interest you. 

• Chamber UnTapped (Quarterly)  
• Annual Golf Outing - June
• Manistee National Forest Festival - July 4th Week
• Business Awards Gala - March 
• Ribbon Cutting/Grand Openings