Ambassador Program

Enhance the Value of Your Core Membership with Ambassadorship

Jemeka Robertson

Ambassador

Kim Major

Ambassador Committee

Carla Louis

Ambassador Committee

Kanya Ford

Ambassador Chair

Brigitte O’Michaels

Ambassador Committee

Michelle Augustus

Ambassador Committee

Jill Addai

Ambassador Committee

Yolanda Crenshaw

Ambassador Committee

Habibah Yasin

Ambassador Committee

LOOKIN’ GOOD

Ambassadors are required to dress in business attire at all events and Chamber-provided name badges must be worn.

As a member of the Virginia Diverse Chamber of Commerce, you may apply to become an Ambassador. An Ambassador becomes part of the “face” of the Chamber and contributes to making the Chamber’s events as hospitable as possible by serving on welcoming committees, helping with membership campaigns and acting as public relations liaisons related to networking and social events sponsored by the Chamber. After a brief qualification process, we can determine whether the Ambassador program is for you, and where you would be the best fit.

Ambassadors act as a Chamber liaison to your fellow Chamber members. Your goal as an Ambassador is to help foster the growth of the Chamber while helping to preserve the culture of inclusion and support of members. As an Ambassador, your role with the Chamber is promoted during our event marketing activity. The goal of the Ambassador program is to create a synergistic relationship between the Chamber and your business, for the mutual growth of your business and the Chamber.

Examples of how Ambassadors can benefit:

  • Get announced at events
  • Stand out as part of the Chamber’s leadership; being the face of the Chamber
  • Bring promotional displays to events; i.e. table signs, flyers
  • Make announcements at events
  • Get your profile featured on the Chamber website
  • Get announced to our Social Media followers
  • Re-post your Facebook photo posts to the Chamber’s Facebook page
  • Get announced to our email list as a sponsor of events; i.e. food sponsor, etc.
  • Reach out to members on behalf of the Chamber to forge stronger relationships
  • Build your personal brand through positive association with the Chamber’s initiatives
  • Recognition in Chamber publications and Social Media before, during, and after events
  • Consultation meetings with the Chamber leadership to help you succeed as an Ambassador and in your business
  • Personalized ‘Ambassador’ name badge
  • Follow-up with new guests and members as their first contact on behalf of the Chamber
  • Learn new marketing and promotion skills by getting involved with Chamber campaigns

What are some of the roles and responsibilities of Ambassadors?

  • Attend as many Chamber events as you can; that’s where you’ll meet people!
  • Help set up and break down at events
  • Meet and greet members and guests at events
  • Reach out to members and guests to promote event attendance
  • Ensure members and guests are comfortable at events; i.e. approach people sitting alone
  • Assist with registrations and new member signups during events and follow-ups
  • Maintain membership in good standing
  • Be willing to connect with members and guests to promote inclusion
  • Promote the Chamber events to your business network

WHAT IS AN AMBASSADOR?

Ambassadors are an exclusive group of volunteers who work for Chamber member organizations, believe in the Chamber’s mission, support their community and provide assistance for many of the Chamber’s activities and events. Ambassadors have an opportunity to not only represent and promote the Chamber, but to connect and engage with other members, local elected officials and key business stakeholders, while also promoting their own business at various Chamber events.

Why Should I Become a Chamber Ambassador (and How)?

Being a Chamber Ambassador provides fabulous networking opportunities and offers multiple benefits for you and your business, but it’s also a great way to get more involved in your city and region while assisting the Chamber in its mission, initiatives, and events.

7 GREAT BENEFITS

  • The opportunity to make valuable contacts with business leaders throughout the Virginia Region.
  • Recognition at Chamber events, Board meetings, and Chamber publications.
  • Networking opportunities with representatives from a wide variety of businesses and organizations.
  • Recognition among peers as a community leader, both individually and for the business or organization you represent.
  • An opportunity to work “behind the scenes” on behalf of the Chamber at important events and activities that define the future of the Virginia Region.
  • Learn more about the growth and development of the Virginia Region.
  • Personal satisfaction, plus the opportunity to meet new people and make new connections and friends.

Ambassador Events & Occasions:

  • The term of an Ambassador is one calendar year
  • Your firm or business must be a Chamber member and in good standing.

Ambassador Events & Occasions:

  • Mandatory Ambassador Orientation
  • Quarterly Meetings
  • Scheduled Monthly Networking Events (60-Minute Coffees and Business After Hours)
  • Ribbon Cuttings

2024 Ambassador Application