Member Lead Teams
The Chamber has three distinct committees, and one partnership. The committee teams are Business Education & Sustainability, Commerce Advocacy, and Member Services. Our Health & Wellness Committee integrated into Winchester's Activity Coalition. We encourage every Chamber member to become a part of one of these Teams. It is our desire to help promote vision, share fresh ideas and encourage leadership in order to improve the quality of life for all our citizens.
If you are a chamber member and would like to serve on one of our committees please contact the Chamber office at (859)744-6420. We are glad to help you get involved!
Special Events Team
Our Purpose and Goals
To assist the Chamber of Commerce with membership retention and recruitment through special events planning and the maintenance, creation and implementation of membership programs.
We have a GREAT team of hard workers who bring the fun while planning these large events.
Committee Members
Taylor DeVilliers, Traditional Bank Chair
Cindy Banks, Chamber Executive Director
Tammy Moberly / Clark Energy Cooperative David Wills / Community Trust Bank
Sherry Hampton / Community Volunteer
Mason Guy / Traditional Bank Betty Jane Glasscock / Court Street Gifts Allison Roberts / Traditional Bank
Latonia Bell / Winchester Family Practice Deb Parr / King Brothers Used Cars Callie Thornton / The Fly Witches Bungee Amy Turner / Stock Yards Bank & Trust Sarah Hess / Keller Williams Shari Frasure / Keller Williams Valeria Damron / Peoples Exchange Bank
What We Do
Our team has the privilege of planning three Chamber events annually: The Annual Beer Cheese Food Week, Chamber Banquet and the Annual Golf Scramble.
Business Education & Sustainability Training
Our Purpose and Goals
To provide meaningful opportunities for Chamber Members' active participation and input.
Assure the prolonged success of member organizations and adding value to our membership by providing lunch and learn sessions, new member/existing member orientation, getting the most out of our membership & speakers of interest.
To identify, research and resolve issues important to the members and the business community.
What We Do
- Develop training as a result of member input
- Facilitate educational resources
- Establish forums for open discussion
- Implement programs that will support long-term member success and effectiveness
- Partner with organizations who support and promote similar visions
Commerce Advocacy Team
Purpose Statement
The purpose of the Chamber Community Advocacy Team (CAT) is to carry out an advocacy program on behalf of the Chamber membership and business community within the governmental and political arenas by fostering effective working relationships. We are dedicated to identifying critical issues and providing a voice for members at the local, state and federal levels. Our group of volunteers meet monthly and monitor relative legislative, regulatory and municipal issues regarding public policy and community issues impacting Winchester and Clark County.
Advocacy is top priority and through our strong relationships with elected officials, we advocate for the right of local businesses and take positions on proposed ordinances, rulings and legislation. We work in close collaboration with members to ensure their needs are heard and generate meaningful support on their behalf. We may also propose a more acute response by advancing recommendations to the Chamber's Board of Directors for further action.
Committee Members
Nick Comer / East KY Power, Chair
Cindy Banks / Executive Director Chamber
Dustin Howard / Superintendent of Clark County Schools
Ed Burtner/ Citizen
Emilie Cope / Members Heritage
Gardner Wagers / Community Member
Greg Wood / Freedom Realty & Property Management
JoEllen Reed / Mayor
Josh Wood / Freedom Realty & Property Management
Kitty Strode / Community Volunteer
Robert Blanton / Magistrate
Scott Hisle / Freeman Corporation
What We Do
- Create useful and meaningful forums for discussion
- Pursue dialogue with local, regional and state legislators
- Provide direct advocacy for business and industry
- Support critical partners such as higher education and K-12 education
Our Purpose
The mission of the Winchester Young Professionals group is to attract, retain and connect, young talent in our community and provide them with an opportunity for meaningful personal and professional growth.
Who/what is a Young Professional?
Anyone that works or lives in Winchester, Clark County & is interested in networking with other young individuals. The targeted age range is from 20ish-40ish; however, a lot of people in their 40's are just starting over in a new job or maybe taking the plunge to start up their own business, so if you feel you can benefit from the programming, you are welcome!
Committee Members
Lauren Frazer Clark County Farm Bureau Insurance
Alyshia Martin / Martin Appraisal Group
Josh Wood / Freedom Realty & Property Management
Maggie Young / KORT Physical Therapy
Kyle Finley / Community Member
Hannah Toole / Community Member
What we do
Join the Winchester Young Professionals for quarterly events intended to educate on local resources and issues and highlight successful people, businesses and organizations in the community. These events are also intended provide the space for you create a network among Winchester's numerous industries.