Committees

Greater Oswego Business Committee (GOBC)

Formerly the Downtown Business Committee. The mission of the GOBC is to assess and address the needs of the community and businesses to achieve solutions and growth. Member businesses of all sizes, in all areas of greater Oswego, are invited to join this dynamic group that provides a platform and forum for identifying, discussing and developing a plan of action to create opportunities for the overall well being of the area and its business community to include business development, consumer activity, tourist trade, living space, recreation, arts and entertainment. Meets at 8 am, the third Friday of the month in the conference room at the Chamber’s Oswego Office*

Greater Fulton Business Committee (GFBC)

The mission of the Greater Fulton Business Committee is to work on behalf of the greater Fulton business community to ensure that the area benefits from business development, consumer activity, tourist trade, living space, recreation, arts and entertainment. The GFBC will provide a platform and forum for identifying, discussing and resolving issues affecting the economic well being of the greater Fulton area’s merchants, industries, and institutions. Meets at 8:30 am, the first Tuesday of the month in the conference room at the Chamber's Fulton Office*

Membership

The focus of this committee is to work with the Membership Sales and Service Coordinator to assist with recruiting new members as well as with members retention. The committee helps new members orient themselves to the many benefits of the Chamber, including networking with others businesses by introducing them at events, and works with existing members to ensure that they are taking full advantage of their membership benefits. Meets at 8:30 am, the first Wednesday of month in the conference room at the Chamber’s Oswego Office*

Government and Community Affairs

This committee is comprised of Chamber members interested in the political process at all levels as well as supporting positive Economic Growth for the region to ensure a positive business-friendly environment. The group works with the various agencies in the region to as well as member businesses of the Chamber, with the purpose of collaborating on projects that bring about economic growth and sustainability. Please contact the Chamber directly or visit the chamber’s website for meeting date(s) and location.

Project Bloom–Oswego

Project Bloom-Fulton

Both groups work with their respective local businesses and municipalities on this beautification project that adds colorful flowers to the streets and parks of the communities they serve. Both committees meet as needed. Please contact the Chamber directly or visit the Chamber’s website for meeting date(s) and location.

Events

Our events committees are organized on an ad-hoc basis to produce a variety of membership and community-based events throughout the year. Because committee organizers and volunteers are welcome to participate on all or just one or two events, this is a great way to get involved with the Chamber on a basis that best suits your availability and interest.

Some of our many events include:

*Please refer to the monthly Chamber calendar included in your newsletter packet, the Chamber’s website or contact the Chamber directly for the most up-to-date meeting times and locations, as dates are occasionally changed as needed to accommodate scheduling or other needs.