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Join a  Chamber Committee

        Whether it’s membership recruitment, organizing
        luncheons, helping with special events or creating new
        business relationships, there’s a committee that will
        fit your schedule and interests! Most committees meet
        once or twice a month with some just once a quarter
        for an hour. Get plugged in with the East End and The
        Chamber, join today! For more information visit our
        website: www.eecoc.org or call 713-926-3305.
        1. Ambassador Committee
        2. Membership Committee
        3. Luncheon Committee
        4. Golf Tournament Committee
        5. Economic/Business Development Committee
        6. East End Celebration Committee
        7. East End Street Fest Committee


        Become an Ambassador

                                                               We are the front line volunteers officially representing
                                                               the East End Chamber of Commerce, attending
                                                               ribbon cuttings, Chamber breakfasts, luncheons,
                                                               after hours and special events.  Ambassadors also
                                                               make member goodwill visits and communications
                                                               to insure membership retention.  The Chamber relies
                                                               on the Ambassadors to aid in relaying information to
                                                               and from members, identifying member concerns and
                                                               garnering support for the East End and The Chamber.




                             I was honored to be asked to Chair the                When I was asked if I would be the
                             Houston East End Chamber Membership                   Chair Ambassador, I was very humbled
                             Committee for the 2016-2017 year.  As                 to lead this great group of individuals
                             a three-year member of the Chamber’s                  who volunteer their time to help grow
                             Board of Directors, representing                      the East End. Growing up in the East
                             Comerica Bank, it was an easy decision.               End, and now a Community Branch
                             Our membership is the lifeblood of our                Banker at BB&T, I personally have seen
                             Chamber. Our members keep the heart                   the growth of this great community. To
                             of the Chamber pumping year after year                see where the East End is headed brings
                             with their financial support, community               an opportunity to be part of something
                             service and dedication to developing                  great. It’s a phenomenal feeling to have
             Kenny Barhanovich  the East End of Houston. Not only can   Rolando Flores  a group that can come to together and
             Membership Chair                                      Ambassador Chair
         East End Chamber of Commerce   our members market their business at   East End Chamber of Commerce   make a tremendous impact in the area.
        each and every event, they can also help us enhance the East End   I have learned so much and I am very grateful for being Chair
        community by supporting our goals, including   enhancing local    Ambassador of the Houston East End Chamber and to work
        businesses, job growth and training, education and strengthening   alongside with great people that have helped me grow to become a
        the overall East End economy. These are only a few things going   better person. Everyone has the opportunity to change and become
        on at the Chamber. Again, we can’t keep the heart pumping   better and what they do. I am honor to be part of a team that helps
        without the blood! If you are a member, please consider meeting   each other positively and in the process help the East End Area
        our Chamber staff and committee members. If you would like to   become a beacon of light in the City of Houston.
        be a part of our sub-committees, please volunteer.  If you are not a
        member, I urge you to join and be a part of something “BIG” going
        on in the East End.

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