Winterville Chamber of Commerce Ambassador Program

Winterville Chamber Mission: To unite our businesses and organizations that we serve in order to make a greater impact on the overall quality of life in Winterville

Ambassador Mission: To raise the awareness of the benefits of the Chamber in order to increase membership and retention.

Community Involvement

Ambassadors are highly-involved, driven, well-respected members of the community and Chamber. Those that have joined as Ambassadors have done so in order to help fellow members utilize their membership to the fullest extent. They serve as a bridge between the membership and the board to ensure our Chamber always has the members’ best interests at heart.

Ambassadors have a responsibility to be accessible to fellow members as problem-solvers and resources of information. They seek to connect members with one another to make networking a more comfortable experience.

Our Ambassadors

Aletha Cummings

Homestead Funding Corp.

Contact Aletha Here

April Kelly

The Sure Company

Contact April Here

Lisa Wilson

Off Road Realty

Contact Lisa Here

Marizol Gutierrez

Full Service Flooring

Contact Marizol Here

Ambassador Program Structure

The Ambassador Program shall be comprised of no more than 10 Chamber members, and no more than 10 students of either PCC or ECU.

The Chairperson of the Ambassador Program shall be either on the Chamber Board or a Senior Chamber Member (member more than 5 years).

The Vice Chair shall be an Ambassador that displays the talent, drive, and leadership skills necessary to help guide others in the program.

The program shall run from January to November. Applications may be submitted year round.

Goals

  • To encourage member participation in membership benefits and programs
  • To check in with Chamber members needs’ so the Chamber can better assist them
  • To promote the Winterville Chamber to new businesses and help them understand benefits
  • To create an environment of inclusivity within the Chamber – members supporting members
  • To facilitate networking amongst members

Ambassador Requirements:

  • Must be either a Winterville Chamber member or student at ECU or PCC
  • Must have the community’s best interests at heart
  • Must be willing and able to attend monthly meetings to report on progress and goals
  • Must be a team player with a desire to assist others
  • Must make a commitment to see the program through from January to November
  • Must conduct yourself in a respectful and supportive manner at all times.
  • Must commit to attending as many Chamber functions as reasonably able

Ambassador Responsibilities

  • To call, visit, and act as hosts to assigned members and to facilitate networking with these members at monthly events.
  • To educate and inform assigned members on Chamber benefits, events, initiatives, programs, and services. 
  • To get assigned members engaged in Chamber programs, initiatives, and events.
  • To advise staff on issues affecting members, and to offer guidance on how the Chamber can assist members with optimizing their experience.
  • To assist the Chamber with member recruitment and retention

Ambassador Benefits

  • Professional networking opportunities
  • Recognition on our website
  • Volunteer experience and credibility
  • Increased visibility within the community
  • Gain leadership, communication, and team-working skills