The Melville Chamber of Commerce has the following specialized committees. These committees provide a forum for participants to collaborate on important business issues, build a productive network of business-to-business relationships and play a role in the decision-making of our organization.
If you are a member and is interested in getting involved with one of our committees, please contact Ted Macaluso at our Chamber office or e-mail us at info@melvillechamber.org with the name of the committee that you would like to serve on in the subject line. A Chamber representative will be in touch with you shortly to confirm your participation.
For further information or if you have and questions, you can contact us at our Chamber office @ 631-777-6260
BUSINESS RESOURCE Platform COMMITTEE
Chair - Jordan Kaplan
Mission: The Business Resource Committee will provide all Melville Chamber of Commerce members with strategic resources, education and opportunities to achieve their company goals and to grow and prosper in the Long Island business community.
WOMEN'S Platform COMMITTEE
Co-Chair - Mindy Lampert
Co-Chair - Liz Elsesser
Co-Chair - Lisa Cohen
Mission: Women of Melville Empowerment Network (W.O.M.E.N.) To empower, recognize and inspire women of the Melville Chamber.
NEXGEN PROFESSIONALS PLATFORM COMMITTEE
Co-Chair - Monika Zietek
Co-Chair - Siobhan McNamara
Mission: Create a platform for our members to build relationships, develop professionally, become politically and philanthropically active, and contribute to the economic development and high quality living of our community.
Diversity, Equity and inclusion Town Hall platform Committee
Co-Chair - Shayla Ramos
Co-Chair - Jessika Pineda
Mission: Encourage, promote, and provide resources for diversity and inclusion in the workplace and the community at large.
PROGRAM/SPECIAL EVENTS COMMITTEE
Chair - Ted Macaluso
Mission: The Program Committee is responsible for planning and fundraising for the Chamber’s events ie Business Expo, Monthly Events etc.
MEMBERSHIP SERVICES COMMITTEE
Chair – Ted Macaluso
Mission: Promoting Chamber membership, educate new members regarding the benefits of membership, provide members with networking opportunities and assist with membership recruitment and retention. The committee also assists the Chamber with Business Before/After Hours, ribbon cuttings, and groundbreaking ceremonies.
STUDENT INTERN & CAREER COMMITTEE
Chair - Krysti O’Rourke
Mission: This Committee is dedicated to the needs of student internships and career opportunities.
GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS COMMITTEE
Chair – Mark Catapano
Mission: Ensuring that there is adequate and appropriate monitoring, advocating and oversight on federal, state and local legislation and economic development issues that could affect the Chamber and its members.