Jon Shiels, Committee Chair

The Small Business Development Committee promotes business, economic and workforce development by encouraging expansion, growth of both existing and new businesses by supporting programs that utilize educational resources that promote cooperation and understanding within the business community. The committee places strong focus on spotlighting and recognizing small business. The committee assists and works with the Joint Development Authority (JDA) and Downtown Development Authorities (DDA's),Convention & Visitor's Bureaus and the Camden County Board of Education.

The committee meets the first Monday of each month at the Chamber office at 1:15 pm. Please join us if you are interested in being on this committee or have great ideas on how to provide more value to our business community.

The Small Business Committee also hosts the Lunch & Learn Series held the third Tuesday of each month at the Chamber from 11:00 am - 12:30 pm. Bring your lunch, learn and network with other Chamber Members. Topics for this year include:

July 19, 2011 Securing Capital Aug. 16, 2011 Risk Management Sept. 20, 2011 Interviewing & Hiring