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Committees

The Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce’s strength comes from its member business leaders who drive its vision of being “The Champion for the Greater Miami Business Community.” Leaders come to the Chamber and volunteer their valuable time and considerable talents to serve on our Board with an eye towards growing their business through networking, advocacy and education and by active participation in our program and standing committees. 

Chamber committees are organized into five groups: 1) Industry Growth, 2) Urban & Community Growth, 3) International Business, 4) Leadership Programs, and 5) Governmental Affairs.  Additionally, we have two standing councils on Military Affairs and Sports. Committee are focused on addressing the four Chamber priorities: Transportation, Workforce Development, Workforce Housing and Resilience.

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Industry Growth

The Chamber’s Industry Growth Group features committees designed to support the findings of One Community One Goal. The Group provides programming, education and issues management to support business development and job growth in Greater Miami. By engaging in one or more of this Group’s committees, Greater Miami Chamber members gain a deeper understanding of pressing economic and business issues facing our community’s most critical industries. Additionally, those participating can contribute to the public dialogue to help the Chamber develop programming that fosters enhanced business and industry development.
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Jay Pelham

President

Kaufman Rossin Wealth

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Alex Binelo

Partner

DPB

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Urban/Community Growth

The Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce’s Urban/Community Growth Group addresses broad-based business issues that enhance the region, including complex urban issues, matters of civic pride and professional business development. Participants experience personal and professional growth by developing a deeper understanding of complex community issues and an appreciation for the difference direct involvement can make in their resolution.
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Alex Rhodes

National Managing Partner, Hospitality & Restaurants

Grant Thornton

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Bryan Stewart

President

Miami Dade College Kendall Campus

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International Business

The International Business Committee serves as the resource center to identify, examine and foster the range of global business issues and opportunities that are of interest to the community, local businesses, business organizations and higher education institutions. To achieve these objectives, our aim is to strengthen relationships with multinational businesses, local international organizations, Consular Corps and Trade representatives, bi-national chambers and visiting dignitaries and businesses as well as providing Chamber members with the international pulse and up-to-date market opportunities. By working with local, state, federal and international officials and economic development agencies, the Committee will be able to identify and seek solutions to global business issues that affect Florida.
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Gina Polo

Shareholder

Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney, PC

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Jose Rojas

Partner

Rojas Law

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Leadership Programs

The Committees under the Leadership Programs Group of the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce include Leadership Miami® and Senior Executive Orientation®. Both committees are responsible for reviewing program benchmarks and initiating and implementing new and innovative ideas and current trends. Membership is by invitation only. The programs serviced by these committees provide today’s leaders with a forum to discuss the issues our community faces and affords businesses the opportunity to cultivate the community’s future leaders and professional workforce.
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Jerry Menendez

Senior Vice President/Retail Market Manager

TD Bank

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Cathy Alexander

Relationship Manager

TD Private Client Group, a business of TD Wealth

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Governmental Affairs

The Governmental Affairs Group is charged with government relations and promotion of the public policy positions of our local, state and federal branches of government. It also cultivates and strengthens relationships between the Chamber’s membership and elected and appointed officials across all levels of government -- this includes the hosting of various initiatives and programs in Miami, Tallahassee and Washington, D.C. In addition, the Governmental Affairs Group works in conjunction with the Chamber’s substantive committees for the development of its Legislative Package.
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Giovanni Castro

Manager, State & Local Public Policy

Amazon

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Kelly Penton Chacon

Senior Director Public & Executive Communications

Carnival Cruise Lines

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Military Affairs

The Military Affairs Council is led by appointed leadership that is well connected to and has a good understanding of the military community in the South Florida region. The council may include a larger group of selected individuals which only meet when critical matters arise for the Miami Chamber to vet or take a position on. In such cases, the selected individuals come together to react, consult or deliberate. Past issues the Chamber has taken leadership on include advocating for reduction of service-member upfront rent, toll costs and HOA background check waiting period.
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Don Slesnick

Head of Mission

Honorary Consulate of Australia

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Sports

The Sports Council is led by appointed leadership connected to the sports industry in the South Florida community and includes a larger group of selected influential individuals. Council members only meet when critical matters arise for the Miami Chamber to vet or take a position on. In such cases, the selected individuals come together to react, consult or deliberate. Past issues the Chamber has taken leadership on include securing the Miami Heat franchise, securing the Florida Marlins franchise and creation of The Orange Bowl Committee.
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Bob Fitzsimmons

Partner

Rumberger, Kirk & Caldwell P.A.

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Myrna Y. Vaca

Executive Director, Government & Community Affairs

Nicklaus Children's Hospital

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