Ambassadors are an enthusiastic group of professionals who are well-connected in the Tampa Bay community. By participating in the various Ambassador activities, you and your business regularly interact with the community's top decision makers. The result is relationship-building with those who can help you open doors and enhance sales for your company. Plus, by being involved in an active Chamber of Commerce, you and your business remain aware of the latest developments in the community's growth and opportunities.
Welcome: The Ambassadors serve as the primary hospitality arm of the Chamber and are present at most Chamber programs and events. The goal is to personally welcome everyone who attends a Chamber event and help to create a positive experience for all members.
Educate: Ambassadors should be knowledgeable about upcoming programs, events and opportunities for members to become involved. They should understand and be able to communicate the value that the Chamber provides to our members.
Connect: The Ambassadors role is to connect members with one another. To be effective, it is important for Ambassadors to know our members and their businesses to pass along the best connections to complement our #RememberAMember program.
Goals: The Ambassador’s goal is to increase the retention rate of new and existing members by engaging with members at events, reinforcing the benefits of Chamber membership, increasing members’ knowledge about programs and services of TBLGBTC, and keeping the channels of communication open between the membership, TBLGBTC staff and the Board of Directors.
- Assist with the referral and recruitment of new Chamber members
- Attend mandatory monthly meetings
- Function as a group of knowledgeable volunteers serving a one-year commitment
- Serve as a liaison between the Chamber and its new and existing members
- Encourage members to become involved in the Chamber and assist members in learning more about the Chamber
- Inform and receive feedback on Chamber activities and programs
- Attend and participate in Ribbon Cuttings (Please do not register on the chamber website if you are not planning to attend)
- Support the Chamber’s member retention efforts
- Wear Ambassador name badge at all Chamber functions (the chamber will provide your first badge; however, lost/misplaced damaged badge replacement cost will be incurred by the individual)
- Volunteer for and/ or sponsor at least one Signature event
- Promote Chamber events and businesses via social media using Chamber hashtags (#TBLGBTC / #REMEMBERAMEMBER) as well as posting new member meetings and sharing to TBLGBTC Facebook groups
- To qualify to become an Ambassador you must complete the below requirements during an “Ambassador-In-Training” period to be determined by the Ambassador Chair.
- New ambassadors will be inducted in January of each year.
- Company must be in good standing with the Chamber for at least one year and only one rep per company is eligible.
- Complete the Ambassador Application.
- Attend a Membership 101 Class and New Ambassador Orientation (Held in January).
- Attend a minimum of 1 Chamber event each month.
- Volunteer for minimum of 1 Signature Event(s).
- Increased exposure for you and your business, while enhancing your network.
- Enhanced leadership development.
- Recognition for you and your business.
- Opportunity to speak and be recognized at Chamber events by giving announcements and giving away door prizes.
- Opportunity to help create new Chamber programs and provide feedback through special task forces.
- One-on-one time with Chamber leadership and staff in attendance at monthly committee meetings.
Each Ambassador shall serve a one-year appointment January 1st - December 31st.
Please fill out this Ambassador Application. Our team will reach out with next steps in this process.
Application Deadline is December 1st end of day.