Ambassador Program Goals
• Identify, recruit and retain committed ambassadors.
• Improve retention rate of chamber members.
• Enhance communication by improving training and education of ambassadors.
• Establish accountability within the ambassador group.

What is the Ambassador Program?
The Ambassador Program was established by the Board of Directors to further the mission of the Chamber by increasing member retention and participation through mentoring, referrals, personal contact, and communication.

The primary function of an Ambassador is Member Retention and Involvement. The Partner Program was conceived in order to achieve this goal. Each Ambassador is assigned a group of new member partners to mentor for the first two years of their membership with the Chamber. The purpose is to help new members access Chamber services, and generally assist new members in getting connected with the Chamber. This aim will be achieved through the commitment of personal contact and communication.

Ambassador Qualifications
• Highly motivated employee of a Peoria Area Chamber of Commerce member company in good standing.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Strong marketing and customer service skills.
• Professional demeanor with strong positive attitude.
• Ability to develop a thorough knowledge of programs and services offered by the Chamber.
• Positively represent the Peoria Area Chamber of Commerce to local businesses.

Ask yourself...
Do I have time to commit approximately six hours per month to serve as a volunteer for the Peoria Area Chamber of Commerce? (Don’t let this scare you – time flies when you’re having fun – and the six hours are spread between monthly meetings, attending Ribbon Cuttings and Business After Hours, and making contacts with Chamber members!).

Would I like to increase my visibility for my company and myself in the region?

Am I able to meet people easily and make them feel welcome and comfortable in an unfamiliar setting?


Ambassador Responsibilities
• Develop a contact program with members, particularly new members and to enhance retention. Personal visit with new member within 30 days of joined date.
• Promote new member participation, networking and involvement at all Chamber meetings and events
• Welcome and be a friendly face at all Chamber meetings and events
• Communicate Chamber membership benefits with new businesses
• Clarify membership benefits to Chamber members
• Share member concerns and interests with Chamber staff
• Represent the Chamber membership at groundbreakings, ribbon cuttings and grand opening celebrations
• Serve as sounding board for member concerns

Ambassador Requirements
• Attend Ambassador Committee meetings the 2nd Tuesday of the month at 8:00 a.m. Locations vary.
• Any Ambassador who has two (2) unexcused consecutive absences during the Chamber’s fiscal year, June 1 through May 31, will be considered to have resigned. Unexcused absences are defined as no communication from Ambassador to Membership Services regarding missed meeting
• Attend Ribbon Cuttings
• Volunteer as Host at Business Before and After Hour events once a year
• Participate on either the Sales & Recruitment OR Retention Sub-Committee

Recognition and Benefits of Being an Ambassador
• Early 1st opportunities to meet the owners/decision makers of new businesses at ribbon cuttings.
• Name and Company and Photo listed on the Peoria Area Chamber of Commerce website as an Ambassador
• Monthly meetings at member company locations – breakfast provided
• Monthly social gatherings at member restaurants
• Opportunity to market yourself and your company in a unique situation
• Ambassador of the Year Award given on an annual basis
• Giving back to the community by volunteering your time to help businesses prosper in the Peoria area

Click here to fill out the ambassador application online.

For more information on the Ambassador program or about becoming an ambassador, please contact Julia Sander at 309.495.5973 or jsander@chamber.h-p.org