Membership

Ambassadors Committee members serve as liaisons between the Chamber and its members by personally visiting and calling their peers. Through their efforts, Ambassadors help fellow members engage in the programs, events, and money-saving opportunities that help them make full use of their membership. They also attend and aid Chamber staff at our various networking and Ribbon Cutting events.

The GRACC Ambassadors Committee is looking for a few individuals to join the ranks of this elite volunteer corps. Ambassadors' activities directly support the Chamber’s goal of connecting members to resources they can use to grow and succeed. Interested? Take the first step by checking out the Ambassadors Committee Handbook & Application.

Congratulations to Cindy Locklin, Ambassador of the Year 2011!

Cindy Locklin, President & CEO of Busy Bea’s Services, Inc. has earned Ambassador of the Year for 2011!

Cindy has participated in the Ambassadors Committee for the past two years.  She has connected with numerous members providing information about their membership and ways to make the most of their involvement with the Chamber.  Cindy has also played an important role in welcoming our newest members by delivering new member kits, greeting them at our events and attending their ribbon cutting celebrations. 

Cindy says “10% of my revenue in 2011 came from business acquired because of my service as an Ambassador (for the Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce).  Being an Ambassador is a WIN WIN relationship for us both!”

Cindy also volunteers for several organizations in our community and was recognized as one of three finalists for the Woman-Owned Business of the Year at the 2011 Chamber EPIC Awards.

Busy Bea’s Cleaning Services specializes in delivering a world class suite of affordable and quality cleaning services to medical manufactures, manufacturers, offices, schools and churches.  Contact Cindy Locklin at 616.284.4000 for more information about how her company can make yours look good!

Emily is a Donor Relations Manager with Heart of West Michigan United Way, a non-profit community anchor located in the Heartside neighborhood.  Emily sees her role with United Way as building relationships with local agencies, community partners, organizations, and initiatives. She energizes and inspires others to make a difference. 

Emily is a new community member who has vigorously embraced Grand Rapids as her new home.  She is excited about her role as a Chamber Ambassador and is looking forward to attending many of the member ribbon cuttings and other celebrations.  She is eager to participate and look at the area with new eyes!  Emily is also the co-chair of WGVU Engage’s Health sub-committee, and will work with Kent County’s Community Transformation Grant.

To connect with Emily and learn more about how your organization can become more involved with United Way in giving back to the greater Grand Rapids area, call her office at 616.752.8637, or reach her by email at ebridson@hwmuw.org.