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CBDA Committees

Membership Committee - This committee establishes value proposition for members, sets the dues structure, and determines marketing and website enhancements for potential members. Its mission is to strengthen and encourage membership growth and involvement in the Pembroke Strategic Growth Area and the Central Business District.

Events Committee - This committee is involved in actively assessing the membership to determine events of interest and setting the calendar for each year. This committee works with the Finance Committee to establish financial criteria necessary to carry out the mission of the CBDA. Emphasis is placed on events that provide networking opportunities for members to sell their brand and market their products, hosting informative meetings with special guest speakers, attracting prominent business, political and community leaders that also provide exceptional networking opportunities for members, and community fundraising

Finance Committee - (Members selected by the President and Executive Board) Responsible for oversight and establishment of the budget, developing revenue criteria, and evaluating operating expenditures to maintain the organization's fiscal solvency.

Golf Committee - A subcommittee of the Events Committee, the Golf Tournament Committee plans and executes the CBDA Annual Golf Tournament. In 2011, the committee completely revamped the Golf Tournament, holding it at a new venue and organizing sponsored activities at each hole,creating an interactive and enjoyable experience for the golfers that enhanced networking opportunities.

Oyster Roast Committee - As subcommittee of the Events Committee, the Oyster Roast Committee plans and executes the CBDA annual Oyster Roast. Committee members work with local vendors and sponsors to bring quality and value to the event. In 2011, the Oyster Roast was held in conjunction with the Chesapeake Bay Foundation, Lynnhaven River Now, and Green Drinks to raise awareness for the Thalia Creek Greenway.

Website Committee - This committee is responsible for evaluating the organization's web presence, as well as reviewing and recommending functional and stylistic alterations to the website.

Design Review Committee - This committee has oversight of the planning, design and implementation of the design review process of projects within the Pembroke SGA such as pedestrian improvement, transit alternatives, environmentally sensitive development, as well as artistic and cultural programs within the area.

SGA Advisory and Legislative Committee – This committee is an advocate for the growing business community in the area, working with city leaders and legislators to assess the needs and establish priorities with the area.

SGA Retail/Business Committee - This committee brings together stakeholders representing businesses and retail establishments throughout the entire SGA to collectively promote and connect their interests. Committee members identify and address issues of mutual concern and endeavor to add value to each commercial entity by active cross marketing. The committee also plans and hosts networking events for businesses and retailers throughout the SGA.

Nominating Committee - The Nominating Committee evaluates CBDA membership to select representatives from active and engaged businesses to serve on the CBDA Board of Directors.

* Denotes Director as required by By-laws

NOTE: Bill Harrison, President, CBDA; Daniel Heatwole, President CBDX; and Jeanne Evans-Cox, CBDA Executive Director are also members of all committees as appropriate.