The Chamber’s Economic Vitality Council empowers Irvine’s capacity to lead and compete in a global economy. We serve to:
- Energize the start-up eco-system
- Improve business retention
- Attract new businesses
- Help businesses grow and expand
- Contribute to talent attraction and workforce development
- Facilitate trade and export opportunities
- Cultivate a collaborative environment in which assets and resources may be optimally deployed
The 3 committees of the Economic Vitality Council
Ambassadors Committee
The mission of the Ambassadors is to actively promote and represent the Greater Irvine Chamber in the business community. Ambassadors help orient new members with the Chamber benefits, serve in guidance roles at Greater Irvine Chamber events, and represent the Chamber in the community.
Ambassadors meet on the fourth Thursday of each month at 7:45 AM at the Greater Irvine Chamber.
For more information, contact Marcella Avilez.
Business Workforce Development Committee
The Greater Irvine Chamber Business Workforce Development Committee contributes to talent attraction and workforce development through its award-winning programs and community partnerships.
Career readiness programs include:
- Career Edge - essential skills development
- Financial Forum - financial literacy
- Ethics Forum
International Development Task Force:
- Domestic & Foreign Direct Investment - collaboration with American-International chambers
For more information, contact Pepper Russell.
Government Affairs Committee
The Government Affairs Committee monitors legislation, environmental statutes, and political issues of concern that may impact the business environment in Irvine and neighboring cities. The committee works to provide a unified voice on issues and projects affecting businesses, members, and residents in greater Irvine.
Government Affairs bi-monthly meetings are open to Greater Irvine Chamber members and held on the first Thursday of the month at 8:00 AM.
For more information, contact Marcella Avilez.
