Get Involved
Step into a leadership role within Burlington’s business community.
Share your expertise, shape key initiatives, and help move local business forward.
Volunteer Committees & Task Forces
Chamber committees are guided by our Strategic Plan and are essential to how we deliver high-impact programs, events, and advocacy. Volunteering is a meaningful way to:
Expand Your Network Within the Chamber
Build Professional and Leadership Skills
Make an Impact on the Business Community
Applications are reviewed annually. If you are applying today, we thank you for indicating your interest in joining one of our Committees or Task Forces. If a spot becomes available on your selected committee, you’ll be contacted by a member of the Chamber team. Again, thank you for your interest.
New and returning applicants are welcome to apply.
Policy and Advocacy Committee
The Policy and Advocacy committee will actively advocate and influence on local, regional, provincial, and federal issues and policy affecting Burlington businesses and will directly align with the active advocacy pillar. This committee will be the go-to source for business discussions in the community and be successful in creating a strong community of businesses and other agencies that support each other.
Meetings: Meetings as required.
New Member Recruitment Task Force
Businesses that work together make for a stronger business community so recruiting new members is so important.
This Task Force meets periodically to discuss effective ways to grow the chamber membership community, and utilizing the power of referrals, current members invite their business network to experience the benefits of being a Chamber member.
Women Leaders and Allies Event Task Force
Mandate: To organize and develop a world class Women’s Leadership event.
Meetings: Meetings as required.
Business Awards Task Force
Mandate: To recognize business excellence in Burlington through an annual, high profile Business Awards Gala.
Meetings: Meetings as required.
Event Support and Review Task Force
This Task Force meets to review upcoming scheduled events. Input is always appreciated by the Task Force how to keep events fresh, current and timely.
Meetings: Meetings as required.
Event Ambassador
If you are interested in increasing your social circle within the Chamber Network, and are an enthusiastic individual, the Event Ambassador program might be for you.
The mandate of this program is to attend events on a volunteer basis, when requested by Chamber staff, to provide extra support to staff for various functions.
Tasks can include, but are not limited to:
• Assisting staff with greeting and registering attendees
• Escorting attendees to their assigned tables
• Assisting with prize draws
• Networking and providing special support to event guests, with a special focus placed upon new or potential members
Apply to Join a Committee or Task Force
Applications open once per year each July and will close on August 31, 2025.
Interested in joining one of our committees? Fill out our application form to get started. Committee and task force members typically meet as required and serve a maximum 3-year term. If a space is available on your selected committee, we’ll be in touch. If not, your application will be kept on file for future openings. Thank you for your interest!
Lead a Learning Series
The Learning Series event brings fresh insights and practical knowledge to our business community. These free, small-format sessions are a platform for members to share what they know best.
If you have valuable expertise to share with fellow members, we invite you to apply.
What We’re Looking For
We welcome topics that are timely, relevant, and useful. Whether focused on business strategy, professional development, leadership, marketing, operations, or more.
Sessions are selected based on:
• Relevance to current member needs
• Thoughtfulness and clarity of the proposal
• Gaps in recent programming
• Quality and originality of the topic
Submit Your Proposal for Learning Series
