Chamber Champions Program Application

Please click here to review Responsibilities and Commitments before completing an application.

To ensure our future Champions are informed, credible, and confident advocates, applicants must demonstrate active engagement prior to acceptance into the program, including attendance at a minimum of 10 Chamber events over a six-month period prior to applying.

Why This Matters

We believe our Champions should already be actively engaged in Chamber programming before serving in this leadership role.

Attending at least 10 events over six months ensures that Champions:

• Understand the breadth of Chamber offerings

• Build authentic relationships within the membership

• Experience multiple program types (networking, signature events, policy, educational programs, etc.)

• Can speak knowledgeably and confidently about the value of membership

• Serve as credible peer advocates when recruiting and welcoming others

Champions don’t just promote the Chamber — they speak from experience.

The Chamber Champions Program is a new ambassador program designed to strengthen and support our member community by fostering connection, engagement, and visibility across our Chamber network. ‎

‎Chamber Champions are more than volunteers—they are well-connected professionals and Chamber advocates who leverage their influence through community presence, industry leadership, and online platforms to amplify the Chamber's mission and programs, advocate for membership and engagement, and connect members to opportunities and each other.

First and Last Name *

Name of Member Business or Organization *

Job Title *

Email *

Phone *

Supervisor's Name

How did you hear about the Chamber Champions Program? (chamber newsletter, social media, chamber staff, chamber member, my employer, TV/radio, other), *

Why do you want to serve as a Chamber Champion? How do you see this role supporting your personal and professional goals? *

In what ways are you currently, or have previously been, engaged with the Chamber? (e.g., affinity group(s), board of directors, partner, committees, ambassador) *

If a business colleague asked why they should join the Chamber, how would you respond? *

In what ways do you use your leadership and influence to support and champion the business community? *

Describe an innovative approach you believe the Chamber could use to expand its reach and deepen member engagement? *

Agreement

Check each box to signify agreement.

As a member of the Charlottesville Regional Chamber of Commerce Chamber Champions Program, I agree to: *

Champion the interests of the enterprises and individuals represented within our Chamber community. Maintain confidentiality of all proprietary information obtained through my role as a Chamber Champion. Focus my service in the Chamber Champions Program on strengthening the Chamber community, ensuring that any personal or professional benefits are a by-product—not the primary goal—of my participation. Uphold the trust placed in me by the Chamber staff, my Chamber Champion peers, and by the members I serve. Ensure all member feedback and concerns are reported to Chamber staff in a timely manner. Fulfill all other requirements necessary, including Chamber membership, to maintain active status as a Chamber Champion.

Employer/Supervisor Support

Being a Chamber Champion requires active participation at Chamber events and regular champion meetings. Therefore, it is important that applicants have the full support of the enterprise they will represent in the program. By submitting this application, you acknowledge that you have discussed this commitment with your employer/supervisor and that they fully support your participation in the Chamber Champions Program.

Confirmation *

I have thoroughly read and agree to the program responsibilities and commitments. I also have discussed this opportunity with my supervisor and have their expressed support to participate in the Chamber Champions Program. I am the owner/founder of the enterprise I will be representing in the Chamber Champions Program. I have thoroughly read and agree to the program responsibilities and commitments.

Chamber Champions Program Application

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