The more you put into your chamber membership, the more you will get out of it. One way to get more involved is by joining a committee or council. The chamber has several options to volunteer at varying levels of commitment. Below is a brief description of each committee opportunity.
Interested in joining a Chamber committee? Email kirsten.barott@epchamber.org for more information and to be connected with committee chairpersons.
[Closed Meeting] Meeting Times: the 1st Tuesday of each month at 11:30 AM, plus four additional site visits
Please contact Chairperson John Lee, john.lee@citylifestyle.com, to volunteer!
Description: A great opportunity to dive head first into the perks of membership. Ambassadors are the “good will representatives” of the Chamber. They are asked to attend as many events as possible and learn about other Chamber Members and their business needs. Additionally, ambassadors welcome and onboard new members and help business representatives connect throughout the Chamber community by attending new member site visits and ribbon cutting events.
Open (for all to attend) Meeting Times: the 1st Thursday of each month at 7:30 AM.
Please contact Staff Liaison, Patrick MulQueeny (pat.mulqueeny@epchamber.org), to attend!
Description: This is a great group for those who are interested in the legislative, transportation and business advocacy issues that affect Eden Prairie and the surrounding areas. The goal is to discuss these issues and grow the influence of the Eden Prairie business community through proactive advocacy and thoughtful public policy initiatives. From there, they meet with and influence the people who are forming current policy and future legislation. This committee will work to develop the Chamber’s multi-tiered plan of advocacy for its positions to support our businesses on policy issues at the local, state and federal levels.
[Closed meetings] Meeting Times: 3rd Thursday of the month from 7:45-8:45 AM
Please contact Chairperson Erica Roelike, erica@elevateresultsconsulting.com, to volunteer!
Description: This committee discusses how to continue the growth of programs and speakers. The chairs brainstorm topics and reach out to speakers as needed. They also secure exhibitors, door prizes and sponsorships for luncheons and the Annual Ladies on the Links Golf Tournament. Lastly, they attend all programs and assist with speaker introductions and chamber announcements at events. This is a very fun and outgoing group for women who enjoy networking with other women to grow professionally and develop relationships.
Open (for all to attend) Meeting Times: Reach out to staff liaison, Grace Leapaldt (grace.leapaldt@epchamber.org) for information.
The committee collaborates with the Chamber staff to plan the annual Twin Cities Young Professionals Summit and monthly networking events.
About Emerging Leaders
Emerging Leaders is a welcoming, year-round programming for anyone who’s “emerging” in their own way—within the Chamber, in the Southwest Metro area, in your career, role, or company. It’s not an age group; it’s a mindset. Our events bring together growth-minded professionals to share ideas, develop skills, and expand networks through casual happy hours, luncheons, and activity events. Whether you’re new to Eden Prairie, stepping into leadership, changing industries, or building influence where you are, you’ll find a supportive community here. All are invited—come as you are, connect with others, and leave with practical takeaways and new relationships.
