MBA is a member-focused, and member-driven organization. We encourage all members to actively participate, share ideas, and offer constructive feedback. MBA’s committees help the organization to be successful, productive and effective. By serving on a committee you will increase your participation in the MBA, expand your knowledge of the organization, further develop leadership skills, and be of service to your fellow members. If you are interested in serving on one of the following committees please contact Executive Director, Blevian T. Moore at [email protected] or 312-436-2075 for more information.

  • Making members aware of federal, state and local legislation that will benefit and/or impact member businesses.
  • Maintaining a positive relationship with elected officials and area legislators to encourage information and resource sharing that will benefit members and businesses in the Midwest region.
  • Improve your Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) efforts.
  • Increase your company’s visibility and brand recognition.
  • Support employee recruitment and retention.
  • To engage, educate and connect Ethnic and Cultural Differences.
  • To include generational gaps and genders in the workplace and community through networking.
  • Create a platform for conversations that educate people about diversity, equity, and inclusion.
  • Handling all monies, collections, bill payment, and preparation of annual budget.
  • Providing a monthly income and expense report for the Board of Directors meeting.
  • Designating a donation day for our scholarships and other causes, promoting and planning the events.
  • Securing grant writers, working on special events and building relationships with corporate partners who can support our efforts.
  • Creating unique and timely appeals through marketing campaigns, with tracking.
  • Actively recruiting members by engaging with business owners in the community and informing them of our mission, goals and the benefits we provide.
  • Serving as ambassadors for MBA at association-sponsored and member-sponsored events to increase interaction and engagement with our members.
  • Cultivating positive relationships between MBA, our members, governmental, civic, educational and other organizations which facilitate the establishment of mutually beneficial opportunities.
  • Soliciting member feedback and ideas to ensure that MBA is being responsive to our members’ concerns and needs.
  • Working closely with the MBA Board and other committees to foster effective and efficient operation of the association and enhance services and opportunities for our members.
  • Researching and identifying topics that may be of interest to business owners and MBA members.
  • Securing speakers for networking luncheons and programs who are knowledgeable and proficient at speaking on identified topics.
  • Identifying activities and cultivating relationships with other organizations that will enhance our visibility and reputation among our members, governmental and civic organization, the business community and residents of the Midwest area.
  • Creating and curating content of interest to business owners/members for our MBA website, and social media.
  • Creating, editing, and reviewing any content to be published and e-blasts to ensure that they are accurate and disseminated to members in a timely manner.
  • Developing methods for MBA to help promote members’ businesses.
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