The real power of the Somerville Chamber of Commerce is found in our committees and business interest groups where the energies, expertise and leadership of member volunteers: focus on specific issues; amplify members' voices; guide policy; and make things happen. These member-driven power centers include ten Committees and seven Business Interest Groups.

Committees focus on the Chamber's management and operations and our community-wide mission. Committees may have size limits and prerequisites. All committees: collaborate with staff; report to the Chamber's Board of Directors; and meet consistent with the Chamber's master schedule at the call of the committee chair. If you are a Chamber member interested in getting involved on a committee, please contact the committee chair.

The Chamber encourages the association of members along professional, industry, and business district interests and has directed the staff to serve and support these interests through Business Interest Groups (BIGs). Once recognized by the Board, a BIG's membership automatically includes all members in the respective profession, industry, or business district. Currently, the Chamber has one professional BIG, one industry BIG, and five business district BIGs. All BIGs: work in collaboration with the staff; report to the Chamber's Board of Directors; and meet consistent with the Chamber's master schedule at the call of the BIG Chair. To be involved in existing BIG leadership, contact the BIG chair. To explore starting a new BIG, contact staff at 617-776-4100.