Welcome to the Southern Humboldt Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Center. We are dedicated to the growth of our member businesses and the community at large through active leadership in civic, cultural, legislative, and educational programs. We work closely with city officials, business leaders and civic organizations to build a sound economic base and orderly growth that benefits our entire community.

Nominations & Election Information

The Opportunity
Serving as a Southern Humboldt Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Center director is an exceptional opportunity to help foster the continued growth and development of a highly respected organization. While serving as a director requires both commitment and energy, it is a rewarding and fulfilling opportunity, and a great way to give something back to your community.

Term: 3 years or the remainder of an unexpired term.

The Nomination and Selection Process
The nominating committee is tasked with selecting, vetting, and submitting a slate of Board of Directors candidates for the upcoming board elections each year. They will review all board member applications to determine the best qualified candidates. They must consider the categories of membership and geographical areas that require representation. Additionally, they must consider the value that the potential candidates can bring to the Board of Directors, and to the membership, based on the applicant’s background, involvement, and level of commitment. The nominating committee presents a slate of nominees to the Chamber Board and to the Chamber membership.

If you are interested in serving on the Chamber Board of Directors, please fill out the application for the Board of Directors. The application will then be reviewed by the Chamber’s Nominating Committee. In order for the Nominating Committee to select the best slate of candidates we ask that each applicant please complete the application in full. The submission of an application does not guarantee a nomination. If chosen, the Chamber and the Board of Directors want to offer all nominated candidates a rewarding opportunity to make the most of their special talents and expertise for the benefit of the entire Chamber.

A typical schedule is:
September 15: Notice to Members Seeking Candidates
October 31: Application Deadline
December 1: Slate emailed and/or mailed to members via a secured electronic ballot to the email and/or mailing address on file

Please click here to print PDF version of the application