LEADERSHIP & EDUCATION The L&E committee plans and oversees the educational programs sponsored by the Chamber. These include Leadership Williston, Lemonade Day, Teacher Appreciation Reception, Women in Leadership (WiL) Expo, Mental  *GCNVJ (KTUV #KF CPF CP[ QVJGT GFWECVKQPCN RTQITCOU YJKEJ EQWNF DGPGƂV Chamber Members. POLICY The Williston Area Chamber of Commerce Policy Committee strives to be informed of local, state, and federal issues. This core working group recommends policy and positions of the Chamber on the local, state and federal levels. This committee reviews legislation and regulations and recommends positions the Chamber should take on given issues. The Policy Committee also coordinates, plans, and executes any “legislative CEVKQP FC[UqKP $KUOCTEM ECPFKFCVGUoQHƂEKCNUoXKUKVU VQ 9KNNKUVQP ECPFKFCVG forums during elections, and any other events or activities that support the committee’s mission and objectives. RETAIL The Retail Committee of the Williston Area Chamber of Commerce exists to supporting #shoplocal efforts to help keep our dollars right here in Williston and support the local businesses that support our community. Several programs include: • Chamber Bucks • Loyal to Local Holiday Passport • Babe Ruth Shop Local Baseball Cards • BRAND NEW! Discover Williston App WILLISTON PROFESSIONALS NETWORK The Williston Professionals Network (formerly Young Professionals Committee) of the Williston Area Chamber of Commerce exists to offer networking, professional development and volunteer opportunities to empower professionals. They hold quarterly social, educational, and volunteer events for committee members and strive to increase the involvement of all Professionals in all WACC Programs. WORKFORCE The Workforce Committee strives to advance workforce attraction in the 9KNNKUVQP CTGC VQ ƂPF YC[U VQ JGNR OGODGT DWUKPGUUGU TGETWKV CPF TGVCKP and to work with Job Service ND in coordinating bi- annual job fairs. 22.