Ambassador Network

BEND CHAMBER AMBASSADOR NETWORK

Connect. Welcome. Represent.

The Bend Chamber Ambassador Network is the most direct and meaningful way we ensure every member feels valued, welcomed, and connected within our business community.

Ambassadors serve as the Chamber’s goodwill representatives and trusted connectors. Through personal outreach, thoughtful check-ins, and a warm presence at events, they help members feel seen and supported. These relationships build trust, strengthen engagement, and play a critical role in member retention and satisfaction.

While Ambassadors greet guests and spark connections at events, their impact goes far beyond event support. They listen, share resources, relay feedback, and help members fully engage with the Chamber's opportunities throughout the year.

Launching with a small, diverse cohort of motivated volunteers, the program focuses on cultivating authentic relationships that help individual businesses succeed and strengthen our community.

If you enjoy meeting people, making introductions, and helping others feel at home, this is a meaningful way to give back while growing your own network and leadership skills.

Join us for an Information Session on March 9, from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m!

• Represent the Chamber at events, ribbon cuttings, and in the community

• Share Chamber resources and opportunities

• Support member outreach and retention through regular check-ins

• Invite others to engage and help grow the Ambassador network

The Ambassador Network runs on a one-year commitment to ensure consistency and meaningful connections. With approximately 90 Chamber and BendNEXT events annually, regular participation matters.

Ambassadors commit to:

• Attend Orientation and quarterly Ambassador luncheons

• Support at least two events per month

• Assist with event logistics as needed, including greeting, set-up, and wrap-up

• Conduct assigned member outreach with guidance from the Membership team

• Serve as a dependable, professional representative of the Chamber

Serving as an Ambassador offers both personal and professional growth.

You will build meaningful relationships with local leaders, gain deeper insight into the Central Oregon business community, and increase your organization's visibility. Ambassadors often become some of the most well-connected and informed members of the Chamber network.

• Expanded relationships across Central Oregon’s business community

• Complimentary access to Chamber events when serving as an Ambassador

• Leadership, facilitation, and communication experience

• Early insight into Chamber Networks, initiatives, and community priorities

• Recognition as a trusted connector and community leader

As a new program, we’re excited to build something meaningful together and create a rewarding way for members to deepen their connection with the Chamber.

• A small staff cannot personally connect with every member. Ambassadors extend the Chamber’s reach in a powerful and personal way.

• When members feel welcomed, they stay engaged.

• When they stay engaged, businesses grow.

• When businesses grow, Bend thrives.

• Ambassadors help make that happen.

The Bend Chamber is actively supported by these Signature Investors

US Bank
Providence Health Plan
Pacific Source
Meta
Cascade Natural Gas