Chamber Diplomat Program - Join Today!
What does a Diplomat Do?
Welcome new members to the Chamber
Deliver new member Welcome Bags
Schedule new member Ribbon Cutting
Invite new member to monthly mixers
Introduce them to a new friend at the Mixer
Make the new member feel welcomed!
Be a contact for questions and contacts
Judge Applications for the Business Excellence Awards
Volunteer to work Mixers and Events
Greet. Introduce. Grow.
Greet business owners as they enter the market.
Introduce them to the Chamber and all available benefits. Invite them to join you at a Mixer for FREE.
Grow their network and yours. Every new business may be YOUR next customer.
What is the Diplomat to Members Connection?
Diplomat connections with members enable the Chamber to effectively achieve its primary goal: to be the single collective voice of the local business community and to advance the directives of its members.
The Chamber wants your feedback on a continual basis. Diplomats are key to making this happen. Diplomats become a very important link in our communications chain. They collect valuable feedback from members and provide timely reports to Chamber leadership.
Diplomats Role
Collect information on any business issues at the local and regional level
Gage your satisfaction with your membership.
Determine your communication and involvement preferences.
Assist Partners with an interest in becoming more active and getting involved; even joining them at programs and events.
Diplomat FAQ
What is the Goal of the Diplomat Program?
The Diplomat program seeks to connect new members with existing members to instantly grow both members network.
Why should I join the Diplomat Program?
Joining the Diplomat program is a way to instantly grow your network and create close connections to new businesses entering the community. Diplomats naturally become very familiar with the Chamber mission and goals and often seek Board representation after serving as a Diplomat.
Meet the Diplomats
Elizabeth 'EBeth' Miller, Effectv
Elizabeth ‘Ebeth’ Miller moved from Washington, DC to Summit County in the winter of 1999/2000, and quickly fell in love with the Rocky Mountains and their outdoor lifestyle. Over the last 20 years, Ebeth has worked in various sectors of media, from local radio to video production, and recently joined the team at Effectv (the advertising division of Comcast), helping local and regional business design and execute effective video marketing campaigns. When not working with clients and videographers, she is most likely skiing, mountain biking, trail running or playing with her 9-year-old son Jarle (pron. Yarley) and their 1-year old rescue mutt Zora.
Gwen Ballard, Hillstar Management
Gwen joined the Summit Chamber in 2019 after learning about the amazing support the group provides to Summit County businesses and a desire to give back to the Community though a cause that she's passionate about – Local Business!
Gwen started her career in Community Association and Property Management after obtaining a degree in Finance and Real Estate from Colorado State University. Her career spans more than 20-years. Gwen relocated to Summit County in 2016 from Northern Colorado after falling in love with all the activities Summit County has to offer. Gwen has managed communities all over the state, and Summit County is special, with very specific needs.
Gwen's focus is on building relationships within the community in order to provide clients with the resources necessary to maintain and enhance property values and build a sense of community. HillStar was formed on the basic principles of accountability, integrity, transparency and collaboration. Community and Property Management are Gwen's passions.
