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Government Affairs Committee -- Sharon Greene, Chair
This committee's mission is to represent and support
the interests of Business Members in APTA policy, legislative, and regulatory
activities by advocating Business Member concerns before the APTA Legislative
Committee, developing the advocacy component of the projects to be funded
through the Business Member Activity Fund; and positioning the transit
industry for additional funds by demonstrating the timely and efficient
use of TEA 21 obligations and expenditures.
Member Liaison and Outreach Committee -- Cliff Henke, Chair This committee is working to enhance communications
with Business Members and to encourage
Business Members to be active in and support the initiatives of APTA's
committees. The committee also publishes 'Business In Motion.'
Programs Committee -- Jerry Premo, Chair
This committee works to enhance participation of Business Members in
APTA's Annual Meeting and technical conferences. The committee also
assists in the planning of the APTA Business Member Seminar.
Nominations Committee -- Kim Green, Chair
This committee nominates members to serve two-year
terms on the APTA Business Members Board of Governors (BMBG); and also
nominates Business Members to serve as At Large and Regional Directors
of the APTA Board of Directors.
Procurement Committee -- Chuck Wochele, Chair This committee is working to strengthen the business
climate in the transit industry. The committee monitors and provides
input on changes in federal, state, and local regulations that affect
procurement practices; and seeks to promote more timely obligation of
federal funds and the adoption of procurement practices that simplify
the way we do business.
Business Development Committee -- Jeff Wharton, Chair
This Committee's mission is to promote and facilitate business opportunities
for APTA Business Members in the US and international marketplace. In
addition, the Committee works with the APTA Marketing and Communications
Committee on promotional efforts of interest to APTA Business
Members.
Small Business Committee -- Frank Otero, Chair This committee's objective is to create a measurable value to the small and disadvantaged businesses. This will be accomplished by offering programs that facilitate networking and generating new business development opportunities; providing access to information and services of direct benefit to small business; and sustaining awareness of small business perspectives as they relate to APTA's broader mission on diversity. |
