2015 Speaker Portal
Speaker Portal receives submissions from applicants who would like to serve as speaker for Chamber programs. The Speaker Portal is open to Chamber Members in good standing that would like to help the Chamber enhance our programs, and who have something of value to say and present to our audience.
We are seeking passionate local, regional and state speakers who are engaged in dynamic work. If you are someone who has a compelling topic, story, project or idea, we want to hear about them. We are looking for speakers who not only challenge and energize, but explore the rare, the extraordinary, the uncommon. That's what it takes to be an entrepreneur and small business owner.
Why Become a Speaker:
- You will be introduced to multiple attendees
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An ideal way to highlight your successes
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You will receive a list of all attendees
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Opportunity for you and/or your business to be marketed
Criteria:
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Speakers must provide an electronic format of their presentations at least one week prior to the event, and must each speaker must participate in an orientation meeting with staff the day before your scheduled event. Any changes to content or speaker availability must be cleared at least two weeks prior to your event.
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Speaker Portal is not about promoting or advertising your business/services, so if you are invited to be a speaker/presenter, please keep that in mind.
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A speaker must meet established Chamber criteria to be invited to be a participant, however, not everyone will meet this criteria. If approved, you will be notified. Please submit one application per business or individual.
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Handouts and other material will be provided by the speaker unless a prior agreement has been made with the Chamber.
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Please allow 15 minutes of Q&A for each delivery.
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Maximum of two subjects/topics permitted per business (one application per subject).
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All speakers/presentations may be recorded for training purposes and the slides/materials will be made available to members on the Chamber website.
Thank you for your interest in making application to provide your expertise. Please click on the “register” button above, pay a $5 application fee and a link to the application will be provided. All applications are stored and reviewed for subject matter expertise, validity and content. If selected, you will be contacted as programs and demand grows for your expertise. If you have any questions, please contact Beverly Pike, Small Business Coordinator at bpike@hsvchamber.org.
Disclaimer: The Chamber does not endorse the speakers.The views and opinions expressed by speakers are not necessarily those of the Chamber, and the Chamber is not responsible for any statements or actions of the speakers.The Chamber reserves the right to refuse participation by any proposed speaker at its discretion. By making application, you agree to the above outline of conditions.
Date and Time
Monday Mar 2, 2015
March 2 through December 31, 2015
Location
Chamber of Commerce of Huntsville/Madison County
225 Church Street NW
Huntsville, Alabama 35801
Fees/Admission
$5 Application Fee
(Must be a Chamber Member in good standing)
Contact Information
Beverly Pike, Small Business Coordinator
256-535-2089
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