LEGACY CHAMBER OF WEST TENNESSEE OPENS BOARD OF DIRECTORS APPLICATIONS

Jackson, TN — The Legacy Chamber of West Tennessee is actively recruiting business leaders, entrepreneurs and community advocates to serve on its Board of Directors. Applications are now open for board positions that will help shape the chamber’s strategic direction and strengthen minority-owned and small business growth across West Tennessee.
The Board of Directors provides essential oversight and governance for the chamber’s core programs, including the signature Follow Me Into Business® youth entrepreneurship initiative, the 15th Annual Celebrity Golf Classic, and the inaugural JEWEL Awards launching in 2027. Board members also guide the chamber’s membership strategy, community partnerships, and revenue diversification efforts.
QUALIFICATIONS

The Legacy Chamber seeks board members who:

  • Are current chamber members with dues paid in full
  • Own or lead a business  nonprofit in West Tennessee
  • Demonstrate commitment to minority-owned and small business development
  • Can attend monthly board meetings and participate in committee work
  • Bring professional expertise or community influence
  • Are ready to actively support chamber initiatives and events

BOARD RESPONSIBILITIES

Board members serve as fiduciaries and strategic advisors. Responsibilities include attending monthly board meetings, serving on at least one standing committee, supporting signature events like the Golf Classic and JEWEL Awards, and advocating for the chamber’s mission within the business community.

HOW TO APPLY

Interested candidates should submit the following to info@legacychamberwesttn.org:
Resume (one page preferred)
Brief cover letter stating why you’re interested in serving
Your business\job category and primary industry

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Selected candidates will be invited to interview with the Board President and Executive Director before final appointment.

ABOUT THE LEGACY CHAMBER OF WEST TENNESSEE

The Legacy Chamber of West Tennessee is a 27-year-old nonprofit organization serving twelve counties. The chamber’s mission centers on minority-owned and small business development, youth entrepreneurship through the Follow Me Into Business® and STEM programs, and signature community events that strengthen economic opportunity and business relationships across West Tennessee.

For more information about board service or the chamber’s work, contact the Legacy Chamber office at (731) 424-2030 or visit www.legacychamberwesttn.org.

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