The Orange County Chamber of Commerce recently announced that Heather Bell-Meyer is its president and CEO. Bell-Meyer began serving as acting president and CEO in January ”“”“ now it”™s permanent.
“”¦As president and CEO, it is both my duty and my honor to support our local businesses and provide the resources and advocacy needed for them to succeed.”
Since joining the chamber in 2019, Bell-Meyer has served as co-chair of the Workplace Wellness Committee as well as chairperson of the Ambassador Committee. Under her leadership, the chamber re-created its Small Business Committee, which Bell-Meyer also chaired. Despite the pandemic, Bell-Meyer has strategically built membership in the organization while ensuring retention of existing members by strengthening relationships and providing value through a quality investment in their businesses.
Bell-Meyer, a Hudson Valley native, has been an active member of the region”™s business community for more than a decade. After receiving her bachelor”™s degree from Nyack College, she worked for Heineken USA Inc. in White Plains. In 2013, Bell-Meyer launched her own event-planning company, A Perfect Plan!, specializing in corporate events, charitable fundraising and social events.
Later she worked for the YMCA of Central and Northern Westchester as an associate executive director and executive director for the White Plains branch.
“The Orange County Chamber of Commerce is a key economic development partner. I look forward to continuing to work with Heather and her team to help our local businesses be as successful as possible.” said Orange County Executive Steven M. Neuhaus.
