Kim Calvert has been the vice president of Marketing & Members Services at the Regional Chamber since 2008 but began working at the organization in 2001 as a communications specialist. She was promoted in 2004 to marketing & communications manager and again in 2006 to vice president of Marketing and Communications.
Calvert is responsible for all of the organization’s internal and external marketing and communications strategies and oversees production of the Chamber’s Valley Business Magazine, Take 5 video broadcast, all printed and electronic material, advertising efforts, social media and website. She also serves as the Chamber’s liaison to local and national media.
The Member Services division also falls under Calvert’s realm and includes new member sales, the retention of nearly 2,500 members, a portfolio of benefits and services that are designed to save businesses money and help with their growth and 100 events and programs that range from community update breakfasts and networking events, to signature events like the Athena Award Dinner, Annual Meeting and Health & Wellness Expo.
Prior to joining the Chamber, Calvert was the communications and marketing specialist at the former Phar-Mor Corporation in Youngstown and had also been a staff writer/reporter at the Salem News in Salem, Ohio.
She earned both her Bachelor of Arts degree in Professional Writing & Editing and Master of Business Administration at Youngstown State University. She is a member of Leadership Mahoning Valley, Class of 2007, and has volunteered with Youngstown Radio Reading Services and the Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley.
Calvert and husband Bob live in Canfield with their children, Madison and Nicholas.