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Become a Member
We Invite you
to join
the
ranks of more than 175 businesses and individuals
who are
working together to enhance the economic climate of the
Chanute area.
Business and
Membership Development
· Work to enhance economic development efforts to
support Chanute
business retention and recruitment.
· Participate in SEK Day on the Hill in Topeka to
stay in contact with state legislators and keep apprised of
legislative issues.
· Represent Chanute at state-wide conferences and seminars.
· Conduct Ribbon
Cutting
Ceremonies
for new members to
help promote their businesses and welcome them to the community.
· Conduct Business After Hours events to
recognize the growth
and
accomplishments
of existing businesses.
· Conduct Business Appreciation Week activities
in
conjunction with the Kansas Department of Commerce and the City of
Chanute.
· Work in partnership with the City of Chanute, Main Street
Chanute and others
to
support local and area economic development programs.
· Hold the annual Chanute
Business Expo.
· Maintain and promote the Chamber
Gift Certificate program,
which encourages local spending.
· Host the Annual Meeting honoring
those
who contribute to the success of our business community.
· Sponsor Chanute’s
Partner in Progress Award.
· Conduct monthly luncheons for Chamber Ambassadors.
· Maintain a website for networking links
and membership information.
· Maintain Chanute promotional magazine.
Community Activities
· Sponsor legislative
coffees with elected officials.
· Hold candidate forums for local political races.
· Participate in the Neosho
County Livestock Auction as
a premium
bidder.
· Host the annual Jesse
Jackson Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast.
· Sponsor projects to provide information on current economic and other
issues
facing the community.
· Remain as a leader in Vision Chanute.
· Sponsor the annual Chamber Golf
Tournament
· Sponsor the annual Pancake Breakfast in
conjunction with Chanute’s Artist Alley Festival.
· Sponsor the annual breakfast for new USD
413 teachers.
Tourism Promotion
· Maintain city
map
and other information for distribution to Chanute visitors.
· Promote local tourist
attractions
via website, mailings, advertisements, events, etc.
· Maintain a calendar of local events.
· Represent Chanute in the annual Kansas Sampler Festival.
· Participate in area and state tourism
activities.
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