“We are members of the Chamber because we believe in its mission and in Chanute. Collaboration and cooperation among the members are key to the success of the community in which we live and work.”
– Phil Jarred, Principal, Jarred, Gilmore & Phillips, PA

“I really enjoy having a relationship with other leaders in the community. We are all in this together and sharing with each other helps. As for being involved, my family always stressed trying to leave things better than you found them for the benefit of future generations. I can’t do that if I don’t participate in something outside of work and home.”
– Scott Cunningham, CEO, ADI Inc.

“Our businesses receive so much from the community. It is our privilege to give back to the community through our involvement with the Chanute Chamber of Commerce.”
– Jeff Ports, Owner, Sonic of Chanute

“Being a Chanute Chamber of Commerce member provides us with a collective platform to impact the community we serve.”
– Jonathon Johnson, President, Home Savings Bank

“I believe the hospital is an integral part of the community and I believe one of the best ways to stay connected with the community is to be a participant in the Chamber of Commerce & Office of Tourism as well as other organizations in order to strengthen our community and share information on what is happening in our community.”
-Dennis Franks, CEO, Neosho Memorial Regional Medical Center

“We have been members of the Chamber of Commerce for as long as I can remember. They have been a great asset to our business through the years with seminars, training, networking and the gift certificate program. The Chamber does everything they can to promote and grow local businesses. They work hard to really connect the community by working with the schools, Main Street and other organizations to make Chanute a great place to live and do business.”
– Chris Cleaver, President, Cleaver Farm & Home

“I think it is very important to make those connections with people. Chamber helps pool all the resources found within one another and put those to use in ways that benefit our community and our businesses. If you’re not looking for ways to collaborate and learn from each other, you are really missing out!”

– Denise Hastings, Owner, Merle Norman Cosmetics

“As a small business we are always looking for new opportunities to network and meet other business owners. Our association with the Chanute Chamber of Commerce allows us to expand our local business network. The Chamber also allows our management team to grow through leadership opportunities that are available on the Chamber Board of Directors and other committees.
– Jon Burchett, Vice President of Operations, Optimized Process Furnaces