As a member of the Iowa City Area Chamber of Commerce, you will receive exclusive benefits in a variety of areas. Download the Chamber membership brochure or review the benefits below. Or, contact Member Services Director, Amy Hospodarsky, at (319) 337-9637 to learn how Chamber membership can benefit your business.
• Download a membership application/investment schedule
• Submit an online membership application
CREDIBILITY
- Consumers are 80% more likely to purchase goods or services if a small business is a member of the chamber of commerce
- Place a “Proud Member” logo on your website for credibility
- Display your membership sticker
CONNECTIONS
- Update members on your business over lunch at roundtables
- Expand your contacts at monthly Business PMs
- Build your business through Chamber online and front desk referrals
- Let your Chamber staff connect you to resources with just a phone call
PUBLICITY
- Introduce your business to fellow Chamber members in your new member profile distributed in the Corridor Business Journal
- Utilize the complimentary Chamber media contact list to garner press coverage
- Support local buying by taking the Buy Here pledge and gain a listing on the Chamber’s Buy Here webpage
EDUCATION
- Expert Edge Seminars provide hands-on business tips on critical topics
- Gain insight into issues, opportunities, strengths and challenges in our community through the Community Leadership Program
- Learn more about issues affecting your business at legislative events
ADVOCACY
- Meet elected officials & candidates at member exclusive forums & receptions
- Let your Chamber staff work on your behalf on business-friendly local & state legislation
- Expand your knowledge of local issues by attending Local Government Affairs committee meetings
- Join us at the Capitol to meet influential policy makers and share your perspective