Benefits of Membership
Economic Development
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Business Attraction - Attracting new businesses to Jefferson City is a major focus for the Chamber. Staff contacts with nationally renowned site selectors, offering Certified Sites, Incentive Packages, and up-to-date demographics are integral parts of the Chamber's business attraction plan. Missouri Location One is a free marketing tool available to assist commercial realtors and property owners in promoting their listings to give Jefferson City an advantage.
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Existing Business - the Chamber supports local companies through business recognition programs and incentive programs
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Community Development - the Chamber works to implement quality of life initiatives in the Jefferson City area and facilitates the development of community support structures such as the city's core, the riverfront, Missouri State Penitentiary redevelopment and transportation needs
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Governmental Relations - the Chamber represents the voice for business at the local, state and national levels. For many members, the Chamber is their only advocate and source of information on the state and federal level
Small Business
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Small Business Resource & Development Center
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Resource Guide
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SCORE
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Small Business & Human Resource educational opportunities and seminars
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Micro Business Expo
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Small Business Academy
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Entrepreneur Award
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Newsletter
"As an owner of two small businesses, the Chamber has offered me a number of benefits including training, advice and networking opportunities. When we in the small business area can talk about mutual concerns, exchange ideas, or collaborate on projects, it makes our community and the local economy stronger." Donna Deetz, Performance Plus Associates, Click2Sell4U
Education
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Partners in Education
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Business Workforce Council
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Leadership Jefferson City
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Leadership Jefferson City Alumni
Networking & Marketing
Business Events
- Chamber Connections
- Chamber FOCUS
- Micro Business Expo
- BIG Expo
- Taste of Jefferson City
- Seminars
- Small Business Academy
- Job Fairs
Membership Events
- Chamber BBQ
- Annual Gala
- Golf Tournament
- Prayer Breakfast
- General Membership Luncheons - new in 2010!
Additional Opportunities:
- e-Connection - weekly e-newsletter
- Chamber TODAY - monthly newsletter
- Membership Directory
- On-line member directory
- Web site
- Business Referrals
- Committee Involvement
- Chamber Ambassadors
- Young Professionals
- Relocation Lists
- Welcome Bags
