Mission Statement

The Nevada Chamber of Commerce is a community minded business organization, which is committed to the growth and development of member businesses.

Chamber Benefits

• Office Referrals: This is one of the most valuable services the Chamber offers to its members. The Chamber office receives dozens of phone calls each week requesting information for products or services.
  We promote and serve our members.

• Consultations: The Chamber serves as a resource to individuals seeking business ownership. We will provide information, resources, referrals and startup information to anyone interested in bringing their business to Nevada. We also consult with existing businesses to develop strategic business plans for growth and future development.

• Relocation Packets: We wish everyone would consider moving to this great community! The Chamber receives requests and distributes an average of 10+ informational packets per month. This includes information about our schools, housing, shopping, employment, churches, Nevada Organizations, and Quality of Life information. Any Chamber member can request their information be sent out in relocation packets at NO CHARGE.

• Chamber Bucks: As a Chamber member you can help other Chamber members by promoting dollars be spent in Nevada. By accepting Nevada Bucks, also known as Chamber Bucks, you will promote that your business works with other local businesses. Nevada Bucks are an even exchange of money. They make a great gift and sponsorship prize as well!

• Nevada Journal Newspaper: Thanks to local sponsors, the Chamber receives the back page of the Nevada Journal the first Thursday of every month. This page is to promote new businesses joining the chamber, open houses, business milestones and upcoming events. It is a wonderful way for the Chamber to stay connected to not only businesses but also all residents in the community.

• Chamber Web Site: Our community web site features on-line membership directory listing, new members, upcoming events, special notices, fundraising activities, directions to our beautiful city, and much more. Your business will be listed in up to four category areas and the capability to link to your web page to help you promote your business. We also can post your job openings and community events!

• Nevada News: Thanks to sponsorship, the Chamber utilizes the radio every Tuesday and Friday mornings to announce the Nevada News on 1430 KASI AM. Any member can give information to the Chamber to be announced. This is a great opportunity to announce all the upcoming Chamber and community events.

• E-mail Notifications: We offer the opportunity to receive and send e-mails via the internet to other Chamber members regarding special company announcements.  This is all done as a courtesy of our Chamber staff.  Simply provide the information you would like distributed and we take care of the rest.  This could save your company hundreds of dollars in postage each year.  We also can provide mailing labels of all Chamber members, free of charge, for any mailings or announcements you wish to send.

• Ribbon Cuttings: If your business is a new member, has completed a remodeling project, moved to a new location, or changed ownership, you can take advantage of the Chamber's ribbon cutting service and bring members and the media to you. The Ambassadors is a group of volunteer Chamber members that visit your business, answer any questions you may have, and help promote your business in the community throughout the year. A newspaper article and picture are complimentary following your ribbon cutting.

• Welcome to Nevada Program: The Chamber sponsors a welcome program that is available only to Chamber member businesses. Our hostess calls on new residents of the community promoting the products and services of our members’ businesses. The information is provided to the new residence in a personal visit made by our Welcome hostess and each business that participates is given personal recognition. From gifts, coupons and brochures, our Welcome Program provides a wide variety of information to our newest residents. The Welcome baskets are at no charge to the resident. The nominal fee for business to participate in this program is $1 for each basket that contains their promotional materials.

• Committees: We provide you and your employees the opportunity to work with fellow business people on topics and areas that most concern or interest you and your business. This allows you the opportunity to suggest and develop new fundraising events for the community.

• Mix & Mingle: Many Chamber members partner to host this low-key after hours event held quarterly. M & M can be a result of a grand opening, re-model or ribbon cutting ceremony. Often the event consists of refreshments, music or other entertainment. Average attendance is 40+ members and guests. These gatherings are a great opportunity to meet other business people and encourage business to business relationship support. We give you the opportunity to showcase your business to the members.

• Annual Dinner: Held in the early fall, the evening features dinner, annual reports by the Chamber and Economic Development Boards, awards and a featured speaker.  The annual reports give you a chance to evaluate our goals and objectives and community planning events that you may want to be involved in over the next year.

• Annual Chamber Golf Outing: Held in September, this allows for a casual and fun day of networking with other businesses and your vendors. This event also concludes with a meal and prizes. Many opportunities for networking are presented during the afternoon and evening golfing activity which continues through the meal.

• Agricultural Events: The Agricultural Committee provides exposure and linkage to the ag community through its numerous activities and events. The committee sponsors the Yield Grower Contest during the crop season culminating in an Ag breakfast held in early December for contest participants and business sponsors. Awards are presented for highest crop yields. The committee also represents Chamber member businesses at the Story County 4H Fair in purchasing ribbons in support of the 4H youth of the county.

• Government Advocacy: The Chamber takes care of politics so you can take care of your business. We are a respected voice when it comes to protecting and promoting free enterprise and minimizing government interference and taxation. During election years we commonly will offer debate forums between candidates in order for the community to better understand the issues of the government.

• Leadership Nevada: Nevada's Leadership course, recognized as one of the best in the state is co-sponsored by the Nevada Chamber of Commerce and ISU Extension Service. Previous graduates are now accepting leadership positions in the community and county. This program is the mainstay of our community's lead organization to keep informed and current on total community development on a continual basis.

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Nevada Chamber of Commerce Dues Schedule

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Membership Application

You can download the membership application in two different formats:
Membership Application - Word
Membership Application - Adobe PDF

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Committees

• Ambassadors Promoting Nevada Committee: Ribbon Cuttings - if a business is a new member, has completed a remodeling project, moved to a new location, or changed ownership, they can take advantage of the Chamber’s ribbon cutting service and bring members and the media to them.  Chamber Ambassadors are present to show the Chamber’s support. Spirit of the Community Awards - Help acknowledge and congratulate the outstanding members of our community.

• Winter Festival Committee: A new committee formed this year. Works on the first annual winter festival that will be put on by the Chamber and Nevada Parks & Rec. Event will be the second weekend of December. Helps research, do fundraising and promote the new event. This event will be a fundraiser for any business that wants to participate.

• Golf Outing Committee*: Held in September, the Golf Outing allows for a casual and fun day of networking with other businesses and your vendors. Help plan special activities, dinner, and promotions.

• Texas Hold'em Poker Committee*: Held the last Saturday of February every year, this new event helps bring visitors to our community. Committee members bring fresh ideas to this new event, help coordinate the registrations and how to promote our sponsoring Chamber members.

• Master Grower (Agricultural) Committee*: The Agricultural Committee provides exposure and linkage to the agricultural community through its numerous activities and events. The committee sponsors the Master Grower contest during the crop season culminating in an Ag breakfast held in early December for contest participants and business sponsors. Awards are presented for highest crop yields.  The committee also represents Chamber member businesses at the Story County 4-H Fair in purchasing ribbons in support of the 4-H youth of the county.

• Chili Cook-Off*: Meet January & February and cook-off held in Mid- February.

• Annual Dinner/Meeting*: Held in September in conjunction with the NEDC, the evening features dinner, annual reports, awards, and a featured speaker. The annual meeting gives Chamber members a chance to evaluate our goals and objectives, as well as assist the Chamber members in planning events that they may want to be involved in over the next year. Planning - June through August.

* A Chamber Board Member Chairs these committees.

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