Join the Chamber

Thank you for your interest in the Grinnell Area Chamber of Commerce! We look forward to working with you. As a dynamic leader, the Grinnell Area Chamber of Commerce supports local businesses, facilitates connections, builds community, acts as a central information source, and is a catalyst for economic growth, all making Grinnell a vibrant place to live, learn, work, and play.

In addition to investing in benefits to help support and grow your business, your membership helps:

• Fund initiatives to grow population and workforce in Grinnell
• Strengthen resources to support existing business growth
• Foster new business development in our community
• Support collaborative efforts between the Chamber and community partners to launch placemaking efforts in Grinnell
• Guide the direction of the chamber
   

JOIN TODAY!

Interested in getting involved? An investment to the Chamber helps support our work within the community and offers a number of benefits to your business or organization. Membership investment level is chosen by each businesses depending on their needs. Click HERE to see investment levels overview. Membership is an annual commitment with the option to be paid annually, quarterly or monthly. Click here to register online to be a member! To learn more about individual tier benefits, contact the Chamber at:

Grinnell Area Chamber of Commerce
833 Fourth Ave., P.O. Box 538
Grinnell, IA 50112

Phone: 641-236-6555

Email: kendra@getintogrinnell.com or chamber@getintogrinnell.com

WHAT IS A CHAMBER?

A chamber is an economic development engine, the voice of business in our community, serving as an advocate for business-owners and working everyday to make our community a better place to live, work and play.
 

WHAT THE CHAMBER DOES FOR THE GRINNELL COMMUNITY

• Communicate exciting opportunities and developments happening within member businesses to the community-at-large.
• Innovatively engage with our members to identify challenges and offer solutions.
• Vocally advocate for businesses with local, state, and federal elected officials.
• Invite people to convene in addressing areas of opportunity for our businesses.
• Champion local businesses and the work taking place in our community.
• Business Support: Grinnell Chamber Bucks, Grinnell Small Business Relief Fund, Grinnell Gift Cards, etc.
• Local spending campaigns and awareness events (Jingle Bell Holiday, Small Business Saturday, etc.)
• Networking opportunities and business to business connections (Chamber Ambassadors, Connecting for Women, Lunch & Learn etc.)
• Business awareness and collaborative marketing (e-newsletter, social media, print materials)
• Community Vitality: Call attention to Grinnell’s assets, attract visitors and enhance the quality of life for residents
• Destination marketing and community branding projects (press releases, award nominations, visitor guide)
• Community Development: Support the greater good to help grow the local economy
• Business development (business plans, strategic growth projects, identify new investment)
• Population growth (housing advocacy, digital housing database, support to newcomers, New Resident Welcome event)
• Workforce advocacy (job postings, community orientations, internship/apprenticeship advocacy)
   

MEMBERSHIP: AN EFFECTIVE & PROVEN BUSINESS STRATEGY

• Consumers say that being active in a local chamber of commerce is 23% more effective for communicating that a company uses good business practices.*
• A chamber company will also find a 73% increase in consumer awareness over a non-chamber company.*
• If a company shows that it is highly involved in its local chamber, consumers are 10% more likely to think its products stack up better against its competition.*
• When consumers know that a small business is a member of the Chamber, they are 49% more likely to think favorably of it and 80% more likely to purchase goods or services from the company in the future.*

_{*This information is from a study conducted by the Schapiro Group, an Atlanta-based strategic consulting firm, commissioned by the American Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE), in cooperation with the Western Association of Chamber Executives.}
 

HOW THE CHAMBER CAN HELP YOU

• Digital Marketing: Submit events, job openings, announcements, property listings (rent or sale) etc. to the Chamber's website, weekly e-newsletter and to be featured on the Chamber's social media channels including Facebook & Instagram.
• Networking & Connections: Get involved with the Chamber Ambassadors or any of our social relationship building events to help grow your professional network. 
• Business Development: Ask for assistance with business plans, succession planning or business expansion. Meet one on one with our CEO to review your business plan and discuss options. Sign up for our education courses like Bite Sized Learning to help expand your business knowledge.
• Print Marketing: Use the Chamber's bulk mail permit to save on postage for a large mailing.
• Publicity: Submit photos and video of your business for use on the Chamber's website in your business listing, on Chamber's social media channels and in publications.