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Chase County Chamber of Commerce
318 Broadway - Cottonwood Falls, KS 66845
620-273-8469
Hours: Noon - 4:00 pm seven days a week
Website: chasecountychamber.org
Email: chasechamber@sbcglobal.net
The Chase County Chamber of Commerce was created in December
of 1995 to advance civic, agricultural, commercial, industrial
and financial interests of Chase County and its trade territory.
What is it?
The Chase County Chamber of Commerce is a
voluntary organization whose members are investing their time,
money and efforts in a community development program to improve
the agricultural, business, industrial, cultural and civic well
being of the community.
What is its purpose?
To sponsor and encourage any activity that
will lead toward the creation of more dollars for more people
and to improve the overall economic welfare of Chase County;
to have a clearinghouse for community ideas, activities and information;
to put community ideas into action and to be of the most service
to the most people.
Who can join?
Anyone interested in Chase County who is
willing to make a personal and financial investment in the community.
Who runs it?
The membership governs the Chamber.
A Board of Directors is elected annually by the entire membership
to determine the policies and direct activities.
Is the director paid?
The only paid employee is the administrative
director, who devotes both paid and volunteer hours to the Chamber.
Part-time employees, typically high school students, are hired
to work on the weekends. Officers, directors and committee chair-people
all serve without pay.
How does it work?
Primarily through committees. All members,
regardless of the dues they pay, have the same voice, same privileges
and the same opportunity to serve on these committees.
Committees are appointed or are formed voluntarily to carry out
various projects. Some projects are completed in a short
time, while others may require sustained effort. The Chamber
of Commerce should not be taken as a social club. It is
an active organization and a business institution dedicated to
providing a more abundant life for Chase County.
What are the benefits?
Numerous services are available to members.
However, the real benefits come directly and indirectly through
the continuous development of our community. An active,
well-supported Chamber provides increased income not only for
merchants, farmers, ranchers and professionals but also more
job opportunities for our community.
If you would like to join the Chamber of
Commerce or information on Chase County, contact director Debbie
Adcock at 620-273-8469. |
