PUBLIC POLICY ADVOCACY
Legislative Committees
Our
Local Government Affairs Committee and Legislative Council, comprised
of Chamber members, determine our public policy positions (subject
to Board approval) at the local and state level. Click here to learn how you benefit from the Chamber’s advocacy efforts.
Legislative Events
Legislative
breakfasts, receptions and trips to Des Moines and Washington D.C.
allow you to interact with local, state and federally-elected officials
and to influence business policies.
COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Buy Here
The Chamber’s flagship initiative asks businesses to shift 5% of out-of-area expenditures back to Johnson County, resulting in a stronger local economy. We have shifted more than $6 million into Johnson County since the campaign debuted in 2007. Click here to see how you can Buy Here.
Community Leadership Program Our Community Leadership Program (CLP) provides current and future community leaders with resources to be effective, engaged citizens. Click here to learn more about our leadership initiative.
SEED Committee
Our Small Business Educational and Entrepreneurial Development (SEED) Committee supports small business owners through educational seminars and networking opportunities. Click here to learn how the Chamber can help grow your business through SEED.
Agribusiness/Bioscience
As an essential component of the local and regional economy, the Agribusiness/Bioscience Committee raises awareness for these issues. Click here to learn more.
Education
The Education Committee builds relationships between the Iowa City area’s strong educational institutions and the business community. Click here to learn more about the Education Committee.
MEMBER SERVICES
Chamber Communications
As a member, you’ll receive Envision, the Chamber’s monthly newsletter distributed through the Corridor Business Journal. Weekly e-mails, Connect and Chamber Update, also disseminate important business information. Click here to review past editions of Envision.
Additional Resources
The Chamber is here to serve! Call us for relocation information, phone books, maps, a human resources guide and other valuable products and services. Click here for electronic relocation information.
Member Window Cling/Chamber Pride Logos
Advertise your support for the Chamber by placing the membership decal in your front window or door. You can also add Area Chamber and Buy Here logos to your Web site or invoices. Click here to download logos to showcase your Chamber pride!
Networking Events
Our Business PMs, roundtables and other networking events provide you with multiple opportunities to promote your business and build relationships with community members. Click here for our calendar of events.
Title Events
Five title events throughout the year average between 200 – 400 attendees and provide our members unique opportunities to connect with the larger membership. Click here for our calendar of events.
Office Referrals
We happily refer our members through numerous phone calls, daily e-mail inquiries and interactions with members of the business community.
Online Member Listing
Our searchable Member Directory is a resource to connect businesspeople and visitors with businesses in the Iowa City area. Click here to browse our online Member Directory.
Ribbon Cuttings & Ground Breakings
Our Ambassadors enjoy celebrating your successes by hosting ribbon cutting and ground breaking ceremonies. Photos from your event will be included in the Chamber’s newsletter, Envision. Click here to learn about becoming an Ambassador.
Marketing Opportunities
The Chamber offers several cost-effective methods to promote your products and services to the Iowa City area business community. Click here to download an advertising rate card.
Media Referrals
Our relationships with local media outlets allow us to refer members as sources for news stories.
Membership Directory
This bi-annual publication lists all Chamber members and is widely distributed to more than 1,000 member businesses.
Contact Member Services Director Nicole Harrington at (319) 337-9637 to learn how Chamber membership can benefit your business. Click here to download a membership application and investment schedule.