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Guide to City and State Chambers of Commerce in Missouri
Join a Chamber of Commerce in Missouri to promote your business
By Denise Brown
Compared to other states, membership in city and state chambers of commerce in Missouri is a good value. Many states and cities charge considerably more for fewer benefits. Even with favorable rates, you should look for good value in your membership from any chamber of commerce in Missouri. Each membership should provide:
1. Opportunities for you to learn how to run your business effectively.
2. Ways for you to be better connected with the chamber of commerce in Missouri as well as other businesses.
3. Options to make your business more visible.
Action Steps
The best contacts and resources to help you get it done
Belong to one of the many city and state chambers of commerce in Missouri along the I-70 corridor
From St. Louis to Kansas City, there are many chambers of commerce in Missouri to serve your needs. From large urban areas to smaller towns, you can pick a chamber of commerce that will help your business grow.
I recommend: The St. Louis, MO Chamber of Commerce is now the St. Louis Regional Chamber and Growth Association. This also includes the Clayton, Missouri Chamber of Commerce, as well as many other suburban chambers. The Columbia Chamber of Commerce offers affordable membership at all levels. They also have an active women’s network. The Greater Kansas City, Missouri Chamber of Commerce represents the western part of the state. Neighboring city Independence offers many benefits through their Independence Chamber of Commerce.
Join a Missouri chamber of commerce in the capital region
This part of the state is a central supply outlet for many industries, as well as the state government. It's also a tourist destination.
I recommend: The Jefferson City Chamber of Commerce offers low-cost membership fees in the state’s capital. The headquarters of the Missouri Chamber of Commerce are also in Jefferson City.
Consider joining one of the smaller Missouri chamber of commerce organizations in the north
Tourism and agriculture are important industries in the northern part of the state. If your business could thrive in that environment, consider promoting it through these local chambers of commerce.
I recommend: Mark Twain’s hometown offers reasonable membership rates in the Hannibal Area Chamber of Commerce. The Kirksville Area Chamber of Commerce promotes rural northern Missouri. In the northwestern part of the state, the St. Joseph Area Chamber of Commerce is quite active.
Become a member of a Missouri chamber of commerce in the southern part of Missouri
Tourism is the big industry in southern Missouri. If your business would benefit from promotion by a local chamber of commerce, you should join a local chamber of commerce here.
I recommend: The Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce offers many benefits to new members in this rapidly developing part of the state. The tourist area of Branson enjoys promotion from the Branson Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce that is also the Branson/Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce and Convention and Visitors Bureau. The Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce offers a small business university for its members to learn how to grow their businesses.
Tips & Tactics
Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide
- • Don't just pay your dues to a Missouri chamber of commerce. Actively participate in all the programs that are available to you. Most chambers of commerce intend for their members to receive more value than the cost of their dues.
