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Newton Area Chamber of Commerce
About our Membership
"When you become a PARTNER in the Newton Area Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau, as a
member you join over 360 other partners who are corporately helping to BUILD A BETTER
TOMORROW for the Newton community. Your membership is vital in helping the Chamber to achieve
these goals."
Virgil Penner
Executive VP/CEO
"The Chamber's vision to build a healthy, progressive and prosperous community is a key element in advancing the quality of life in our community. Your membership plays a vital role in supporting this vision while providing an opportunity to network with other leaders of our community."
Ken Hall
2006/07 Board President
Mission Statement
To promote and develop the civic, commercial, industrial, agricultural and professional
interests of the City of Newton, Kansas and its vicinity.
Vision Statement
The Newton Area Chamber of Commerce is committed to building a healthy, progressive and
prosperous community by advancing business, commerce and those elements that contribute to
our quality of life.
What is the Chamber of Commerce?- A non-profit member organization comprised of more than 360 businesses, organizations,
professionals and individuals.
- A voice for businesses and the citizens of the Newton area in internal affairs as well as external affairs.
- Promotes civic, commercial, industrial, agricultural and professional development.
How Is the Chamber of Commerce Financed?
The Chamber is funded by voluntary member investments based on a fee schedule. Investments are tax-deductible and
recognized by the IRS as a legitimate business expense, not as a charitable contribution. Additional non-dues
income is realized by a program of marketing tools offered to Chamber members at various times throughout the
year.
Ways the Chamber is working for you- Working directly with the City of Newton and North Newton on all fronts of economic development as
well as issues that better the quality of life for all citizens of the community.
- Working with the public school system and colleges of the area to provide greater opportunities for career
and job skills development.
- Working with the recreation services for the community and other agencies that provide services for all
ages in the community.
- Promoting Newton area accommodations and attractions to our business and recreational visitors.
- Promoting the Newton area as a good place to live and raise a family.
Recurring Chamber Events
- Chamber Business A.M. Breakfast -
monthly
- After Hours/Lunch or Break on Us -
twice monthly
- Seminars/Workshops/Luncheons
- Candidate Forums/Legislative
Briefings
- Retail/Shopping Promotions -
seasonally
- Leadership Advancement - annually
February thru May
- Steak Cookout Fundraiser -
annually in Summer
- Golf Tournament Fundraiser -
annually in Summer
- Slide Into Summer Sidewalk Sale -
annually in June
- Discounts in the Dark- annually in
July
- Annual Banquet - annually in
September
- Taste of Newton - annually in
October
- Halloween Walk and Scarecrows on Parade - annually on
Halloween
- Taste of Christmas Holiday Welcome
- annually in November
- Parade of Lights - annually in
December
Newton Area Chamber of Commerce
What Does The Chamber Do For Me?
By Steve Kaye, owner of Kaye Electric and former board member of the Chamber Board of Directors
NETWORKING
Networking with other businesses at the monthly Chamber Business AM Breakfast or at the Chamber
Business After Hours events helps you, by giving you access to people who are in a position to
help your business. Among those are bankers, attorneys, small and large business owners, and
city, county and state officials, and more.
INFORMATION RESOURCE
The Chamber office can be a resource for your business. You can use the Chamber to gain
information about upcoming events and/or programs that will affect your business along with
demographic data about Newton and Harvey County (e.g. wages, population, per capita income,
building permits, etc.)
OUTREACH
The Chamber prints and distributes attractive community information materials that promote
our town. Whether you are a service, retail or manufacturing business, you always need
people for customers and employees. A community that is growing is more attractive than a
community that is stagnant.
REFERRALS
The Chamber refers business members to people who call in daily looking for particular types
of businesses and services.
CUSTOMER RELATIONS
The Chamber can act as a buffer for you by taking complaints from unhappy customers. The
Chamber can help to diffuse difficult situations.
POLITICAL WATCH
The Chamber is regularly in contact with city, county and state commissioners and
representatives. This works in your favor because you get the opportunity to express your
concerns/feelings about matters that are of importance to you and the community.
COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES
The Chamber CEO maintains contact with various local agencies and organizations to offer the
Chamber's support in areas that affect the community. From fine arts to agriculture, the
Chamber is there.
ADVERTISING
Low cost advertising opportunities are offered by the Chamber throughout the year in many
formats.
PERSONAL SATISFACTION
A lot of what the Chamber does is hard to put your finger on, but the effects are present for
all of us to enjoy.
INTERNET EXPOSURE
Chamber members are listed on the Chamber's web site. Company name, contacts, address,
email, phone, etc. are included. A link to your website is provided if available. Look for the
Chamber at
www.thenewtonchamber.org
COMMUNICATION
You will receive a monthly newsletter, emails and other forms of written communication about
meetings and events that may be of importance to you.
If you are interested in becoming a member please print out the Membership Form below and send it to the Chamber.
Membership Form
Newton Area Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau
Virgil Penner, CEO
500 N. Main, Ste. 101
Newton, KS 67114
Phone (316) 283-2560
1(800) 868-2560
Fax (316) 283-8732
www.thenewtonchamber.org
ceo@thenewtonchamber.org
The Chamber - Working for a Better Tomorrow
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