Your investment in the Cedar Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce puts you in contact with more than 1,300 business owners and managers in this market. As a Chamber member you instantly increase your presence in a number of ways including:

• Network – By joining The Chamber, members are included in a network of more than 1,300 members and thousands more through networking and educational events such as the PM Exchanges, Chamber Academy, Roundtables, Golf Outing, The Chamber’s Annual Meeting and more.
• Gain Credibility – Studies show that membership in a local chamber of commerce significantly boosts a business’s image among consumers and other businesses. The study by The Schapiro Group, an Atlanta-based market research firm, shows that when consumers know that a business is a member of the local chamber, they are 44 percent more likely to rate it favorably.
  The study is good news for all Chamber members:
  • Consumers are 63 percent more likely to buy goods and services from a company they believe is a member of the chamber of commerce.
  • When decision-makers believe a business is a chamber member, they are 59 percent more likely to buy goods and services from that business.
  • When consumers believe a restaurant chain is a chamber member, they are 40 percent more likely to eat at the franchise.
• Professional Development – The Chamber offers a variety of ways to access affordable, informative and educational training events for your entire team. Discover a whole host of opportunities for development including the Leadership for Five Seasons program, Chamber Institute, Chamber Academies and a number of roundtable sessions for varied industries and professions.
• Advocacy – Your investment in The Chamber supports the advance of a pro-business agenda for Linn County. The Chamber’s lobbying efforts keep a watchful eye on local, state and federal legislation.