By the numbers:
1,300 members
92% of members are located within Linn County
73% of members employ less than 25 staff members
At a Glance 2011-2012
About Us
The Cedar Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce has been building a stronger economy and a better business community for over a century. With more than 1,300 members employing over 75,000 people, the Chamber’s goal is to make this a vibrant place to live, work and play.
Vision
The Chamber is the leader of economic and community initiatives and improvement in Linn County.
Our Mission
The Chamber is the catalyst to promote economic vitality and quality of life in Linn County.
Programs & Services
- Breakfast of Champions
- CEO Roundtables
- Chamber Academy
- Chamber Ambassadors
- Chamber Report
- E-Connection
- Government Affairs
- ImpactCR
- International Business Summit
- Leadership for Five Seasons
- Legislative Luncheons
- Linn Area Biz PAC
- New Member Orientations
- Marketing Roundtables
- PM Exchange
- Sales Roundtable
- Youth Leadership for Five Seasons
Priorities & Goals
Membership: The Chamber will represent the interests of its members.
Community Enhancement: The Chamber will be a leader in community enhancement activities.
Government Affairs: The Chamber will influence legislative initiatives and public policy development.
Economic Development: The Chamber will be a leader in economic development initiatives.
Milestones
- Spearheaded an initiative that resulted in federal funding for a new $150 million Federal Courthouse.
- The Chamber granted $6,046,000 to 334 flood impacted businesses through the job and small business recovery fund.
- State and federal JumpStart dollars awarded 596 flood impacted businesses $19,342,220.
- Through the BUY IN program, 135 businesses pledged to shift a percentage of their out-of-area expenses to local businesses, generating an economic boost of nearly $1.98 million.
- The legislative team brought together more than 400 attendees to local events and meetings addressing state and federal legislative advocacy.