Chamber Member Benefits

Stewardship
Make a difference in your community by sponsoring events or participating in volunteer opportunities.

  • State of Lunches (City, County, Education, Hospital)
  • Sponsorship and partnership opportunities
  • Volunteer opportunities

Professional Development
The Chamber hosts multiple seminars, workshops, and informational events for our members to take advantage of.

  • Leadership Dodge – Six month professional development program
  • Luncheons
  • Committee membership opportunities

Business Support
From referrals to networking events, your membership will deliver return on your investment.

  • Provide referrals and credibility
  • Resources (mailing labels, plan room, Chamber Checks, conference/training room usage, Chamber plaques, etc.)
  • Ribbon Cuttings, Ground Breakings, and Grand Openings
  • Ambassador Committee support

Networking
You will create new business contacts through Chamber events which in turn will help grow your business.

  • Chamber Coffees
  • Exclusive Chamber events (Annual Banquet, Dodge City Days Kick-Off)
  • Golf Tournament
  • Holiday Open House
  • Business Appreciation Luncheon
  • Committees

Business Advocacy
Your voice is heard! We are the leading community business advocate with local, state and federal elected officials.

  • Host legislative coffees and receptions
  • Publish legislative agenda
  • Business Advocacy Committee
  • Western Kansas Delegation reception in Washington, D.C.
  • A voice on the local, state, and federal level
  • Represents the business community at City and County Commission meetings

Advertising
Through the Chamber there are many cost effective opportunities to maximize your company’s exposure and reach new customers.

  • Business of the Week
  • Monthly newsletter
  • Mass emails
  • Social media
  • Chamber Checks
  • Event sponsorships
  • Website
  • Membership directory

Cultural Enrichment
You and your employees have the opportunity to experience different cultural activities through travel and committees.

  • Annual Chamber trip
  • Multicultural Committee
  • Seat on the City of Dodge City’s Cultural Relations Advisory Committee
  • Dodge City Days Festival

The Dodge City Area Chamber of Commerce is a part of the Southwest Kansas Chamber Alliance Health Plan, Inc. offering health insurance to our members. If you are interested, please contact klees@dodgechamber.com.

For current plan participants, please use this link for MRF’s (Machine Readable Files): https://www.mymedicalshopper.com/mrf/southwest-kansas-chambers-alliance

A recent national survey by the Shapiro Group states:

“Consumers are 63% more likely to buy goods and services from a company they believe is a member of a local Chamber of Commerce. When Consumers know that a business is a member of a local Chamber of Commerce, 44% are more likely to think favorably about that business.”