Membership Benefits
Partnering in Your Success!
The Kearney Chamber provides opportunities for members to grow their business. From advertising to connectivity, there is a multitude of reasons to be a member of the Kearney Chamber. Together we’re making Kearney a better place to work and live.
Awareness, Credibility, and Access
Studies have shown that members of a chamber of commerce get instant credibility. These instant benefits include increased consumer awareness, favorability, reputation and likelihood of future patronage. Chamber membership translates in the consumer’s mind that your business is trustworthy, a neighborhood leader, and invested in the community.
In addition to instant credibility, you have access to powerful resources and networking tools to take your business to the next level including opportunities to meet key elected officials, influence policy in our local community, free networking events to meet with fellow entrepreneurs, and consumer access for your business on the Chamber’s Website.
* The Real Value of Joining a Local Chamber of Commerce A Research Study – The Shapiro Group, Atlanta, GA
Member Benefits
Benefits of Joining – The Kearney Chamber of Commerce offers a variety of benefits to help promote, grow and sustain your business. See below to read more about each benefit we provide. For more information contact the Chamber office.
| Opportunities | Description | Included | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exclusive Referrals | Every year the Chamber refers thousands of callers to its members. Only Chamber members are referred from the Chamber office, with calls coming from area visitors, other businesses, and new residents. Non-members do not reap the benefits of this service and potentially lose out on many business opportunities. | Members Only | |
| Networking | There are many reasons to join the Chamber, but one of the most rewarding and fun reasons is the networking opportunities. The Chamber offers a wide variety of events to meet the needs of members. | Members Only | |
| Leadership Development | A leadership position through a Chamber committee or the Board of Directors gives you great responsibility and a very rewarding experience. Tailored to different interests and skillsets, committees allow Chamber members a more proactive membership and a wonderful opportunity for serving the community, enhancing leadership abilities and building relationships and skills to take throughout your career. | Members Only | |
| Enhanced Online Directory Listing | The Chamber’s online connection to a virtual world of business and community information. As part of your membership investment, your contact information will be listed alphabetically and categorically on the Chamber’s Website (KearneyChamber.org) and has FREE hot links from the directory listing. You can add Photos, Video, Maps etc. to your Business Profile. | Members Only | |
| Business Excellence Awards | Peer selected nominations are presented, and winners announced in September at the Harvest Gala. | Members Only | |
| Ribbon Cuttings | The Chamber is happy to share grand openings, relocations or expansions with a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony. We provide ceremonial scissors, ribbon, and a video in the Chamber’s weekly e-newsletter and Facebook page. Chamber staff helps coordinate attendance by members and Chamber Ambassadors. | Members Only | |
| Chamber Chat E-Newsletter | Our weekly email newsletter full of member announcements, membership benefits and chamber events. It’s your weekly source of all things Chamber. Submit your info by Thursday morning. | Members Only | |
| Social Media Shares | Your business post may be shared and/or your business tagged in various Chamber social media posts throughout the year. Use #BeKearney | Members Only | |
| Trust Badge/Window Clings | To help you share your Kearney Chamber membership, we have developed a digital sticker for use on your website or social media platforms and a decal cling for your store front window. | Members Only | |
| Conference Room Rental | Use our conference room for presentations, interviews, client pitches or training for your company. | Members Only | Starting at just $100 |
| Kearney Job Board | Post job openings and volunteer opportunities on the Chamber website. The Kearney MO Job Board, a Facebook group, was created to connect employers with potential employees. A one stop shop for all job postings in the Kearney, MO area. | Members Only | |
| Office Depot Discount | Office Depot and the Chamber have partnered to provide exclusive savings on all your business needs. Let Office Depot save you time and money! | Members Only | |
| Constant Contact Discount | Because of our partnership with Constant Contact, members of the Kearney Chamber of Commerce qualify for a special discount on Constant Contact email marketing. | Members Only | |
| Chamber Benefit Plan | The Chamber Benefit Plan offers an affordable medical coverage solution to small employers in Missouri. Learn more: ChamberBenefitPlan.com | Members Only | |
| Business of the Month | Business of the Month regularly highlights a member of the Kearney Chamber of Commerce. Businesses are chosen through a nomination process by the Ambassador Committee. | Members Only | |
| Certificates of Origin | The Kearney Chamber of Commerce, through a partnership with the American World Trade Chamber of Commerce, offers electronically chamber stamped Certificate of Origin and export related documents. Create, submit, and print electronically certified documents right at your own desk. | Registration Link | Special Member Rate |
Events
Getting Involved – It’s tough running a business, but it’s easier when the Kearney Chamber of Commerce has your back. Most of our almost 200 members are small businesses working to make a living and make a difference. The Chamber does more than build a strong economy – we offer prime networking venues to develop new contacts and solid resources to help you start, manage and grow your company. We offer a variety of high-profile networking venues to develop new business contacts and connect you to potential clients. For more information contact the Chamber office.
| Opportunities | Description | Included | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Membership Luncheons | Join us at Noon on the 1st Wednesday of each month for lunch. The Chamber offers topics relevant to the business community. | Members Only | $10 for Members $20 for Community Guests |
| Kearney Coffee | Never underestimate the magic that happens over a great cup of coffee and good company! | Members Only | Varies per Event |
| After Hours | Join us for this come and go networking mixer to meet and network with fellow business professionals. Enjoy appetizers and a drink on us! Don’t forget your business cards. | Members Only | Free |
| Harvest Gala | An annual celebration of Kearney Chamber members featuring networking, awards, entertainment, and more! | Members Only | Varies per Event |
| Nonprofit Showcase | This virtual showcase highlights the extraordinary work of our member not-for-profits; to provide an opportunity for all community members to learn more about the needs within these area organizations and to easily connect with them. | Members Only | Free |
| Empowering Business Workshops | The Kearney Chamber is proud to partner with local experts in their field to produce Empowering Business Workshops. | Members Only | Varies per Event |
| Multi-Chamber | Enjoy networking, refreshments, and great company as we bring together professionals from across the Northland! This is a fantastic opportunity to connect and collaborate with members from multiple area chambers. | Members & Guests | Free |
Opportunities
Promoting Your Business – Marketing is an essential tool for any successful business. Check out the wide variety of marketing opportunities the Chamber offers its members. From Internet advertising to special event sponsorships, we will get your message out to the business community and increase your exposure. Here is a list of marketing opportunities we offer our members; if you could see your business gaining something from at least one of them call our office at (816) 628-4229, or email for more information.
| Opportunities | Description | Included | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Email Blasts | Your exclusive email message sent to 900+ individual email addresses within the Kearney business community on the date of your choice. | Members Only | $50 each or 2 in 1 month for $95 |
| Sponsorship Opportunities | Leverage the marketing power of the Chamber to position yourself front-and-center within the area’s business community! Whether you choose to sponsor a monthly luncheon, networking event, or other special event, we offer opportunities for businesses and budgets of every size. | Members Only | Varies per Event |
| Real World Learning Partner | Provide a Real World Learning opportunity for local students at every level, K-12. It is a type of learning which is authentically tied to the world of work. When students learn in a “Real World” way, they are immersed in a rich meaningful experience closely associated with a job, occupation or project. Let us help you get connected. | Members Only | |
| Chamber Map | Available in print and on-line Chamber Maps locate and promote chamber members only. | Members Only | |
| Travel & Relocation Guide | A print publication to help promote Kearney and attract travelers and movers to the Kearney area. | Members & Non-Members | |
| Membership Directory & Community Guide | A beautiful magazine-style publication filled with large color photos, captivating feature stories, profiles and more. This guide is both print and digital, and features all original, all local content. It is full color, and stunningly presented. It includes a directory section with all members both alphabetically and by category, and has a full 12 month shelf life. | Members Only | |
| Above & Beyond Club | When members voluntarily contribute an extra 10% (or more) over their annual investment amount, their contribution helps the Kearney Chamber to continue providing relevant programs and resources to serve the needs of its members, as well as supporting the advocacy and promotion of business growth. These chamber partners claim a stake in the Chamber’s mission through the relentless pursuit of a vibrant and prosperous business community. | Members Only | |
| New Mover Welcome Packet | We are pleased to partner with Community Hospitality to welcome all new movers to our town, bringing gifts and coupons from our local businesses. | Members & Non-Members | $4 per packet delivery |
| Visit Kearney Mobile App | With 1.2K downloads (and growing) the Visit Kearney mobile app is the go-to resource for information around the Kearney area. Put your business on the app and boost your presence with multiple marketing opportunities. | Members & Non-Members | |
| Affinity Program | This program is a way for Chamber members to get special deals and offers from other Chamber members. Supporting each other is what we do. | Members Only |
Chamber Services
The help you need- Available Mon/Wed/Fri from 9am-4pm, Grace is there to help your business run smoothly. Tired of worrying about who is going to make the copies, or post on social media, or produce the invoices? No need to worry any longer, we got you covered
| Opportunities | Description | Included | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copying and Scanning | 8.5 x 11, 8.5 x 14, or 11 x 17, whatever the size we can make it happen | Members Only | $0.10 b/w & $0.50 color |
| Design Services | With chamber design services you can get creative and original designs for your marketing collateral. Bring in your layouts and ideas to get started. We’ll help you promote your business with flyers, posters, banners, rack cards, catalogs, newsletters, and more. | Members Only | $25 per hour |
| Admin Services | We provide as-needed administrative assistant services to help you develop your business and serve your clients with letterhead, business cards, report preparation, data entry, letters, invoices, proposals, research, and more. | Members Only | $25 per hour |
| Social Media Services | Let the chamber help you grow your social media presence with our social media services, including social media management and/or content development. | Members Only | $25 per hour |
