Chamber News
Why It Matters to Everyone: How Strong Local Businesses Strengthen the Whole Community
Why It Matters to Everyone: How Strong Local Businesses Strengthen the Whole Community Over the course of this month, we’ve talked about what a Chamber does, the value of membership, and the power of getting involved. And while each of those things matters on its own, they all point to something bigger: strong local businesses…
Read MoreThe Power of Involvement: How Showing Up Turns Membership Into Growth
The Power of Involvement: How Showing Up Turns Membership Into Growth Joining the Chamber is a great first step. Membership gives your business a foundation: visibility, credibility, access to resources, and a connection to a broader network of local businesses and leaders. But membership often becomes even more valuable when it turns into involvement. You…
Read MoreYour Membership at Work: The Value You Don’t Always See
Your Membership at Work: The Value You Don’t Always See When people think about Chamber membership, they often think first about the things they can easily see: events, ribbon cuttings, networking opportunities, or sponsorships. Those are all valuable parts of membership, and they do create real return. But a lot of the value of Chamber…
Read MoreMeet the New and Improved Kenny!
Meet the New and Improved Kenny! Last October, we introduced Kenny at our Annual Meeting as a new way to help people navigate the Chamber website. Since then, Kenny has gotten a major upgrade. With recent improvements, Kenny is now better at helping users find Chamber member businesses, search the Chamber’s member directory, and connect…
Read MoreWhat a Chamber of Commerce Actually Does
What a Chamber of Commerce Actually Does You may have heard of the Kenosha Area Chamber of Commerce before, but if you’ve ever wondered what we actually do, you’re not alone. Some people think we’re mostly about networking events or ribbon cuttings. Those things are part of what we do, but they’re not the whole…
Read MoreDo you work at the Best Place in Kenosha?
Do you work at the Best Place in Kenosha? The Kenosha Area Chamber of Commerce is now accepting nominations for the seventeenth annual Kenosha County “Best Place to Work” Award. This award is intended to highlight an outstanding Kenosha County employer, as nominated by its employees. Any Chamber member in good standing with a location…
Read MoreScholarships for High School Students Available!
Scholarships for High School Students Available! Each year, the Kenosha Area Chamber of Commerce Foundation awards scholarships to graduating high school seniors looking to further their education. These scholarship opportunities are available to the children of anyone employed by a Chamber Member. Scholarships are formally awarded each year at the Chamber’s Annual Meeting. Since 1994,…
Read MoreChamber ‘West of the I’ Satellite Office Ribbon Cutting
Chamber ‘West of the I’ Satellite Office Ribbon Cutting This Ribbon Cutting is different than most of the ribbon cuttings we post since it’s OUR ribbon cutting! Yesterday, the Kenosha Area Chamber of Commerce held a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony celebrating the Grand Opening of our new Satellite Office in Paddock Lake! The Kenosha Area Chamber…
Read MoreJoin us at the Community State Bank Business After 5 and Chamber “West of the I” Satellite Office Grand Opening!
Join us at the Community State Bank Business After 5 and Chamber “West of the I” Satellite Office Grand Opening! The Community State Bank BA5 will feature open, social networking over hors d’oeuvres and drinks! Stop by next door and tour the Chamber’s brand new “West of the I” satellite office! Entry is FREE for…
Read MoreDo you work at the Best Place in Kenosha?
Do you work at the Best Place in Kenosha? The Kenosha Area Chamber of Commerce is now accepting nominations for the sixteenth annual Kenosha County “Best Place to Work” Award. This award is intended to highlight an outstanding Kenosha County employer, as nominated by its employees. Any Chamber member in good standing with a location in…
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