Elkader Area Chamber of Commerce

Our Mission: The Elkader Area Chamber of Commerce is dedicated to the marketing and stimulation of the business community through promotion of business and tourism. The EACC works in many areas, including networking and marketing, business advocacy, community improvement, and membership services. Our goal is to promote every business in the community.	Chamber of Commerce Office 207 N. Main
Office Location: 207 N. Main (lower level of the Opera House) (563)245-2857, email us at: elkader@alpinecom.net Purchase Chamber Bucks at the Chamber Office or at the City Hall office.

Attend Chamber Meetings

	Chamber Meeting - March 3, 2010 7:30 a.m. at Treats Bistro
	We welcome community participation at our regular meetings. To place an item on the agenda, please contact the Chamber Executive Secretary at: (563)245-2857 or elkader@alpinecom.net Chamber of Commerce Board Minutes Chamber Membership Information

Promotional Committee Meetings

	Promotional Committee Meetings are held every Friday - Noon to 1 p.m. normally held at JNJ Pizza
	The mission of the Promotional Committee is to plan and implement the promotion of the Elkader area business community. We welcome ideas from all Elkader area businesses and encourage you to attend our meetings. Info: (563)245-2857 or elkader@alpinecom.net

Small Business Information Area

		SBA online Community for Small Business Business owners, bloggers, government and others now have a place to discuss and share information about starting and running a successful business. The Community features discussion forums, an idea page and blogs where small business owners can talk about their unique business issues and get direct access to even more valuable resources. USA.gov - U.S. Government official information portal

Centers for Disease Control H1N1 Flu Guidance - H1N1 Resources for Businesses and Employers

Iowa Business Tax Information and Online Forms:

Iowa Annual Sales Tax Holiday, Iowa Department of Revenue explanation of required participation, taxable and exempt sales and reporting.

Starting a business in Iowa, a summary of steps you must take

Iowa Department of Revenue

Department of Workforce Development

Business Taxes, Iowa Department of Revenue and Finance explanation of taxes you may be liable for

Pay Iowa payroll taxes electronically, explains your options and provides the authorization form you must complete.

Withholding tax forms

workerscompensation.com, a comprehensive resource for Workers' Compensation in Iowa

Report newly hired employees online through the Department of Human Services Employers website.

Unemployment Insurance Information for Employers, includes forms and publications such as Unemployment Insurance Handbook for Employers

Unemployment insurance tax forms on the website of the Iowa Workforce Development

Iowa Business Network, counseling, training, other information

IA 843 Claim for Refund, form to file for overpayment of withholding tax, sales/use tax

Form 60-0126, Report to Determine Liability for Unemployment Insurance tax. Print, complete, and mail to the address on the form.

Form 60-0111, Employer's Notice of Change (Iowa Workforce Development form)

Grow Your Business with Facebook, Google and other search engines - Workshop Events

Date: February 16, 2010 & February 23, 2010
Location: Alpine Communications, 923 Humphrey St., Elkader
Time: 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Cost: $10 covers both workshops
Jason Trout, internet marketing expert will lead two workshops: Using Google and other Search Engines and How to use Facebook to GROW your Business. Sponsored by Clayton County Development Group and Northeast Iowa Business Network.
Please register by February 12th by calling CCDG at 563-245-2201, 800-488-7572 or email: ccdg@alpinecom.net

Free Webinar Series from MyEntre.Net

MyEntreNet is offering a free webinar series on topics of interest to small business owners. MyEntreNet, provided through the University of Northern Iowa is an online community of entrepreneurs and service providers.

List of upcoming webinars from MyEntre.Net

To PARTICIPATE in a Webinar, go to the MyEntre.Net Website at www.myentrenet. Log in and you will find the webinars listed on the upper right side of your page. Just prior to the start of the webinar, click on the “View Live Webinar” button. If you need more information, call 319-273-4333. There is no obligation to participate in every webinar.

Signing up for the webinars is easy and free at www.myentre.net

Join the Elkader Chamber!

Work with other area business people on issues that are vital to your community.

Become a Chamber member
Contact the
Chamber Executive Secretary
at (563)245-2857
elkader@alpinecom.net

Membership in the Chamber has many benefits.Your membership will help the EACC promote Elkader, strengthen business relationships, and assist people who are interested in moving to or visiting our community. Whether your business is on Highway 13, in the rural areas, or on Main Street, feel confident that your membership in the Elkader Area Chamber of Commerce will be the single strongest advocate for our business community.

Chamber Board Members:
Brian Bruening President, Mary Klink Vice-President
Bryce Durbin Secretary, Curtis Ruhser Treasurer, Greg Lovell
Chamber Executive Secretary: Mary Harstad

CHAMBER OFFICE: 207 N. Main St. (Opera House lower level), P.O. Box 599
(563)245-2857, (866)334-2857 elkader@alpinecom.net
Office Hours: 9-1 Mon. & Wed., 9-Noon Fri.