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Chamber Board of Directors
Beth Rentschler, President
Mike Blume, Vice-President
Bryce Durbin, Secretary
Curtis Ruhser, Treasurer
Board members:
Brian Bruening
NiCole Dennler
Ron Kuehl
Staff
Office
P.O. Box 599
Elkader, IA 52043
Phone: (563)245-2857
or toll-free: (866)334-2857
Office Hours
Chamber of Commerce Office
207 N. Main St., (563)245-2857
Chamber Meeting
June 4, 2013
7:30 a.m.
at Treats on Bridge St. Bistro
April 2013
February 2013
December 2012
Promotion Committee Meeting
every Wednesday - 8 a.m.
at The BackStitch
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.
• Attend Chamber Meetings
We welcome community participation at our regular meetings. To place an item on the agenda, please contact the Chamber Administrative Assistant at: (563)245-2857 or elkader@alpinecom.net
• Promotion Committee Meetings
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
• Join the Chamber
Work with other area business people on issues that are vital to your community.
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.
Become a Chamber member
Contact Mary Harstad, Chamber Administrative Assistant
at (563)245-2857 or elkader@alpinecom.net
• Chamber Membership Information
Chamber of Commerce
Constitution and By-Laws
as amended on May 4, 2010
(70K PDF file)
Most importantly, you are lending your support to an organization whose primary mission is the promotion of all Elkader area businesses and the betterment of the Elkader community at large.
Local residents will be proud to patronize your business, knowing that your goals include a partnership with your Chamber of Commerce for the success of the community as a whole.
You will be placed on the Chamber mailing list, thus receiving the earliest, most accurate communication on Chamber-sponsored events as well as information that may affect your business including regional and state marketing and tourism opportunities.
You will be supporting ongoing initiatives which you probably already appreciate:
- Staffing of the Chamber Office in the lower level of the Opera House which includes promoting our members in all responses to requests for community information received by the Chamber office.
- The “Chamber Bucks” program which encourages local spending by offering gift certificates good only at Elkader area businesses.
- Raising and maintenance of Welcome and American flags for holidays and special events
- Newspaper, radio and television advertising for tourism and business
- “Welcome” program for visitors, new area residents and new businesses
- Maintaining a fund for replacement of Christmas light pole decorations
- Collaboration with the Chamber Promotional Committee, Elkader Marketing Committee, Mainstreet and EDC for special events and promotions such as new signage, shuttle buses for Osborne Heritage days and Sweet Corn Days
- Participation in the Elkader Cultural and Entertainment District program
As a Chamber member, your business receives an enhanced listing in the Business Directory of the Chamber’s www.elkader-iowa.com website. In addition to your business name, address, phone number, and description of your business products and services, we will include a link to your business website and a bold “Chamber Member” logo following your business name. Non-member listings on the Chamber website are limited to business name, address and phone number.
Your membership allows us to plan new projects: those underway include extending the Welcome and American flag displays and Christmas decorations to High Street and improving our website as a promotional tool for our members.
Want to see more? We welcome your input. Contact us.
• Buy Chamber Bucks
The Chamber Buck program is a promotional service for community businesses. Chamber Bucks make great gifts and can be redeemed at any Elkader retailer. Chamber Bucks can be purchased at the Chamber Office or at the City Hall Office.
• Small Business Information
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.
SBA and Google Tools for Online Success - 8 short videos
Small Business Safety and Health Resource Guide from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. This guide will help business owners find free or inexpensive information about protecting their workers. The guide includes:
·More than 30 websites with resources from training guides and courses to workplace regulations, hazard checklists and emergency guidance.
·Contact information for safety organizations and government safety agencies PLUS resources for specific industries such as convenience stores, construction sites, restaurants, and health care settings.
USA.gov - U.S. Government official information portal
BuyerSupplier.org - connecting buyers and suppliers of all types of products and services in NE Iowa
IASourceLink.com - a web-based platform which will connect entrepreneurs and small businesses to technical and financial resources that meet their specific business needs.
• 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
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.
Register online for Iowa withholding taxes and receive your permit number for withholding taxes.
workerscompensation.com, a comprehensive resource for Workers' Compensation in Iowa
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)
