Whether working together to ensure a strong future workforce, promote local purchasing, address an issue that’s holding up growth, or to develop ways to keep young people engaged, The Chamber and its volunteers work hard and successfully on many fronts.
Buy Local Initiatives:
Over $450,000 of Chamber Bucks are sold and reinvested back into the business community each year. An increase in local spending stimulates our business economy and keeps our community alive and thriving. Visit our webpage strictly dedicated to shopping locally, www.shopmanitowoccounty.com.
Non-profit Roundtables:
Roundtable discussion groups provide a structured and confidential environment for you as an executive to share best practices and discuss your business challenges.
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Structured networking that offers each member the opportunity to present greater detail about their business in order to develop stronger, more meaningful business relationships. This results in quality referrals since people want to do business with people they know, like and trust.
Legislative Efforts:
If there is an issue of importance to businesses in our region, The Chamber’s Legislative Committee goes into action to provide education to Chamber members. Monthly Business Connects with Government luncheons promote strong, effective relationships with government officials.
The Chamber does so many things to make my membership valuable. I really like the Business Connects with Government monthly meetings because it gives us a chance to network and to hear from our local and state representatives – Member of The Chamber of Manitowoc County
Sail Young Professionals of Manitowoc County:
Is a diverse group of individuals between the ages of 21-40 living and/or working in Manitowoc County who enjoy connecting with one another, growing our careers and serving our community.