Hiawatha Chamber:
Your Success is
Our Mission
The Hiawatha Chamber and Visitors Bureau is working hard to promote our local business community. Our member businesses receive customer referrals, increased visibility, and networking opportunities. Joining the Chamber doesn't just strengthen your business, it supports our entire community as we continue to grow.
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As we look forward, the Chamber is focused on advocating for local businesses. Let us help you connect with potential customers and fellow businesspeople to help you grow.
WHY JOIN THE CHAMBER?
By becoming a member of the Hiawatha Chamber and Visitors Bureau, businesses receive customer referrals, increased visibility, and networking opportunities. Join us as we continue to build our membership and strengthen the business community of Hiawatha.
VISIBILITY
NETWORKING
EDUCATION
The HCVB provides a complimentary ribbon cutting to businesses who are new to the community. HCVB members receive advertising and sponsorship opportunities at our community events throughout the year. They are also featured on our newly-developed website, and are encouraged to bring business cards, brochures, etc. to the HCVB office, where their information is accessible to both residents and those who are visiting Hiawatha.
We are firm believers in that it’s not just who you know, but who others know as well. Whether through education seminars, business mixers, or by participating in community events, the HCVB provides networking opportunities that assist our members in getting to know each other, as well as the products and services that are available locally.
The HCVB has access to resources that can provide members with the tools needed to conquer those everyday challenges. Whether you are struggling with bookkeeping, would like to know more about your Google business listing, or want to learn how to navigate social media, the Chamber can provide you with the tools you need to successfully navigate modern business practices.
Join the Hiawatha Chamber Bucks Program
Chamber Bucks can be spent just like cash at participating local businesses. Not only are they a great gift or giveaway, Chamber Bucks help local dollars stay local. If you would like to start accepting Chamber Bucks at your business or you would like to purchase Chamber Bucks, please contact us. Joining and supporting the Hiawatha Chamber Bucks program means boosting our local economy by directing your spending power to business owners in our community. Shopping smart means shopping local!
MORE ABOUT THE CHAMBER
The Hiawatha Chamber and Visitors Bureau runs on volunteers like you. Let us know if you'd like to join with fellow commmunity members to play an important role in improving our city.
Meet the Hiawatha
Chamber & Visitors Bureau Board of Directors
The Hiawatha Chamber and Visitors Bureau is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors. The members of the Board are made of local community people who help provide guidance and direction for the overall organization and the Chamber Administrator.
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Members of the current Hiawatha Chamber and Visitors Bureau Board of Directors include:
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President - Katie Miller
VP - Joey May
Secretary - Ashley Olson
Treasurer - Debbie Phillips
Administrator - Sarah Kleopfer
Lynn Allen
DeeAnn Hinkle
Andy Runer
Tammy Shefferd
Katie Thompson
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