Advertising Opportunities - Cost effective marketing for company exposure and increased market share
- Sponsor a Chamber event and get exposure for your business: Membership Luncheons, Golf Classic, Annual Meeting/Dinner and much more!
- Host an AM Live or Business After Hours and bring potential clients to your door.
- Website Advertising - www.lenexa.org attracts 80,000+ hits to the site each year!
- Use our mailing labels to market your business to fellow Chamber members.
- Advertise in the Chamber's annual Membership Directory and Community Profile.
Involvement Opportunities - Find an issue that is important to your business, gain access to influential business leaders, or get involved on a committee to share your expertise
- Hosptality and Greeting Committee - Deliver New Member Packets--a great way to meet new and existing Chamber members! (Year-round)
- Legislative Affairs Committee - Help lead the way on issues critical to our community! This committee develops and recommends policy, tracks information on legislative issues, and builds relationships with key public officials. (Meetings monthly September - May)
- Lenexa Economic Development Council (LEDC) -- The LEDC is a cooperative effort of the City of Lenexa, the Chamber of Commerce and interested members of the business and real estate communities whose purpose is to promote quality development in Lenexa and provide an environment conducive to future growth. (Meetings monthly)
- Leadership Lenexa - This program provides opportunities to learn about the Lenexa community and to develop and use leadership skills. (January - April)
- Membership Recruitment Campaign -- Help recruit new Chamber members. (As needed)
- Luncheon Committee -- Help plan the topics and speakers for the monthly luncheons. (Meetings quarterly)
- Task Forces -- Formed on as as-needed basis to tackle the tough issues.
Exposure and Referrals - Give your business the exposure it deserves
- Ribbon Cuttings, Grand Openings, Ground Breakings
- Chamber Directory - Free listing in each of the three sections of our annual Membership Directory.
- Internet Exposure (Online Directory and Media Releases) - Complimentary listing of all members (including a link to your website). Send us your media releases to post in our "Chamber News" section for all to see.
- Member Investor Plaque - Customers look for this as a sign that you are a reputable business.
- Member Literature Table - Display your literature in the lobby area of the Chamber office.
- Member Hotels and Restaurants - Highlighted on Convention and Visitors Bureau website.
- "Members Only" Referral - We receive many inquiries from callers and only refer members.
Information and Services - Keep on top of the issues and changes critical to your business, and take advantage of the services we offer to help your business grow and prosper
- Email Updates and Reminders
- Demographic, Business Startup and Expansion Information
- Lists: Media List, Major Employers Resource List, Clubs and Organizations Lists
- Lenexa Map
- Free Notary Service
- Certificate of Origin Authorization Service
2. Adding new customers and tax base to the community to support your bottom line
Economic Development - The nationally recognized Lenexa Economic Development Council (LEDC) develops and guides interested companies through the site selection process, shares the strengths of doing business in Lenexa, promotes the expansion of existing business and provides information to interested parties associated with the development process. Creating more jobs and capital investment in our community means broader tax base and more people and companies to take advantage of your goods and services. That's beneficial to your bottom line!
Convention and Visitors Bureau - The Lenexa Convention and Visitors Bureau (LCVB) promotes Lenexa as a safe and friendly destination for convention groups, travelers, corporate executives and sports tournaments. These visitors help the local economy by staying in our hotels, eating in our restaurants and shopping in our retail stores.
3. Advocating a positive business climate that promotes economic stability and growth
Governmental Affairs - Government action related to such issues as taxation, education, transportation, regulation, and public safety can significantly affect the health of your business. With a full-time experienced lobbyist on staff, the Lenexa Chamber ensures the business community has a strong voice at all levels of government by sharing the concerns of our employers with our elected officials.
Leadership Lenexa - This outstanding leadership development program was created in 1987 for the purpose of seeking out, motivating and preparing business men and women to accept future leadership roles in the community.
4. Planning for the future to ensure continued high quality of life
Community Development- Lenexa is a growing and vibrant city with a national reputation as a leader and innovator among public entities. This high quality of life is the result of a strong partnership between business and civic leaders both in Lenexa and among the greater metropolitan area. Chamber professionals will be there working together daily with city staff, elected officials, and other area civic leaders, planning and implementing a long-term future that benefits both residents and businesses and preserves our community's high quality of life -- some of the Chambers least visible but most critical work!
Create new business relationships, increase your market share, support a strong and viable business community, ensure a positive business climate -
the potential benefits of your membership are endless!
The Lenexa Chamber of Commerce -
An Investment in the Future
of your
Business and the Lenexa Community
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