What is a Chamber of Commerce? In the new millennium, the answer would be that we are a “Chamber of Change.” The changes come from a constant transformation of the way we live and work in Barton County. In a nutshell, we call ourselves a Chamber of Commerce because we seek to make commerce happen through business expansion and attraction, as well as the advocacy efforts that help improve business in our area.

Funded by your Membership Investments, a Chamber works for a healthy economic climate of good jobs, capital creation, and honest, efficient government. A Chamber’s strength lies in the number and diversity of its Membership. Because a Chamber collectively embodies the vast experience of the many businesses and professionals in its Membership, it has the knowledge and insight to identify issues of importance to the business community, and the combined means to devise and implement strategies to address them. Chamber Members are the most responsible, innovative, and conscientious business and professional people in Barton County. The Chamber accomplishes collectively what no one business or professional can do alone.

There is power in the partnership with the Members of the Barton County Chamber of Commerce.  If you were to put a dollar figure on the publicity, referrals, business leads, political contacts, marketing services, economic development projects, research information, etc., it certainly makes your membership decision worth the investment. 

BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP

There is power in the partnership with the Members of the Barton County Chamber of Commerce.  Here’s a quick summary of our basic concepts that benefit the businesses and organizations affiliated with the Chamber.  Below is just a brief listing of the many services your Chamber provides.  Visit our Goals and Departments section for more specific information on what the Chamber does for you and your community.