"Being a Chamber member is absolutely valuable to Mutual Savings Association. The networking opportunities and business support is unmatched by any other organization."

- Ryne Wheatcroft, Mutual Savings Association

Our Services

Credibility

Consider these statistics from American Business Magazine:

  • 44% of consumers are more likely to think favorably of businesses that are members of their local chamber

  • 63% of consumers are more likely to buy products or services from businesses that are members of their local chamber

  • Consumers view chamber of commerce members as trustworthy and are 12% more likely to believe their products or services are better than competitors

Networking Opportunities

Join us every first Thursday of the month for our regularly scheduled networking luncheons! These allow you to mingle with members of various local businesses while supporting a restaurant-based member. Speakers vary from each luncheon based on what’s happening in the community or business world.

We also host a monthly Morning Mingle and a monthly Happy Hour! These are hosted at our Chamber Members’ businesses. The location of Morning Mingle and Happy Hour differ from month to month. It’s a perfect opportunity to meet members, promote your business, and catch up on community happenings. Don’t worry, we email you invites to all of our events!

Did you know there are opportunities to host or sponsor any of our 3 monthly events? Centered exposure is the key to networking and growing your business! Reach out to get on our schedule and learn how you can be directly involved in hosting or sponsoring an event. This is a great way to highlight your business and bring new faces to it!

We are also thrilled to plan and execute the Annual Golf Tournament, Business Appreciation Month, Small Business Saturday, Tiblow Days Festival, AutumnFest, the Annual Dinner, and more! The opportunity for excellent event sponsorships is first available to our members.

Visit our calendar for details & registration.

Referrals

Get to know other businesses and owners before you hire and refer them. One of the goals of joining our Chamber is for your business to be the first to receive opportunities! You’d be surprised who you meet and how they can utilize your services or goods. Plus members often give deals to other members in hopes of more referrals!

Ribbon Cuttings

Grand openings, re-openings, dedications, and groundbreaking ceremonies – We want to help you celebrate it all! We'll bring the oversized scissors, ribbon, and coordinate with our Board of Directors, Chamber Members, and City officials to help celebrate your big day! Who doesn't want the Mayor to be the first to check out your business?

We also invite the community to join us for Ribbon Cuttings! Whether you’re a brand new business or recently joined the Chamber, we want to highlight YOU. We do our part in advertising your business and bringing awareness to consumers’ needs.

Community Involvement and Business Presence

Do you want to be involved with the community and receive business recognition? We have committees for you to serve as a Chamber Ambassador! You can help choose a local scholarship recipient, sponsor an event or luncheon, or be a part of local civic group! We have options for every size of business! There is always opportunity for you to get your name out there and meet great individuals along the way.

Stay Connected

Subscribe to our newsletter and be updated on community events & News. As a Chamber member, you'll get the first notification about upcoming events before the public. Go back to our home page, hover over the "JOIN" tab, and then click on SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER.

Community Cash via Yiftee

Keep dollars local, and support Chamber businesses! Community Cash is a digital gift card that can be purchased as a gift, giveaway, employee appreciation or treat yourself! They can exclusively be redeemed at participating Chamber merchants only. Community Cash is keyed in as a Mastercard, serves at no cost to you and promotes buying from our many small businesses. Restaurants, shops, and services are various ways consumers can spend their gift cards! This program not only keeps dollars local but directly benefits Chamber businesses! Visit the link to buy Community Cash or see what merchants accept them. Want to accept Community Cash? Contact us on how to be enrolled!

Join the Chamber Today!

We are excited to have you join the Bonner Springs-Edwardsville Area Chamber of Commerce. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us!

There are many reasons to join the Bonner Springs-Edwardsville Area Chamber of Commerce, but here are a few of the best reasons. 

  1. Networking - Grow your business by taking advantage of the many networking opportunities the Chamber provides for cultivating and maintaining valuable business relationships. 

  2. Business Organization - As a member, you will receive cooperation and assistance from the most capable firms in the community.

  3. Exposure - Chamber Members gain direct exposure to an unlimited number of businesses and individuals in our community through chamber publications, directories, networking events, social media, and our email list. Members have more publicity and heightened name recognition.

  4. New Business Contacts - A significant reason to consider active participation with the Chamber of Commerce is to meet and network with new businesses.

  5. Referrals - We are a member-oriented organization; therefore, we only refer our Chamber Members.

  6. Involvement - Our members make a difference in Bonner Springs & Edwardsville by working to improve the quality of life and business environment. Involvement also raises your visibility and credibility in the community.

  7. New Customers - We support industries and businesses that bring people, employment and a better economy to our community.

  8. Buy Locally - As a Chamber, we strive to keep the money flowing within our community and make those dollars work for our businesses. The chamber sponsors a great program that aid local shopping, Bonner Bucks. They can be purchased in any denomination, used at any of our participating members locations. This keeps our dollars local!

  9. Credibility - Being a member of the Chamber gives you the credibility to make the statement that you are committed to the future of Bonner Springs & Edwardsville.

  10. Ribbon Cutting - Ribbon Cutting are the best way to bring awareness to your new business quickly. This ceremony introduces you and your employees, along with your location, products, and services to the community.