What does the Ellsworth Area Chamber of Commerce do?

A question often asked by business and professional people in any community.

Chamber Mission Statement:

The Ellsworth Area Chamber of Commerce serves the needs of the membership by working to promote the entire Ellsworth community, whether it be economic, industrial, professional, cultural, educational or civic in nature.

The EACC accomplishes their mission in the following ways:

Community Events:

The EACC coordinates community events including:

Spring Fling Expo
Ellsworth Ambassador Program
Cheese Curd Festival
Pumpkin Party in the Park
Tree of Spirit Lighting
Customer Appreciation Days

The Chamber also promotes and participates in:

Polka Fest
Pierce County Fair

These events are organized to bring the community together, provide networking opportunities for volunteers, and to provide an example of leadership and involvement for our youth. Chamber members can also take advantage of sponsorship and advertising opportunities at these events as well as participation on the planning committees.

Awards:

The Chamber coordinates and presents the following awards every year:

Ellsworth Community Person of the Year Award - Person nominated and selected who has been very active in making a difference in the Ellsworth area.
MVV Chamber Volunteer Award - This award goes to the Chamber volunteer who has been very active and helpful in planning, and carrying out a variety of Chamber events in the past year.
Ambassador of the Year - The Ambassador committee nominates one of their own for service exemplary service to the membership through their many volunteer hours.
Colonel Ellsworth Awards - Presentation of academic achievement awards to chosen Ellsworth High School graduates.

Ellsworth Dollars

Ellsworth Dollars are available for purchase at the Ellsworth Chamber office as well as EACC Members, Associated Bank, Bank Mutual and M&I Bank. They come in $5, $10, and $20 denominations that spend the same as cash for your gift giving convenience. All Ellsworth area businesses are asked to accept Ellsworth Dollars and handle them the same as a check. This program encourages and promotes local spending at Ellsworth area businesses. Ellsworth businesses are awesome about supporting local causes, let us show our thanks by buying here!

Communication

The Chamber promotes Ellsworth area activities through the use of the www.ellsworthchamber.com website, the Visitor/New Residence Guide, and inquiries received at the Chamber office. Members are listed in the visitor's guide directory, and are encouraged to do their own advertising there as well. The Chamber website is a high traffic area educating people on member contact information, area events, and links to the Ellsworth area.

Member Meetings

Monthly member meetings are generally the last Thursday of the month at noon. Meetings are held at member businesses, catered by members and feature a member speaker. Updates are given from the Chamber Assistant, Treasurer and committee chairpersons. Member meeting are an excellent avenue for networking and marketing. The Annual meeting is held in November when vacancies on the Board of Directors are filled by a member election. An Awards Banquet is scheduled in February to present awards for Ellsworth Community Person of the Year, Most Valuable Volunteer and Ambassador of the Year. This is also the Chambers major social event for the year.

Business After 5

Business After 5 events are held each quarter at a member business. The member hosts the event and invites other businesses to showcase their businesses and products as well. This event introduces new businesses to the membership while providing another social aspect for networking.

Newsletter

The Chamber newsletter is sent out monthly to all chamber members and Ellsworth area businesses. Members have an opportunity to advertise in this newsletter through card ads and inserts. This great tool keeps area businesses up to date with activities within the Chamber, as well as helpful information that may increase business. An additional benefit to Chamber members is the new classifieds section in the newsletter.

e-Mail Updates

Chamber members stay informed with the most current activities through e-mail updates from the Chamber office. Whether it is an alert regarding stolen checks, or an invitation to a new business Ribbon Cutting, this information is at your fingertips.

Choices

What may set the Ellsworth Chamber a part form other towns is the appreciation of your participation at every level. Where else do you have the choice to attend Ribbon Cuttings welcoming a new business to town; help beautify Main Street by sponsoring flowers in flower boxes; attend a monthly meeting to network with other business owners/managers in your area; or volunteer at a community event and show people first hand how grateful we are that they chose to visit Ellsworth? We respect your choices, and welcome your business at the participation level that works best for you.

Join the Ellsworth Area Chamber of Commerce, call 715-273-6442

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