WHY have other businesses joined the Chamber?
“The Chamber provides opportunities for members of A.T. Still University to participate in the community as service-oriented professionals who volunteer to make a difference perhaps to change the world. For example, the Highway 63 Transportation Corporation came out of a committee of the Chamber and out of this came a plan for 22 miles of four lane highway between Macon and Kirksville.”
Elsie J Gaber, PhD.
Training & Compliance Manager
Human Resources
A.T. Still University of Health Science
“Chamber membership is not only a way to connect with the local community via the newsletter and Business After Hours but with potential new library users moving to Kirksville through relocation information.”
Glenda Hunt, Librarian
Adair County Public Library
“Joining the Chamber of Commerce in town was one of our top priorities when it came to getting situated starting our bed and breakfast business. Not only did they help in contacting contractors, suppliers, etc., but it was a great way to meet other business owners in town and making many new friends. The great team work by chamber members has given us great opportunities to become involved in the community. The referrals later were greatly appreciated, too. All in all, a great return on our investment.”
Mac’n Jill McCord, Owners/Hosts
Cottage Grove Bed & Breakfast
“The Chamber of Commerce provides an invaluable conduit to other businesses. Since we specialize in business to business sales, that means every contact with a Chamber member is a contact with a “qualified” prospect. For the small price of our Chamber dues, Lone Pine Embroidery & Design has received many referrals from Chamber staff, the Kirksville Guide, and the Chamber Web site.”
Roger E. Rosenberg
Lone Pine Embroidery & Design
“Since joining The Kirksville Chamber of Commerce, we have been greeted to the community in a warm friendly way. After attending events such as Business After Hours events, the Annual Banquet and the Spring Expo we are aware that the Kirksville Chamber is one of the best around. Towns with a much larger population and membership don’t have the energy and involvement found in your local Chamber. Opening an office or a business in a new community can be overwhelming but connections made through our involvement with the Chamber have made it much easier. Many have told me of hard times that Kirksville has been going through the past few years but you would never know it if you spend time talking to the staff of the Chamber. If we believe that strong leadership and energy can make a difference in the success of a community then I say the future looks good for us all. Thanks for all your help and encouragement.”
Michael D. Fleetwood
ETC ComputerLand
System Consultant
