Mission Statement: "To enrich the quality of life for area citizens through an enhanced economic climate and to support groups and organizations which seek to promote the area."      Your Iola Area Chamber of Commerce is the one organization in which citizens join together to work on projects & issues that benefit you, your family, businesses, and the entire community. Committees made up of citizen volunteers accomplish yearly goals and projects established by the Chamber Board of Directors. What does your Iola Area Chamber of Commerce do for you . . .

	Provides networking opportunities
	Handles business referrals
	Maintains a "hot check hotline"
	Publishes a monthly newsletter
	Represents investors on city, county & regional issues
	Sells "Chamber Bucks" to benefit Chamber investor businesses
	Coordinates special projects such as , Chamber Business Expo, City-Wide Garage Sale and Holiday Shopping Activities
	Serves as the first point of contact to visitors and new residents to Iola and the surrounding community
	Supports and promotes area festivals such as Farm City Days and the Buster Keaton Celebration
	Maintains the most complete county-wide calendar of events
	Submits area events and festivals to various publications such as Kansas Get Away Guide
	Promote new businesses with ribbon cuttings
	Promotes networking opportunities such as Business After Hours Socials and Chamber Golf Outings

Barbara Chalker  - Executive Director