Chamber of Commerce 101
Hazen Chamber of Commerce Mission Statement
Our mission is to represent its membership, to provide leadership opportunities, advocacy, and economic growth
for a more vibrant and sustainable community.
How can an investment in the Chamber of Commerce help my business?
- Establish business relationships at networking events
- Opportunities for growth (professionally and individually)
- Access to resources and grant information
- Community involvement/volunteerism
- Attend professional or skill building workshops
- Collaboration (a place to troubleshoot and cheer each other on)
- Sponsorship and advertising
- Build your company image through Convention Visitors Bureau welcome packets and relocation information requests
- Increase business exposure through the Convention Visitors Bureau website, Chamber of Commerce social media, monthly newsletter, and sponsorships
- The chamber does the leg work in bringing people together
For Every $100 Spent at a Locally Owned Business:
- $68 remains in local economy
- $32 leaves local economy
Locally Owned Business
- Remains in Local Economy
- Leaves Local Economy
- Remains in Local Economy
- Leaves Local Economy
For Every $100 Spent At a Non-Locally Owned Business:
- $43 remains in local economy
- $57 leaves local economy
Non-Locally Owned Business
- Remains in Local Economy
- Leaves Local Economy
- Remains in Local Economy
- Leaves Local Economy
GoLocal! ND is all about economic diversification, one of the top priorities of Vision West ND. Vision West ND
a regional grassroots effort to promote and enhance quality of life and economic expansion in western North
Dakota. Vision West ND is a network that shares information, experiences, and resources for positive planning
at the local levels. The consortium is a collaborative team of representives from western North Dakota
counties, cities, economic development centers, universities,buisnesses, and state organizations who are
interested in the sustainability for western North Dakota.
Our goal
- The goal of Vision West ND’s GoLocal! ND initiative is to help create thriving local economies throughout western North Dakota by maximizing the potential of local businesses and transferring market share (business, government, and consumer purchases) from non-locally owned businesses to locally-owned businesses.