The mission of the Greater Issaquah Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Information Center is to advance and promote business by providing a forum to address critical issues, and to unite and support our membership and community through programs, events and services.
We do this by:
- Creating a Strong Local Economy
- Promoting our Community
- Providing Networking Opportunities
- Representing Business to Government
The Greater Issaquah Chamber of Commerce services the community by also providing the Visitor Information Services to the community and we host the ever popular Salmon Days Festival the first weekend in October.
Committees
The Greater Issaquah Chamber of Commerce has a variety of committees that work to benefit local businesses, create a better economic environment in which to conduct business, and improve the community in general. Those committees are:
- Government Affairs
- Education
- Events
- Ambassador
- Tourism
- Executive
- Finance
- Salmon Days
Benefits
- Credibility, Confidence, Support and Education – The Chamber does more than any other organization to provide all of the tools and information a business needs to be successful in today’s highly competitive fast paced environment
- Branding and Image: The majority of consumers are more likely to do business with a Chamber member
- By being a member of the Chamber you have access to more networking opportunities and referral services that non-members do not have
- The ability to make a difference. Engagement in Chamber programs will help shape the future business environment in your community
- The Chamber provides 100’s of tools and resources to help you grow your business
- The Chamber saves you valuable time, not having to search for answers. We provide the information your business needs via our exclusive Business Tool Kit
- Economic Development and political advocacy through Chamber representation at city, county, state, and federal level
- Use of Chamber brand/logo (window decal, your website, etc.) to show involvement/commitment to your Issaquah community.
- Customized listing and profile on Chamber’s Online Business Directory that can include:
- Company logo and contact information
- Web-based map and directions
- Ability to link website, Facebook page, Twitter, and LinkedIn company profile.
- Comprehensive staff profiles
- Photos, videos, and testimonials
- Top 10 services or products
- Press releases, sales, awards, accolades, referrals, customer compliments, and noteworthy information
- New potential customers through Chamber generated referrals
- Industry-sorted listing in widely distributed printed Chamber Directory
- Yearly subscription for you and your employee to Chamber newsletters, informational emails and community information
- Exclusive member-to-member discounts and offers
- Promote your businesses at the Visitor, in Welcome Baskets, online, in print, via our social media pages, in newsletters, at events, and much more
