Chamber of Commerce and Main Street Q & A
What is a Chamber? What is Main Street?
A Chamber of Commerce is a voluntary partnership of businesses and professionals working together to build a healthy economy and improve the quality of life in a community. Baldwin City Main Street is a citizen-led program focused on improving and maintaining our vital downtown district. The two organizations work hand-in-hand.
Who are Chamber and Main Street Members?
Chamber and Main Street members are businesses, non-profits, organizations, and individuals concerned with the socioeconomic climate of a community. These groups have joined together because they stand a better chance of getting things done when speaking with a collective voice with access to decision makers.
What are the Objectives of the Chamber and Main Street?
The Chamber keeps these broad objectives in mind as it works to improve a community’s economy and quality of life:
Help existing businesses prosper and grow.
Attract new businesses and entrepreneurial start-ups to grow the tax base.
Increase employment and educational opportunities for each socioeconomic demographic in the area.
Promote equity and inclusion for all citizens of the county.
Support Buy Local campaigns.
Plan for future growth through site and infrastructure capacity studies.
Partner with local government and elected officials through advocacy efforts as “One Voice.”
Welcomes new members to the community with information and referrals.
Grow the next generation of leaders through Leadership Lawrence, Leadership Douglas County, Main Street educational programs and volunteer leadership opportunities.
How does The Chamber and Main Street accomplish this?
You may find other networking groups, but we are more than that. The task forces and committees that The Chamber and Main Street convene involve people who have the connections and influence to move the needle.
Who are the partners of our Baldwin City Chamber?
The city of Baldwin City, Douglas County Government, Baker University, Baldwin City USD 348, Baldwin State Bank, Custom Mobile Equipment, Kansas State Bank, Lawrence Memorial Hospital, McFarlane Aviation, Inc., Downtown Baldwin City Main Street, Mid America Bank, Rodrock Chiropractic, PA.
Membership is an investment in Baldwin City’s future and quality of life in our community. If you are looking to be a part of your community, The Chamber is the organization for you.