Benefits of The Partnership's Affiliate Chamber Network

New opportunities for growth are waiting for you!

As a small business owner, finding the right resources to help you succeed can be time a consuming and daunting endeavor. Where do you start? And once you get going, how can you connect and form partnerships with other business owners that make sense? When you have access to the opportunities in your community, it's easier to collaborate and increase your momentum. With a network of more than 7,200 Regional Chamber Members, the Greater Des Moines Partnership makes it easy to get to know other small business owners and create partnerships thanks in large part to the dual-Membership model between The Partnership and its Affiliate Chambers of Commerce.

Member Benefits

When you join your local Chamber of Commerce, you activate Member benefits that include access to exclusive programming and networking opportunities, business counseling and increased visibility. Not to mention, you gain a powerful voice when it comes to advocacy efforts in the region. Find out more below:

Participate in Small Business Programming

Chamber Members benefit from small business programming tailored to business owners in the early stages of development, those who are eager to scale up and implement new ideas. There's 1:1 business consulting with customized resources for your particular business. You can attend a Top 5 for Small Business webinar and get faster results with applicable tips on marketing, financing and more. Or, take part in programs like the Spark DSM Business Incubator and the Scale DSM Business Accelerator, pictured below. 

Increase Visibility for Your Business Through Partnership Resources

Looking to become known on a local or national level? Gain traction with a listing in The Partnership's Regional Business Directory or by telling your business' story so it can be shared far and wide through The Partnership's Storytelling Hub. Your success is the region's success, and we'll help elevate your business and extend your reach in the Greater Des Moines (DSM) community and beyond!

Influence Policy and Advocate for Priority Issues in the Region

Share ideas that help draft The Partnership's State and Federal Policy Agendas and connect with Partnership staff on your top priorities. Did you know that each year, you have the opportunity to join The Partnership for DMDC, an annual trip to Washington, D.C. where you can help advocate for local priorities? It's just one more way for you to mingle with community leaders and help advance the projects you care about the most.

Find out more from The Partnership's Member Benefits Guide, or through your local Chamber of Commerce — see the complete list of Affiliate Chambers here! — or contact Emily McLain, Regional Affiliates and Member Support Manager, for more information.

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