Jefferson City Area Chamber of Commerce

The Jefferson City Chamber of Commerce is a resource for start-up and existing businesses of all sizes. Discover the benefits Jefferson City, Missouri, has to offer and learn how your business is our focus.

About

The Jefferson City Chamber of Commerce is a resource for start-up and existing businesses of all sizes. Discover the benefits Jefferson City, Missouri, has to offer and learn how your business is our focus. Our mission is to promote economic vitality and strength in the Jefferson City area and be a leading public policy advocate for business people; provide valuable services to our members; and fully participate and partner in activities that improve the economic and quality of life.

The small business staff offers a variety of direct consulting services, as well as education and training programs for small business owners. Specific programs include the Small Business Academy, the Small Business Plan Competition and Small Business Seminars. The chamber also sponsors a local chapter of SCORE. Volunteers are available to offer expertise in the areas of startup, marketing, finance, human resources and manufacturing, to name a few.

Services Provided

Public Policy and Government Relations

  • Business Issues Related to a Specific City
  • Small Business Policy
  • Missouri Business Issues

Business Planning

  • Business Plan Consulting, Development and Review
  • Demographic/Census Data
  • Feasibility Studies
  • Market Plan Development
  • Market Research
  • Forming a Business

Management Issues

  • Human Resources
  • Insurance Requirements
  • Leadership/Professional Development

Financial Resources and Assistance

  • Tax Credits

Libraries and Research Organizations

  • Demographic/Census Data

Marketing/Sales

  • Demographics/Census Data
  • Market Plan Development and Training
  • Market Research

Networking Organizations

  • Geographically Based
  • Small Business/General

Selling to the Government and Large Corporations

  • Obtaining Certification

Office, Incubator, Accelerator, Laboratory, Kitchen and Meeting Space

  • Conference/Meeting and Event Space

Economic and Site Development

  • Revitalization
  • Site Location Assistance
  • Tax Credits

Regulatory Compliance

  • Environmental Compliance
  • Government Requirements

Technical Assistance

  • Commercialization

Training

  • Business Plan Training and Assistance
  • Marketing Plan Development and Training
  • Startup Classes
  • E-Commerce/Internet Marketing

Manufacturing, High Tech, Life Sciences Development

  • Manufacturing Development
  • Commercialization

Human Resources

  • Employee Development, Hiring and Policies
  • Retention

Starting a Business

  • Business Research Resources
  • Forming a Business

Mentoring

  • Peer Mentoring
Contact Information
Ashley Temme
Address
213 Adams Street
Jefferson City, MO 65101
Fax
(573) 634-3805