The Benson Area Chamber of Commerce was first established in 1958. Our purpose is to advocate the commercial, industrial, agricultural, civic, educational and general interest of the Benson area. We are financed through membership investment and creative fundraising.
The Benson Area Chamber of Commerce has a long history of commitment to area businesses and in serving the local community. We invite you to join us as we look to the future with all its potential for business and personal growth. We want to advertise Benson and your business. The Chamber of Commerce Board is committed to your business and promoting what you are doing.
Take advantage of all that the Benson Area Chamber of Commerce has to offer, by becoming a member in the Benson Area Chamber.
The Benson Area Chamber of Commerce has a long history of commitment to area businesses and in serving the local community. We invite you to join us as we look to the future with all its potential for business and personal growth. We want to advertise Benson and your business. The Chamber of Commerce Board is committed to your business and promoting what you are doing.
Take advantage of all that the Benson Area Chamber of Commerce has to offer, by becoming a member in the Benson Area Chamber.
Member Advantages
- Promotion of your business.
- Referrals to your business.
- Free listing on the Chamber web site with a link to your own web site.
- Opportunities to support and strengthen your entire community.
- Free membership directory.
- Assist with promotion of the entire area.
- Develop a healthy business environment.
- Ambassador Visits.
- Support existing and new happens, which draw people and business to our area.
- Tourism Marketing
- We will hand out your brochures and/or business cards if you provide them to the Chamber.
- The Chamber will have radio ads that encourage people to support our town.
- The Chamber will promote shopping within Benson by the use of Benson Bucks.
- Each member will be listed in the local newspaper throughout the year, courtesy of the Chamber.
- Membership is open to any individual, business, or organization interested in building and promoting the Benson area.
- We are sponsors of: Social Media Breakfast, After Hour Business Mixers, Christmas Promotion with Retailers, Benson Expo, Small Business Saturdays, and Holiday Punch Cards.
Upcoming Plans for the Chamber 2019
Annual Meeting Friday, January 18, 2019:
Purpose: to bring together all the chamber members in a social setting. This meeting is an opportunity to bring forth new ideas, network, and elect new board members for the Benson Area Chamber of Commerce.
After Hours Mixers:
Purpose: to bring together business members and the community to socialize and connect. Please let us know what date your business would like to host a mixer.
3rd Annual Chili Cook Off – Saturday, March 23, 2019:
Purpose: to highlight Benson area businesses and what our city has to offer. The cook-off will also serve to raise funds for the Chamber to use for advertising our community and local businesses.
Fall Fling and Craft Fair Saturday, October 19, 2019:
Purpose: to promote and advertise for the annual Benson Craft Fair by sponsoring a special tabloid by the Swift County Monitor which is inserted in the local paper as well as delivered to the surrounding communities. The flyer highlights all events and specials around town to facilitate more traffic to our local business on that day.
Small Business Saturday, November 30, 2019:
Purpose: to promote “Shop Small, Shop Local” by involving businesses in the Shop Small free marketing promotion sponsored by American Express. Shop Small Saturday is the Saturday following Thanksgiving.
Holiday Stroll Sunday, November 25, 2019 and Holiday Punch Cards:
Purpose: to promote “Shop Small, Shop Local” in Benson for the holiday season.
2nd Annual – Battle of the Businesses Bowling Event:
Pick your team of 5 and join us for fun, bowling and prizes.
Annual Meeting Friday, January 17, 2020:
Purpose: to bring together all the chamber members in a social setting. This meeting is an opportunity to bring forth new ideas, network, and elect new board members for the Benson Area Chamber of Commerce.