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We are the Rusk Area Chamber of Commerce!
Our mission is to promote the Rusk County Area and to advance the general welfare and prosperity of the area so that its citizens and business community shall prosper. We accomplish this by promoting our local businesses and non-profit organizations, promoting tourism, and holding fun and creative events!
Become a Chamber Member!
Benefits of Chamber Membership!
- Facebook. Facebook makes advertising cheap and easy. Simply LIKE the Chamber’s Facebook page, and we’ll return the favor. Get instant access to updates, event information, and other Chamber members.
- Web site listing. Have your business listed in the Membership Directory on our Chamber web site. Every listing includes a picture and brief description of your business/organization.
- Monthly Chamberlink Newsletter. Keep in touch with Chamber activities and other members events. Be our Spotlight On: business/organization and you can promote your business to our 200+ members.
- Chamber Bucks. Gift certificates to encourage “buy local” – supporting our local economy in Rusk County.
- All Member Meetings. Held once a month to highlight a member business.
- Member-Member referral networking. Members supporting members to strengthen our economy and community.
- Information referral service. Many people stop in, call, or email us, and we love to refer them to our members.
- Leadership & Volunteer Opportunities. Grow as a person at our educational seminars, and in return, grow your business. Volunteer at local events to get your business more involved in our community.
- Monthly updates of Chamber events. Stay current with the Chamber and enjoy potential discounted advertising in area publications. Also, the Chamber is on WLDY Talkline radio the first Wednesday of each month.
- Monthly Display Case. Showcase your business to the public at the Visitor Center.
The Rusk Area Chamber of Commerce cares about your business and wants to help you out in any way possible!
Our office staff is available to:
- Answer requests and forward business to you
- Display products
- Mail out your business information
Your Dollars at Work!
- The goal of the Rusk Area Chamber of Commerce is to bring people to the Rusk County area to visit, live, learn, work, shop, and play.
- Planning of many local events including:
- Annual Meeting – January
- Rusk County Spring Expo – March
- Community Awards Banquet – April
- Rusk County Burger Battle – June
- Arts & Crafts Fair – July
- Leaf it to Rusk – September
- Zombie Pub Crawl – October
- Pictures with Santa – November
- Winter Magic – December
- Shop Local Event – November/December
- Ribbon Cuttings – New & Expanded Businesses
- Assistance with member events
- Advertising and promotion of Member Rusk County Businesses, Clubs and Civic Organizations, and Church Communities
- Increased opportunity for businesses through area events & fundraising
- Coordination of people and resources for community events & promotions
- Providing opportunities for professional development, community support, and business assistance
Meet the chamber board members!
Our board members come from many different local businesses and community organizations. They work hard to volunteering for the Rusk Area Chamber of Commerce to keep things running smooth! Pictured from left to right: Secretary Roxie Kemmitz, Vice President Missy Kroening, Director Heidi Jo Sovacool, Treasurer Jenny Hengst, Director Adam Kaiser, President Sue Farrell, Director Dale Olsen, Director Bonny Smith, and Director Steve Berg.