Chamber member benefits, programs and events include:
o Business Advocacy & Referrals
o Legislative Representation & SEK Day on the Hill
o Community Involvement
o Heightened Business Credibility
o Economic Development Support to the City
o Website Listing, Link & Community Calendar
o Weekly Email Newsletter
o Chamber Directory & Community Guide
o Chamber Bucks Program
o Constant Contact Account Discount for Member Businesses
o Tourism Coordination & Advertising
o Concierge for Visitors & Phone/Email Inquiries
o Visitor & Relocation Packets/Group Discount Cards
o Chamber Compass Radio Program
o Events (Networking/Sponsorship/Advertising Opportunities):
o Job Fairs
o Agri-business Tours
o Election Candidate Forums
o Chamber Coffees
o Chamber Ribbon Cuttings
o Business After-hours Events
o New Member Welcome Event
o Annual Dinner & Awards Celebration
o Business Seminars
o Forks & Corks Tasting Event
o Chamber Golf Tournament
o Quarterly Downtown Meet & Greets
o Shop Downtown/Fort Scott Events
o Christmas Parade/Dolly Hollyday Tours
o Town-wide Garage Sales
o Taste of Home Cooking School (bi-annual)
Affiliate membership and representation in the following organizations:
o U.S. Chamber of Commerce
o SEK, Inc.
o BEDCO (Bourbon County Economic Development Council)
o Highway 69 Association
o SEKTR (Southeast Kansas Tourism Region)
o TourKANSAS
o TAP (Travel Alliance Partners)
Additional events and programs may be implemented throughout the year.