The mission of the Prairie du Chien Area Chamber of Commerce is: to enhance the quality of life, promote and preserve local resources, and foster business growth in Prairie du Chien and the surrounding area.
The Chamber works toward the following goals to:
- Encourage and foster collaboration of all members in order to promote business growth and the quality of life in the area;
- Provide a flow of information on area issues and needs through networking opportunities;
- Foster the efforts of education and industry, commerce and the professions in maintaining and strengthening a sound and healthy business climate;
- Create a broad understanding and appreciation of the vast opportunities in the area and to promote the advantages and assets thereof.
- Support tourism development through the Prairie du Chien Tourism Council (a standing committee of the Chamber), whose purpose is to lead, educate, and promote the Prairie du Chien area as a travel destination unique in history and recreational opportunities.
CHAMBER AMBASSADORS
The mission of the Prairie du Chien Ambassadors is to serve as the goodwill arm among the Chamber membership and general public to promote awareness. They promote awareness and support for the objectives and programs of the Chamber. Ambassadors serve as official hosts (hostesses) as they represent the Chamber at open houses, grand openings, ribbon cuttings, Business After 5’s, and in parades. Ambassadors of the Prairie du Chien Area Chamber of Commerce are listed below.
Pat Balk |
Tom Farrell |
Tom Nelson |
Mary Jane Faas |
Joe Ruskey |
Bob Sutton |
Gus Humble |
Paul Ginkel |
Bob Standorf |
Dick Mergen |
Kevin Mulrooney |
Donna Teynor |
Charlene Bender |
Jamie Stram
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Ex Officio Member: Robert Moses, Chamber Executive Director |
Ex Officio Member:
Dave Hemmer, Mayor |
VISION - 2012
The year 2012 finds the Prairie du Chien Area Chamber of Commerce transitioned into a Regional Chamber, with Prairie du Chien as the hub. The region is recognized as a service center destination, which addresses needs for health care, household, automotive, financial, legal, government, employment, and recreation services/products in addition to a wide variety of shopping options. Community pride is reflected in the aesthetic and historic qualities of development/redevelopment initiatives of the region shown forth in the quality of life that is preserved and treasured by those who live and work in the area and the many who visit.
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