Chamber Chat - May 23rd
- beloitchamber
- May 23
- 3 min read
What Is a Chamber of Commerce?
A Chamber of Commerce is a member-driven organization that works to support and strengthen the local business community. While we do help coordinate community events, our core mission goes far beyond event planning.
We focus on:
• Business advocacy
• Member promotion
• Community development
• Networking opportunities
• Economic growth initiatives
Everything we do is designed to create a strong, connected, and thriving environment for businesses in Mitchell County. Whether it’s sharing your promotions through Chamber Chat, advocating for local needs, or helping new businesses find their footing, we’re here to support your success.
If you're a Chamber member and would like to schedule a time for us to stop by with coffee and chat about how the Chamber can benefit your business, We’d love to connect. Use the link below to reserve a spot on our calendar—we’re here to serve you.
Reminder: Chamber Chat is here for YOU!
We’re streamlining Chamber Chat to focus entirely on Chamber member content. Here’s what you can expect to see featured each week:
• Business specials
• Events
• Job Openings
• Milestones
• Restaurant offerings and more!
This focused format will help us better promote the great things our members are doing—and make it easier for the community to stay in the loop.
Looking for a full calendar of events across Mitchell County?
It's finally Memorial Weekend!
We want to give a big, festive THANK YOU to our amazing Parade Float Contest sponsors: Cunningham Fiber, Willow Springs Services, LLC, and Farmway Credit Union.
Each of these generous sponsors will have a representative seated at the highly exclusive judges' table alongside our legendary MC, Tom Maxwell.
And just a heads up... our judges are under strict orders not to accept bribes. Even if it's cookies. Or tacos. Or front-row concert tickets. Trust us, we asked.
Let the floats wow us, and may the best float win!
Winners will be announced after the Parade via our Chamber Facebook Page!
1st Place - $300 sponsored by Cunningham Fiber
2nd Place - $200 sponsored by Willow Springs Services, LLC
3rd Place - $100 sponsored by Farmway Credit Union
• 8-Man All Stars Partnership – If you are a local business, non-profit, or casual baker and would be interested in hosting a (for purchase) breakfast stand at the 1st annual 8-Man All Star Tailgate happening from 8:00am-9:30am on Saturday June 7th, please contact Mandy Fencham: mckstourism@gmail.com
• Made in Mitch Co. Street Fair – We’re excited to launch a new Chamber-led event on August 9th designed to celebrate and showcase the incredible talent, products, and services that are made right here in Mitchell County. If you or someone you know is a Mitchell County creator, artist, or handmade business owner, please contact us at beloitchamber@nckcn.com!
• Chamber Operations – This week, we finalized our plans for the Memorial Parade with the city, fire department, and parade emcee, Tom Maxwell. We also met with a potential Summer Intern! An announcement should be made next week on who will take over that position!
We remain committed to transparency, collaboration, and celebrating progress—big or small—as we support our members and the broader Mitchell County community.
Are You a Chamber Member With Something to Share?
We’d love to help you spread the word! Send your event details, specials, or announcements to beloitchamber@nckcn.com, and we’ll include them in the next Chamber Chat.
Local Government
Mitchell County Commissioners meetings are held each Monday at 8:30 AM in the Commissioner's Room of the Mitchell County Courthouse. 5/27/2025 Agenda is posted here.
View the most recently approved Commissioners meeting minutes here!
For a look at business incentives in Kansas check out Kansas Commerce here!
Stay up-to-date with our state legislator here!
Chamber Member News
Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning (PG-13)
2 hrs 50 mins
Tom Cruise, Hayley Atwell, Ving Rhames
Fri/Sat 7:00 Sun 2:00 & 7:00 Tues-Thurs 7:00
Our lives are the sum of our choices. Tom Cruise is Ethan Hunt in Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning.
Lilo & Stitch (PG)
1hr 50 mins
Hannah Waddingham, Billy Magnussen
Fri/Sat 7:30 Sun 2:30 & 7:30 Tues-Thurs 7:30
A lonely Hawaiian girl befriends a runaway alien, helping to mend her fragmented family.
Riverside Market has a new location - 202 S. Mill St in Beloit! You’ll now find handbags, a bit of clothing, and all kinds of accessories and jewelry.Come in, browse, and treat yourself to something new!
This week at the Kettle - Grilled Cheese: Sweet Potatoes, Roasted Walnut and Swiss
Kettle will be closed on Monday, May 26 for Memorial Day
Needing an office suite for a day or two? The Solomon Valley Office Suites offers daily or weekly rates! Reach out to Emily with Solomon Valley Economic Development for more info: ebenedick@beloitks.org
See you next week for more Chamber Chat
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