WASHINGTON AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE SERVICES The Washington Area Chamber of Commerce serves as a "clearinghouse" for each business concern and its employees; working to promote civic, industrial and commercial advancement of the community. With these goals in mind The Washington Area Chamber of Commerce provides many services to its members and area residents: • Ribbon Cuttings for new and relocated businesses • Park and Riverfront Development • Manages Missouri License Fee Office • Provides members with membership list on CD • Promotes & sponsors information and socialization events - Chamber Banquet, Annual Mixers, Business After Hours, Chamber Business Meeting, Monthly Speaker Series, Newsletters, Farmers' Market • Annual Home Shows • In cooperation with the City of Washington - Olde Fashioned Christmas Event, Washington Senior Center, Amtrak Stops, Economic Development, Train Depot Renovation • Co-Sponsors these promotions and events- Architectural Treasure Hunt, Sunset on the Riverfront, Newspapers in Education, Book Buzz, Today's Woman Conference, ECC Business Symposiums, Manufacturing and Job Expo, Community Thanksgiving Dinner, sister City Program • Referrals for - Statistical Information, Better Business Bureau, Relocation Packets • Offers discounted Six Flags and Silver Dollar City tickets • Tourism - Handles visitor requests, Staffs Visitor Center at Train Depot, Prints and Distributes Promotional map and brochure, Updates tourism website, Sets up tours • Brings the Washington Town & Country Fair to the community