Community Coffees
Community Coffee is about more than networking. It is about building relationships, sharing your story, and strengthening our local business community.
Set in an inviting atmosphere, this event allows you to connect with other professionals, present your business, and meaningfully showcase your work.
Community Coffees are free, open to the public, and require no registration.
We encourage you to:
- Share updates and announcements about your business or organization
- Engage with attendees and build genuine connections
- Provide business cards, brochures, or promotional materials
Typical Schedule
- Wednesdays from 9:30–10:30 AM (Tuesdays and Thursdays are also options but must be approved by the Chamber.)
- Featured speaking opportunity at 10:00 AM
- Community Coffees are not held on weekends, holidays, or during other Chamber events
- There will be one Community Coffee scheduled per week
- Please confirm availability before finalizing your date
Business Responsibilities
This is your opportunity to showcase your business, and we’re here to support you every step of the way!
Chamber Services Included
When you host a Community Coffee, the Chamber helps spread the word and celebrate your business:
- Promotion in the Chamber Monday Member Email prior to your event
- Listing on the Chamber website events calendar
- Listing in the Chamber's monthly newsletter
- Social media post approximately two (2) days before the event
- Inclusion of your business name/logo in marketing materials
Scheduling Your Event
To host a Community Coffee, please complete the online form.
Business After Hours
Business After Hours is designed to bring professionals together in a fun, relaxed, and social atmosphere after the workday.
Hosted by Chamber members, these events are a great way to showcase your business while building meaningful connections with fellow members and the community.
Free to attend and open to all, guests are welcome to come and go as their schedule allows.
Business Responsibilities
Hosting a Business After Hours is your opportunity to highlight your business and create a memorable experience for attendees while growing your visibility in the community.
Chamber Services Included
When you host a Business After Hours event, the Chamber helps spread the word and celebrate your business:
- Promotion in the Chamber Monday Member Email prior to your event
- Listing on the Chamber website events calendar
- Listing in the Chamber's monthly newsletter
- Social media post approximately two (2) days before the event
- Inclusion of your business name/logo in marketing materials
On-Site Support Includes:
- Introduction of the host business
- Door prize coordination and announcements
Business After Hours is more than just an event. It is where connections are built, visibility grows, and community thrives.
We look forward to helping you host an unforgettable experience!
Scheduling Your Event
Business After Hours events are scheduled in advance and hosted by Chamber members.
Event Details:
- Second Thursday of each month
- 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
- Speaking opportunity at 5:10 PM
- Hosting opportunities are first-come, first-served
- Events are scheduled at least 2 months in advance
Interested in hosting? Contact the Chamber to reserve your date!
Ribbon Cuttings & Groundbreakings
A ribbon cutting or groundbreaking ceremony is a great way to celebrate an exciting milestone for your business and Le Mars Area Chamber of Commerce is here to help make it memorable!
This service is exclusive to Chamber members. Not yet a member? Click here to get started!
Eligibility Requirements
To schedule a ribbon cutting or groundbreaking with the Chamber, your business must meet at least one of the following criteria:
- Opened within the past 12 months
- Relocated, remodeled, or expanded within the past 12 months
- Experienced a change in ownership or management within the past 6 months
- Celebrating a significant anniversary (Significant anniversaries are typically recognized in 5-year increments. The Chamber may also consider additional milestones at its discretion.)
- Chamber member dues paid 30 days prior to the event
Business Responsibilities
This is your celebration, and we’re excited to help you share the news! Below are recommendations to help make your event successful:
Chamber Services Included
All ribbon cuttings and groundbreakings include the following support from the Chamber:
- Attendance of Chamber Ambassadors
- Promotion in the Chamber Monday Member Email prior to your event
- Listing on the Chamber website events calendar
- Listing in the Chamber's monthly newsletter
- Post-event Facebook post
- Inclusion of your business name/logo in marketing materials
- Use of ceremonial scissors and ribbon or shovels for groundbreakings
- A volunteer to capture the ribbon-cutting or groundbreaking monumental moment
Scheduling Your Event
To ensure availability and proper promotion, please contact the Chamber at least 3 weeks in advance.
General Scheduling Guidelines:
- Ribbon cuttings and groundbreakings may be scheduled on Monday-Friday. Based on availability
- Events are not scheduled on weekends, holidays, or during other Chamber events
- Please confirm availability before finalizing your event date
Contact us to schedule your ribbon cutting or groundbreaking today!