Thursday, September 24 · 5:30–7:00 PM
September Business After Hours
Join us at Prairie Crossing State Bank for an evening of networking, light refreshments and a short update from the Chamber board.
Connecting Business.
Strengthening Community.
The Prairie Crossing Area Chamber of Commerce brings together more than 300 businesses across our rural Kansas communities — with the connections, resources and advocacy it takes to grow here.
300+ member businesses growing together across the Prairie Crossing region
A Chamber built to help your business do more.
Whether you're opening your first storefront on Main Street or running a crew of forty, the Chamber connects you to customers, other business owners, training and a voice at the table when decisions affecting local business get made. We handle the introductions, the advocacy and the programming — you handle the growing.
Find a business
Search more than 300 member businesses by name or category. This is a demo directory — the full member directory is available to Chamber members and the public on request.
- Prairie Crossing Hardware
- Harvest Table Café
- Prairie Health Clinic
- Redland Ag Supply
- Cornerstone Law Office
- Prairie Crossing State Bank
- Thistle & Thread Boutique
- Sunrise Veterinary Care
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Upcoming events
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Tuesday, October 6 · 6:00 PM
New Member Orientation
A quick, practical introduction to Chamber benefits for businesses that joined in the last quarter.
Wednesday, October 14 · 9:00 AM–Noon
Small Business Marketing Workshop
A hands-on workshop on social media and local search, led by a regional marketing consultant. Seats are limited.
Friday, October 23 · 10:00 AM
Ribbon Cutting — Prairie Health Clinic
Celebrating the grand opening of Prairie Health Clinic's new family medicine wing on Elm Street.
Member spotlight: Prairie Crossing Hardware
For three generations, the Ostrander family has kept Prairie Crossing Hardware stocked with exactly what the region needs — from fencing supplies to small-engine parts. "The Chamber's Business After Hours events are how half our customers found out we carry irrigation parts now," says owner Dale Ostrander. "It's paid for our membership a dozen times over."
See more member stories →Why businesses join
Get found
A free listing in our member directory and referrals from Chamber staff and fellow members.
Build connections
Monthly Business After Hours, ribbon cuttings and mixers built for a region where relationships still close deals.
Save on the basics
Member discounts on group health insurance, payment processing and shipping through our regional partners.
Grow your team
Workshops, leadership training and a hiring pipeline through local high school and community college partnerships.
Have a voice
Chamber advocacy on local ordinances, infrastructure and workforce policy that affects your bottom line.
Get promoted
Featured placement in our newsletter, social channels and annual member spotlight series.
Business resources
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Starting a business
Step-by-step guidance on licensing, zoning and connecting with the Small Business Development Center.
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Financing & grants
Information on regional revolving loan funds and façade and downtown-improvement grant programs.
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Hiring & training
Job posting support, apprenticeship connections and workforce training through regional colleges.
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Marketing co-op
Shared advertising opportunities in regional print, radio and digital campaigns at member rates.
Advocacy & community initiatives
The Chamber represents member interests before the City Council, county commission and state legislature — on issues from broadband expansion to workforce housing. This year's priorities include:
- Expanding rural broadband access for home-based and Main Street businesses
- Supporting the downtown streetscape improvement plan
- Advocating for continued investment in regional workforce training programs
- Partnering with the school district on a career-readiness initiative for high school juniors and seniors
Member testimonials
“We moved our accounting practice here from Wichita, and the Chamber was the fastest way to meet every other business owner in town. Worth it in the first month.”
“The marketing workshop alone paid for our membership. We finally understand what our online listing should look like.”
“Having the Chamber at the table when the council discussed the truck route change made a real difference for businesses like ours.”
More than 300 businesses growing together
300+Member businesses
39Years serving the region
24Events & programs each year
6Communities represented
Ready to join?
Membership starts at $175 a year for a sole proprietor and scales with your business size. Applications are reviewed within one week.