Fosters local and regional economic growth that results in employment opportunities for the greater Lincoln community. Serves the community through a constructive interaction among businesses, government and education, acting as the principal advocate and catalyst in promoting retention and expansion of existing businesses, development of new ventures and attraction of additional businesses.

Lobbies local, state and federal governing bodies on business issues. Works with legislators on legislation affecting business, establishing or expanding local business, helping businesses of all sizes grow through networking opportunities and value-added programs and services.

Assists with market and statistical research.

Relocation information for new residents.

Lincoln Convention and Visitors Bureau is the marketing department for the community of Lincoln with a mission to develop conferences, convention, and events that fill hotel rooms and increase Lincoln's economic base. The five areas of promotion are: convention, sporting events, general tourism, group motor-coach, and corporate.

Lincoln Partnership for Economic Development is a community-based, public-private collaboration that provides focused direction for Lincoln's economic development activities. The Partnership recognizes that the public and private sectors work best when they work together. Its goals are to attract high-impact industries, to nurture the environment for existing businesses, and to cultivate local entrepreneurial development.

Lincoln's Specialty Care promotes and encourages referrals to Lincoln hospitals and specialists from areas in Nebraska and Kansas that do not have specialized medical services available to their community. Services include: medical education for physicians and healthcare providers in outreach communities, Lincoln physician's directory; newsletters focusing on Lincoln's facilities, specialists, facilities and new technology/procedures; website featuring facility and physician information; information, which includes a special list of reduced-rate hotels/motels, for patients and families traveling to Lincoln for medical care. Website: www.lincolndocs.com - includes searchable database of all Lincoln physicians with contact information and mapping capability.

Promotion of travel and tourism. Enhancement of local commerce.

Dedicated to assuming a leadership role in advancing the overall business, cultural and civic welfare of Adams County.

Business association.

Maintain and advance the quality of life and economic prosperity, offer a variety of community events including the Christmas giveaway promotion in December.

Business membership organization.

The Chamber of Commerce serves business needs of the community. Informational, geographic, demographic, and area information for new residents.

Business Membership Association.

Business association with a goal to enhance the economic vitality and quality of life for the Grand Island area.

Membership of businesses who are dedicated to the economic improvement of Council Bluffs.

Member services and benefits include promotion and growth of Council Bluffs through the creation and retention of quality jobs; expanding the tax base; improving the quality of life; and advocating for the business community of the Council Bluffs area in the creation of a strong, pro-business environment.

Economic development through the Pottawattamie County Growth Alliance.

Unites hundreds of area businesses, professional firms, and individuals, creating a unified voice that works to encourage and promote a healthy community.

Business membership association.

Tourist information.

Serves visitors and new residents in the Carbondale area by providing information on local businesses, maps, and other general information. The Chamber serves as a representative for member businesses.

Business membership association. Community planning, legislative activities, economic development and information about the community.

Promotes business and community development in the Aurora and North Aurora regions. Within its four divisions - economic development, community development, member services and business advocacy - the Chamber provides more than 390 programs, services and activities for the benefit of its members.

Business membership association offers retail development, recruitment of new retail businesses, tourism promotion, real estate development, tourism retail items, gift certificates for Shelby County, promotions, festivals, local community events and attractions.