FAQ

The Lake City – Columbia County Chamber of Commerce is a membership organization who strives to enhance the economic vitality and quality of life in the Florida Gateway region.

The Chamber offers education and networking opportunity, business resources such as directories and mailing lists, and government advocacy to protect and advance the interest of business. We strive to foster a climate that businesses of all sizes can prosper.

It’s as easy as completing an application! Just click the “Join Today!” button on the top right corner of our website, fill out an application, and you will hear from a member of our staff shortly! A thorough application is essential to ensure we have all your business details listed on our site, so be sure to include as many details as you can! If you would rather join in person, just swing by the office and we can assist you in filling out your application.

Membership is available to any business, organization or government entity that wishes to support the Chamber’s mission and take advantage of the services and benefits provided by the organization.

All employees of a Chamber member organization may use all the resources we offer.

The Lake City – Columbia County Chamber of Commerce is registered as a 501(c)(6) organization. Membership in the Chamber may be tax deductible as an ordinary and necessary business expense. 

We provide marketing opportunities through membership, allowing you to gain exposure for your business through a wide variety of venues, from monthly networking events to online and print advertising to targeted sponsorships.
Not only does the Chamber of Commerce offer your business a chance to grow and get connected, but your involvement will help improve the area’s overall business climate and build a more prosperous community for all.

Not at all. We do more than simply host business events. In fact, because our membership is so diverse, we offer a wide range of programs and services that meet the unique needs of our members.

Some members prefer the networking aspect of the Chamber, while others like the advocacy and leadership we bring to the table through our government affairs program. All Chamber member businesses are listed in the online directory and our website. Through your membership, you are also working to enhance the business community on a regional and state level throughout the area.

As a 501(c)6 not-for-profit membership based organization, the Chamber of Commerce is governed by 13 volunteer Board of Director members comprised of, and elected by, their fellow members.

Day-to-day operations are overseen and executed by our highly qualified and trained Chamber staff. 

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While we are grateful for, and collaborate with our governing partners, we are NOT a government entity. We are independent 501(c)6 not-for-profit organization. 

Additionally we are not an organization run by, or part of, the Florida Chamber of Commerce, US Chamber of Commerce, Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives or Florida Association of Chamber Professionals (though we are members of these great organizations – just as you are a member of the Lake City – Columbia County Chamber of Commerce).

• Columbia County Economic Development Advisory Board
• Columbia County Affordable Housing Action Committee
• Columbia County Homeless Coalition
• And MORE!

Additionally we are actively involved with the Florida Chamber of Commerce keeping a pulse on issues that may impact your business. Ultimately, if there is something that could affect your business – we have a seat at the table fighting on your behalf.

We’re glad you asked! Here at the Lake City – Columbia County Chamber of Commerce, we offer our members and their employees a wide range of opportunities to share their expertise and enthusiasm with fellow members and the community.

We strongly encourage our stakeholders to become familiar faces at the chamber’s events, committee meetings and programs. Join a chamber committee, host or sponsor an event, or volunteer for a Better Business Series. Need help getting plugged in? Reach out to Missy Hartley, Member Services Director at 386-752-3690 or missy@lakecitychamber.com