The Red Cloud Area Chamber of Commerce is a non-profit organization that operates on membership dues and dollars generated from fundraising events. They work to help the community bring in new businesses, support existing business, and share the splendor of the community with others.

Become a Member

The yearly dues are $250 for businesses with more than 10 employees or for GOLD level membership with an ad on this website, $100 for businesses with less than 10 employees, and $50 for individuals. New businesses receive their first year of membership for free. Everyone is welcome to attend the monthly meetings, which are typically held at 5:30pm on the first Thursday of the month at the Red Cloud Community Center.

Mission Statement and Purpose

The Chamber is organized for the purpose of advancing the economic, industrial, professional, cultural, and civic welfare of the Red Cloud area; to encourage the growth of existing industries and businesses while giving proper assistance to any new firms or individuals seeking to relocate in the Red Cloud area; to support all of those activities believed to be beneficial to the community and area, to oppose those which might be detrimental; And in general, to promote the welfare of all area citizens, following always those policies intended to accomplish the greatest good for the greatest number.

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Small businesses represent a high percentage of all employers and are critically important to the ongoing growth of our community and country. In 1990, the CCC Foundation received some specific donations, micro loan funds and grants to establish the Small Business Institute to encourage the formation of new, small businesses and to assist existing small businesses with growth opportunities. In 2020, the Small Business Institute (SBI) was rebranded to the Entrepreneurship Center.

The Entrepreneurship Center is an integral part of the CCC Foundation and CCC and partners with several local, state and federal development groups and organizations in providing services.

What is E3? 

The E3 initiative is all about strengthening the Red Cloud entrepreneurial ecosystem. Contact Community Coordinator Jarrod McCartney at 402-746-2653 or jmccartney@redcloudnebraska.com for more information or contact committee members Dennis Hansen, Ashley Olson, Adam Vetter, Danny Benge, Kevin Daehling, or Brad Frey. 

The GROW Nebraska® Foundation helps entrepreneurs get the resources they need to live in Anywhere, NE and make a sustainable living. Since the inception of GROW Nebraska® in 1998 our vision and mission has never wavered: to create viable economic development through business training, technical assistance, promotion, and access to markets. We create impactful opportunities for small business owners and entrepreneurs to live in “Anywhere”, Nebraska and make a sustainable living.

SourceLink Nebraska is a one-stop shop for Nebraska entrepreneurs, business owners, and resource partners to find the right resource at the right time!

An informal networking event organized by Red Cloud E3 and made possible by the Red Cloud Area Chamber of Commerce. The event is meant for business owners and entrepreneurs and features speakers and resource providers, often talking about marketing, staffing issues, and how to operate in a small market. These events will occur every February, April, July, and Sept. In 2023 events will occur on Feb. 8th (Twisted Petal), Apr. 20th (Olson's Auto Tech & Tire), July 13th (TBD), and Sept. 21st.