What Is The Ralston Area Chamber Of Commerce?

The Ralston Area Chamber of Commerce is an organization of metropolitan area businesses, organizations and individuals working to promote the development of business, industry, and the community. We serve as an information clearinghouse, a legislative advocate, a tireless promoter of economic development, and the voice of our business community. We strive to fulfill our mission of  "enhancing and energizing existing business and creating jobs by encouraging the location of new businesses into the community."

Founded in 1960, the Ralston Area Chamber of Commerce is a non-profit organization that has grown to nearly 300 members, ranging from small businesses to large corporations; professionals from the fields of medicine, law, education; and civic leaders. The members work together, dedicated to business and community betterment and development. Expanding the Chamber membership, finding new ways for the members to network, promoting businesses and serving the community’s needs are the goals of the Ralston Area Chamber of Commerce. As all of our business communities are intertwined, any business, organization, or individual in the metropolitan area may join the Ralston Area Chamber of Commerce.

The goals of our Chamber are to enhance, energize, and expand our economy for the benefits of businesses and our community.

2010 Celebrating our 50th Anniversary!

Small Business Council (SBC)

The Chamber’s Small Business Council (SBC) was formed in 2006. Its Mission is to work to advance the development of Small Business by providing information, education, and networking to improve business quality, image, and profitability and by providing tools and resources to help small businesses prosper and thrive.

Back row, left to right: Mike Johnston, The Alliance Group; Rick Blessing, MetLife; Jerome Hopkins, Leading Edge Consulting & SBC Chairman; Cory Parker, SAC Federal Credit Union; Ron Kaplan, Marketing Consultant

Front row, left to right: Kris Bockerman, A Fabulous You, Inc.; Susan Ihle, Prudential Ambassador Real Estate; Marlene Hansen, President, Ralston Area Chamber of Commerce

Not pictured: Dan Issac, Bank of the West; Steve McLaughlin, Black Hills Energy, Shelly Kinney, Kinney Consulting; Jerry Riibe, Ralston Public Schools; Brent Thomsen, Holiday Inn Convention Center; Margaret White, Papio Fun Park; Bruce Godfrey, Godfrey Chiropractic