Chamber of Commerce

The Gothenburg Chamber of Commerce incorporated in 1940 is a voluntary federation of business and professional people working together to build a healthy economy and to improve the quality of life in our community.

Chamber members are businesses, organizations and individuals concerned with the socioeconomic climate of your community. They have joined together because they know they stand a better chance of getting things done when they speak as one voice.

As it works to improve the community’s economy and quality of life, the Gothenburg Chamber of Commerce keeps these broad objectives in mind:

  • To increase job opportunities
  • To help businesses prosper and grow
  • To encourage expansion and development of all segments of the community
  • To contribute to the overall economic stability of the community
  • To encourage and promote the nation’s private enterprise system of competitive marketing

2020 Board of directors

Ben Kampschnieder, President- Frito-Lay
Dr. Kimberly Johnson, Past-President- Gothenburg Eyecare & Optical
Travis Anderson, Treasurer/Budget Chair - First State Bank 
​Trenton Long. President-elect - Parker Hannifin
Allison Jonas - Gothenburg Public Schools
Deanna Miller - Dee's Floral & Gifts
Matthew Olsen - Edward Jones Investments
Janelle Rossen - Country Partners Cooperative
Ty Schurr, Past President - Flatwater Bank
Garrett Vetter - Gothenburg Health​
Helen Cool – First State Bank - GIC Representative
Bruce Clymer – City of Gothenburg Representative
Executive Director – Deb Egenberger

Partnership Fees

Investment Schedule
Titanium………………………………………………….$2,500
​Platinum………………………………………………....$1,500
Gold…………………………………………………....….$1,000
Silver……………………………………………………..…..$800
Bronze……………………………………………………....$600
Base……………………………………………………..……$300
Entrepreneur*…………………………………….……..$150
Non-Profit**……………………………………………......$75
Friend of the Chamber***………………………….$120
Mission Statement
The mission of the Gothenburg Area Chamber of Commerce is to provide strong leadership to its business community and to assist future growth and development in a changing economic environment.



The Gothenburg Area Chamber of Commerce:
  • Facilitates partnerships between business professionals, community volunteers and local and state government to accomplish collectively what can’t be accomplished individually.
  • Is an information and referral center for the community and for businesses and individuals outside the community.
  • Is a non-profit citywide organization engaged in promoting business, publicizing the community and attracting new residents, business, industry & tourism to town.
  • Constantly puts in effort to assure the continued success of our member businesses.
*Entrepreneurs are home-based businesses without employees; individuals; farmers/ranchers; or employees of member businesses or additional businesses under the same ownership after one business pays base level or above.

**Non-Profits are organizations supported through charitable giving and/or governmental grants. They are organized and operated for religious, charitable, scientific or literary activities.

***Friend of the Chamber are individuals that would like to join the Chamber for specific benefits, not related to a business.
​Quarterly and semi-annual payment plans are available on base level and above. Membership investments may be made on a monthly basis with the automatic transfer payment plan. Dues to the organization are not deductible as a charitable contribution but may be deductible as an ordinary and necessary business expense.