Chamber’s Mission & Structure

The Leavenworth Chamber’s mission is to promote commerce, tourism, the Bavarian Theme, economic development, diversification, and cooperation among the business community, governments and residents of the Chamber membership area.

The Chamber of Commerce is a 501 (c)6 non-profit Business Association and  is governed by a fourteen member Board of Directors who meet twice a month on the first and third Thursdays.

Board members help execute initiatives and goals through four committees:

• Membership

• Finance

• Economic Development/Sustainability

• Programs/Events.

The Chamber is funded through membership dues, sponsorship & advertising  sales, and fundraising events. As the Destination Management Organization (DMO) for Leavenworth, the Chamber also receives funding via a percentage of the hotel lodging tax collection from the City and the County. This funding allows the Chamber to operate and staff a year-round visitor center, plan and execute events, operate Ambassador programs, schedule entertainment at the gazebo during the summer months, and provide assistance with tourism infrastructure.