About RCDA

In recent years our nation has experienced economic challenges of historic proportions, and we've felt those challenges in Richland County. In response, in 2008 the Richland Area Chamber of Commerce and Richland County Economic Development Corporation began planning a merger of the two organizations.  Through this merger we are able to combine the services and expertise that each organization provides to its members and to the community.  As additional planning evolves, we expect to streamline services, maximize and reinvest resources to eliminate duplication, and build programs and services to best meet the needs of our members and the community.  Leading this initiative are nine individuals who were elected by the respective boards of each organization. 

Chamber Membership Benefits

• Access to Chamber Health Insurance Program
• Display your brochures in the Chamber
  brochure rack
• Newsletters
• Bulk mail discounts
• Online Business directory listings
• Business referrals
• Business support and representation
• Educational forums
• Marketing analysis information
• Membership identification sticker for your business
• Networking opportunities - After 5, Luncheons, Dinners
• Richland Home Show - exhibitor discounts
• Signboard advertising discounts
• Website identification with a link to your business website
• And more . . .

The RCDA is a tax-exempt business under Section 501(c)(6) of the Internal Revenue Code. Donations to RCDA are not tax deductible as charitable contributions.
 

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This is an exciting time to be a part of the RCDA.  Since 1941 the Chamber has provided members with a variety of services and benefits. Dean Health Insurance Plan continues to be available to members, now with expanded coverage for single employee businesses.  Members will receive an array of business services including the popular bulk mail permit and gift certificate program.  RCDA continues to work collaboratively with local government to recruit new businesses and work hand in hand with our current businesses and industries.  

Join us in this endeavor by being a member of our organization.  As a 2009/2010 member you will enjoy services of the present.  But more important, you will be part of one of the most innovative economic development initiatives in Wisconsin.  We look forward to having you at our side to build our new organization.  You know where we’ve been.  We want your insights as to new directions and the services that will best meet your needs.  Our 2009/2010 membership year runs from October 1, 2009 to September 30, 2010.  

Membership Application Form

Commercial property available.

Members of the
Board of Directors

President: Shannon Clark, Richland Electric Cooperative

Vice President: Steven Nockerts, the Richland Hospital

Secretary: Diane Treis Rusk
University of WI-Richland

Treasurer: Laura Bermudo, QPS Employment Group

Board Members:

Larry Engel, Five Points Lutheran Church

Denise Hanold
Symons Recreation Complex

Jason Schultz, Alcam Creamery

Judy Shireman, Council person for the City of Richland Center

Staff:

Susan Price, Membership
608-647-6205
info@richlandchamber.com

Meegan Thompson, Development
608-647-4310
rcedc@mwt.net
 

In memory:

Tom Gorman, Richland County Board of Supervisors served on the Merger Board and as a Founding  member of the RCDA Board of Directors.

Thank you for your support and commitment to the Chamber.  If you have further questions about Chamber membership, please contact the Chamber Office at 608-647-6205 or info@richlandchamber.com.  If you have further questions about the merged organization, and how you can become involved, contact either of us, at the emails indicated below. 

Sincerely,

Shannon Clark                                              Laura Bermudo                       

sclark@mwt.net                                            lbermudo@qpscompanies.com            

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Annual Membership Dues

Chamber membership from October 1st to September 30th of the following year.

Membership dues are based on Gross Business Volume:

                 Due Date                                     Category/Gross Business Volume                            Annual Dues   

Membership Application Form

The Richland Business Community continues to grow.

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	QPS Employment Group Formerly Personnel Resources, QPS is a welcome addition to Richland Center.		Ladd's Country Collectables & K&K Used Furniture & Antiques Grand opening on Haseltine Street in the downtown.
	Young at Heart A new consignment store in the downtown area.		Southwest Tech Groundbreaking for new facilities in Fennimore that will impact the Richland community.
	Wal-Mart Walmart expanded and made contributions to community organizations at the same time.		The Phoenix Center The bowling alley's new facility includes a banquet room and is now located in the downtown.

      Driftless Inventors & Entrepreneurs Club