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The role of Western Iowa Development Association is to facilitate economic opportunity, business success, community engagement, prosperity and quality of life for rural western Iowa. Our primary functions are to provide services that are effective to both its business members and the communities as a whole and to act as a voice for the business and professional community.
WIDA is a 501(c)6 rural Chamber of Commerce for Western Iowa
An integral part of the WIDA rural experience is our collection of high-quality events and programs. Our community calendar of events is full of options curated for all ages.
Our vibrant communities are the heart of our region, with each offering a unique personality and varying strengths and attractions. Discover more about each community here.
Find a business. Support a WIDA member. Our searchable business directory makes it easy. Look for companies by name, location or another keyword of your choice. Start your search now!
Your membership with us indicates your desire to help our organization grow and work together to meet certain civic and business goals. It also indicates your commitment to be heard, have a voice and make a difference in our rural communities.
THANK YOU!
Help you claim a FREE Google account.
Offer Facebook groups for business-to-business networking.
– Rural Pott. Co. Boz Network Group
– Rural Pott. Co. Dining & Drinking Group
Brainstorming promotional/marketing ideas with you.
Receive WIDA monthly e-newsletter.
Advertisement of your promotions and specials.
– Specials
– Open houses
– Holiday promotions
– Specialty days (military discounts), etc.
Recommendation of grants (if you have a nonprofit).
Front page welcome story in the WIDA e-newsletter
Business card on WIDA Home Webpage (rotating carousel on bottom of webpage)
Space for your business cards in our lobby if provided
Listed in WIDA website business directory (you will also receive access to update information for your business
Listed on WIDA Annual Report as a contributor to the non-profit for the fiscal year(s) you are a member
WIDA Membership Window Decal (Support Local)
Ribbon cuttings for significant business moments (grand openings, rebranding, moving, expansions, etc)
Access to WIDA website to submit events for promotion on both website and social media
Spotlighted on Facebook for “Member Mondays”, and “Did you Know” Bits
Business Card ad in all e-newsletters
Letters of support as requested (if you applying for funding/grants)
Front page welcome story in the WIDA e-newsletter
Business card on WIDA Home Webpage (rotating carousel on bottom of webpage)
Space for your business cards in our lobby if provided
Listed in WIDA website business directory (you will also receive access to update information for your business
Listed on WIDA Annual Report as a contributor to the non-profit for the fiscal year(s) you are a member
WIDA Membership Window Decal (Support Local)
Ribbon cuttings for significant business moments (grand openings, rebranding, moving, expansions, etc)
Access to WIDA website to submit events for promotion on both website and social media
Spotlighted on Facebook for “Member Mondays”, and “Did you Know” Bits
Business Card ad in all e-newsletters
Letters of support as requested (if you applying for funding/grants)
Listed on e-newsletter as a newsletter sponsor
Promotion of news releases when sent in
Blog Posts in the e-newsletter
Front page welcome story in the WIDA e-newsletter
Business card on WIDA Home Webpage (rotating carousel on bottom of webpage)
Space for your business cards in our lobby if provided
Listed in WIDA website business directory
Listed on WIDA Annual Report as a contributor to the non-profit for the fiscal year(s) you are a member
WIDA Membership Window Decal (Support Local)
Ribbon cuttings for significant business moments (grand openings, rebranding, moving, expansions, etc)
Access to WIDA website to submit events for promotion on both website and social media
Spotlighted on Facebook for “Member Mondays”, and “Did you Know” Bits
Business Card ad in all e-newsletters
Letters of support as requested (if you applying for funding/grants)
Listed on e-newsletter as a newsletter sponsor
Promotion of news releases when sent in
Blog Posts in the e-newsletter
Tourism venues submitted to TravelIowa.com
Promotional items distributed to other business members or handed out at big events that we attend (festivals, parades, etc), if provided to us ahead of time
Opportunity to be a WIDA network event sponsor (provides more visibility, gets more people in your door and shows local support)
Open to individuals, corporations, organizations, manufacturers, or suppliers of goods and services operating for-profit and wishing to solely support the activities of Western Iowa Development Association.