About The Chamber

HISTORY

Founded in 1944, the Greater Muscatine Chamber of Commerce & Industry (GMCCI) stands 340 members strong with a staff of five. The Chamber is involved in an aggressive program of work designed to create a prosperous economic and business climate throughout Muscatine County. Both today and in the future, the Chamber will strive to provide value, meet our members’ needs, be innovative and offer a wide range of professional and business development programs for enterprises of all sizes.

 

We are an action-oriented association of businesses and individuals working together to meet the needs of our membership, the Muscatine community and surrounding communities. Whether you are interested in moving a business to Muscatine, starting a new business or growing or maintaining an existing business, GMCCI is here to provide solutions to share in your vision.  Muscatine has terrific business opportunities and thriving industry. Home to a rich history and booming business, Muscatine is truly the Pearl of the Mississippi.

 

WHAT WE DO

GMCCI works exclusively to improve the business climate and community quality of life by educating, facilitating and partnering with businesses and organizations of many kinds.

 

We desire to provide a cooperative atmosphere so businesses in the Greater Muscatine area can work together in a mutually beneficial way. Our goal is to assist current businesses, while advocating for business and community growth in Muscatine County. We provide information to attract, grow and retain commercial business in the region.

MISSION
The Greater Muscatine Chamber of Commerce & Industry is a catalyst for advancing our region’s economy, improving our quality of life and enhancing our members’ success.


CORE VALUES
Leadership, Relevance, Integrity, Innovation


GOALS

Economic Development
Promote and enhance a vibrant, diverse and sustainable economy through measurable and actionable strategies.


Quality of Life
Foster and support initiatives that improve the quality of life for all residents of our region.


Members Success
Provide targeted products, services, events and programs that members consider to be essential elements of their success.


Organization Improvement
Position GMCCI to be an innovative, resourceful, responsive and effective organizational resource for long-term sustainability of its members and the community.