The Beloit Area Chamber of Commerce was originally incorporated under the Laws of the State of Kansas in April, 1902, and Chartered under the name of the "Beloit Commercial Club", with "Area" being incorporated into the name in more recent years. The original "Charter" stated "that the purpose for which this corporation is formed are to promote the business interests of the City of Beloit, induce manufacturers and other industries to locate in said City and to invite immigration to said City and to Mitchell County, Kansas, and hold and convey such real estate as may be necessary in the transaction of its said business".

     Although today's Chamber Board of Directors consists of nine members instead of seven, the Chamber's basic purpose remains the same as it did almost one hundred years ago. In recent years, the Beloit Industrial Corporation (BID) adopted the slogan "Vision with Values" for the community which also adds additional foresight to the Chamber's existence. Today's Beloit Area Chamber of Commerce continues to play a vital and active role in the area's overall development by providing assistance to corporations and individuals seeking information necessary for them to make intelligent business decisions. Some of the areas in which the Chamber can assist in providing reliable and confidential information includes; site selections, appointments with land owners/building owners, a Beloit video, community profile, demographics and community information.
 

     Numerous brochures about the community are available at the Chamber office. For the traveler, there are many brochures about other communities throughout the state including a Kansas Travel and Event Guide. Group tours to our area are coordinated by the Chamber staff and a step on guide provided for bus tours. Community information and a Calendar of Events are updated regularly. Hunting and fishing information, including lodging and fishing tournaments at Waconda Lake are sought by many sport enthusiasts.
 

     The Chamber directly sponsors, and on occasion endorses, various projects and events including seasonal and special functions and activities throughout the year, along with promoting numerous community and area activities and events.