(Le Mars) — Since the outbreak of the COVID-19 coronavirus, many local businesses were forced to close, but now they are being encouraged to look at opportunities to conduct business through on-line efforts. The Le Mars Area Chamber of Commerce, and Le Mars Business Industry Corporation are teaming up with the Northwest Iowa Development to assist businesses getting started at offering their goods and services
through an on-line platform. The program is entitled: “Shop Where I Live” and Neal Adler, the executive director with the Le Mars Chamber of Commerce explains the purpose of the program.
Adler says more and more purchases are being made on-line, and this program is designed to better assist businesses wanting to expand their commerce opportunities.
The chamber executive says a webinar will be featured to better assist people on the suggested way to present their goods and services on-line.
Adler reminds businesses the project encompasses four northwest Iowa counties, along with Le Mars, so up to 400 businesses may be featured on the marketplace website. The fee is waived for members of the Le Mars Chamber of Commerce and only $35 for non-members. For additional information,
businesses can contact the Le Mars Chamber of Commerce offices.
