Running a local chamber means wearing a lot of hats. You’re managing memberships, planning events, tracking referrals and trying to keep communication personal. For the Ankeny Area Chamber of Commerce, that balancing act used to feel endless. Then they discovered MemberClicks Trade (MC Trade).
For more than 15 years the Chamber has relied on MC Trade to organize, track and communicate everything that keeps their community strong. Office Manager Sharlyn Estrem says the difference has been night and day.
“MC Trade has provided an excellent program for the Ankeny Area Chamber of Commerce to keep a record of our memberships, events, committees and to track referrals from our connected website,” says Estrem. “The customer support has always been available to help make reporting on all the data stored in the program an easy process.”
From Manual Mayhem to Smooth, Simple Workflows 
Before MC Trade, keeping up with membership details and event data meant a lot of manual work. Attendance lists and referral tracking were all handled by hand, and invoicing took more time than anyone wanted to admit. The Chamber had the right people and the right passion, but their tools weren’t keeping up.
Once they started using MC Trade, everything began to flow. The team could see event data instantly, manage communications more easily and access reports with just a few clicks. What used to take hours now took minutes.
“We have used this program through many transitions starting out with Atlas and now MC Trade,” Estrem says. “We have grown through the changes and MC Trade has been top notch. We can’t imagine using any other platform for our membership database.”
Saving Time, Building Relationships
With MC Trade, the Chamber can spend less time chasing paperwork and more time connecting with members. Invoicing is fast and reliable. Event planning is easier than ever. Reports are simple to run, and communication feels more personal and consistent.
“The system makes invoicing and communicating with our members a seamless process,” Estrem says. “It’s easy to report on all the data we need.”
These improvements don’t just make daily work smoother, they also make members feel more supported and connected to the Chamber’s mission.
Growing Together, Every Step of the Way
Today MC Trade is at the heart of how the Ankeny Area Chamber operates. It powers every event, tracks every referral and keeps every connection in one place. The Chamber can see what’s working, strengthen relationships and create opportunities for local businesses to grow.
For Sharlyn Estrem and her team, MC Trade isn’t just a tool. It’s part of how they serve their community every single day.
If you’re ready to simplify your operations and strengthen your member connections like the Ankeny Area Chamber, see how MC Trade can help you save time, stay organized and bring your community closer together.
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