About Us


Mission Statement: 

Our mission is to promote the Panora area and maintain a favorable business environment within the existing and future business community.

Who We Are:

2023 Officers
President - Dale Hochreiter (Cyclone Pest Management)
1st Vice President - Gale Shackleford (Guthrie County State Bank)

2nd Vice President - Stormy Miller (Jeweled Events by Stormy)
Treasurer - Jaime Waddle (Panora Fiber)
Secretary - Sonja Pierce (Guthrie County State Bank)

What We Do:

The Chamber of Commerce facilitates activities and events which focus on business promotion, economic enhancement, tourism, and overall promotion of the community and surrounding area.

Community Events and Promotion:

  • Ambassador "Welcome Visits" to new businesses

  • Market to Market Relay

  • Chamber Challenge Golf Tournament

  • Annual Easter Egg Hunt 

  • High School Senior Scholarships 

  • Community-wide Sidewalk and Garage Sales 

  • Panorama Days Celebration - First Full weekend in August

  • Citizen-of-the-Year Award 

  • Teacher "Welcome" Coffee 

  • Halloween Haunted Village at Historical Village 

  • Main Street Trick or Treat 
  • Town Square Park Christmas Lighting

  • Breakfast with Santa & Friends and Santa's Workshop