Shawnee Chamber of Commerce Keeps Business Connections Strong
Russell “Rusty” Rahm, based in Shawnee, Kansas, founded Subscription Ink in 1996 and continues to lead the innovative marketing and business supply subscription services provider as CEO. In addition, he is a championship powerboat racer who has racked up, among other awards, a 2016 Triple Crown in the sport. As part of his focus on community support and business outreach, Rusty Rahm is also a strong supporter of his local Shawnee Chamber of Commerce. The chamber serves as a connector for networking and revenue growth generation for businesses of all sizes in the Kansas City, Missouri, region. The chamber offers community members the opportunity to participate in business development programs, fundraising events, and instructional sessions designed to deepen their professional knowledge and connections. In 2020, with more and more businesses and individuals entering the era of remote work, the chamber’s online portal has become even more useful. Among other current resources, ShawneeKSCamber.com offers access to, for example, investment webinars, a community calendar of networking and development events, a complete guide to local business resources, and a section with links to government advocacy updates. In addition, the chamber’s website links to an entire page of useful information on resources specifically targeted to small businesses. Links and referrals provide new entrepreneurs with a basic outline for creating their first small business plan, completing necessary forms, and getting to work.















