Divisional Goals

Community Development Division


Mission:
Promote retention, expansion and attraction of business.  Partner with other organizations having economic development roles.  Investigate and promote implementation of techniques, methods and tools proven successful in developing, encouraging and supporting economic growth.


•Define and pursue relationship with Ohio Department of Development, Wayne Economic Development Council (WEDC), Northeast Ohio Trade & Economic Consortium (NEOTEC), Fund for our Economic Future and other appropriate organizations.
•Assist City of Wooster in the process for initiating and enhancing business operations.
•Continue to support the findings of the Poggemeyer Study as conducted by the City of Wooster and encourage development of an economic development program and staffing plan.
•Assist public and private organizations in obtaining development tools such as foreign trade zone status, port authority status, incentives, abatements, etc.

Administrative/Finance Division


Mission: Provide for efficient addressing of members' needs.  Monitor receipts and expenditures in order to satisfy approved budget.   Develop and foster relationship with administrations of other public and private organizations.  Gather and disseminate public policy information impacting members' interests.  Encourage the development of leadership within member organizations.  Oversee volunteer Legislative Affairs, Leadership Wooster and Young Professionals Committees.


ACTIVITIES

Leadership Wooster Steering Committee

Mission:  To plan and deliver a program of leadership activities for the class.

Legislative Advocate

Mission: To act as a vehicle for the dissemination of information from public policy leaders and sources to Chamber members.

Chamber Young Professionals
Mission: To provide opportunities for young professionals (ages 20's & 30's) to network, socialize and expand their professional horizons.

Membership Division


Mission: Direct efforts to enhance Chamber membership by maintaining current members and attracting new members.  Develop a sponsorship "culture" among members for Chamber activities and events.

ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS


•Ambassador Committee

•Annual Dinner Meeting

•Business After Hours

•Chamber Golf Invitational

•Community Christmas Tree Lighting

•Field of Dreams Softball Game

•Grand Openings & Ribbon Cuttings

•"Shop Chamber Members First" Program

•New Member Orientations

•Small Business Reception

•Small Business Workshops

•Wayne County Business Showcase

•Wayne County Home & Garden Show

•Wooster Area Safety Council

•Woosterfest

 

 

 

 

 



Jeff Griffin

Executive Director
Sue Peeples

Associate Executive Director
Brenda Courson
Projects Coordinator
Jennifer Miller
Administrative Assistant

 
377 W. Liberty Street
Wooster, OH 44691

phone: 330.262.5735
fax: 330.262.5745