Wooster Chamber

Community Development Division

Presiding Officer: Mike Pallotta

Pallotta Ford, Lincoln, Mercury

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.

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.

• 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
Presiding Officer: Tom Kelly

Cleveland Clinic Wooster

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.