Since the late 1900's, the Wooster Area Chamber
of Commerce has played an important role in bringing people together
through many of its programs and events. Advocating a strong
partnership of business, education, agricultural and community,
the Chamber continues to strengthen the economic base and appeal
of Wooster and Wayne County.
The Board of Directors has once again identified economic development as our primary goal for 2008. We plan
to collaborate with the City, County and other economic development
organizations in pursuing this goal. The Chamber will meet
with local employers to address expansion and retention issues,
as well as work to attract new business to the community.
Other initiatives established for 2008 include:
•Developing a communications committee to better disseminate information to our members.
•Affirm and publicize our commitment to the joint matrix and encourage elected officials to establish their matrixes of priorities for the coming year.
•Expand the "Shop Wooster First" program and establish cooperatives for Chamber members.
The Chamber's professional staff, with over 40 years of service,
provides excellent service to visitors, residents and members.
The organization comprises approximately 250 volunteers that provide
the time, funds and resources needed to keep Wooster a vibrant
community. We are proud to contribute to a community where
individuals with a wide range of interests and abilities can thrive.
The Plan of Action will call on Chamber members to
promote the many assets our community possesses as we seek to
address business retention, expansion and attraction issues.
Peggy Schmitz, 2008 Chairperson
Critchfield, Critchfield & Johnston
