“I could not be more impressed with Samira and the Wooster Chamber team. Their celebrated status as National Chamber of the year is well deserved and represents the countless hours they engage the business and nonprofit sector to better the community. From their creative downtown engagements such as "Lemonade Day" to dozens of ribbon cuttings, the Wooster Chamber team somehow makes each partner feel individual and special.
In her service as a mentor for OHuddle, I have the privilege of witnessing Samira as a selfless volunteer who goes above and beyond for our community. Recently, Samira connected OHuddle to a resource with material giveaways for our students. Not only did she greet each of us with a smile and a hug...when I turned around, she was loading our boxes into her own vehicle to deliver to our office.
We couldn't be more grateful for these high caliber leaders in our huddle.”
Sara Reith - Executive Director - OHuddle
"The Wooster Area Chamber of Commerce has played a crucial part in the success of my business. I find great value in knowing that there are great marketing and networking resources available to me and my business at all times through the Chamber. I am consistently able to network with other businesses through events such as ribbon cuttings and Business After Hours. I also greatly enjoy the opportunities to network with others from the area around my age at the Young Professionals events. I look forward to growing my business and my involvement in the community through the Chamber!"
Forrest Lang - Owner - Bullseye
"The Wooster Area Chamber of Commerce is value added for any business. The nationally recognized team not only cares about the community but is genuinely engaged in doing all they can to promote our area businesses. From ribbon cuttings to major gatherings, the team at the Chamber craftily executes each event with attention to detail and follow through for business promotion. We've had the pleasure of working with the Chamber at the Wayne County Home & Garden Show and can't say enough good things about how the event was conducted. Great organization, a nice mix of vendors, and amazing volunteers who helped make the event go off without a hitch. If you're a small business with limited marketing dollars, do yourself a favor and invest in the Chamber. You'll be glad you did!"
Gina Morbitzer - Owner - Hummingbird Hill Flower Farm
"The Wooster Area Chamber of Commerce has been extremely valuable in helping us join the Wooster Community. As a business that is still new to Wooster, the Chamber and its members have been supportive and accommodating as we integrate with the community. Samira and her team promptly set up a Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony as well as an After-Hours Meet and Greet where we were able to celebrate, meet other business owners, and make new connections. The Chamber has also provided essential marketing opportunities for Gregg Orthodontics through community event sponsorships and digital advertising. They have also shared new employment opportunities on their Facebook page to help us search for new team members as we grow! We are excited to continue working with the Chamber and encourage other businesses (new or mature) to join so they can experience the awesome opportunities available."
Ben Gregg - Owner - Gregg Orthodontics
"The Wooster Chamber of Commerce has been a vital part of my connection and growth within the Wooster business community! The support and time in which the Chamber staff dedicate and serve to their members is beyond measure. When I joined the chamber 3 years ago, it was the beginning of not only new friendships and introductions of people in the community via the Chamber, but also with the chamber members themselves. The resources and opportunities the chamber provides for its members is remarkable! I have personally benefited from many of the events that the Chamber has hosted as a way to network with other business owners and grow my relationships within the community. This Chamber makes a very personal --one on one-- investment with its members to support, guide and uplift each member."
Amy Baker - Owner - The Salt & Serenity Grotto
"The Wooster Chamber is a very effective organization. The Wooster Chamber is a staunch advocate for the interest of businesses in the community and supports many activities that enhance the quality of life for the citizens"
Steve Matthew - President - Wooster Hydrostatics, Inc.
"The Wooster Area Chamber of Commerce is the advocate for businesses of all sizes across Wooster and Wayne County, which is crucial to maintaining our successful economic vitality. The Chamber serves as a conduit for local companies when critical issues arise and secures a platform for the business communitys' voice to be heard at the table."
Paula & Dennis Tafoya - Owners - Muddy's Bar & Restaurant
"Chamber membership is very valuable for Farmers National Bank because we rely upon the Chamber's advocacy to create a local pro-business environment that promotes community and economic development."
James Smail - Chairman - Farmers National Bank
