Let's chat about the function of a chamber of commerce. What exactly do we do? It's a question that we hear often in the chamber world, not just ours but others are asking the same questions.

Let's start with our mission statement:
The mission of the Ottawa Area Chamber of Commerce is to strengthen, support, and promote the economic vitality of our member businesses and community.


1. The chamber's goal is to assist area businesses with economic growth and vitality, marketing, disseminating information, building a foundation with the community for all businesses, and providing educational opportunities, services, and savings for resources such as health insurance.

New businesses and existing businesses become members for many reasons. They may want to further enhance their marketing through our marketing. They may want to be a member because of the resources. They may want to be part of a large business community. The reasons are multiple when it comes down to it.

We are constantly working to improve what we do and how we do it. We are always open to ways to improve and increase your membership's value.

If you'd like to know more about becoming a member of the Ottawa Area Chamber of Commerce. please reach out at 419-523-3141 or email at ottawaareachamberofcommerce@gmail.com