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{{Current Contact Information
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{{Organization
| address=377 W. Liberty St.
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|Organization name=Wooster Area Chamber of Commerce
| city=Wooster
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|Logo=WACC 2016 LOGO.png
| state=Ohio
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|Industries={{Industry
| zip=44691
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|Industry sector=Other Services
| phone=Phone: (330) 262-5735
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|Sub-Industry=Religious / Grantmaking / Civil / Profession and Similar Organizations
| contact=Michelle {{Surname|Rothgery}}
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}}
| title=Administrative Assistant
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|Services=Chamber; Networking; Advocacy; Visibility; Professional Development; Opportunities; Credibility
| email=
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|Month Start=June
| updated=2020-11
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|Day Start=10
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|Year Start=1893
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|Founded in city=Wooster
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|Founded in state=Ohio
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|Status=Active
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|Predecessors=Wooster Board of Trade
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|Parent organizations=Wooster Area Chamber of Commerce
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|Building number=377
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|Street=W. Liberty St.
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|City=Wooster
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|Township=Wooster
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|County=Wayne
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|State=Ohio
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|Zipcode=44691
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* [[Wooster Board of Trade]], June 10, 1893-1950, Board voted to change name
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* [[Wooster Area Chamber of Commerce]], 1950-Present
  
==Locations==
 
*  {{Address | number=377 | street=W. Liberty St. | city=Wooster | state=Ohio | zip=44691 | categorize=true | primary=true | township=Wooster }}
 
 
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| -1999 || Jack {{Surname|O'Donnell}} || Example
 
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| Interm || Daryl {{Surname|Perrine}} || Example
 
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| 2013-2020  || Justin {{Surname|Starlin}} || Samira {{Surname|Zimmerly}}
 
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| 2020- || Samira {{Surname|Zimmerly}} || Michelle {{Surname|Rothgery}}
 
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==Comprehensive History==
 
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[[Wooster Board of Trade|Wooster Board of Trade]]
 
[[Wooster Board of Trade|Wooster Board of Trade]]
In 1900, Walter D. {{Surname|Foss}}, President of [[Wooster Brush Company, The]] served as the first President of the Wooster Board of Trade.  
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In 1900, Walter D. Foss, President of [[Wooster Brush Company, The]] served as the first President of the Wooster Board of Trade.  
  
 
[[Wooster Board of Trade Band|Wooster Board of Trade Band]]
 
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[[Wooster Area Chamber of Commerce|Wooster Area Chamber of Commerce]]
 
[[Wooster Area Chamber of Commerce|Wooster Area Chamber of Commerce]]
 
In 1982, with the scope of activities now being initiated by the [[Wooster Chamber of Commerce]] necessitated the change in name to the Wooster Area Chamber of Commerce.
 
In 1982, with the scope of activities now being initiated by the [[Wooster Chamber of Commerce]] necessitated the change in name to the Wooster Area Chamber of Commerce.
 
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==Historical documents==
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==Timeline==
 
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*  1892 - The Ohio Agricultural Experiment Station moved from the University of Columbus, to Wooster, Ohio led by proactive lobbying efforts of the [[Wooster Board of Trade]].
 
 
 
*  1900 - [[Wooster Board of Trade]] was organized by [[Walter D. Foss]], as the first President.
 
 
 
*  1908 - December 14, The Wooster Board of Trade is officially founded as an organization. Incorporated in State of Ohio as a not for profit organization.
 
 
 
*  1912 - The [[Wayne County Fair]] Board asked that the businessmen of Wooster close their places of business for two days during the Wayne County Fair.
 
 
 
*  1913 - The Good Roads Committee was successful in securing paved routes through Wooster; now known as The [[Lincoln Highway]] (U.S. Route 30) and State Route 3.
 
 
 
*  1917 - Board of Trade committed to raising one million dollars for the University of Wooster, which would support the expansion of its campus in Wooster.
 
 
 
*  1918 - Contracts are closed by the New Industry Committee with the [[Akron Brass Company]] and the [[Wooster Rubber Company]] ([[Rubbermaid|Rubbermaid]]).
 
 
 
*  1921 - The Board purchases property in the Christmas Run Valley, and retains an architect to design what is now "Christmas Run Park."
 
 
 
*  1928 - 127 acres, on the northeast end of town is purchased by the Board at a cost of $11,500, for the purpose of establishing a County airport.
 
 
 
*  1941 - To alleviate the pressing need for parking spaces in downtown, the Board purchased two lots for business owners to park during business hours.
 
 
 
*  1947 - The Board of Trade established a new railroad sighting that attracted [[Silver Brothers Inc]], the [[Wooster Rubber Company]], [[Gerstenslager Company|Gerstenslagers]], [[Wooster Brass]], [[International Paper Company]], and [[Bauer Manufacturing Company]].
 
 
 
*  1950 - Wooster Board of Trade members voted to change the name to [[Wooster Chamber of Commerce]].
 
 
 
*  1952 - The Chamber was approve by the State of Ohio as one of the first organizations with a recognized Safety Council, formed to support industrial members.
 
 
 
*  1965 - Serious ramifications facing the city, due to lack of income, led to the formation of a Chamber resolution that a city income tax was essential. Voter approval of this issue was due in large measure to the Chamber's efforts.
 
 
 
*  1966 - The board purchased a 45 acre parcel of land on Old Mansfield Road. The land was successfully sold to [[Frito-Lay]], [[Bell and Howell]], and [[Akron Brass Company]].
 
 
 
*  1974 - Wooster Chamber plays an intricate role in securing the All-American City Award for the City of Wooster, by sending a delegation to San Diego, California.
 
 
 
*  1977 - The Chamber strong opposed the city's first flood way zoning ordinance, city the legislation could cause the lost of vital industrial and commercial investments.
 
 
 
*  1978 - The newly created [[Wayne County Community Foundation]] was housed in the Chamber office until it could become self sustaining.
 
 
 
*  1982 - The Wooster Chamber changed its name to the [[Wooster Area Chamber of Commerce]] to better identify the increased involvement and range of projects being undertaken.
 
 
 
*  1983 - Realizing the economic impact of the tourism industry, the Chamber played a major role in the creation of the [[Wayne County Visitor & Conventions Bureau]] to provide ongoing promotion of Wayne County as a tourist destination.
 
 
 
*  1984 - Chamber's Directors named a Downtown Revitalization Committee to address downtown concerns.
 
 
 
*  1986 - The Chamber actively worked with City Officials in extending utilities to Venture Blvd, which assisted the relocation of [[Seaman Corporation]] from Millersburg to Wooster.
 
 
 
*  1988 - Assistance was granted to [[Scot Industries]] of Lone Star, Texas in the construction of a 105,000 sq. ft. facility just west of the Wooster corporation limits.
 
 
 
*  1991 - Chamber led leadership recognized the important of continual and concentrated Economic Development efforts, by founding the [[Wayne County Economic Development Council]], a county wide ED agency for Wayne County.
 
 
 
*  1992 - Developer Jerry Baker's northend development (now Wooster's large retail area) receives strong public support from the Chamber Board and Membership.
 
 
 
*  1994 - Efforts to secure public support for the new [[Wooster High School]] is successful, as the door to the new facility open to study and public a like.
 
 
 
*  2004 - Expanded efforts in Community and Economic Development are a top priority for the Chamber and City Officials, as the creation of the Community Tax Incentive District is downtown is created.
 
 
 
*  2008 - The demolition and subsequent redevelopment of the [[Freedlander's|Freedlander site]] is realized through strong public support efforts.
 
 
 
*  2014 - Chamber hosts CEO Joe Kanfer of [[Gojo Industries Inc]] and the Chamber's Wayne Economic Forum, such efforts and connections lead to further exploration into the company expanding at the former [[Rubbermaid]] Facility.
 
 
 
*  2016 - Chamber delegation travel to Germany to meet with [[Schaeffler]] Board and Ownership to discuss their long time growth plans for Wooster. The trip secures a significant expansion and develops a closer relation with Wayne County's largest employer.
 
 
 
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==Phone Number==
 
 
 
 
==City Directories==
 
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==Comprehensive History==
 
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==Timeline==
 
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====1990====
 
{{Daily Record article
 
| title = Group Has Helped Wooster Grow for Quarter Century
 
| year = 1999
 
| month = 02
 
| day = 15
 
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| section = Local News
 
 
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{{Daily Record article
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| title = Rubbermaid to Expand in Wooster
 
| year = 1999
 
| month = 02
 
| day = 18
 
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| section = S
 
 
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{{Daily Record article
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{{Daily Record article
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|image=Wooster Chamber.png
| title = City Leaders Mourn Death of O'Donnell
 
| year = 1999
 
| month = 03
 
| day = 07
 
| page = {{Cite page|0}}
 
| section = Local News
 
 
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{{Daily Record article
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| title = Good Friends Recall Great Times They Spent With Jack O'Donnell
 
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| month = 03
 
| day = 11
 
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| section =Local News
 
 
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{{Daily Record article
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| title = Leadership Wooster Graduates Another Class
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| year = 1999
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{{Daily Record article
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| title = First 130 Years A Good Start For Whitaker-Myers Insurance
 
| year = 1999
 
| month = 07
 
| day = 28
 
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| section = Local News
 
 
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{{Daily Record article
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| title = SCORE Named Chapter of Year
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{{Daily Record article
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| title = Wooster Chamber Picks New President
 
| year = 1999
 
| month = 08
 
| day = 16
 
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| section = Local News
 
 
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{{Daily Record article
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| title = Main Street Inc. Celebrates The Best of Wooster's Downtown
 
| year = 1999
 
| month = 11
 
| day = 04
 
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| section = Local News
 
 
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{{Daily Record article
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====2008====
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{{Daily Record article
 
| title = Wooster Chamber of Commerce Wall of Fame A Lifelong Commitment Hawkinses Saluted for Hard
 
| year = 2008
 
| month = 01
 
| day = 24
 
| page = {Cite page|123}}
 
| section = Local News
 
| author = Bryan [[Schaaf (surname)|Schaaf]]
 
 
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{{Daily Record article
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| title = Lezack's Absence Leaves Indelible Mark on Community
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| year = 2008
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| day = 25
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|text=Read more
| author = Bobby [[Warren (surname)|Warren]]
 
 
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{{Daily Record article
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|image=Timeline Cover Title.png
| title = Study Shows County Has Lowest Cost of Living
 
| year = 2008
 
| month = 01
 
| day = 25
 
| page = {{Cite page|123}}
 
| section = Local News
 
| author = Bobby [[Warren (surname)|Warren]]
 
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{{Daily Record article
 
| title = Wooster Area Chamber of Commerce Recognizes Wayne Savings, Hawkinses
 
| year = 2008
 
| month = 01
 
| day = 25
 
| page = {{Cite page|123}}
 
| section = Local News
 
| author = Bobby [[Warren (surname)|Warren]]
 
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{{Daily Record article
 
| title = Wooster Unveils New Portable 'Park' Unit
 
| year = 2008
 
| month = 02
 
| day = 23
 
| page = {{Cite page|123}}
 
| section = Local News
 
| author = Bryan [[Schaaf (surname)|Schaaf]]
 
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{{Daily Record article
 
| title = Walk-run for Wellness
 
| year = 2008
 
| month = 06
 
| day = 23
 
| page = {{Cite page|123}}
 
| section = Local News
 
| author = Bobby [[Warren (surname)|Warren]]
 
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{{Daily Record article
 
| title = President's Cookbook Find Out How Your Garden Grows Annual Show is Saturday and Sunday
 
| year = 2008
 
| month = 04
 
| day = 23
 
| page = {{Cite page|123}}
 
| section = Living
 
| author = Lydia [[Gehring (surname)|Gehring]]
 
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{{Daily Record article
 
| title = Griffin Is New Chamber Director
 
| year = 2008
 
| month = 05
 
| day = 09
 
| page = {{Cite page|123}}
 
| section = Local News
 
| author = Bryan [[Schaaf (surname)|Schaaf]]
 
}}
 
{{Daily Record article
 
| title = A Good Choice
 
| year = 2008
 
| month = 05
 
| day = 09
 
| page = {{Cite page|123}}
 
| section = Opinion
 
}}
 
{{Daily Record article
 
| title = More Trolley Tours in Fall
 
| year = 2008
 
| month = 05
 
| day = 12
 
| page = {{Cite page|123}}
 
| section = Local News
 
| author = Paul [[Locher (surname)|Locher]]
 
}}
 
{{Daily Record article
 
| title = Giving 150 Percent Wooster Chamber Recognizes Efforts of Community's Small Business
 
| year = 2008
 
| month = 06
 
| day = 20
 
| page = {{Cite page|123}}
 
| section = Local News
 
| author = Bryan [[Schaaf (surname)|Schaaf]]
 
}}
 
{{Daily Record article
 
| title = President's Cookbook Dreams Will Come True Special Olympians and Business Partners to...
 
| year = 2008
 
| month = 07
 
| day = 02
 
| page = {{Cite page|123}}
 
| section = S
 
| author = Lydia [[Gehring (surname)|Gehring]]
 
}}
 
{{Daily Record article
 
| title = Parade Was Good for Downtown Business
 
| year = 2008
 
| month = 07
 
| day = 07
 
| page = {{Cite page|123}}
 
| section = Local news
 
| author = Christy [[Johnson (surname)|Johnson]]
 
}}
 
{{Daily Record article
 
| title = Woosterfest Scheduled Sept. 26-27
 
| year = 2008
 
| month = 08
 
| day = 10
 
| page = {{Cite page|123}}
 
| section = Living
 
}}
 
{{Daily Record article
 
| title = President's Cookbooks Cornhole Tourney Part of Woosterfest
 
| year = 2008
 
| month = 08
 
| day = 27
 
| page = {{Cite page|123}}
 
| section = Living
 
| author = Lydia [[Gehring (surname)|Gehring]]
 
}}
 
{{Daily Record article
 
| title = Wooster Growth Continues Talks with Buckeye Supply
 
| year = 2008
 
| month = 09
 
| day = 09
 
| page = {{Cite page|123}}
 
| section = Local News
 
| author = Bryan [[Schaaf (surname)|Schaaf]]
 
}}
 
{{Daily Record article
 
| title = Wooster Chamber Plans to Recreate Old Photo
 
| year = 2008
 
| month = 09
 
| day = 26
 
| page = {{Cite page|123}}
 
| section = Local News
 
}}
 
{{Daily Record article
 
| title = Now and Then: Chamber Recreates Photo from 1908
 
| year = 10
 
| month = 05
 
| day = 08
 
| page = {{Cite page|123}}
 
| section = Business
 
| author = Linda [[Hall (surname)|Hall]]
 
}}
 
{{Daily Record article
 
| title = List of Time Capsule Items
 
| year = 2008
 
| month = 10
 
| day = 19
 
| page = {{Cite page|123}}
 
| section = Local News
 
}}
 
{{Daily Record article
 
| title = No Action Yet on Job Creation Tax Credit
 
| year = 2008
 
| month = 10
 
| day = 21
 
| page = {{Cite page|123}}
 
| section = Local News
 
| author = Bryan [[Schaaf (surname)|Schaaf]]
 
}}
 
{{Daily Record article
 
| title = Job Creation Tax Credit Gets OK
 
| year = 2008
 
| month = 11
 
| day = 04
 
| page = {{Cite page|123}}
 
| section = Local News
 
| author = Bryan [[Schaaf (surname)|Schaaf]]
 
}}
 
{{Daily Record article
 
| title = Beall Avenue Businesses Say Project Won't Slow Them Down
 
| year = 2008
 
| month = 11
 
| day = 07
 
| page = {{Cite page|123}}
 
| section = Local News
 
| author = Bryan [[Schaaf (surname)|Schaaf]]
 
}}
 
{{Daily Record article
 
| title = Wooster to Kickoff Christmas Celebration Nov. 30
 
| year = 2008
 
| month = 11
 
| day = 21
 
| page = {{Cite page|123}}
 
| section = Local News
 
| author = Paul [[Locher (surname)|Locher]]
 
}}
 
{{Daily Record article
 
| title = Next Year's Budget Back on Council's Agenda
 
| year = 2008
 
| month = 11
 
| day = 30
 
| page = {{Cite page|123}}
 
| section = Local News
 
| author = Bryan [[Schaaf (surname)|Schaaf]]
 
}}
 
{{Daily Record article
 
| title = Bed Tax Revenue Up in Wooster
 
| year = 2008
 
| month = 12
 
| day = 08
 
| page = {{Cite page|123}}
 
| section = Local News
 
| author = Bryan [[Schaaf (surname)|Schaaf]]
 
}}
 
{{Daily Record article
 
| title = Board of Trade Forms in Early 1900s, Meant to Shake Up Development
 
| year = 2008
 
| month = 12
 
| day = 10
 
| page = {{Cite page|123}}
 
| section = Local News
 
| author = Paul [[Locher (surname)|Locher]]
 
}}
 
{{Daily Record article
 
| title = College Students Create Business Plan for Competition
 
| year = 2008
 
| month = 12
 
| day = 16
 
| page = {{Cite page|123}}
 
| section = Local News
 
| author = Linda [[Hall (surname)|Hall]]
 
}}
 
 
 
====2009====
 
{{Daily Record article
 
| title = Instead of Trinkets, Company Gives $5,000 to Startzman Clinic
 
| year = 2009
 
| month = 01
 
| day = 23
 
| page = {{Cite page|0}}
 
| section = Local News
 
| author = Bryan [[Schaaf (surname)|Schaaf]]
 
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{{Daily Record article
 
| title = Commentary: Chamber is 'Voice for Business'
 
| year = 2009
 
| month = 01
 
| day = 25
 
| page = {{Cite page|0}}
 
| section = Business
 
| author = Jeff [[Griffin (surname)|Griffin]]
 
}}
 
{{Daily Record article
 
| title = Community Commitment Hundreds Attended the Festivities Thursday Night
 
| year = 2009
 
| month = 01
 
| day = 25
 
| page = {{Cite page|0}}
 
| section = Opinion
 
}}
 
{{Daily Record article
 
| title = Wayne County One of Most Affordable
 
| year = 2009
 
| month = 01
 
| day = 25
 
| page = {{Cite page|0}}
 
| section = Local News
 
| author = Bryan [[Schaaf (surname)|Schaaf]]
 
}}
 
{{Daily Record article
 
| title = 'Crash Course' Attracts Winemakers, Growers
 
| year = 2009
 
| month = 02
 
| day = 17
 
| page = {{Cite page|0}}
 
| section = Local News
 
| author = Chris [[Leonard (surname)|Leonard]]
 
}}
 
{{Daily Record article
 
| title = Request for Products Has Tekfor Looking to Grow
 
| year = 2009
 
| month = 02
 
| day = 17
 
| page = {{Cite page|0}}
 
| section = Local News
 
| author = Bryan [[Schaaf (surname)|Schaaf]]
 
}}
 
{{Daily Record article
 
| title = Wooster's Webb Atlas a Small Business Victim to Declining Economy
 
| year = 2009
 
| month = 02
 
| day = 25
 
| page = {{Cite page|0}}
 
| section = Local News
 
| author = Bryan [[Schaaf (surname)|Schaaf]]
 
}}
 
{{Daily Record article
 
| title = Commentary: D. - C. to Wooster Connection
 
| year = 2009
 
| month = 03
 
| day = 01
 
| page = {{Cite page|0}}
 
| section = Business
 
| author = Jeff [[Griffin (surname)|Griffin]]
 
}}
 
{{Daily Record article
 
| title = Return Unused Gift Certificates to Chamber for Possible Reimbursement
 
| year = 2009
 
| month = 03
 
| day = 03
 
| page = {{Cite page|0}}
 
| section = Local News
 
| author = Bryan [[Schaaf (surname)|Schaaf]]
 
}}
 
{{Daily Record article
 
| title = Business Successes Get National Recognition
 
| year = 2009
 
| month = 03
 
| day = 10
 
| page = {{Cite page|0}}
 
| section = Local News
 
| author = Bryan [[Schaaf (surname)|Schaaf]]
 
}}
 
{{Daily Record article
 
| title = Gee Says Ohio at Turning Point in History
 
| year = 2009
 
| month = 03
 
| day = 13
 
| page = {{Cite page|0}}
 
| section = Local News
 
| author = Bobby [[Warren (surname)|Warren]]
 
}}
 
{{Daily Record article
 
| title = Tournament Play a 'Nice Diversion'
 
| year = 2009
 
| month = 03
 
| day = 20
 
| page = {{Cite page|0}}
 
| section = Local News
 
| author = Bobby [[Warren (surname)|Warren]]
 
}}
 
{{Daily Record article
 
| title = Commentary: Find the Ups in Economic Storm
 
| year = 2009
 
| month = 04
 
| day = 05
 
| page = {{Cite page|0}}
 
| section = Business
 
| author = Jeff [[Griffin (surname)|Griffin]]
 
}}
 
{{Daily Record article
 
| title = Preparation Begins for All-American Presentation
 
| year = 2009
 
| month = 04
 
| day = 19
 
| page = {{Cite page|0}}
 
| section = Local News
 
| author = Bryan [[Schaaf (surname)|Schaaf]]
 
}}
 
{{Daily Record article
 
| title = Bogus Rumors About Buehler's Fresh Foods
 
| year = 2009
 
| month = 04
 
| day = 23
 
| page = {{Cite page|0}}
 
| section = Local News
 
| author = Bryan [[Schaaf (surname)|Schaaf]]
 
}}
 
{{Daily Record article
 
| title = Commentary: Diversity at Work in Wooster
 
| year = 2009
 
| month = 04
 
| day = 26
 
| page = {{Cite page|0}}
 
| section = Business
 
| author = Jeff [[Griffin (surname)|Griffin]]
 
}}
 
{{Daily Record article
 
| title = President's Cookbook An Art to Serving the Community
 
| year = 2009
 
| month = 05
 
| day = 27
 
| page = {{Cite page|0}}
 
| section = Living
 
| author = Lydia [[Gehring (surname)|Gehring]]
 
}}
 
{{Daily Record article
 
| title = Diverse Base Helps City Weather Rubbermaid Closing
 
| year = 2009
 
| month = 06
 
| day = 14
 
| page = {{Cite page|0}}
 
| section = Special
 
| author = Bryan [[Schaaf (surname)|Schaaf]]
 
}}
 
{{Daily Record article
 
| title = Little Pieces of Each City
 
| year = 2009
 
| month = 06
 
| day = 19
 
| page = {{Cite page|0}}
 
| section = Local News
 
| author = Bryan [[Schaaf (surname)|Schaaf]]
 
}}
 
{{Daily Record article
 
| title = President's Cookbook Making Dreams Into a Reality Annual Fundraiser to Benefit Special Olympics
 
| year = 2009
 
| month = 06
 
| day = 24
 
| page = {{Cite page|0}}
 
| section = Living
 
| author = Lydia [[Gehring (surname)|Gehring]]
 
}}
 
{{Daily Record article
 
| title = Recipes
 
| year = 2009
 
| month = 06
 
| day = 24
 
| page = {{Cite page|0}}
 
| section = Living
 
}}
 
{{Daily Record article
 
| title = Wooster on CNN Money List
 
| year = 2009
 
| month = 07
 
| day = 17
 
| page = {{Cite page|0}}
 
| section = Local News
 
| author = Bryan [[Schaaf (surname)|Schaaf]]
 
}}
 
{{Daily Record article
 
| title = TechniGraphics Takes a Step Toward Future with University
 
| year = 2009
 
| month = 07
 
| day = 22
 
| page = {{Cite page|0}}
 
| section = Local News
 
| author = Bobby [[Warren (surname)|Warren]]
 
}}
 
{{Daily Record article
 
| title = Numbers for June Show Wayne at 10.7 Percent
 
| year = 2009
 
| month = 07
 
| day = 31
 
| page = {{Cite page|0}}
 
| section = Local News
 
| author = Bobby [[Warren (surname)|Warren]]
 
}}
 
{{Daily Record article
 
| title = Commentary: Junior Leadership Soon to Be Born
 
| year = 2009
 
| month = 08
 
| day = 02
 
| page = {{Cite page|0}}
 
| section = Business
 
| author = Jeff [[Griffin (surname)|Griffin]]
 
}}
 
{{Daily Record article
 
| title = Capital Key to Economic Recovery Area Business Leaders Tend to Believe Worst is Over
 
| year = 2009
 
| month = 08
 
| day = 16
 
| page = {{Cite page|0}}
 
| section = Business
 
| author = Bobby [[Warren (surname)|Warren]]
 
}}
 
{{Daily Record article
 
| title = Project Aims to Keep Dollars Local, Independent Businesses Strong
 
| year = 2009
 
| month = 08
 
| day = 16
 
| page = {{Cite page|0}}
 
| section = Business
 
| author = Chris [[Kick (surname)|Kick]]
 
}}
 
{{Daily Record article
 
| title = President's Cookbook Woosterfest 2009 Offers Family Fun Changes Coming to Beer Barrel Race
 
| year = 2009
 
| month = 08
 
| day = 26
 
| page = {{Cite page|0}}
 
| section = Living
 
| author = Lydia [[Gehring (surname)|Gehring]]
 
}}
 
{{Daily Record article
 
| title = Buildings Now Store Memories: Store Owner Says 'To See Them Close, It's Sad. We Just Have to Keep..."
 
| year = 2009
 
| month = 08
 
| day = 29
 
| page = {{Cite page|0}}
 
| section = Local News
 
| author = Bryan [[Schaaf (surname)|Schaaf]]
 
}}
 
{{Daily Record article
 
| title = Campbell Named Chamber's Business of the Year
 
| year = 2009
 
| month = 09
 
| day = 13
 
| page = {{Cite page|0}}
 
| section = Business
 
| author = Jane [[Doe (surname)|Doe]]
 
}}
 
{{Daily Record article
 
| title = Officials Cautious As Jobless Rate Falls
 
| year = 2009
 
| month = 09
 
| day = 28
 
| page = {{Cite page|0}}
 
| section = Local News
 
| author = Katy [[Ganz (surname)|Ganz]] and Bobby [[Warren (surname)|Warren]]
 
}}
 
{{Daily Record article
 
| title = Storms Didn't STop the Fun at 25th Annual Woosterfest
 
| year = 2009
 
| month = 10
 
| day = 03
 
| page = {{Cite page|0}}
 
| section = Local News
 
| author = Bryan [[Schaaf (surname)|Schaaf]]
 
}}
 
{{Daily Record article
 
| title = Steins, Twists and Turns All a Part of Woosterfest
 
| year = 2009
 
| month = 10
 
| day = 04
 
| page = {{Cite page|0}}
 
| section = Local News
 
| author = Bobby [[Warren (surname)|Warren]]
 
}}
 
{{Daily Record article
 
| title = Howey House Funding
 
| year = 2009
 
| month = 11
 
| day = 06
 
| page = {{Cite page|0}}
 
| section = Local News
 
}}
 
{{Daily Record article
 
| title = Commentary: Tradition a Part of Wooster's Future
 
| year = 2009
 
| month = 11
 
| day = 08
 
| page = {{Cite page|0}}
 
| section = Business
 
}}
 
{{Daily Record article
 
| title = College and Community Combine Efforts to Collect Donations
 
| year = 2009
 
| month = 11
 
| day = 09
 
| page = {{Cite page|0}}
 
| section = Local News
 
| author = Chris [[Leonard (surname)|Leonard]]
 
}}
 
{{Daily Record article
 
| title = Main Street Wooster had Positive Run in Past Year
 
| year = 2009
 
| month = 11
 
| day = 15
 
| page = {{Cite page|0}}
 
| section = Business
 
| author = Bryan [[Schaaf (surname)|Schaaf]]
 
}}
 
{{Daily Record article
 
| title = Bed Tax to Benefit Three Economic Development Entities
 
| year = 1999
 
| month = 11
 
| day = 19
 
| page = {{Cite page|0}}
 
| section = Local News
 
| author = Bryan [[Schaaf (surname)|Schaaf]]
 
}}
 
{{Daily Record article
 
| title = Streeter to Throw the 'Big Switch'
 
| year = 1999
 
| month = 11
 
| day = 22
 
| page = {{Cite page|0}}
 
| section = Local News
 
| author = Paul [[Locher (surname)|Locher]]
 
}}
 
{{Daily Record article
 
| title = Legislators Talk Recession, Recovery During Panel Discussion Breakfast
 
| year = 2009
 
| month = 11
 
| day = 30
 
| page = {{Cite page|0}}
 
| section = Local News
 
| author = Bobby [[Warren (surname)|Warren]]
 
}}
 
{{Daily Record article
 
| title = Unemployment Up Slightly, Still Better Than Average
 
| year = 1999
 
| month = 11
 
| day = 30
 
| page = {{Cite page|0}}
 
| section = Local News
 
| author = Bobby [[Warren (surname)|Warren]] and Christine L. [[Pratt (surname)|Pratt]]
 
}}
 
{{Daily Record article
 
| title = Commentary: Chamber Benefits Varied and Many
 
| year = 2009
 
| month = 12
 
| day = 06
 
| page = {{Cite page|0}}
 
| section = Business
 
| author = Jeff [[Griffin (surname)|Griffin]]
 
}}
 
 
 
====2019====
 
{{Daily Record article
 
| title = Rea, Weaver Award Horn Redevelopment Opportunity
 
| year = 2019
 
| month = 09
 
| day = 06
 
| page = {{Cite page|123}}
 
| section = News
 
| author = Tami [[Mosser (surname)|Mosser]]
 
}}
 
{{Daily Record article
 
| title = Kinderplatz Returns with Fun Activities for Kids
 
| year = 2019
 
| month = 09
 
| day = 22
 
| page = {{Cite page|123}}
 
| section = News
 
| author = Linda [[Hall (surname)|Hall]]
 
}}
 
{{Daily Record article
 
| title = With the Keg Tapped, Woosterfest 2019 Opens
 
| year = 2019
 
| month = 09
 
| day = 27
 
| page = {{Cite page|123}}
 
| section = News
 
}}
 
{{Daily Record article
 
| title = Porter May is Top Dog in Weiner Race at Woosterfest
 
| year = 2019
 
| month = 09
 
| day = 28
 
| page = {{Cite page|123}}
 
| section = Kevin
 
| author = Kevin [[Lynch (surname)|Lynch]]
 
}}
 
{{Daily Record article
 
| title = Proposed Subdivision in North Wooster Pulled by Developer
 
| year = 2019
 
| month = 09
 
| day = 30
 
| page = {{Cite page|123}}
 
| section = News
 
| author = Emily [[Morgan (surname)|Morgan]]
 
}}
 
{{Daily Record article
 
| title = Farmers National Bank Marks Shreve Opening with Ribbon Cutting, Open House
 
| year = 2019
 
| month = 10
 
| day = 03
 
| page = {{Cite page|123}}
 
| section = News
 
}}
 
{{Daily Record article
 
| title = Chamber of Commerce Produces Wooster Candidate Videos
 
| year = 2019
 
| month = 10
 
| day = 29
 
| page = {{Cite page|123}}
 
| section = News
 
| author = Jack [[Rooney (surname)|Rooney]]
 
}}
 
{{Daily Record article
 
| title = Wooster Chamber to Honor Steiner, PRC-Saltillo
 
| year = 2019
 
| month = 11
 
| day = 13
 
| page = {{Cite page|123}}
 
| section = News
 
| author = Jack [[Rooney (surname)|Rooney]]
 
}}
 
{{Daily Record article
 
| title = Wayne County Fair Event Center Already Booking Many Events
 
| year = 2019
 
| month = 11
 
| day = 19
 
| page = {{Cite page|123}}
 
| section = News
 
| author = Emily [[Morgan (surname)|Morgan]]
 
}}
 
{{Daily Record article
 
| title = Wooster City Council Turns Down Fair Board Request for Share of Bed Tax Money
 
| year = 2019
 
| month = 11
 
| day = 19
 
| page = {{Cite page|123}}
 
| section = News
 
| author = Jack [[Rooney (surname)|Rooney]]
 
}}
 
{{Daily Record article
 
| title = Quarter Century of Leadership -- Sheron Celebrated for 25 Years As Wooster Hospital's CEO
 
| year = 2019
 
| month = 12
 
| day = 05
 
| page = {{Cite page|123}}
 
| section = News
 
| author = Linda [[Hall (surname)|Hall]]
 
}}
 
{{Daily Record article
 
| title = Top 10 Stories of 2019: New Wayne County Event Center Offers Endless Possibilities
 
| year = 2019
 
| month = 12
 
| day = 28
 
| page = {{Cite page|123}}
 
| section = News
 
| author = Emily [[Morgan (surname)|Morgan]]
 
 
}}
 
}}
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 +
==Quick Facts==
 +
* 1892 - The Ohio Agricultural Experiment Station moved from the University of Columbus, to Wooster, Ohio led by proactive lobbying efforts of the [[Wooster Board of Trade]].
 +
* 1900 - [[Wooster Board of Trade]] was organized by [[Walter D. Foss]], as the first President.
 +
* 1908 - December 14, The Wooster Board of Trade is officially founded as an organization. Incorporated in State of Ohio as a not for profit organization.
 +
* 1912 - The [[Wayne County Fair]] Board asked that the businessmen of Wooster close their places of business for two days during the Wayne County Fair.
 +
* 1913 - The Good Roads Committee was successful in securing paved routes through Wooster; now known as The [[Lincoln Highway]] (U.S. Route 30) and State Route 3.
 +
* 1917 - Board of Trade committed to raising one million dollars for the University of Wooster, which would support the expansion of its campus in Wooster.
 +
* 1918 - Contracts are closed by the New Industry Committee with the [[Akron Brass Company]] and the [[Wooster Rubber Company]] ([[Rubbermaid|Rubbermaid]]).
 +
* 1921 - The Board purchases property in the Christmas Run Valley, and retains an architect to design what is now "Christmas Run Park."
 +
* 1928 - 127 acres, on the northeast end of town is purchased by the Board at a cost of $11,500, for the purpose of establishing a County airport.
 +
* 1941 - To alleviate the pressing need for parking spaces in downtown, the Board purchased two lots for business owners to park during business hours.
 +
* 1947 - The Board of Trade established a new railroad sighting that attracted [[Silver Brothers Inc]], the [[Wooster Rubber Company]], [[Gerstenslager Company|Gerstenslagers]], [[Wooster Brass]], [[International Paper Company]], and [[Bauer Manufacturing Company]].
 +
* 1950 - Wooster Board of Trade members voted to change the name to [[Wooster Chamber of Commerce]].
 +
* 1952 - The Chamber was approve by the State of Ohio as one of the first organizations with a recognized Safety Council, formed to support industrial members.
 +
* 1965 - Serious ramifications facing the city, due to lack of income, led to the formation of a Chamber resolution that a city income tax was essential. Voter approval of this issue was due in large measure to the Chamber's efforts.
 +
* 1966 - The board purchased a 45 acre parcel of land on Old Mansfield Road. The land was successfully sold to [[Frito-Lay]], [[Bell and Howell]], and [[Akron Brass Company]].
 +
* 1974 - Wooster Chamber plays an intricate role in securing the All-American City Award for the City of Wooster, by sending a delegation to San Diego, California.
 +
* 1977 - The Chamber strong opposed the city's first flood way zoning ordinance, city the legislation could cause the lost of vital industrial and commercial investments.
 +
* 1978 - The newly created [[Wayne County Community Foundation]] was housed in the Chamber office until it could become self sustaining.
 +
* 1982 - The Wooster Chamber changed its name to the [[Wooster Area Chamber of Commerce]] to better identify the increased involvement and range of projects being undertaken.
 +
* 1983 - Realizing the economic impact of the tourism industry, the Chamber played a major role in the creation of the [[Wayne County Visitor & Conventions Bureau]] to provide ongoing promotion of Wayne County as a tourist destination.
 +
* 1984 - Chamber's Directors named a Downtown Revitalization Committee to address downtown concerns.
 +
* 1986 - The Chamber actively worked with City Officials in extending utilities to Venture Blvd, which assisted the relocation of [[Seaman Corporation]] from Millersburg to Wooster.
 +
* 1988 - Assistance was granted to [[Scot Industries]] of Lone Star, Texas in the construction of a 105,000 sq. ft. facility just west of the Wooster corporation limits.
 +
* 1991 - Chamber led leadership recognized the important of continual and concentrated Economic Development efforts, by founding the [[Wayne County Economic Development Council]], a county wide ED agency for Wayne County.
 +
* 1991 - The City of Wooster purchased the old Wooster AAA building on W. Liberty Street as a deal with the Wayne County Commissioners to bring the Human Services department downtown. The old Wooster AAA building also came with additional property that the city swapped with the county for more acreage on the Kinney property which the city wanted to use for a retention basin. The city was not able to auction off the old Wooster AAA building leaving the 5,700 sq. foot building vacant until the Chamber led by "Team Opportunity" agreed by the later part of 1993 to purchase the building for $190,000 for less than the appriasal value of $280,000. This left $29,500 budget for a building overall.<ref>Daily Record, Wooster, Ohio. 1994 Jul 8.</ref>
 +
* 1992 - Developer Jerry Baker's northend development (now Wooster's large retail area) receives strong public support from the Chamber Board and Membership.
 +
* 1994 - Efforts to secure public support for the new [[Wooster High School]] is successful, as the door to the new facility open to study and public a like.
 +
* 2004 - Expanded efforts in Community and Economic Development are a top priority for the Chamber and City Officials, as the creation of the Community Tax Incentive District is downtown is created.
 +
* 2008 - The demolition and subsequent redevelopment of the [[Freedlander's|Freedlander site]] is realized through strong public support efforts.
 +
* 2014 - Chamber hosts CEO Joe Kanfer of [[Gojo Industries Inc]] and the Chamber's Wayne Economic Forum, such efforts and connections lead to further exploration into the company expanding at the former [[Rubbermaid]] Facility.
 +
* 2016 - Chamber delegation travel to Germany to meet with [[Schaeffler]] Board and Ownership to discuss their long time growth plans for Wooster. The trip secures a significant expansion and develops a closer relation with Wayne County's largest employer.
  
====2020====
+
==Directory==
{{Daily Record article
+
{|
| title = Wooster Chamber Seeks New President for Fall
+
|- valign="top"
| year = 2020
+
|
| month = 07
 
| day = 10
 
| page = {{Cite page|0}}
 
| section = News
 
| author = Samantha [[Ickes (surname)|Ickes]]
 
}}
 
{{Daily Record article
 
| title = Wooster Chamber Announces New President
 
| year = 2010
 
| month = 08
 
| day = 07
 
| page = {{Cite page|0}}
 
| section = News
 
| author = Samantha [[Ickes (surname)|Ickes]]
 
}}
 
{{Daily Record article
 
| title = Wooster Chamber Announces New President
 
| year = 2020
 
| month = 08
 
| day = 10
 
| page = {{Cite page|3}}
 
| section = S
 
| author = Samantha [[Ickes (surname)|Ickes]]
 
}}
 
{{Daily Record article
 
| title = Orrville Community Day, Woosterfest Canceled for 2020
 
| year = 2020
 
| month = 08
 
| day = 19
 
| page = {{Cite page|0}}
 
| section = News
 
}}
 
{{Daily Record article
 
| title = Downtown Businesses See Increased Weekend Traffic Thanks to DORA
 
| year = 2020
 
| month = 10
 
| day = 04
 
| page = {{Cite page|0}}
 
| section = News
 
| author = Samantha [[Ickes (surname)|Ickes]]
 
}}
 
{{Daily Record article
 
| title = Wooster Area Chamber of Commerce Welcomes New President
 
| year = 2020
 
| month = 10
 
| day = 6
 
| page = {{Cite page|0}}
 
| section = News
 
| author = Samantha [[Ickese (surname)|Ickes]]
 
}}
 
  
==References==
+
*[[Annual Dinner Meeting|Annual Dinner Meeting]]
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+
*[[Business After Hours|Business After Hours]]
 +
*[[Wooster Area Chamber of Commerce. Business Awards|Business Awards]]
 +
*[[Wooster Area Chamber of Commerce. Field of Dreams|Field of Dreams]]
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*[[Wooster Area Chamber of Commerce. Leadership Wooster|Leadership Wooster]]
 +
*[[Wooster Area Chamber of Commerce. Manufacturing Day|Manufacturing Day]]
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*[[Wooster Area Chamber of Commerce. Wall of Fame Recipients|Wall of Fame]]
 +
*[[Wooster Area Chamber of Commerce. Home & Garden Show|Wayne County Home & Garden Show]]
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*[[Wooster Area Chamber of Commerce. Wayne Economic Forum|Wayne Economic Forum]]
 +
*[[Wooster Area Chamber of Commerce. Winter Wonderland|Winter Wonderland]]
 +
*[[Wooster Area Chamber of Commerce. Woosterfest|Woosterfest]]
 +
*[[Wooster Area Chamber of Commerce. Young Professionals|Young Professionals]]
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*[[Wooster Area Chamber of Commerce. Newspaper Citations|Newspaper Citations]]
  
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  • June 10,1893
    Wooster,Ohio
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    • 377 W. Liberty St., Wooster, 44691, Ohio

Wooster Board of Trade In 1900, Walter D. Foss, President of Wooster Brush Company, The served as the first President of the Wooster Board of Trade.

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Wooster Chamber of Commerce In 1950, Wooster Board of Trade members voted to change the name to the Wooster Chamber of Commerce.

Wooster Area Chamber of Commerce In 1982, with the scope of activities now being initiated by the Wooster Chamber of Commerce necessitated the change in name to the Wooster Area Chamber of Commerce.

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Quick Facts

  • 1892 - The Ohio Agricultural Experiment Station moved from the University of Columbus, to Wooster, Ohio led by proactive lobbying efforts of the Wooster Board of Trade.
  • 1900 - Wooster Board of Trade was organized by Walter D. Foss, as the first President.
  • 1908 - December 14, The Wooster Board of Trade is officially founded as an organization. Incorporated in State of Ohio as a not for profit organization.
  • 1912 - The Wayne County Fair Board asked that the businessmen of Wooster close their places of business for two days during the Wayne County Fair.
  • 1913 - The Good Roads Committee was successful in securing paved routes through Wooster; now known as The Lincoln Highway (U.S. Route 30) and State Route 3.
  • 1917 - Board of Trade committed to raising one million dollars for the University of Wooster, which would support the expansion of its campus in Wooster.
  • 1918 - Contracts are closed by the New Industry Committee with the Akron Brass Company and the Wooster Rubber Company (Rubbermaid).
  • 1921 - The Board purchases property in the Christmas Run Valley, and retains an architect to design what is now "Christmas Run Park."
  • 1928 - 127 acres, on the northeast end of town is purchased by the Board at a cost of $11,500, for the purpose of establishing a County airport.
  • 1941 - To alleviate the pressing need for parking spaces in downtown, the Board purchased two lots for business owners to park during business hours.
  • 1947 - The Board of Trade established a new railroad sighting that attracted Silver Brothers Inc, the Wooster Rubber Company, Gerstenslagers, Wooster Brass, International Paper Company, and Bauer Manufacturing Company.
  • 1950 - Wooster Board of Trade members voted to change the name to Wooster Chamber of Commerce.
  • 1952 - The Chamber was approve by the State of Ohio as one of the first organizations with a recognized Safety Council, formed to support industrial members.
  • 1965 - Serious ramifications facing the city, due to lack of income, led to the formation of a Chamber resolution that a city income tax was essential. Voter approval of this issue was due in large measure to the Chamber's efforts.
  • 1966 - The board purchased a 45 acre parcel of land on Old Mansfield Road. The land was successfully sold to Frito-Lay, Bell and Howell, and Akron Brass Company.
  • 1974 - Wooster Chamber plays an intricate role in securing the All-American City Award for the City of Wooster, by sending a delegation to San Diego, California.
  • 1977 - The Chamber strong opposed the city's first flood way zoning ordinance, city the legislation could cause the lost of vital industrial and commercial investments.
  • 1978 - The newly created Wayne County Community Foundation was housed in the Chamber office until it could become self sustaining.
  • 1982 - The Wooster Chamber changed its name to the Wooster Area Chamber of Commerce to better identify the increased involvement and range of projects being undertaken.
  • 1983 - Realizing the economic impact of the tourism industry, the Chamber played a major role in the creation of the Wayne County Visitor & Conventions Bureau to provide ongoing promotion of Wayne County as a tourist destination.
  • 1984 - Chamber's Directors named a Downtown Revitalization Committee to address downtown concerns.
  • 1986 - The Chamber actively worked with City Officials in extending utilities to Venture Blvd, which assisted the relocation of Seaman Corporation from Millersburg to Wooster.
  • 1988 - Assistance was granted to Scot Industries of Lone Star, Texas in the construction of a 105,000 sq. ft. facility just west of the Wooster corporation limits.
  • 1991 - Chamber led leadership recognized the important of continual and concentrated Economic Development efforts, by founding the Wayne County Economic Development Council, a county wide ED agency for Wayne County.
  • 1991 - The City of Wooster purchased the old Wooster AAA building on W. Liberty Street as a deal with the Wayne County Commissioners to bring the Human Services department downtown. The old Wooster AAA building also came with additional property that the city swapped with the county for more acreage on the Kinney property which the city wanted to use for a retention basin. The city was not able to auction off the old Wooster AAA building leaving the 5,700 sq. foot building vacant until the Chamber led by "Team Opportunity" agreed by the later part of 1993 to purchase the building for $190,000 for less than the appriasal value of $280,000. This left $29,500 budget for a building overall.[1]
  • 1992 - Developer Jerry Baker's northend development (now Wooster's large retail area) receives strong public support from the Chamber Board and Membership.
  • 1994 - Efforts to secure public support for the new Wooster High School is successful, as the door to the new facility open to study and public a like.
  • 2004 - Expanded efforts in Community and Economic Development are a top priority for the Chamber and City Officials, as the creation of the Community Tax Incentive District is downtown is created.
  • 2008 - The demolition and subsequent redevelopment of the Freedlander site is realized through strong public support efforts.
  • 2014 - Chamber hosts CEO Joe Kanfer of Gojo Industries Inc and the Chamber's Wayne Economic Forum, such efforts and connections lead to further exploration into the company expanding at the former Rubbermaid Facility.
  • 2016 - Chamber delegation travel to Germany to meet with Schaeffler Board and Ownership to discuss their long time growth plans for Wooster. The trip secures a significant expansion and develops a closer relation with Wayne County's largest employer.

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  1. Daily Record, Wooster, Ohio. 1994 Jul 8.