A. What is the Chamber of Commerce?

The Chamber of Commerce is a voluntary organization of business people who are investing time and money in a community development program - working together to improve the economic, civic and cultural well being of the area. Community and business services provided by the Ohio County Chamber of Commerce are financed through membership dues and fund-raising projects. The Chamber is composed of volunteers serving as committee workers and board officers. The professional staff devotes efforts to build strong organizations and carry out the action plan developed by the Board of Directors to best represent the interests of the membership. The Chamber is organized for the purpose of advancing the business, economic, cultural and civic welfare of Rising Sun and Ohio County, Indiana.

1. To encourage the retention and expansion of existing businesses.
2. To give assistance to any new firms seeking to locate in the area.
3. To be a resource of information concerning the County.
4. To support all activities beneficial to the County, Communities and Townships.
5. To promote the welfare of the area.

B. What does the Chamber do?

The chamber acts as a partner to member businesses by promoting their goods and services. The chamber works to improve the viability of free enterprise through business input to the political process. The chamber serves as a liaison between the city council and members. The chamber contributes to community development and livability by participating in a cooperative effort to support livability and economic development issues. The chamber serves as the visitor information center for the surrounding area, promoting member visitor services when possible