About

We Love our Whitehall Community

The Whitehall Area Chamber of Commerce is a private, not-for-profit organization, comprised of dues-paying members, coming together to collectively advance the commerce community in Whitehall, Ohio and its surrounding areas. Our membership reflects a wide range of industries, and included businesses of all sizes, providing strength in its diversity.

Focusing on advocacy, communication, networking and promotion, the Chamber is positioned to help businesses be at their best, ensuring immediate success and long-term sustainability.

The chamber is a state-registered 501(c)(6) organization, governed by a board of trustees, with four volunteer-led committees supporting chamber operations.

Mission

Our mission is to be your partner in boosting your business to its highest potential.
Whether it is facilitating access to elected officials, providing a knowledgeable industry leader for our monthly lunches, or helping you understand trends in the local marketplace, we're your ally in driving you forward.

Vision

Our vision is to be the area's leader in connecting commerce to community.
Through empathetic relationship building, the Whitehall Area Chamber of Commerce takes pride in knowing our members inside and out and proactively finding ways to mesh their purpose within the fabric of the greater Whitehall area community.

Values

Our mission is to be your partner in boosting your business to its highest potential.
As a chamber, there are indisputable values we operate under and expect our members to also. To create the community needed for commerce to thrive.

  • Accountability​
  • Inclusivity
  • Integrity
​If we answer to our actions, welcome and treat each other with dignity and do what is right, the Whitehall business community will flourish.

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

PRESIDENT
Fred Everett
Thomas Everett Investments

The Chamber really cares about the Whitehall business community and as an organization, it is willing to go above and beyond in its effort to support each member. 

VICE PRESIDENT
Jeff Metzger
MMA Insurance

I joined the Chamber for the opportunity to help my business and others grow, with the resources, professional development and networking opportunities offered. 

TREASURER
Rina Ross
Ohio State Bank

Behind every thriving community are businesses fueling opportunity and prosperity. The Whitehall Area Chamber of Commerce's monthly gatherings offer the chance to market your business and build strong partnerships. Together, we flourish.

SECRETARY
Doug Shoemaker
Whitehall City Schools

I have been able to efficiently connect through the Chamber with local businesses in ways that create a lot of value for our students and families.

TRUSTEE
Kelsey Miller
City of Whitehall

The Chamber is so welcoming – I instantly felt like part of the business community. Everyone is so willing to connect and connect me to others. I am thrilled to be able to return the favor to existing and prospective Whitehall businesses!

TRUSTEE
Gaynelle Stanley
LegalShield

TRUSTEE
Nathan Yolles
Yolles Realty

It is a pleasure to be involved with an organization where all members truly care about the growth and success of other members, as well as the growth and success of the City as well.

Trustee
Juliet Dorris-Williams
The P.E.E.R. Center

I have been extremely impressed with how the Whitehall Chamber embraces all the business in our community, especially the nonprofits. The Chamber creates space for building connections and relationships. In this common space we often discover mutual goals and creative solutions that lead to our mutual success.    

Chamber Committees

To make sure the Whitehall Area Chamber of Commerce is continually providing value to its members, committees are created to help meet the needs and demands of the chamber.

We encourage chamber members to join a committee. Your expertise and interest can help our chamber advance and have a sustainable foundation for success well into the future.

Advocacy

Join us in helping make sure our members have a respected voice at all levels of government.

Events

Be a part of a dynamic team committed to creating events our members leave anticipating the next.

Marketing

Share the word of the chamber, making sure we're having as big of an impact as possible.

Membership

Reaching new members and engaging current members is our top priority. Help us do just that!