The mission of the Wooster Area Chamber of Commerce is to foster economic prosperity in the Wooster area by advancing community leadership and supporting the interests of our members and the business community.
Congratulations to The Apple Creek Banking Company on being named the 2026 Business of the Year Award recipient!
For 122 years, The Apple Creek Banking Company has served as a trusted financial partner for individuals, families, and businesses across Wayne, Stark, Summit, and surrounding counties. With more than $260 million in assets, six branches, and one loan origination office, the locally owned, independent community bank has grown steadily while remaining deeply rooted in the people and places it serves. Through its focus on relationships, local decision-making, and long-term community investment, The Apple Creek Banking Company has earned recognition as the 2026 Business of the Year.
Congratulations to Corbett Coots on being named the 2026 Jack O’Donnell Award for Community Service recipient!
Corbett Coots exemplifies a lifelong commitment to service rooted in family, hard work, and a deep love for Wooster. Coots began giving back at a young age by working alongside his father, Bret Defibaugh, learning the value of responsibility, humility, and community involvement through hands-on work.
Congratulations to Joe Reynolds on being named the 2026 Mike Lezak Award for Volunteer Service recipient!
Joe Reynolds was born in Holmes County and moved to Wooster in the fourth grade, later graduating from Wooster High School. After spending time away, he found his way back to Wooster, drawn by the strong sense of community that continues to define the city.
