Congratulations to Steve Matthew on being named the 2025 Wall of Fame recipient!
Steve Matthew is a man on a mission, who has made a lasting impact on Wooster. Raised in rural Stark County, Ohio, he embarked on a dynamic business career that took him to several major U.S. cities before finding his home in Wooster.
Read MoreCongratulations to Whitaker-Myers Group on being named the 2025 Business of the Year Award recipient!
With over 150 years of service, Whitaker-Myers Group stands as one of Wooster’s oldest and most trusted insurance agencies. The firm offers a variety of services, including insurance, benefits, wealth management, and tax. With a focus on building strong client relationships and unwavering community support, Whitaker-Myers has been named the 2025 Business of the Year.
Read MoreCongratulations to Sarah Baker on being named the 2025 Jack O’Donnell Award for Community Service recipient!
A lifelong Wooster resident, Sarah Baker embodies an unwavering commitment to her community through her professional achievements and heartfelt service.
Read MoreCongratulations to Forrest Lang on being named the 2025 Mike Lezak Award for Volunteer Service recipient!
Forrest Lang has had a lifelong pursuit of selfless service. He’s always there to lend a helping hand, a mindset he inherited from his mom, Kelly Rhodes. “She always is willing to give of herself,” Lang said, noting how her influence inspired him to freely give one of the most valuable resources–his time.
Read MoreCongratulations to Cleveland Road Animal Hospital on being named the 2025 Small Business of the Year (More than 15 Employees) Award recipient!
Cleveland Road Animal Hospital has been a cornerstone of Wooster since the 1960s, offering veterinary care, boarding, grooming, daycare, and most recently, urgent care, introduced in 2023.
Read MoreCongratulations to Expert T’s on being named the 2025 Small Business of the Year (15 Employees or Fewer) Award recipient!
Since 1985, Expert T’s has provided screen printing, embroidery, and custom apparel services for Wooster and beyond. With an emphasis on building meaningful customer relationships, Expert T’s has been named this year's Small Business of the Year in the 15 employees or fewer category.
Read MoreCongratulations to Meaden & Moore on being named the 2025 Board of Directors Award recipient!
Meaden & Moore, a professional services firm specializing in accounting, consulting, and financial advisory services, has been honored with the Board of Directors Award by the Wooster Area Chamber of Commerce.
Read MoreCongratulations to Tony Lemmon on being named the 2025 Leadership Wooster Distinguished Alumni Award recipient!
Captain Tony Lemmon of the Wooster Police Department is being recognized for his nearly 30 years of dedicated service, leadership, and community contributions.
Read MoreCongratulations to West View Healthy Living on being named the 2025 WorthyWorks Award recipient!
West View Healthy Living is a faith-based, non-profit continuing care facility for seniors, offering a continuum of living options designed for their evolving needs.
Read MoreCongratulations to Bill DeRodes on being named the 2024 Wall of Fame Award recipient!
When Bill DeRodes launched D+S Distribution in 1986, he started with three tractor-trailers to serve Rubbermaid. Little did he know, the company would become the vehicle to drive greater community involvement.
Read MoreCongratulations to Freeman Building Systems on being named the 2024 Business of the Year Award recipient!
When the president of the Wooster Area Chamber of Commerce called Dan Freeman, President of Freeman Building Systems, to arrange a meeting, he expected it might be fundraising-related.
Read MoreCongratulations to Ashley Hershberger on being named the 2024 Jack O'Donnell Award recipient!
Ashley Hershberger, Wooster’s recreation manager, is the 2024 Wooster Area Chamber of Commerce Jack O’Donnell Award for Community Service honoree.
Read MoreCongratulations to Andrew Guidetti on being named the 2024 Mike Lezak Award recipient!
While growing up on his family’s beef cattle farm, Andrew Guidetti wasn’t sure what he wanted to do, but he knew he wanted to work outdoors and not be stuck inside.
Read MoreCongratulations to Smetzer's Tire Center on being named the 2024 Small Business of the Year (More than 15 Employees) Award recipient!
Much has changed in the tire industry since Smetzer’s Tire Center opened its doors in 1957, but one thing has not: The company’s commitment to delivering quality products and services.
Read MoreCongratulations to JAFB Wooster Brewery on being named the 2024 Small Business of the Year (15 Employees or Fewer) Award recipient!
In college, Paul Fryman developed an appreciation for beer, but it was in Germany where he fell in love with microbreweries.
Read MoreCongratulations to Kitty Poo Club on being named the 2024 Board of Directors Award recipient!
Kitty Poo Club, a homegrown company specializing in home- delivered litter boxes and litter, has been honored with the Board of Directors Award by the Wooster Area Chamber of Commerce.
Read MoreCongratulations to Leo Miller on being named the 2024 Leadership Wooster Distinguished Alumni Award recipient!
Leo Miller has attended many Wooster Area Chamber of Commerce annual dinner programs over the years.
Read MoreCongratulations to Joyful Cafe on being named the 2024 WorthyWorks Award recipient!
Robin Wisner and Heather Yates had no idea what was brewing when they collaborated to find a solution for what to do when their children aged out of their school’s respective special needs programs.
Read MoreBeyond ribbon cuttings and groundbreakings, do you know what your local chamber of commerce is or has to offer? Read on to discover not only what a chamber is but also what we consider to be the top ten benefits of joining your local chamber of commerce.
Read MoreA leap of faith led Stan Wengerd on a journey that quickly grew into a new career and a successful business. When he purchased a CNC machine at an auction in 2004 he had no idea that would be the beginning of Wooster Clock Company. Each clock is handcrafted using a multi-step process to carve and finish every detail.
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