About the Chamber

Welcome to the Lima/Allen County Chamber of Commerce. Founded in 1887, the Lima/Allen County Chamber of Commerce is the community’s leading advocate and champion for business. Its primary objective is to create a climate of growth and success in our community. The Chamber provides leadership and volunteer programs and opportunities as well as business-building initiatives focused on the critical priorities of the community. Leveraging the support, talent, and resources of its members, the Chamber is one of the leading organizations helping to improve economic vitality and quality of life for everyone.

Mission Statement:

Serve, represent and enhance business growth and success.

Vision Statement:

To be the leader of collaborative efforts to advocate a community vision, promote business retention, growth and development and to be a catalyst for higher education to meet the workforce development needs of Lima and Allen County employers.

Long Term Chamber Goals:

Be a catalyst for business and education – increasing the number of students and adults achieving post secondary education.

• Become the leading pro-business advocate on legislative and development-related issues.
• Identify and advance opportunities to support the economic development and expansion of small business.
• Develop a balanced membership strategy for recruiting and retaining members.
• Develop marketing strategies to increase member awareness of programs, benefits and services.
• Identify and advance opportunities to support economic development and expansion of minority business.