The Franklin Area Chamber of Commerce
                                  Serving Franklin Since 1947

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We're Good For Business!

Our Chamber
The Chamber office is located at 1200 E. Second St., Suite B, Franklin, OH 45005.

Since 1947, The Franklin Area Chamber of Commerce has worked to make Franklin a good place in which to live and do business.
 
In addition to the
tangible benefits such as healthcare and discounts, Chamber members have take pride in supporting the community.

The Chamber works to bring tourism to the area (Warren County’s largest industry), encourages the arts and education, build the next workforce through cooperative efforts with local school districts and higher education, and open dialogue with government leaders.
 
Chamber members have fun too, socializing at Annual Meeting, Business Expo, and Golf Scramble.

Our e-newsletter
keeps us informed about Chamber happenings and member news.
 
Join active, caring people in your community and support the Chamber!

Ready to join?
Download an application.

 
February Chamber Luncheon
When: Monday, Feb. 27
Where: TBA
What: Speaker Andrew Hughes, Designing  Digitally, Inc.
Lunch: Caterer TBA. Cost is $10/members and $15 for nonmembers.
RSVP: By Feb. 22, 937-746-8457.



December Chamber Luncheon/Fundraiser
A huge success! We raised $4,050 for Franklin Area Community Services!




MixPo 2011!
Our MixPo was a HUGE success! Many thanks to the organizations and individuals who participated and attended!

Taste of Franklin participants included: JD Legends, GFS, Lisa's Kitchen and Catering, A&G Pizza, MainStreet Market, Mr. Frosty, Pisanello's Pizza, PH Bistro, Grandma's Bakery, and TLC Catering.

Exhibitors included: Franklin-Springboro Public Library, City of Franklin, Warren County Career Center Adult Education, Miami-Jacobs Career College, Lincoln College of Technology, Franklin Area Chamber of Commerce, Wade Insurance, Franklin Ridge Healthcare Center,  Belair's Salon, Bentley Chiropractic Center, Atrium Family YMCA, Atrium Medical Center, AAA Wastewater, Buckeye Vodka, Wiseway Supply, Architectural Reclamation, Franklin Area Historical Society/AAA Allied, Centers for Life International, and Franklin Ridge Healthcare Center. 

Additional prize donations were from: Anderson Funeral Homes (4 Reds tickets/parking pass for 9/16), JD Lgends (two ticekts/parking pass for the 9/24 Billy Currington concert), Valley Laundry, and Franklin Self Storage.

In-kind support: St. Mary Parish, Franklin First United Methodist Church, and JD Legends. 

2011-2012 Board of Directors

President:
Charlie Samaan, JD Legends
Vice President: Rebekah Anderson Giuffre, Anderson Funeral Home
Secretary: Denise Price, Holiday Inn Express & Suites
Treasurer: Steve Simpkins, Simpkins Insurance

Members at large:
Liz Buchanan, Deardoff Center Board
Frankie Carlson, Palmer Temps
Tim DeHart, AAA Wastewater
Scott Meeker, Legacy Finishing
Tari Taylor, Abilities First
Tom Wiggershaus, WesBanco Bank

Permanent Seats: 
Arnol Elam, Superintendent, Franklin City Schools
Sonny Lewis, City Manager, Franklin
Helen Campbell, Administrator, Franklin Township

Executive Director: Peggy Darragh-Jeromos






We're good for business!
The Franklin Area Chamber of Commerce
P. O. Box 721
1200 E. Second St, Suite B
Franklin, Ohio  45005
937-746-8457
chamber45005@gmail.com






Thank you to our Chamber's Sustaining Members

-Joy Patrick (Patrick Staffing, Hearts on Call, and
 JP Management Group)
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Atrium Medical Center
-Cox Media Group Ohio
-Franklin Ridge Healthcare Center
-Ample Industries

Several levels of sustaining membership are available. Please contact the office, 937-746-8457, to discuss a package for your organization.




Our 2011 Golf Outing

Our 2011 Golf Outing: A huge success! Thanks to all of our sponsors!

Gold Sponsor:







Silver Sponsor:






Beverage Cart Sponsor:






Long Putt Contest Sponsor:







Hole/Tee Sponsors, Prize Sponsors, and Donors:
AAA Wastewater
Anderson Funeral Homes
JD Legends
Insurance Associates
Carlisle Dairy Queen
Clark, Schaefer, Hackett
Clark's Tax Service
Bob's Moraine Trucking
Bond Machine Compnay
Simpkins Insurance
Area Athletics
Franklin Self Storage
Gross Lumber Company
Huntington Bank
Cox Media Group Ohio
Franklin Save-A-Lot
Mr. Frosty Ice Cream
Warren County Career Center
PNC Bank
Minuteman Press - Lebanon
Fifth Third Bank
Patriot Machining and Maintenance Services
Ruppert, Bronson, and Ruppert
Minuteman Press - Lebanon
White-Allen
Veolia Water
National Bank and Trust
Waytek Corporation
Franklin Ridge Healthcare Center
Ohio Valley Sprinkler Inspection/Ohio Valley Fire Protection
Ralph E. Wade Insurance

 


Franklin Area Chamber 2011 Award Winners--Congratulations!

Citizen of the Year: Sonny Lewis

President's Award: Steve Simpkins

Maxwell Award, Community Goodwill:
Jim Wahlrab

Thirkield Award, Renovation:
Franklin Ridge Healthcare Center

Business of the Year:
JD Legends

Industry of the Year: Atrium Medical Center




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