The Franklin Area Chamber of Commerce
                                  Serving Franklin For 60 Years

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We're Good For Business!

The Chamber of Commerce works 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 the 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. Join active, caring people in your community and support the Chamber!







2008 Board of Directors

President: Drew Mantel, Edward Jones
Vice President: Tonya Bowman, National City Bank
Treasurer: Phyllis Clark, Clark's Tax Service
Secretary: Susan Svarda, AFLAC

Members at large:
Allan Powers, GTCO
Marilee Pretzinger, Conover Health Plus
Jim Ruppert, Ruppert, Bronson, & Ruppert
Liz Buchanan, Deardoff Center Board
Peggy Darragh-Jeromos, Freelance Writer

Permanent Seats: 
Manager, City of Franklin
Superintendent, Franklin City Schools




We're good for business!
The Franklin Area Chamber of Commerce
P. O. Box 721
340 S. Main Street
Franklin, Ohio  45005
937-746-8457
chamber45005@gmail.com
In 2007, the Chamber co-sponsored the visit of the Vietnam Traveling Wall, which brought over 30,000 visitors to Franklin.

Warren County Commissioner Pat South was one of the keynote speakers at the Chamber's 2008 Annual Meeting and election of officers on June 25 at Pisanello's ballroom.



Franklin Area Chamber 2008 Award Winners--Congratulations!

Citizen of the Year:
Bob Knipper and Mark Kennard

President's Award:
Jim Mears


Maxwell Award, Community Goodwill:
Bob and Janette Alexander

Eldridge Award, Historic Preservation:
Frankln Area Historical Society

Thirkield Award, Renovation:
Franklin City Schools

Business of the Year:
Marsh Supermarket

Industry of the Year:
Waytek Corporation
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