Chamber Professionals of Ohio - CPO

11/27/2025

11/27/2025

Wishing you and your family a happy and cheerful Thanksgiving!

11/17/2025

I had the wonderful opportunity to visit Lindsey Meyer Young, Executive Director of the Wapakoneta Area Chamber of Commerce this past Friday. Wapak is famously known as the birthplace of Neil Armstrong. (Got my pic with Neil 🚀😉) Wapakoneta is the county seat and is home to the Armstrong Air & Space Museum, the Summer Moon Festival and is full of beautiful historic churches, buildings and courthouse.

The Chamber is very active in the community hosting monthly Buiness Brew, Business After Hours, a Young Professionals group, a Craft Beer Festival and a Party in the Park Summer Concert Series to name a few.

A shout out to The Side Rail for an outstanding lunch.

Wapak is full of great shops, restaurants, bakery, ice cream and coffee shops. Something for everyone. You have to visit Wapakoneta, Ohio!

11/13/2025

We are excited to welcome Amy Shields, Executive Director, ACCE Foundation and Vice President, Programs as our keynote speaker for the 2026 Winter Conference!

Presentation:
Horizon 2035: How External Forces Shape Chambers and Communities

Chamber work is never done in a vacuum, and forward-thinking chamber leaders and staff look for ways to understand the factors that shape the world in which we operate. ACCE’s Horizon 2035 is designed to keep you a step ahead by highlighting key future-facing influences. In this session, participants will have the chance to explore pressing themes that will impact how we work and the issues that we must address in the near and long term. Attendees will hear more about what is driving these trends and how savvy chamber executives are adapting to meet the moment.

Get your team registered today!
https://www.chamberprosohio.com/conference

Chamber Professionals of Ohio - CPO

Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives

11/07/2025

An awesome lunch meeting today with the Central Ohio Chambers of Commerce COCC at BrewDog in Canal Wi******er!

Thank you to our guest speaker, Tom Stipkovich, of One Columbus, on growth and opportunity connected to Anduril’s arrival in our area. Also joining us was Lucas Haire with the Canal Wi******er City Government.

Thank you to the Canal Wi******er Chamber and their Executive Director, Elizabeth Wood for hosting an excellent meeting.

You have to checkout BrewDog… Such a cool place!

Visit Canal Wi******er!

11/01/2025

Congratulations Savannah!

🌟 Exciting Leadership News! 🌟

The Pickaway County Chamber of Commerce Board is thrilled to announce Savannah Hufford as the new Executive Director!

Savannah began her journey with the Chamber as an intern in June 2024, quickly proving her passion for community and leadership. From creating opportunities like Chamber Chats to spearheading new member outreach and developing a Women’s Empowerment Program set to launch in 2026, Savannah has been a driving force for growth and connection.

Board Chair, Jessica Calder, shared, “The Chamber is so fortunate to have Savannah accept this role. She has been instrumental in so many changes that have been made in 2025 and has truly been a leader for our Board..."

Please join us in congratulating and welcoming Savannah to her new role as Executive Director!

10/31/2025

Please welcome Samantha McFadden who is the new executive director of the Tipp City Chamber of Commerce!

Tipp City Chamber of Commerce is excited to share a message from the new Executive Director!

"A little about me- My name is Samantha McFadden and I have lived in Dayton, Ohio the majority of my life. I graduated from Wayne High School, then went on to Wright State to obtain my Bachelors in Psychology. I attended grad school at Ball State and graduated with my Masters in Educational Psychology and in Adult and Community Education.

In 2011, I married my husband, Andrew, and we have three amazing kids that are involved in ALL the things. If I don’t see you soon at a Chamber event, our paths may very well cross at the soccer field, football field, or at cheer competitions.

Prior to stepping into this role, I spent many years working for a local non-profit foster care agency. The experiences and insights I obtained from those years have given me such a drive to do good, give back, and be the change that I want to see in this world.

I am eager to learn about each of your businesses and to support you and the work you do in any way possible!"

10/31/2025

The rain could not spoil an outstanding visit to New Bremen, Ohio to meet with Sara Topp, Executive Director of the Southwestern Auglaize County Chamber of Commerce. Sara is doing great things in Southwest Auglaize County.

New Bremen, Ohio is the home of the Bicycle Museum of America, Crown Equipment Corporation headquarters and is a Miami Erie Canal town. There is so much to explore and experience in this wonderful little town. Thank you 17 West for a yummy lunch! Thanks to our awesome waitress, Kimbi! You gotta visit New Bremen! You… will…love it!

10/30/2025

A chamber legend! 🥂

10/17/2025

Congratulations, Kathi Roetter! Just awesome!

Congratulations to our Executive Director - Kathi Roetter on being named the 2026 Chair of Winter Institute Board of Regents. 🎉

Institute for Organization Management is the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s professional development program for association, chamber, and other nonprofit executives.

We’re looking forward to having Kathi represent our chamber at the Winter Site in January.

10/15/2025

🎉 Welcome to the Chamber Professionals of Ohio network!
We’re excited to welcome our newest members —

🤝 Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce
🤝 Crawford County Chamber of Commerce
🤝 Ottawa Area Chamber of Commerce

Together, we’re strengthening connections, sharing ideas, and driving impact across Ohio’s business community. 💼✨

10/14/2025

Registration for the 2026 CPO Winter Conference is now OPEN!

We are excited to announce our Presenting Sponsor: The Southern Ohio Chamber Alliance - SOCA! Thank you for your continued support!

Get your team registered today!

https://www.chamberprosohio.com/conference