Frequently Asked Questions about the Parma Area Chamber of Commerce

1.  Is the Chamber a segment of the city?
2.  What is a chamber of commerce?
3.  Do you have to have a business or work for someone to join?

1.  Is the Chamber a segment of the city?
The Parma Area Chamber of Commerce is not connected with any city.  The Chamber is it’s own entity.  The Parma Area Chamber of Commerce is supported by Investor dues and other revenue generating projects.

2.  What is a chamber of commerce?
A Chamber of Commerce is a working partnership of business, professional and individual people, representing various interests in a community—government, school and court officials, non-profit organizations, libraries, the clergy, the military and private citizens.

The Chamber of commerce is a not for profit-organization.All revenues generated by memberships and fund-raising are expended to carry forward a broad program of business and community developed.The funds are used to employ a professionally trained staff, to maintain adequate headquarters, and to provide information and literature setting forth the area’s advantages.

The chamber serves as a clearinghouse, public relations consultant, legislative representative, an information and referral source and a research and promotion medium—a civic resource.

3.  Do you have to have a business or work for someone to join?
The Chamber has a member level of “Individual”, so someone can join that is not connected to a business.