Chamber testimonials
“As the non-manufacturing and service sectors of the
local economy continue to grow, it's important that
employers of all types be active in charting our future via the Chamber. Chamber membership is an investment in Reid's future, and our community's future.”
Barry MacDowell, Reid Hospital and Health Care Services
“The Richmond-Wayne County Chamber gives us a link to other businesses in the community. We frequently network with companies and organizations to discuss local trends in business. The Chamber also voices business concerns on local governmental issues.”
Kevin Ahaus, Ahaus Tool & Engineering
Through our partnering with Richmond-Wayne County businesses we know that the Chamber is truly the lifeblood of the business community. When you join the Chamber, you are supporting the future of your own business, and the future of our community.”
Jim Steck, Ivy Tech Community College
“Every individual and every business should support our community’s Chamber of Commerce.”
Jackie Carberry, Warm Glow Candle Outlet Store
“I applaud the emphasis the Chamber puts on education and workforce development as a key to our community’s future success. I think everyone who believes this is important should join the Chamber and actively participate in Chamber programs.”
Kay Whittington, Dunn Mental Health
“The Chamber of Commerce is a great way for Richmond Baking to participate in civic and corporate life. As a business advocate, the Chamber balances the need for growth with a conscious call for responsible planning.”
Rob Quigg, Richmond Baking
“Educated employees are a key ingredient for success in today's business environment. Chamber membership provides a direct line of communication with our local educational institutions. This has allowed M.E.G. and others to influence educational curriculum and priorities.”
Tom Hilkert, M.E.G.
“As a young member of the Chamber, I have been welcomed into the business community and included in decision making and board discussions. The Chamber has embraced the mission of the Young Adult Professionals with their support and inclusion of young people.”
Brad VanVleet, VanVleet Bartel Insurance
"Just wanted to thank you for helping me with the chamber website. I sent emails and links to over 50 people and the response was overwhelming. They thought it was really professional, elegant, etc. To think it only took a day or so to do it is amazing! Though the address to a direct link is long, telling people to look on the chamber website for us is really easy and we can have them click directly on ours if we email it to them. I love it and suggest any business, not able to obtain their own personal website for whatever reasons, hookup with the chamber! "
Stacey Davidson, A.F. Scott Dinner House
