Our Mission
The mission of the Greater Ogdensburg Chamber of Commerce, Inc. is to advance the Civic, Commercial, Industrial and Agricultural interests of the City of Ogdensburg and surrounding areas. The promotion of the general welfare and prosperity of the City of Ogdensburg and the stimulation of the public sentiment to those ends: and the providing of social features as will promote these purposes.
The Chamber shall be non-partisan, nonsectarian and shall not engage directly or indirectly in any activities of a political nature.
Throughout the year, we work to create activities which bring thousands of people to the area helping to create a positive economic impact for our local businesses.
Member Benefits
The Greater Ogdensburg Chamber of Commerce is excited about the year ahead as it begins 2018. The Chamber provides many quality benefits to our members. Our benefits include:
• Access to health care for petite to large businesses
• 2018 Membership Plaque to display in your business
• Participation in the Chambers Dollars program – “shop local” campaign
• Access to our Bulk Rate Mail permit (savings of 50% per mailing)
• Business listing on the Chamber website
• Links to your website/Facebook page from the Chamber website
• Advertisement in Chamber publications
• Referrals to your business from personal visits, phone, email or fax inquiries
• Display of your business brochures/flyers in the Chamber office
• Access to our mailing list to increase your business contacts/marketing strategies
• Representation at trade shows and expos
• Sponsorship opportunities for Chamber events or publications to increase your marketing
• Weekly E-blasts to chamber members – highlighting specials/discounts/events
• Invitation to our Annual Dinner honoring Citizen of the Year; Business Improvement and Outstanding Community Service awards
• Listing in the on-line Annual Chamber Member Directory
• Discount prescription card
• NBT Bank -- Access to a Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Group Discounts for AAA Membership
The Chamber memberships run from January 1st to December 31st – our dues are based upon the number of employees in your organization or business. The Chamber’s time and efforts are equally shared between business advocacy, enhancing community spirit and promoting tourism and the City of Ogdensburg. The Chamber attends seminars and trade shows promoting tourism and business re-location to Ogdensburg. The Chamber office stocks and distributes brochures from attractions throughout New York State and Canada.
Associate/Family Memberships – we have re-vamped our Associate Membership ($20) and Family Memberships ($30) – adding benefits of: Discount of 10% in the Chamber Store – The Crescent; Free Admission for (2) Chamber events when you show your membership card at the door and your name listed in the on-line Membership Directory on the Chamber website. Associate and Family memberships help support the Chamber and the City of Ogdensburg.
2018 Executive Board | |
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President | Sean McNamara, North Country This Week |
1st Vice President | John Wade, Sherman Inn |
2nd Vice President | Betsy Porter, United Helpers |
Secretary | Michele Catlin, CHMC |
Treasurer | Derek VanHouse, Pepsi |
Executive Committee Members | Kevin McDonough; Lee Jones - Jones Insurance |
2018 Board of Directors With Terms | |||
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Pearson,Laura | Executive Director | ||
Babowicz, Ray | 2018 | Community Health Center of the North Country | |
Bogart, Kathy | 2019 | Pepsi | |
Catlin, Michele | 2019 | CHMC | |
Chevalier, Craig | 2012 | NBT Bank | |
Delles, Becky | 2018 | Verizon Wireless Zone | |
Demers, Kim | 2018 | Kimro's Medicine Place (Past President) | |
Hitterman, Amanda | 2018 | CHMC Foundation | |
Izzo, Wayne | 2018 | Community Representative | |
Jones, Lee | 2019 | Jones Insurance | |
Kerfien, Penny | 2018 | Ogdensburg Public Library | |
LeMay, Marcia | 2019 | Law Office of Marcia LeMay | |
McDonough, Kevin | 2019 | Community Representative | |
McNamara, Sean | 2019 | North Country This Week | |
Merz, Dawn | 2021 | Stephens Media Group | |
Missert, John III | 2021 | A.J. Misserts, Inc | |
Pitcher, Christopher | 2019 | LaRue & Pitcher Funeral Home | |
Porter, Betsy | 2021 | United Helpers | |
Purdy, Sarah | City Manager | ||
--Vacant | OBPA Representative | ||
Roethel, Rhonda | 2018 | America 1 Realty | |
Ryan, Judy | 2019 | Community Representative | |
Thayer, Michael | 2018 | St. Law Federal Credit Union | |
Vanhouse, Derek | 2018 | Pepsi Cola Bottlers | |
Wade, John | 2021 | Sherman Inn | |
Woodward, Lisa | 2012 | North Country Savings |