History
Since 1916, The Chamber of Manitowoc County is honored to be the largest and most prominent business organization in our community representing businesses of all sizes and sectors. We are the catalyst for promoting community collaboration and providing resources for continuous and sustainable growth within our community.
As we recognize over 107 years of leading the business community we are proud of what has been accomplished and the growth that we see in our community.
Our four values guide us as we continue our work:
- Leadership: Take the lead in creating opportunities for our members and community to grow and prosper.
- Partnerships: Encourage collaboration between business, government, school, and non-profits to support our community.
- Service: Serve our members and community by providing opportunities for networking, education, promotions and growth.
- Excellence: Deliver the highest standards of performance with integrity and celebrate the achievements of our members.
The Chamber will continue to grow as an organization, so we can broaden our impact across Manitowoc County. We welcome participation and collaboration as we strive to continue to make a positive unified impact on our businesses and our community.
Manitowoc County’s greatest asset is the people who live and work here. It is an honor for the Chamber of Manitowoc County to be leading in business and in our community. We are strong, we are committed and we are successful in working for the greater good.
Mission
The Chamber of Manitowoc County is a membership-driven organization that provides resources and services to promote a healthy and prosperous business environment.
The Chamber’s job is to help you succeed by connecting people through the largest group of business professionals in the area.
The Chamber of Manitowoc County is over 500 members strong and growing. We represent everything from small sole proprietorships to publicly held companies with hundreds of workers. Our members employ more than 20,000 people with 72% of them employing fewer than 25 employees.
The Chamber of Manitowoc County represents members from across the county with businesses from manufacturing and services to agriculture and retail. The diverse mix of members makes us stronger, providing many valuable opportunities to learn, network, and to be an important part of a vital and vibrant organization dedicated to making your business stronger and more successful within our community.
The board of directors meets monthly to set direction and establish policy. The work of The Chamber is done by the numerous volunteers and our staff.
