The Trotwood Chamber of Commerce welcomes you! In 1979 the Trotwood-Madison Chamber of Commerce was created by a group of business leaders who felt the need to have an organization that would help nurture Trotwood businesses. In 1996 when the City of Trotwood merged with Madison Township, the board of directors determined that the organization's name should be changed to the Trotwood Chamber of Commerce.

The first director was Arthur Wallace, working from an office at 100 E. Main Street in Trotwood. There have been several directors since. The office has been relocated several times and today it is located on the Friendship Village Campus at 5790 Denlinger Road-Suite 4011.

The Chamber works with businesses, government, the non-profit sector, and individuals to build a positive economic environment to ensure and enhance the quality of life in Trotwood and the region. We strive to be a positive voice for the community by sponsoring many events to enhance the business experience and educate business leaders.

Trotwood Chamber of Commerce continues to find new ways to help businesses prepare for success and to help them grow. Our belief is that it is imperative that we support local businesses as they are the backbone of our existence.

Marie Battle, CPS
Executive Director

Greetings Members of the Trotwood Chamber:

It is with a sense of honor and humility that I assume the leadership of the Trotwood Chamber of Commerce as president for 2012. I would like to give a heart felt thank you to my predecessor, Gary Fischer, for helping to prepare me for service this year.

The 2011 year was highly successful for our chamber in many areas; please see the December newsletter for a recounting of our accomplishments and of the ways we tried to bring additional value to your membership in this Chamber. We found that we were most successful when we worked closely with other entities such as the City, the Schools, and other stakeholders in Trotwood to get things accomplished.

One of our more important initiatives this year will be to identify the services that you need and expect from your Chamber as a member. Surveys have gone out with minimal responses coming back. Events and workshops have been held without high participation.

We are determined this year to redouble our efforts, and to obtain the kind of information that will help us put forth the kind of programming that gives value to you. My goal is that each of you will have some type of direct contact with the Chamber Board over the next couple of months. In today's business climate Trotwood businesses need help, and the Chamber's reason for existing is to fill in some of the gap that our businesses struggle with everyday.

I look forward to meeting and talking with many of you during this year. My day job is with Trotwood-Madison schools where I can be reached at 854-3050 ext. 11150. Let me know how we can help.

John R. Smith, 2012 President
Trotwood Chamber of Commerce