About the Chamber
The Ravenna Chamber of Commerce got its start in 1907, when business leaders recognized the need to promote and market our community.
Back then, Ravenna's population was nearing the 5,000 mark needed to attain "city" status. Industry and businesses alike were prospering in Ravenna, a community some believed stood poised to become the "most advantageously located shipping point in the state."
In 1914 the "Board of Trade" gave way to the current Ravenna Chamber of Commerce, with 135 charter members, many of which had been active in the Board of Trade.
One hundred years later, the Chamber of Commerce remains 150 members strong and maintains an active presence in the community. While many of the original members are gone, the mission of the Chamber remains - to promote and market the Ravenna Area for the betterment of the community.
Our Mission
To serve, represent and be the leading advocate for the business interests of its membership in ways that enhance the environment of the business community, and the quality of life and well being of residents and visitors. |
The Ravenna Area Chamber of Commerce exists:
- To provide programs and services to the membership that will add value and assist the membership in meeting the needs of their customers;
- To promote and support business, commercial and industrial development in the City of Ravenna and Ravenna Township area;
- To lead and unify other civic and community organizations to continually work together with out governmental officials to improve the business environment and the overall quality of life in the City of Ravenna and Ravenna Township.
The Chamber, composed of a Board of Directors, staff and members, work through various committees to accomplish these tasks.
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The Ravenna Area Chamber of Commerce Scholarship
The Ravenna Area Chamber of Commerce encourages continuing educational development of the citizens in our community by offering a $1,000.00 scholarship. The scholarship will be given to an individual who best meets the criteria as described below. Determination of the winner will be judged by a panel of the Ravenna Area Chamber of Commerce members.
- The scholarship will be awarded to a graduating Ravenna High School senior. (Applicant’s may not be a relative of the Ravenna Area Chamber of Commerce Board member or Executive Board member.)
- An official transcript from the high school (current) showing a GPA of 2.5 or higher.
- Two letters of recommendation from members of the school or the community. (Non-family)
- An essay on Past, Present & Future of Ravenna (How you view it and foresee it) and the application form.
- Demonstrate participation in school activities and community service.
To download the scholarship award application click on the link below.
RACC 2010 Scholarship Instructions and Application
To learn more about the Ravenna Area Chamber of Commerce please Contact Us! We look forward to hearing from you.