VERSAILLES AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
PEOPLE - PRIDE - PROGRESS
MISSION STATEMENT
The purpose of the chamber is the furtherance of business, commercial and economic development, growth and activity throughout the Versailles community and surrounding area, and the furtherance of understanding and goodwill among the members.
OBJECTIVE OF CHAMBER
Teamwork focused on advancing business prosperity and improving the quality of life throughout the Versailles community and surrounding area.
BENEFITS OF CHAMBER
Networking and marketing opportunities, visibility, and community leadership options. Chamber membership represents small business, large corporations, and individuals involved in business in Versailles and the surrounding area.
WHY JOIN THE CHAMBER?
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Attend semi-annual networking social events
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Access to discounted VACC sponsored educational events
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Potentially lower your health insurance premiums through a VACC sponsored Multiple Employer Welfare Arrangement (MEWA). This benefit is available through VACC's membership with the Southern Ohio Chamber Alliance (SOCA). Click here for more details.
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Website and Membership Directory presence
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Professional Creditability
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Participation in the VACC gift certificate program
ABOUT CHAMBER PARTICIPATION
The elected Board of Directors meet at 7:30 a.m. on the first Wednesday of each month (except for February, June, July, and August) in the Village Hall Community Room.
Meetings are open to the Chamber members.
Volunteers are an important part of the Versailles Area Chamber of Commerce. Volunteers are needed to continue the activities the Chamber and to look into the future for what programs would benefit the Versailles area and its businesses.
VACC BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Front Row: Rodd Hale, Josh Kraft, Scott Langston, Aaron Moran, Matt Poeppelman, Brian Wagner
Back Row: Kim Custenborder, Ron Mescher, Paula Darnell, Jerry Bey, Jeff Lyme
Not Pictured: Jackie Briscoe
PRESIDENT
Bailey Zechar
Books by the Bushel
Park National Bank
VICE PRESIDENT
Prosperity Promotions
Versailles Schools
Village of Versailles
TREASURER
SECRETARY
C.F. Poeppelman/PEPCON
Kaup Pharmacy
Versailles Policy
Versailles Savings & Loan
Midmark
CHAMBER PROGRAMS & EVENTS
CHAMBER GIFT CERTFICATE PROGRAM
The Chamber's gift certificate program provides a great opportunity to reward your employees and keep local dollars in the hands of local Chamber members. Gift certificates are available in $5, $10, and $20 denominations and may be purchased at Second National Bank, and Versailles Savings & Loan.
The certificates make excellent holiday gifts, performance rewards for your employees, and other business workplace incentives. Anyone may purchase Chamber gift certificates, but they may only be redeemed at participating Chamber businesses. A list of participating Versailles Area Chamber business members may be obtained from the banks where the certificates are sold or by clicking here.
ANNUAL EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM
Every year the Chamber strives to host a pertinent educational program for its members. The topic can change year to year and we try to find a relatable and engaging topic. Please contact a Board of Director for any suggestions for these educational programs.
GROUND BREAKING RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONIES
In recognition of an existing business expansion, new business construction, an existing business re-opening, and a new business grand opening, the Versailles Area Chamber of Commerce coordinates ground breaking and ribbon cutting ceremonies for whatever the special business occasion may be.
To request a ground breaking or ribbon cutting ceremony please contact the Chamber President Jeff Lyme via email at Jeffery.Lyme@Dignitymemorial.com
CHAMBER AND MEMBER EVENTS CALENDAR
Ongoing Training OfferedOnline WebinarsThe Ohio Chamber has partnered with top business leaders, employment lawyers and legal experts across Ohio to deliver productive webinars and content that provide business insights and educational resources to those in the business world.
