About The Vermilion Chamber Of Commerce
The purpose of the Vermilion Chamber of Commerce is to encourage and develop the intelligent participation of the citizens of the Vermilion community in all areas of community interest, including civic, government, consumer service, education and recreation, health and sanitation, community development and beautification, trade and industry, and to plan and promote orderly community development.
The Chamber represents the businesses and residents of the Greater Vermilion area throughout the state of Ohio through the Chamber’s affiliation with various organizations and groups. The Vermilion Chamber of Commerce is a member of:
- Ohio Festivals and Events Association
- Lorain County Visitors Bureau
- The Lorain County Chamber of Commerce
- NOACC (North Ohio Area Chamber of Commerce)
- Erie County Economic Development Group
- The Vermilion BPW (Business and Professional Women)
- MSV (Main Street Vermilion, Inc.)
The Chamber works in collaboration with:
- The Friends of Harbourtown
- The Ministerial Association
- The Erie County Chamber of Commerce
- The Ohio Chamber of Commerce
- Lake Erie/ Firelands Tourist Council
Personnel
- Sandy Grisel, Administrative Assistant
Location
The Vermilion Chamber of Commerce (5495 Liberty Avenue) is the 3rd door east of Main St. on the south side of Liberty Ave.
Hours
Summer Hours (Memorial Day to Labor Day): M - F 10 AM - 4 PM
Winter Hours (Labor Day to Memorial Day): M, T, Th, F 10 AM - 3 PM
Contact
Vermilion Chamber of Commerce
5495 Liberty Ave., Vermilion, OH 44089
Phone: 440-967-4477 - Fax: 440-967-2877
Benefits of Membership in the Chamber
- Discounted rates for health benefits BlueCross/Blue Shield
- Workers Compensation discounts
- For businesses, free listing on Chamber’s web site and link to your web site
- Ribbon cutting with free picture ad in the Vermilion Photojournal
- Free listing in the Vermilion City Directory. Directories are delivered to every resident and business in Vermilion, given to new residents, distributed through the Chamber and Realtors, etc.
Becoming a Member of the Chamber
1. Business Membership
Yearly cost: determined by number of employees:
1 - 11 - $100.00
12 - 20 - $175.00
Over 50 - $300.00
2. Associate Membership
Who: non-profit organization including community service, educational, religious, and social
Cost: $50.00 per year
3. Individual Membership
Who: person not affiliated with a business nor representing a non-profit organization
Cost: $50.00 per year
Call the Chamber of Commerce for more details.