COLUMBUS, OH—To increase the resources and programming available to local chamber executives, the Chamber of Commerce Executives of Ohio (CCEO) today announced a new partnership with the Ohio Chamber of Commerce (OCC), Northern Ohio Area Chambers of Commerce (NOACC), and the Southern Ohio Chamber Alliance (SOCA). 

“Local chamber of commerce executives play an integral role in the local economies throughout Ohio,” said CCEO Board President Travis Markwood. “I am excited by today’s announcement of a partnership with these three organizations because it will provide the executives in our membership with new and exciting programming, resources, and expert assistance that wasn’t previously available.”

The Chamber of Commerce Executives of Ohio is a professional and career development organization that has served the chamber profession in Ohio for more than 100 years. The association has its roots under the Ohio Chamber of Commerce umbrella. The organization’s programs and services provide direct education, support, and empowerment to chamber executives, chamber staff, boards of directors, and volunteers.

In recent years, CCEO operated independently, but it is now looking forward to a newly forged partnership that will once again align the organization closely with the Ohio Chamber of Commerce.

With the additional financial support provided through the expanded partnership with the OCC, NOACC, and SOCA, CCEO will be able to hire a full-time executive director, expand the programming and offerings to member executives, and provide additional educational opportunities for members. As part of the partnership the OCC, NOACC, and SOCA will be added to the CCEO Board of Directors.

Anyone interested in applying for the position of executive director of the CCEO can send a resume and cover letter to cwhetstone@ohiochamber.com