This Week's Program was . .
June 9, 2026
Our speaker today was Katrina March, Executive Director of the Eastern Lake County Chamber of Commerce. Eastern Lake County Chamber of Commerce will be celebrating their 10 year anniversary in 2026. 10 years ago Madison/ Perry Chamber of Commerce and the Painesville Area Chamber of Commerce merged and created ELCCC. They serve 11 communities. The majority of their members are small businesses with 6-10 employees. The Chamber is structured in this way, there is Board of Directors (they are 19), 5 on the Executive Committee, all 24 are volunteers and the Chamber staff which is Katrina and 2 others. They have over 500 members and do about 60 events a year. What most people know about a Chamber of Commerce is that they have ribbon cuttings for new businesses but they do a lot more, celebrations of anniversaries, expansions, etc., educational events, networking events, Food Market and many more. Check out the Eastern Lake County Chamber of Commerce website for details about upcoming events. https://www.easternlakecountychamber.org/
Katrina said that the reasons to join the ELCCC are endless. But mentioned a few, Business Savings Programs (cost savings on things like insurance), partnerships with businesses, visibility, community connections, education, referrals and many more! She also gave a great tip and one that she uses often. Speaking of referrals, when visiting an unknown city, call their local Chamber for recommendations of places to stay, eat, and visit. Who better than the Chamber knows the area?!
ELCCC offers memberships both civic and business. Anyone can join. Again, visit the website if you are interested in learning more about the perks of being a Chamber member. https://www.easternlakecountychamber.org/
The mission of the Eastern Lake County Chamber of Commerce is that they exists to promote, support, and guide business and civic communities.
Katrina March, Executive Director of the Eastern Lake County Chamber of Commerce.
Our next meeting is June 16, 2026 in the barn at the Lake County History Center. Our speaker will be Erin Pribula, community educator with the Alzheimer Association.
