About South Columbia County
Founded in 1947, the South Columbia County Chamber of Commerce (SCCC) was formed to help foster healthy business growth
What is the Chamber of Commerce?
Great question!
The South Columbia County Chamber of Commerce is a membership-based organization. It is a partnership between businesses, professionals, and organizations who work together to build a healthy local economy and improve the quality of life in a local community. We are a not-for-profit 501c6 organization with over 150 businesses, non-profits, and individuals in the area.
Our Mission: Strength of Business is our priority
Vision: To create and promote economic vitality in South Columbia County
Our Priorities
The SCCC board has adopted a plan that will steer the organization and keep it on course assisting businesses now and in the future. The plan focuses on four initiatives.
Enhancing Business Connections
Providing resources for business growth and health
Providing resources for business growth and health
Legislative advocacy for regional business vitality
Who We Serve
The SCC Chamber represents Scappoose, St Helens, Columbia City and Vernonia.
Scappoose
St Helens
Columbia City
Vernonia
Our Core Values
Membership-based
Being a chamber member means more than a business directory listing. It shows you support economic development and growth in the community
Partnership-Driven
The chamber is a collaboration of businesses, professionals and organizations working together
Economic Development
Chamber members join together because they stand a better chance of getting things done when speaking with a collective voice. They work together towards building a healthy economy and improving the quality of life
Networking
Word of mouth is the most powerful marketing. Chamber members are offered numerous opportunities to network, create intimate connections and be involved in the community.
Our Vision
- Healthy budget that allows for investment in the community
- Diverse revenue streams
- Welcoming gateway to South Columbia County
- Thriving liaison and community leader
- Active members that include all types of members
- Engaged & committed board
5 Year Plan:
- Refine how we provide value to our members
- 60% business membership
- Bi-monthly coffee and commerce
- The collective voice of business in South Columbia County
- Functional board
- Active community committees / Liaisons
- The chamber building is a welcoming gateway to Main Street
- Inclusive – active members that include all types of members
- A healthy budget that allows for investment in the community
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The South Columbia County Chamber is very grateful for our $1000 Columbia Level Sponsors
The Chamber is also excited to recognize our $500 Willamette Sponsors
