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.

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Enhancing Business Connections

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Providing resources for business growth and health

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Providing resources for business growth and health

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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

Our vision is a thriving business community involving chamber members of all types from solopreneurs to large corporations and individuals to nonprofits and local government.

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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