This bulletin board shows some of the activity in 2021 by the Syracuse-Wawasee Chamber of Commerce. Photo provided by the Syracuse-Wawasee Chamber of Commerce.

News Release

SYRACUSE — The Syracuse-Wawasee Chamber of Commerce Executive Director, Renea Salyer is excited to report the Chamber grew membership and had a record year financially.

Among the many accomplishments over the course of the past year, Salyer shared the budget increased substantially, allowing for the addition of a part-time marketing assistant, Jill Garris. The chamber hosted a Job Fair, assisted businesses in securing employees through Syracuse Indiana, Employment Opportunities with over 110 job postings, partnered with The Shop Local Network to provide additional marketing support to the membership, grew the chamber’s social media following and engagement, and accomplished gaining 40 new members while retaining 95% of previous members. Eleven ribbon cuttings were conducted. Salyer reports throughout the year, numerous new businesses opened and/or expanded and businesses in and around the community remained strong despite worker shortages.

Additionally, Salyer secured Indiana’s Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch, as the featured keynote speaker for the upcoming Professional Women’s Luncheon next month.

With various special events and activities scheduled for 2022, the goals include continuing to provide a variety of services to the member businesses and expanding knowledge about the needs of members. Salyer will also continue to advocate for businesses and community growth through storytelling of all the town has to offer its residents and guests.

For additional information regarding the Syracuse-Wawasee Chamber of Commerce, call (574) 457-5637, visit online at SWChamber.com or email [email protected].