The Owen County Chamber of Commerce & Economic Development Corporation is an alliance of businesses & individuals working together to facilitate growth & improvement. The staff & volunteers promote trade, tourism, industry & quality of life within the community. The Chamber of Commerce has served the Spencer area for more than 50 years, merging with Economic Development in 2003. Governed by a common Board of Directors elected by the membership, there are various committees overseeing numerous functions & activities.

Our Mission

■ To provide a positive, proactive business environment on behalf of our membership

■ To provide quality solutions for the advancement of economic, community & professional development

■ To work with desirable new commercial, retail & light to medium industrial businesses; to assist in their relocation to the area

■ To encourage sound local hiring practices & to assist with workforce development opportunities

■ To help create, maintain & improve job opportunities for our citizens & expand the economic tax base of the community

■ To act as a liaison between local government & the business community – promoting partnership & common vision

■ To aid local government in obtaining & coordinating resources, grants, etc. for the benefit of our citizens

■ To work with local educational institutions to promote youth engagement & to develop a solid climate for learning at every level