Who we are 

The Zanesville-Muskingum County Chamber of Commerce is a business organization that represents and advocates for our community of local businesses.

Our Mission

The mission of the Zanesville-Muskingum County Chamber of Commerce is to create a regional environment conducive to business growth and development; to promote the economic, civic, and social interests of the area; and to foster and serve a strong, active membership.

 

Organizational goals 

• Workforce Preparedness & Education
  1. Exploring and identifying workforce development needs of local businesses
  2. Communicate with educational institutions regarding the needs of our local industries.

• Legislative Advocacy
  1. Be the voice for our local businesses at the local, state & national level
  2. Maintain a solid environment for economic development by promoting attractive local incentives

• Community Development
  1. Coordinate efforts with the Zanesville-Muskingum County Convention and Visitors Bureau, the Zanesville Muskingum County Port Authority, and the Zanesville Downtown Association
  2. Maintain and enhance relationships with local community service agencies to enhance the quality of life and employment stability in our community
  3. Partners with the Muskingum Valley Human Resource Management Association to serve area business managers and human resource professionals with educational information and professional development.
  4. Identity and advance the legislative issues, elected officials, and initiatives to create a pro-business environment

• Chairman – Matt Abbott, Zanesville-Muskingum County Port Authority

• Chair-Elect– Jody Spencer, Century National Bank

• Treasurer – Jim Nicholson, North Valley Bank

• CVB Chair – Phil Lash, Paul Construction Company

• ZDA Chair- Brian Diamond, iTrack, llc

• Vice Chair – Julie Metzger, Ohio Means Jobs-Muskingum County