Delphos Chamber, ED group to merge

VW independent/submitted information

DELPHOS — The Delphos Area Chamber of Commerce has agreed to join forces with the Delphos Area Economic Growth Partnership.

The chamber had been interested in expanding services to its investors by creating an economic development division within the organization. Talks had been underway to merge the two organizations, and members of both groups feel this is a perfect partnership that will allow for a greater impact within the community.

The Chamber and Economic Growth Partnership feel that collaboration is better than fragmentation.

“We are excited about this opportunity to join forces and have the EDC and Chamber become a stronger area-wide organization,” said Cindy Metzger of the Growth Partnership. “All the area businesses, residents and existing members of the chamber will benefit from this larger, unified organization.”

The first order of business will be to create an all-inclusive website that addresses the issues of area businesses, residents, visitors and current chamber members. Preliminary site designs include an area specifically for current residents, economic development, Canal Days and an area to showcase the Destination Delphos aspects for visitors.

Tara Krendl is executive director of the Chamber, Sue Gerker heads up the economic development efforts, Diane Sterling is in charge of Canal Days and Gary Levitt leads Destination Delphos.