Why Be a Chamber Member?
Are you ready to grow your business and thrive through countless exclusive opportunities?
Member Benefits
Membership has its privileges! From targeted advertising to benefits for your employees, to networking and events to showcase your business – check out these member benefits of which only Oxford Chamber of Commerce members can take advantage.
By Laws
Bylaws of the Oxford Chamber of Commerce were adopted in 1979 and have slightly evolved in the following years. The Bylaws may be amended or altered by a two-thirds vote of the Board or by majority of the members at any regular meeting, providing the notice for the meeting includes the proposals for amendments. Any proposed amendments or alterations shall be submitted to the Board or members in writing, at least fifteen days before the meeting at which they are to be acted upon.
1979
Bylaws Adopted
1979
Board Vote to Amend
15 Days
Advance Written Notice
Academic Scholarship Fund
2009
Fund Established
4 × $1,000
Scholarships Awarded Annually
2.0 GPA
Minimum Requirement
Since 2009, the Oxford Chamber of Commerce supports an academic scholarship fund for Talawanda High School students, with a minimum of a 2.0 GPA, that can demonstrate financial need and reside in the Oxford area. The Chamber has the option to increase the dollar amount or number of scholarships every year based upon the need and what is available in the fund. Traditionally the Chamber awards 4 – $1,000 scholarships annually. It is our hope that those students who have been awarded the scholarship will return to Oxford and share their talent in the city.
Oxford Chamber Fun Facts
★ The Oxford Chamber of Commerce was founded in 1979.
★ The first Oxford Chamber of Commerce office was in the offices of Robinson, Lipnickey, and Jones. Ralph Fey provided the space and Dr. McClain and Dr. Weisenmeyer paid the first year of rent!
★ The Oxford Chamber of Commerce is on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and YouTube!
★ Chamber membership provides an avenue to weigh in on local government issues.
★ The Oxford Chamber of Commerce continues to work closely with the Founder and retired legal council Mr. Jim Robinson and our new legal council Tara Jones, daughter of Jim Robinson.
★ The Oxford Chamber of Commerce is striving to keep our Oxford community a great place to live, work and play!
★ Members can be individuals or businesses.
★ The first Chamber Executive Director was the HR Director at Square D and his time was donated by the company to help get the Chamber started.
★ Top Leaders and Businesses that have made an impact on our community are recognized at the Red Bricks to Progress Annual Awards Ceremony.
★ Chamber Members have the opportunity to reach over 4,000 incoming Miami Freshman by providing information on their business in the Freshman Orientation Bags
★ Recently affiliated with The Oxford Young Professionals.