SOMA Chamber of Commerce

09/01/2026

We thrilled to have Applause Home Care as a member! They are a welcome addition to this community.

From Maplewood Village Alliance: The Maplewood Village Alliance is pleased to welcome Applause Home…

08/31/2026

Great webinar from our friends SCORE Mentors!

Have a business idea but unsure whether it is worth pursuing? Join the SBDC and SCORE Northeast Ohio for a webinar that will help participants evaluate the practicality and potential of a business concept before taking the next step.

The session will cover three key areas: needs assessment, market size and accessibility, and financial viability considerations.

Attendees will learn:

How to conduct a preliminary assessment of what is needed to start
How to determine whether there is an adequate customer base
Ideas for reaching potential customers
Basic considerations for profit potential and financial sustainability
Register today for this free webinar!

Learn how to evaluate a business idea by assessing startup needs, customer demand, market accessibility, and basic financial viability before moving forward with your business concept.

08/28/2026

More great pictures from this morning's Members' Meet-Up courtesy of Douglas Huebner!

If you're a business owner in SOMA we'd love to have you as a member.

08/28/2026

Great SOMA Chamber of Commerce meeting today at Felina Steak South Orange Restaurant + Event Venue where we got to hear some of our members elevator pitches.

08/26/2026

Free webinar from SCORE Mentors!

Franchising: What Every Prospective Owner Should Know!

​Considering franchises but not sure where to start?

This webinar will review how franchises work, the range of industries and investment levels available, and how to evaluate opportunities using proven due diligence methods. It will also cover financing basics, common myths, and the key factors that drive franchise success—helping you decide whether franchising fits your goals.

Participants attending this webinar will:

understand how franchising works
compare starting a business, buying an existing business, and investing in a franchise
gain a step-by-step approach to identifying, researching, and validating franchise opportunities

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08/04/2026

Please join us for our monthly Members' Meet-Up!

Our most popular event! People enjoy casual conversation and coffee with their SOMACC friends. Please join us and bring a friend.

We're also going to give the first TEN folks who sign up at the event a chance to give us their elevator pitch! You'll get 60 seconds to tell us every single thing we need to know about you and your business. You'll be on the clock, so keep it tight!

We hope to see you there.

Thanks to Felina Steak South Orange Restaurant + Event Venue for hosting!

08/03/2026

Great workshop offered by our friends @ SCORE Mentors!

Finding a commercial space can be difficult. Learn the ins and outs of commercial leases, including understanding commercial rents, letters of intent, and the process of negotiating.

07/16/2026

This will be a fun show! South Orange Performing Arts Center's line-ups keep getting better all the time. We're proud that they're members.

07/15/2026

Good advice from your members The GenWealth Group!

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