Portsmouth Area Chamber of Commerce

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Portsmouth Area Chamber of Commerce A business organization, committed to make and maintain the Portsmouth area as the most viable and de Both offer significant savings to chamber members.

The Portsmouth Area Chamber of Commerce proudly celebrates 100 years of promoting and facilitating progress in Southern Ohio. “Dedicated to Making a Difference” is not just the chamber slogan; it’s our goal. The chamber’s primary focus is to empower its members to achieve success by providing a variety of services and benefits to them. Its broader focus as an organization is to encourage community pride and involvement. The Chamber achieves this by collaborating with many other organizations and with various governmental agencies. The Portsmouth Area Chamber of Commerce is a volunteer, non-profit organization that is funded by nearly 500 members. Chamber members receive a host of benefits including the opportunity to participate in group-rated workers comp and group-rated health insurance plans. The chamber also provides many educational opportunities to its members through breakfasts, luncheons and seminars. The Southern Ohio Safety Council program is a great benefit for many employers in southern Ohio. The chamber partners with the Ohio Bureau of Workers Compensation to bring quality safety education to employers throughout the region. The chamber realizes that the future of Scioto County depends on a well-informed and involved leadership. That’s why the chamber is proud to facilitate the Leadership Portsmouth program. The program is designed to build and enhance the community by honing in on the leadership talents of present and future leaders. The chamber carries out its mission by collaborating with many other organizations. One partnership that the chamber is particularly proud of is the work we do with the Small Business Development Centers. The chamber is a satellite office for the SBDC which offers free business counseling. Their services are available to chamber members as well as the general public at no charge. The Portsmouth Area Chamber of Commerce supports progress through its programs, services and events, always keeping the betterment of the community as its driving force.

The Scioto County Public Library is truly a treasure in our community! Celebrating 120 years of enriching lives, inspiri...
10/14/2026

The Scioto County Public Library is truly a treasure in our community! Celebrating 120 years of enriching lives, inspiring learning, and bringing our community together. Congratulations on this incredible milestone

2026 is a year worth celebrating at the Scioto County Public Library! Our Carnegie Public Library has been open to all for 120 years. We took a staff photo at our recent in-service day, wearing our new library t-shirts.

09/29/2026

Navigating Compliance
October 7, 2026
OSU South Centers, 1862 Shyville Road, Piketon Ohio

Designed for small business owners, managers, HR professionals, and advisors to stay ahead of the changing regulatory landscape, this free event will cover vital policy updates and regulatory guidelines to keep employers on track with compliance laws in the state of Ohio. A lunch will be provided.

Register at go.osu.edu/compliant

09/29/2026

There's still time to get your nominations in for Distinguished Citizen, Business of the Year, Jeremy Burnside Community Spirit Award, Outstanding Educator, Medical Professional, and the Legacy Award. We will honor those chosen on Thursday, October 29 at the Chamber's Award Dinner.

Member Spotlight!Meet Dot Flanagan, owner of PixelDot Creates and a Shawnee State University graduate with over a decade...
09/28/2026

Member Spotlight!

Meet Dot Flanagan, owner of PixelDot Creates and a Shawnee State University graduate with over a decade of design experience. Dot specializes in graphic design, branding, social media graphics, and 3D printing—helping local businesses, nonprofits, and individuals bring their ideas to life.

"I especially enjoy working with small businesses and nonprofits that may not have a full-time designer," Dot says. "I love taking someone's idea and seeing them get excited about the finished product."

Beyond PixelDot Creates, Dot currently serves as IT Director at Notre Dame Schools and also volunteers her creative skills to support community organizations. When she's not designing, you'll find her 3D printing, gaming, or spending time with her rescue dogs.

Dot believes in supporting the small businesses and organizations that make our area unique—and she's excited to grow PixelDot Creates while finding new ways to serve the community. Reach out to Dot on her website at dotflanagan.com

We invite all Chamber members out tonight for Business After Hours at the Fellowship Garden. Looking forward to a great...
09/24/2026

We invite all Chamber members out tonight for Business After Hours at the Fellowship Garden. Looking forward to a great evening - great food and wonderful opportunities to make important connections. Thank you Watch Me Grow and Ollies!

Are you ready for Business After Hours on Thursday, Sept. 24th at the Fellowship Garden on Waller? Come see this beauti...
09/22/2026

Are you ready for Business After Hours on Thursday, Sept. 24th at the Fellowship Garden on Waller? Come see this beautiful space and see what it's all about.

This is a scam that we have been made aware of that Chamber members may be getting. If you get this, please do not respo...
09/11/2026

This is a scam that we have been made aware of that Chamber members may be getting. If you get this, please do not respond - please disregard it.

Member Spotlight: Candyland Children's MuseumCandyland Children's Museum offers three floors of hands-on learning and di...
09/07/2026

Member Spotlight: Candyland Children's Museum
Candyland Children's Museum offers three floors of hands-on learning and discovery for children ages 1 to 10. They feature daily tickets, yearly memberships, birthday parties, field trips, classes, camps, and special events. Come dream, discover, and grow with them at https://www.candylandmuseum.com/!
202 Market St., Portsmouth, OH
[email protected]
740-876-8987
Fun Fact: Their building was once home to Candyland Variety Store—a quirky, beloved shop filled with oddities, trinkets, and surprises. Locals remember everything from bowling balls to wedding gowns, and possibly a sighting of a parrot or two.

Address

342 Second Street
Portsmouth, OH
45662

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 4pm
Tuesday 9am - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm
Friday 9am - 4pm

Telephone

+17403537647

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