The Exton Region Chamber of Commerce philosophy is to be “volunteer led, staff facilitated.” Because of this we are able to provide more benefits than chambers of a similar size.
A Brief History of the Exton Region Chamber of Commerce
The Exton Region Chamber of Commerce began in the late 1960's as the "Exton Businessmen's Association." Their purpose for getting together was to lobby Harrisburg to construct the route 30 bypass. It took them 16 years, but with perserverance, and a lot of support from Senator Robert Thompson, they finally succeeded. The road you ride on to get from Malvern to Downingtown is there because a group of business people had the vision to see the need, and the work ethic to make it happen. The Exton Region Chamber of Commerce continues today to be led by visionary business people with a passion for making their community better today and into the future.
The Chamber was officially incorporated in 1971 as the Exton Chamber of Commerce. The name has changed over the years to Exton Area Chamber of Commerce, Greater Exton Chamber of Commerce, Central Chester County Chamber of Commerce and today we are the Exton Region Chamber of Commerce. We currently have over 500 member organizations.
The Chamber currently employs two staff people and is led by a board of directors. The Chamber's philosophy is to be "volunteer led, staff facilitated." Because of this structure, and the incredible work ethic of our members, the Exton Region Chamber of Commerce is able to host more events, offer more services, and provide more member benefits than most chambers of a similar size.
The real strength of the Exton Region Chamber of Commerce is our members. We have an enthusiastic group of members that work hard to support each other's businesses. Come see for yourself by attending one of our membership luncheons!