139 West Dominick St
Rome, NY 13440-5809

Phone 315-337-1700
Fax 315-337-1715
Email: info@romechamber.com

Centennial Celebration of the Rome Area Chamber of Commerce

The Chamber was established in 1912, and is celebrating its 100th anniversary with a year's worth of traditional and one-time events, programs and projects, each with its own "Centennial Spin".
Join us for The Centennial Reception on Thursday, March 22, 5:30-7:30pm, at the Rome Historical Society, to kick off the year's festivities. See invitation below...

Centennial Celebration Sponsorship Opportunities

Help us give special meaning to a year's worth of traditional and one-time events, programs and projects, presented by the Rome Chamber, each with its own "Centennial Spin". To participate in the sponsorship program, download and fill out the Centennial Sponsorship Form and return it to the Chamber office TODAY!

We will acknowledge your support, and increase your visibility within the community through February 2013.

Questions on how best to participate? Call (315) 337-1700.

2012 Centennial Edition of the Member Directory & Community Guide

Reserve your ad space by March 15 for the special 2012 Centennial Edition of the Member Directory & Community Guide! Special discounts apply for 2011 advertisers. Download and fill out the Member Directory & Community Guide Reservation Form and return it to the Chamber office TODAY!

Centennial Proclamations

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City of Rome

Oneida County

New York State

Leadership Mohawk Valley

American Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE) Association

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo

The Genesis Group of the Mohawk Valley Region

U.S. Chamber of Commerce

Chamber Alliance of the Mohawk Valley and Ace of Diamonds Mine

The Rome Area Chamber of Commerce's First Annual Report

Barton Haselton was the first president. Excerpts from his annual report on Dec 17, 1912, included:

The chamber was instrumental in greatly improving both freight and passenger transportation service. City freight was now dispatched daily. Four fast trains were scheduled daily as well as six additional regular daily trains.
Our publicity committee had placed signs at various points directing auto traffic into the city.
Investigated 40 propositions for industries to locate in Rome.
Studied plans for ornamental lights for the business section through our lighting committee.
Established certain needs and goals contained in a report by A. R. Kessinger: "The city needs a Building Code, a Park Board, tax maps of the city, medium priced rentals for families — and the Oneida County Fair needs assistance."
On the political scene, the chamber recorded its support for a referendum on a Permanent Tariff Commission.