ONYX, an organization developed in partnership with the Ottawa Area Chamber of Commerce, enables and encourages young professionals ages 22-40 to become the future "gems" of the community.  From entry-level to executive, ONYX allows members an opportunity to achieve personal and professional growth by providing a modern setting for social and business networking, community involvement, and cultural and career development.

For a full disclosure of the group structure, please view the ONYX by-laws.

For further information, please email us regarding membership, upcoming events or general inquiries.

Become a member and take advantage of opportunities to:

• Make new friends or business contacts!
• Get involved in the community!
• Socialize! Volunteer!
• Advance your career!
• Build your professional portfolio!
• Experience cultural and social events!

Membership fees due annually:

• $25.00 for Chamber members.
• $35.00 for non-Chamber members.

Help guide the vision of ONYX. Members are needed to fill the following committees:

• Marketing & Recruitment
• Events

2009 Leadership Team:

The ONYX leadership team includes: (left, back row) Josh Reck, Karen Brodbeck, Nicholas Potthoff, (left, front row) Brianne Hougas, Lorrie Lieske and Jennifer Dischler.

President, Brianne Hougas
Account Executive,
ADventure Graphic Communications

Vice-President, Josh Reck
District Executive,
Boy Scouts of America W.D. Boyce Council

Secretary, Karen Brodbeck
Marketing Communications Specialist,
Ottawa Regional Hospital & Healthcare Center

Treasurer, Nicholas Potthoff
Financial Advisor,
Northwestern Mutual Financial Network

Marketing & Recruitment Committee Chairperson, Lorrie Lieske
Marketing Services Director,
Pleasant View

Events Committee Chairperson, Jennifer Dischler
Director of Social Service,
Pleasant View

Chamber Liaison, Meg Skelly
Assistant Executive Director,
Ottawa Area Chamber of Commerce & Industry