Welcome to the Ottawa Area Chamber of Commerce & Industry!

The Ottawa Chamber of Commerce welcomes Karli Johnson Damyen as our new Member Services Coordinator. Karli is a resident of Ottawa who has previously worked for the Better Business Bureau, owned her own business and taught at Aurora University. Karli will bring her experience to the Chamber in planning and creating new events, seminars and opportunities for all our members. Karli is enthusiastic about bringing new ideas and outreach to a wide variety of members and local businesses. Karli will start her position on January 11th. 

Dear Members, Visitors and Residents:

Ottawa, Illinois is a great place to live, work and raise a family.  The Ottawa Area Chamber of Commerce works with the City of Ottawa, the Ottawa Visitors Center and our members to improve the economy, and quality of life for Ottawa.  We welcome you to visit our town, see the attractions and sample all that Ottawa offers.

Jeff Hettrick
Executive Director