April 2026 Newsletter
FROM THE BOARD
Strong communication is the backbone of any organization. That's why we launched the Chamber Text Program designed to make staying informed easier than ever. Text messages are fast, reliable, and accessible to nearly everyone.
By opting in, you ensure you never miss important meeting and event reminders, membership renewal notices and important announcement from the board.
This program is completely voluntary, and you can opt out at any time. But choosing to participate strengthens our communication network and helps us serve our members better.
If you haven't signed up yet, we encourage you to take a moment to opt in. Opt in reminders will be sent again in April.
STUDENT FINANCIAL AWARD OPPORTUNITY
We're getting ready to wrap another year of our Student Awards program. This year we had over 50 students participate in 14 community events.
Our last volunteer event will be May 2, for Spring Clean-up.
The drawing will be held and then awards presented at the Evergreen Senior Awards Banquet on May 7. Watch the website and next edition of the newsletter for the winner announcement.
Party in the Park will mark the beginning of a new year for the program 2026-2027.
BREAKING NEWS
Check out the newly released Chamber Website:
We have been hard at work adding information and recreating the flow to make it a more user-friendly site.
Upcoming meetings and meeting minutes.
Upcoming events.
Chamber projects
Member businesses,
RSVP for the membership meetings.
NOACC Member Benefits.
Newsletter.
And much more!
Be sure to take a look and if you have any suggestions on how we can improve our site, please let us know. We want this to be a great source of information for our members.
SUPPORT OUR COMMUNITY
Stronger Together: Why Local Cooperation Matters
In a small village, every business plays a vital role in the community’s success. When local businesses support one another — by sharing resources, promoting each other’s services, or simply sending customers down the street — the entire village benefits.
Cooperation creates a stronger local economy, encourages fresh ideas, and helps small businesses overcome challenges that are harder to face alone. It also keeps the village’s character alive by ensuring that local dollars stay local and that neighbors continue to support neighbors.
This spirit of unity is at the heart of what a chamber of commerce stands for: businesses working together so the whole community can thrive.
SPRING MEETING
The Chamber Spring Meeting is approaching fast and hopefully so is spring!
The meeting will be held on Wednesday, April 15 at 5:00 PM at the Evergreen Community Library. Dinner will be provided by the Country Charm ($10 collected at the door).
Please RSVP via email or on the website.
Our guest speakers are Dana Clark, Jason Bartschy and Craig Teamer from the Toledo Port Authority.
They will be speaking on grants and zero-interest loans available to small businesses and entities who wish to make energy efficient improvements. You wont want to miss this!
BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT
The Wagon Wheel Barber, Nail & Style Salon, located at 239 Maple Street in Metamora, is a welcoming, rustic-inspired space where beauty meets experience.
Our team includes a talented stylist who offers cuts, colors, highlights, keratin treatments, special occasion styles and facial waxing, a men’s grooming specialist that pampers men with hot towel shaves and cuts, and a nail technician offering specialty manicures and pedicures, treating you with a relaxing visit!
We proudly carry clean, high-quality products including ALURAM hair and body care, a custom men’s grooming line featuring beard conditioners, specialty colognes, and tallows, etc., FarmHouse Fresh skincare—where every purchase helps support animal rescue—and an organic line created locally by Katie Rade that you will absolutely love!
For our clients, we offer a complimentary coffee bar to enjoy while they relax with us.
At The Wagon Wheel, we go beyond hair and nails—we create an experience centered on care, comfort, and confidence. Opening this April—stop by and see what makes us different.
COMMUNITY CALENDAR
April 5: Happy Easter
April 8: Party in the Park Meeting - 6:00 PM at Jeff Truckor's Home
April 11: Metamora Area Historical Society Spring Tea - 1:00 - 3:00
April 15: C.A.S.T. Distribution - 9:00 - 12:00
April 15: Metamora Chamber Spring Meeting, 5:00 PM - Evergreen Community Library
May 2: Chamber of Commerce Spring Clean Up
May 5: Happy Cinco de Mayo
May 10: Happy Mother's Day
May 17: Evergreen Graduation - Congratulations to all our Seniors
May 20: C.A.S.T. Distribution - 9:00 - 12:00
May 25: Happy Memorial Day
Visit our website for more information
COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT
Chamber of Commerce Spring Clean-up
Date: May 2 Time: 9:00am Place: Metamora Community Park
Join us to for our annual spring clean-up, contact Cathy for more details or visit our website.
**This event qualifies for student volunteer hours and will be the last opportunity for the 2025-2026 school year.
MISSION
The Metamora Chamber of Commerce has a mission to improve and grow the community by pulling together the local business owners and residents with the intent to develop economic growth to create a better work and living environment.
To become a member, renew your membership or other questions contact us at:
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