CHAMBER HISTORY

Following a long succession of civic and mercantile associations serving the interests of the city almost from its very inception 100 years ago, twelve enterprising and forward looking individuals, businesses, and professional men formally petitioned the Court of Common Pleas of Erie County, PA in 1921 to incorporate the Corry Chamber of Commerce for the purpose of promoting the civic, economic and social welfare of the people of Corry and vicinity.

The Corry Area Chamber of Commerce was granted the application for incorporation on September 26, 1921. The Chamber saw great prosperity in the 1920’s. Their perseverance saw the Hotel Corry being built to serve the area. This building still stands and is now known as the Corry Higher Education Council building. The Corry Area Chamber of Commerce has their office located in this building. The great depression years affected many changes in Corry, with businesses closing the CACC became disorganized and became known as the Golden Rule Club to service the retail businesses. 

After WWII the CACC was once again reorganized in 1946 under the presidency of Attorney Roger M. Brown. There were still some troubling times for the Chamber ahead.

In 1956 support of the CACC was so low that the board was faced with its dissolution. The president of the board made an appeal to the business community which resulted in the special finance committee being made. The assistance of this committee saw membership increase to over 200 businesses in 1957. 

Since 1957 there have been losses and resurgences in the membership of CACC. The office has been located in the City building, downtown storefronts, and the Corry Higher Education building. There have been many officers of the board and managers running the daily business, all with the goal of making Corry a better place to live, shop, and stay. The CORRY AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, INC. seeks to foster an environment in Corry where businesses grow, community collaboration is central, and our region is showcased to its fullest potential.