Punxsutawney Area Chamber of Commerce, Inc. Information

The Chamber of Commerce is to be an advocate for the business, civic, cultural, economic, and educational advancement of the Punxsutawney area; provide the leadership; and be a catalyst for community and economic prosperity. The Chamber of Commerce was originally known as the Business Mens and Merchants Association. This group was organized in 1908 for the purpose of advancing the commercial, industrial, civic and general interests of Punxsutawney. In 1927, it was decided to enlarge the organization and change its name to the “Chamber of Commerce.” Records of this organization were destroyed in the 1936 flood. The present Chamber of Commerce was incorporated in June 1927. The local Chamber of Commerce is affiliated with the Pennsylvania State Chamber of Commerce and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.