[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 161 (2015), Part 3]
[Senate]
[Page 3547]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




             LICKING COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE CENTENNIAL

  Mr. PORTMAN. Mr. President, today I wish to honor the Licking County 
Chamber of Commerce as it celebrates its 100th anniversary of service 
to the residents of Licking County and to the State of Ohio. The 
chamber supports around 1,000 businesses of all sizes throughout the 
county and strives to enhance the quality of life in the region.
  The chamber was initially created ``to advance the economic well-
being of the area and its citizens'' and it continues to do so today. 
The organization focuses on growth opportunities and advocacy for its 
members so that businesses may have a positive impact on the community. 
The chamber has helped Licking County build a vibrant workforce, pro 
business attitude, robust infrastructure, and great industrial parks 
like the Central Ohio Aerospace and Technology Center campus. These 
efforts have helped the chamber achieve numerous successes, including 
an accreditation through the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
  I have had the opportunity to work directly with the chamber during 
my time in the Senate, and have seen firsthand its commitment to 
economic development and serving the business community.
  I congratulate the Licking County Chamber of Commerce and all who 
were involved in making its first 100 years a success.

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