Ottawa Area Chamber of Commerce and Industry

09/14/2026

⛳ Have you signed up your team for the River City Classic yet?

Our tournament is coming up quickly, and we want to make sure you and your team don’t miss out on a great day of golf, networking, food, drinks, games, and fun!

And the best part? You do NOT have to be a Chamber member to participate! Bring your coworkers, clients, friends, family, or anyone who’s ready to enjoy a day on the course.

🏌️ Your team registration includes:

18 holes of golf with cart
Lunch & appetizers
Course games and contests
2 drink tickets per golfer
Opportunities to win great prizes
A full day of fun and networking!

Teams are filling up, so don’t wait! Gather your foursome and get registered today.

👉 Secure your team’s spot before registration closes!
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/2026-river-city-classic-golf-tournament-by-ottawa-area-chamber

Whether you’re a Chamber member or not, we’d love to have you join us for the River City Classic!

Thank you for supporting the Ottawa Area Chamber of Commerce & Industry, and we’ll see you on the course! ⛳

09/09/2026

There is still time to submit your questions and topics!

🗣️ We Want to Hear From You!

The Ottawa Area Chamber of Commerce & Industry is hosting a 2026 State Representative Public Forum featuring candidates Amy Murri Briel and Liz Bishop.

As we prepare for the forum, we want to make sure we're discussing the issues that matter most to our community, families, and local businesses.

📣 Have a question you'd like the candidates to address? Submit it!

The Chamber’s Public Policy Committee will review submitted questions and use community feedback to help formulate the topics and questions for the forum.

Whether it's a question about the economy, education, infrastructure, workforce, small business, or another issue important to you—we want to hear it!

👉 Submit your questions through our public forum question form and help shape the conversation.
https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/fXaMZiV71i

2026 State Representative Public Forum
Featuring: Amy Murri Briel & Liz Bishop

09/09/2026

📢 Chamber 101 Update

Unfortunately, our upcoming Chamber 101 session has been cancelled.

If you were planning to attend and would still like to learn more about your Chamber membership, benefits, programs, and everything we have to offer, we’d be happy to set up a one-on-one meeting at a time that works for you! Just reach out to us, and we’ll find a time that fits your schedule.

📅 Our next Chamber 101:
November 10 at Noon

We look forward to seeing you then! 💙💚

09/09/2026

We are so excited to welcome Flotsam River Circus to Ottawa's Fox River Park on September 11th & 12th 🎪 This FREE show starts at 6!

Flotsam is a troupe of musicians, puppeteers, and performers who travel the rivers on their ramshackle raft. Their shows are for all ages, and encourage communities to engage with their waterways. Come check out their homemade costumes and unique performances!

09/04/2026

🌽🛍️ Saturday means Farmers & Makers Market time! 🛍️🌽

Start your weekend by shopping local and supporting the amazing farmers, makers, bakers, artists, and small businesses that make our community so special! ❤️

Come browse the booths, stock up on fresh goodies, discover something new, and enjoy a beautiful morning downtown. There’s always something waiting to be found at the market! 🥕🍪🌻

📅 Tomorrow — Saturday, Sept 5th
📍 Jackson St. Just south of Washington Park
⏰ 8 AM–12:30 PM

Bring your reusable bags, bring a friend, and come shop local! 🛍️☀️

We’ll see you at the market! 👋

09/03/2026

09/03/2026

We had a blast helping create Debate Days for all to enjoy with some truly wonderful people and organizations! Watching the community gather downtown to celebrate Ottawa's history was incredibly heartwarming.

Families had the chance to celebrate, have free fun, and enjoy everything our community had to offer. From the Great Taste Debate and shopping downtown to the Old Time Fair, carriage rides, the Lincoln & Douglas reenactment, live musical entertainment, the massive balloon in the parade, and so much more, there was truly something for everyone to enjoy!

A HUGE thank you to everyone who participated, attended an event, volunteered, sponsored, shopped local, dined local, and helped make Debate Days possible. And to our incredible businesses, vendors, restaurants, sponsors, volunteers, and community partners — THANK YOU!

But here’s the thing: the community spirit shouldn’t end when Debate Days does.

👉 Keep showing up. Keep shopping local. Keep supporting our small businesses. Keep attending community events. Keep getting involved. Keep having the conversations that make our community stronger.

The best way to celebrate Ottawa is to be part of it. ❤️

Let’s keep the momentum going and continue to make our community a place where businesses thrive, neighbors connect, and everyone has a reason to be proud to call Ottawa home.

Thank you, Ottawa, for making Debate Days 2026 one to remember!

09/03/2026

🐻💜 The Ottawa Area Chamber of Commerce was happy to welcome Hope!
We loved being part of Hope’s Happenings and highlighting some of the incredible businesses and organizations that make Ottawa such a great community.
We’re also proud to support the Illinois Valley Walk to End Alzheimer’s!
📅 September 26
📍 Downtown Ottawa
🔗 act.alz.org/IllinoisValley
Come be part of the community and walk with us! 💜

09/03/2026

50% Off First 2 Full Months! It’s a beautiful day to move into Ottawa EASY Storage

09/02/2026

Come walk with us!

💜 Every Step. Every Story. Every Person Matters. 💜

Alzheimer’s touches far too many families, and together, we can help make a difference. The Chamber is building a team for the Walk to End Alzheimer’s, and we’re asking our members and community to walk alongside us — and help us raise funds for this important cause.

Join us on September 26 at the Jordan Block as we walk in honor of those we’ve lost, in support of those currently facing Alzheimer’s, and in hope for a future without this disease. 💜

📍 Jordan Block | 101–123 W. Main St., Ottawa
🎉 Festivities begin: 8:30 AM
💜 Ceremony: 9:30 AM
🚶 Walk: 10:00 AM

Whether you join our team, make a donation, or simply share our message, every step and every dollar brings us closer to a world without Alzheimer’s.

💜 Walk with us. Give with us. Help us end Alzheimer’s.

Register to be a part of our team or donate here: https://act.alz.org/site/TR?fr_id=19593&pg=personal&px=23819577