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DAYTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Forward thinking Daytonians long ago realized the importance of an organization such as a Chamber of Commerce. Proof was the formation of the Dayton Exchange as early as 1873.

In 1907 the Dayton Chamber of Commerce was actually incorporated. Realizing the value of one organization capable of encompassing the work of many, the Chamber was established by a merger of the Business Men's Booster Club, Commercial Club and the Dayton Board of Trade.

Since its inception, the Dayton Chamber of Commerce has been a symbol of progress for the community. To have progress you must have leaders. Dayton has been fortunate. Beginning with its first president, Theodore Fluhart in 1907, to its current president, Philip C. Ebeling, Dayton and its Chamber of Commerce has had leadership of the highest caliber.

Credit also goes to the Chamber's long line of executive vice presidents who coordinate activities. Capable leadership in the Dayton Chamber is exemplified by Harry R. Hall, who took the reins in February of 1949.

Events such as the National AAU Track and Field Meet and the National Aircraft Show are but two of the events sponsored by the Chamber to bring national attention to Dayton.

As 1953 is the 50th Anniversary of Powered Flight and Ohio's Sesquicentennial year, the Chamber is especially proud to co-sponsor with the Air Foundation of Cleveland, the nation's foremost aircraft show.