Efforts to re-establish a local Chamber of Commerce here appear to have stalled.
Minutes of the June 17 Economic Development Committee meeting, presented to Mapleton council on July 9, indicate EDC member John Mohle updated the committee on the proposed Mapleton business group.
Mohle said it appears it will be difficult to restart the currently dormant Chamber of Commerce. He suggested a more informal networking group would be a better fit for interested businesses.
At the request of several local business operators, the committee has been looking into the possibility of re-establishing the chamber for over a year now.
“We would like to encourage business networking and cooperation in whatever manner or form best suits our local businesses,” the minutes state.
Successful romp
Another report at the EDC meeting indicates the Spring Rural Romp held on May 31 was a success in the township.
There were 4 Mapleton locations this year: The Harvest Table, Ellcrest Farm, Kabbes Patch and Mapleton’s Organic.
Visitor numbers ranged from 50 to 200 people at the various locations and participating businesses were very positive about the event, the committee noted.
The next Mapleton EDC meeting is scheduled for Sept. 16.
