The Businessmen's Association of Ridgewood was started in 1898. In 1924, the name was changed to The Ridgewood Chamber of Commerce. However, our methods of reaching these goals has certainly changed for the better.
Membership is made up of merchants, restaurants, professionals, civic and religious groups.
All the groups interact as well as pursue specific interests of their own. The Chamber is governerd by an elected Board of Directors, five officers and ten directors. Executive and Adminstrative Directors are employed by the Chamber to maintain the membership and the day to day running of the office. The Board establishes goals, sets policy and promotes programs and projects which will benefit it's members and the community of Ridgewood. The Ridgewood Chamber of Commerce sponsors a variety of activities during the year which promote the town and it's businesses.