The Organization

The Muskingum Growth partnership is organized as an operating division of the Chamber of Commerce, which is a 501(c)(6) non-profit corporation.  The Growth Partnership’s funding and activities are distinct yet coordinated with those of other Chamber divisions and other agencies like the Zanesville-Muskingum County Port Authority.  The result is a strong, comprehensive program of work that takes a unified approach to community and economic development. 

The investors in the Muskingum Growth Partnership act as the steering committee for the program under the general governance of the Chamber Board of Directors.  The Chamber staff provides administrative support. 

Contributions to the program are maintained in a separate fund in the Chamber accounting system and are used strictly for the development purposes of the Partnership.  An annual budget and work plan is adopted by the investors to specify activities for the coming year and to give focus to their development efforts. 

Meetings of the investors in the Muskingum Growth Partnership are held at least annually but generally not more often than quarterly.