The Waupaca Area Chamber of Commerce, Inc. (WACC) is a group of nearly 400 businesses working for the prosperity of the Waupaca, Wisconsin area. The origins of the Waupaca Chamber can be traced back to the early 1920's. In the 1930's, the association began promotion of the Waupaca Chain O' Lakes as a way to perk up the local economy, hard hit by the Great Depression. The Waupaca Association of Commerce amended its constitution to become the Waupaca Area Chamber of Commerce in 1967.

The WACC is governed by a 15-member board that meets on the first Tuesday of each month at the Chamber building, 221 South Main Street. The directors hire a full-time President. Other members of the staff include a Communications Director, Operations Director, Tourism Director, Information Services, and Membership Sales/Information Services.

Any business or group can join the WACC by investing in a membership. Present members include about 65 percent of the business and professional people in the community.

About 37 percent of the WACC budget comes from member dues. A minimum dues and fair share schedule determines dues levels. An additonal 24 percent is acquired through the City of Waupaca room tax and used for tourism advertising. Festivals and other WACC-sponsored events provide 20 percent of the budgeted money and 19 percent is other income.

The Waupaca Area Chamber of Commerce is open for business Monday - Friday, from 8 a.m. - 4 p.m., September - May. Between Memorial Day and Labor Day, the office is open 6 days a week: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., Monday - Friday, and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturdays and holidays.

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The Waupaca Area Chamber of Commerce is a member of: the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce, and the Waupaca County Visitor and Promotional Council.

For information on specific WACC programs and member benefits, contact:
Waupaca Area Chamber of Commerce
221 S. Main St
Waupaca WI 54981-1522

715-258-7343
or toll-free 888-417-4040