Mission:
The Area Progress Council of Warren County, Inc. is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization to plan and promote positive growth and development for Warren County.
APC accomplishes its mission through:
Advocacy: Working with local, state and federal governments to promote representation of community interests.
Membership & Education: Facilitating programs to promote current and future leaders.
Business & Community Development: Supporting initiatives to promote a positive and proactive climate.
History:
APC's initial purpose was to pull together the highest level of civic leadership in the county - dedicated people of proven concern for the welfare and progress of Warren County - and unite them together as a team to help guide the County into the future. The Western Star and Franklin Chronicle cosponsored the first formal meeting on July 8, 1968.
Interested in the economic and social progress of Warren County, the Council is devoted to the study, investigation, and promotion of activities to plan and prepare for the future.
The Area Progress Council has created and provided key leadership for numerous area institutions. Notable past initiatives include the Warren County United Way, the Warren County Planning office, the Warren County Career Center, the Ralph J. Stolle Countryside YMCA, Project Excellence for teacher recognition, and the Leadership Warren County program for leadership development.
Today the Area Progress Council represents the interests of over 100 Warren County businesses and organizations. We are governed by an active Board of Trustees comprised of influential and experienced business, education, and community leaders. The Board works diligently on multiple fronts to insure stabilization of the economy. Board members are also very active in the following
organizations: National Federation of Independent Business, Ohio Bankers Association, Ohio Farm Bureau, Ohio Legal Association, Ohio Realtors Association, Ohio Chamber of Commerce, Local Chambers of Commerce, Ohio Small Business Council, public officials, elected representatives and the Education Community, to name a few. A full time Administrator manages member programs and coordinates activities such as Project Excellence, Leadership Warren County, and the Annual Economic Outlook Breakfast. Our offices are located in downtown Lebanon 1 1/2 blocks east of the Golden Lamb Inn.
We encourage you to join us and support the Area Progress Council in its efforts to identify, initiate, and support activities which further the economic and social progress of Warren County.
Further information is available at this web site, through our office, or by contacting a member of the Board of Trustees
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