About Us
Why Us?
Why Do Chambers Choose Northern Ohio Area Chamber of Commerce?
Members want to save money on everyday expenses, every day!
Members have spoken and they want to save money. Adding the NOACC cost-saving programs to the member benefits of any chamber shows members that the chamber:
- Cares about your company's bottom line finances by offering programs to save you money
- These programs add value to your chamber membership return on investment
- These programs draw companies to the chamber; therefore, new members
- The NOACC programs are affinity programs, meaning, the chamber receives non-dues revenue for your participation.
- You receive a discount, the chamber receives non-dues revenue, everyone wins!
About Us
Northern Ohio Area Chamber of Commerce
NOACC offers cost-saving benefits, professional and organizational development to our chambers of commerce.
Incorporated in 1995, the Northern Ohio Area Chambers of Commerce (NOACC) was established to provide tangible benefits of chamber membership to local businesses. NOACC has now grown to over 140 chambers of commerce–some volunteer managed, some county-wide in scope–and some of the NOACC chambers have grown ten-fold with the adoption of these benefits.
Our History
30 Years of Benefits
Celebrating 30 Years of Unmatched Cost-Savings for Northern Ohio Businesses in 2025!
2025
Celebrating 30 Years of Unmatched Cost-Savings for Northern Ohio Businesses in 2025!
2024
NOACC introduces 3 new programs - (1) Sedgwick for workers' compensation, (2) ECCA Payroll+ for HR and payroll processing and (3) GeoBlue for international travel medical insurance
2023
3 Project Teams are introduced - Programming Project Team, Marketing Project Team and Affinity Program Project Team. These Teams assist NOACC in carrying out its mission and vision.
2023
Celebrated the 15th Annual Bright Star Awards Program at Sawmill Creek in Sandusky.
2020
Launched the NOACC Chamber Focus Series - A webinar series addressing needs for chambers and chamber leaders
2018
Cindy Holzheimer was hired as President/CEO of NOACC. She is a former NOACC board member and also ran the Beachwood Chamber for 5 years. She comes from the Alzheimer's Association before her time in the chamber industry.
2016
The SOCA Benefit Plan, Anthem MEWA Plan, was introduced, and continues to be NOACC's leading benefits program
2008
The launch of the Chamber Bright Star program in 2008 brought the chambers together to celebrate the efforts of their volunteers in their mutual success.
2008
NOACC selects Benefits 1 Group as the Workers' Compensation Program (later changed name to Paramount Preferred Solutions and then ProMedica).
2006
NOACC Celebrated its 10th Anniversary with Governor Bob Taft visiting to award membership plaques to 40 chambers in attendance. NOACC celebrates its 30th anniversary in 2025.
2003
NOACC celebrated the 100th chamber joining its pool of members.
2002
Vicky Hawke was offered and accepted the position of Executive Director of NOACC in March 2002.
1995
NOACC was formed and incorporated by the three founding chambers: Beachwood, Euclid and Solon.
1993
Ryan presented the answer to the Board: A Community Mutual Blue Cross Blue Shield health insurance product that offered chamber members deep discounts off standard street rates and standard commissions to agents.
1992
Ron White of Beachwood asked Bill Ryan of Master Benefits to participate in the development of tangible benefits of membership for the Beachwood Chamber of Commerce
Staff & Board
Our Leadership
Our Board of Directors comprises esteemed leaders from local chambers of commerce.
At NOACC, our dedicated Board of Directors provides strategic oversight, while our skilled staff ensures seamless day-to-day operations, fostering an environment of growth and collaboration.
