
On
behalf of our Board of Directors, our members, and the Belpre Community,
I want to welcome you to Belpre, Ohio. Belpre is the second oldest American
settlement under the Northwest Territory Ordinance.
One of the main goals of the Belpre Area Chamber of Commerce is to make
our community a better place to live and work. This booklet is a way
of showcasing our community and its businesses to current and/or prospective
residents and new businesses.
Belpre, Ohio is a unique town and offers a quality of life based on
a strong heritage and family values. If you are looking for a place
to live and work, locate your business, or just visit, Belpre is the
place to come. You will find an affordable lifestyle that includes low
crime rates, strong family ties, reliable job opportunities with industries
such as Kraton Polymers, Nova Chemical, Casteel, Inc., Chevron Phillips
Chemical, Degussa Corporation, Eramet/Naruetta, GE Plastics, International
Converter, The Shelly Company, DuPont Inc., just to name a few. With
these larger industries are many smaller retail stores and businesses
offering opportunities for growth and expansion. Belpre also has a strong
school system, K through twelve, with wonderful teachers and opportunities
for our children before entering
college. Our school system employs qualified teachers, who tend to come
and stay, providing a strong base for education. There is no place like
Belpre, Ohio, a small town with a unique past, exciting present and
a promising future with a community full of vitality.

Our purpose is to maintain and help promote and encourage new business
growth in our area. Our organization plays a very important role in
the shaping of the future of Belpre and keeping the rich heritage. If
you are looking for a place to live and grow, give us a call. We will
do all we can to find just the right place for you, your business and
your family.
Mike Lorentz
Belpre Area Chamber of Commerce President
Belpre Area Chamber of Commerce
713 Park Drive, PO Box 8 • Belpre, Ohio 45714
740-423-8934