The Swanton Area Chamber of Commerce was founded in 1975 and has grown to over 125 members. Our office is located in the Village of Swanton. The village has a population of over 3,300. However the chamber consists of members generally within a 5 mile radius of the village. The population within this radius is about 15,000.
We are located about 20 miles from the City of Toledo, 20 miles from the City of Bowling Green. Within this 20 mile radius are the University of Toledo, University of Toledo Medical Center, Bowling Green State University, Lourdes College, Owens Community College, Stautzenberger and Davis Business Colleges, and Northwest State Community College.
In the greater Swanton community there are:
- 5 bank branches
- Public and private elementary schools. Public High School with a state of Ohio Effective Rating
- Several doctors' offices, dental offices, optometrist office, and a chiropractic office.
- 16 churches
- 17 restaurants
- 1 motel
- Maumee State Forest and Oak Openings Preserve
- Several local parks and playing fields
- Two high quality nursing homes
