Welcome to CCEO, the only professional association for men and women that are employed by local chambers of commerce in Ohio. We are incorporated in Ohio as a 501(c) (6) private professional association. Since we were founded in 1916 as the Professional Secretaries Association of Ohio, we have grown to over 235 members representing some 200 local chambers. MISSON Our Mission is to "Provide resources that maximize chamber leadership to create a strong business climate for our communities"... to help you, your chamber and community thrive! VISION Our Vision is to "Develop our country's most effective chamber leaders".