WILMINGTON — The sun shone brightly Wednesday afternoon as the Wilmington-Clinton County Chamber of Commerce, Main Street Wilmington and the United Way of Clinton County held an open house to celebrate their new location at 63 W. Main St., next to the Mural Parking Lot.

“We’ve been so pleased with the way sharing our office space has worked over the last few years, so we were very glad to be able to continue that relationship in the new location,” Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Dessie Rogers said recently, echoing the thoughts of Main Street Wilmington Executive Co-Director Darcy Reynolds and United Way President/CEO Amanda Harrison.

“The move was made because we had the opportunity to reduce the overhead for all three organizations while maintaining our collaborative space and downtown presence,” Main Street Wilmington Executive Co-Director Ruth Brindle told the News Journal Wednesday.

“It just makes sense for us all to share space,” United Way President/CEO Amanda Harrison said recently. “It streamlines our communication and enhances the ability for each organization to serve the community.”

Clinton County Youth Council Executive Director Eric Guindon and 8-week old son Cedric enjoy the open house along with Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Dessie Rogers.

http://www.wnewsj.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/22/2018/12/web1_DSC_0265.jpgClinton County Youth Council Executive Director Eric Guindon and 8-week old son Cedric enjoy the open house along with Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Dessie Rogers. Tom Barr | News Journal

Main Street Wilmington Executive Co-Director Darcy Reynolds, left, with Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Dessie Rogers and several visitors at the open house.

http://www.wnewsj.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/22/2018/12/web1_DSC_0268.jpgMain Street Wilmington Executive Co-Director Darcy Reynolds, left, with Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Dessie Rogers and several visitors at the open house. Tom Barr | News Journal

Main Street Wilmington Executive Co-Director Ruth Brindle, center, expresses thanks to the many volunteers who helped move, rehab and furnish the new facility, and to those attending the open house Wednesday.

http://www.wnewsj.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/22/2018/12/web1_DSC_0278.jpgMain Street Wilmington Executive Co-Director Ruth Brindle, center, expresses thanks to the many volunteers who helped move, rehab and furnish the new facility, and to those attending the open house Wednesday. Tom Barr | News Journal

Locals came to check out the new location of the Wilmington-Clinton County Chamber of Commerce, Main Street Wilmington, and the United Way at 63 W. Main St. during an open house on Wednesday at what was formerly the House of Prayer next to the Mural Parking Lot.

http://www.wnewsj.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/22/2018/12/web1_DSC_0540.jpgLocals came to check out the new location of the Wilmington-Clinton County Chamber of Commerce, Main Street Wilmington, and the United Way at 63 W. Main St. during an open house on Wednesday at what was formerly the House of Prayer next to the Mural Parking Lot. John Hamilton | News Journal

Folks converse during an open house at 63 W. Main St. for the new location of the Wilmington-Clinton County Chamber of Commerce, Main Street Wilmington, and the United Way of Clinton County on Wednesday.

http://www.wnewsj.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/22/2018/12/web1_DSC_0546.jpgFolks converse during an open house at 63 W. Main St. for the new location of the Wilmington-Clinton County Chamber of Commerce, Main Street Wilmington, and the United Way of Clinton County on Wednesday. John Hamilton | News Journal

Chamber Executive Director Dessie Rogers, right, accepts recognition from U.S. Rep. Steve Stivers for the three groups from his field representative Joe Bengoechea during the open house on Wednesday.

http://www.wnewsj.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/22/2018/12/web1_DSC_0548.jpgChamber Executive Director Dessie Rogers, right, accepts recognition from U.S. Rep. Steve Stivers for the three groups from his field representative Joe Bengoechea during the open house on Wednesday. John Hamilton | News Journal

The formal recognition of Main Street Wilmington, United Way of Clinton County and the Wilmington-Clinton County Chamber of Commerce from U.S. Rep. Steve Stivers during the open house for their new location on Wednesday.

http://www.wnewsj.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/22/2018/12/web1_DSC_0549.jpgThe formal recognition of Main Street Wilmington, United Way of Clinton County and the Wilmington-Clinton County Chamber of Commerce from U.S. Rep. Steve Stivers during the open house for their new location on Wednesday. John Hamilton | News Journal

The ribbon is cut at the open house for the new location of the Wilmington-Clinton County Chamber of Commerce, Main Street Wilmington and the United Way of Clinton County at 63 W. Main St. For more photos, visit wnewsj.com.

http://www.wnewsj.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/22/2018/12/web1_DSC_0275.jpgThe ribbon is cut at the open house for the new location of the Wilmington-Clinton County Chamber of Commerce, Main Street Wilmington and the United Way of Clinton County at 63 W. Main St. For more photos, visit wnewsj.com. Tom Barr | News Journal