The wide main street recalls the gas boom era when Matthews was rumored to being considered as Indiana's state capital. We envision a restoration and revitalization of downtown Matthews with more businesses and beautification efforts as we apply for grants to make these dreams a reality.

We hope that you will be a part of these changes, if not as a resident, as a visitor of the Bridge Festival in September and patron of our shops. Also, on the Mississinewa River, there is a picnic area and a boat ramp by the covered bridge along with our fisherman Garfield statute.

Included in this website you will find biographies of our six board members and a brief history of our chamber. Also, there is a list of our member businesses, three churches, and city offices that might be of interest to you.

LaRea Slater
Matthews Area Chamber president

"Honoring our history with our feet firmly facing forward, we continue to develop our relationships, businesses, and community."